Classes

Improv Taster Session

Next Date: January 8th, 19-21h
QZ Bäckeranlage, 2. Stock, Raum 2, Hohlstr. 67, 8004 Zurich
Teacher: Dan

Come to this fun and creative taster session for newbies in a supportive & playful atmosphere! 
After some group warmups we will play easy improv games for all levels. 

Tickets -> See Improv Lab: Basics, choose Option “Taster Only”

Improv Lab: Basics

8x Thursdays, 19.00 - 21.00h
8th January - 26th February 2026

Location: QZ Bäckeranlage, 2. Stock, Raum 2, Hohlstr. 67, 8004 Zurich
Teacher: Dan
Perfect for the beginning of your improv journey!

This group is working on exploring the basics of improv. It is all about playful discovery and supporting each other.
Perfect if you want to give improv a go and have fun, develop self-confidence, teamwork and creativity.
Get to know a group of like-minded friendly beginners. No previous experience required.

You will practise:

• creativity & playfulness

• open and positive mindset

• confidence on stage

• emotional intelligence in a scenic relationship

• building solid beginnings to good improv scenes

• simple short form improv games, as seen in Theatersports shows

Course fee: 360 CHF Early Bird until Dec 18th / 390 CHF later
Students/Kulturlegi: 250.— (please provide student ID/Legi on first course day)

Unsure whether you want to commit to the entire course? Pay 49 CHF and decide after the first session if you want to buy a full ticket (see details in the ticket link)

Improv Lab: Core Skills (Level 2)

8x Mondays, 19.00 - 21.00 h
5th January - 23rd February

Location: QZ Bullinger, Sous-sol, 8004 Zurich
Teacher: Yasser et al.
Showcase: tba
Experience level: have some previous stage experience

For people with previous improv theatre experience.
In this course, we deepen and expand our understanding of the basic principles learned in the previous level. We look at the basic working of improv scenes and we introduce new techniques such as status play and tilts.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a public show at the end — taking the fun to a new level!

• Status play: High Status and Low Status

• Emotional dynamics (affect and be affected!)

• Platforms, Tilts and turns

• Use silence / pauses in order to inspire a story

• Listening

• Inspiring your partner
  

Course fee: 360 CHF Early Bird until 18th Dec / 390 CHF later
Students/Kulturlegi: 250 CHF

Improv Lab: Intermediate Skills (Level 3)

8x Tuesdays, 19.00 - 21.00 h
6th January - 24th February

Location: GZ Buchegg, Pavillon
Teacher: JC
Experience level: 3-8 months, if unsure or less experience, get in touch
Showcase: tba

In this course, we deepen and expand our understanding of the basic principles learned in the previous level, and we introduce new comedy techniques such as “Game of the scene” and “Two peas in a pod”.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a public show at the end — taking the fun to a new level!

• learn to spot the shiny thing

• identify the “game of the scene”

• heightening the game

• playing straight line and wavy line

• playing two peas in a pod

• how to play group scenes of more than two people
  

Course fee: 360 CHF Early Bird until Dec 18th / 390 CHF later
Students/Kulturlegi: 250 CHF

About our classes / Terms & Conditions

Our students are mostly non-native English speakers.
You don’t need to be “funny” (but you may discover that you actually are…). Improv is a team activity where all kinds of personal qualities complement each other.
Average class size is 8-14 people. Regular attendance is encouraged to improve learning and group cohesion.
You can skip single sessions, but as a rule of thumb, you should be able to attend at least 75% of a course.
No discounts for partial attendance.
If a class does not reach the minimum participant number, it will be cancelled and you will be refunded.
Refunds due to illness require a medical certificate.