THE COURSE

Building upon the concepts of Improv 101, students will begin discovering UCB’s philosophy of Game! Students learn to recognize patterns and comedic themes within scenes and how to heighten these elements for maximum comedic impact. Students will also be introduced to new concepts such as editing, second beats, and more. Take the next step in your improv journey with 201!

Course meets for 8 sessions, each 3 hours long. There is one class performance after the final session.

THE INSTRUCTOR

Lydia Hensler is a 20+ year veteran improv performer, writer and teacher. She’s best known for her work at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatres in NYC and LA. Her credits include ASSSSCAT 3000, Grandma’s Ashes, Take It Personal: The Hip Hop Improv Show, The Female Gaze, Characters Welcome, Teacher’s Lounge, and Bastian. Lydia has also taught and performed improv and characters with theatre communities across the U.K. and Europe.

COURSE DATES

Monday 28th September
Monday 5th October
Monday 12th October
Monday 19th October
Monday 2nd November
Monday 9th November
Monday 16th November
Monday 23rd November

Class show: Sunday 29th November

TICKETS

Every Monday from September 28th to November 23rd

7PM (3 hours)

£300

FURTHER INFO

Accessibility: Classes take place in MB1, which is accessible via a temporary ramp. The performance area is flat with unfixed seating. Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions.

Must be 18 years of age or older to enroll. Please note that all courses are non-refundable. For more detailed information, you can check out our Training Center Policies.

For a full list of our Terms & Conditions visit ucbcomedy.com/terms

MONKEY BARREL COMEDY

Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions.

The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 

“What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges)

“Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell)

"Fringe Heroes" (The Metro)

"Redefining what weekend comedy can and should be" (British Comedy Guide

5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor | 4.7★★★★ Google | 4.5★★★★ Facebook 

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