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Discovering Improv
What Is Narrative Improv?
Narrative improv is what happens when we follow characters, build relationships, raise the stakes and create a satisfying ending, without a script.
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Discovering Improv
What Is Organic Improv?
Discover why organic improv is often referred to as the purest form of improv, the skills you need to do it, and how we teach it at the FA.
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Improv Shows
Why Improv Is Actually The Best Date Night In London
We think a high quality improv show is a great way to get to know someone better, while having a proper laugh. Win win.
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FA News
Announcing Our Brand New Venue!
It’s real. It’s happening. The Free Association is getting a brand new home in the heart of London!
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Improv In Real Life
Improv & The Hormone-Fuelled Rollercoaster Of Potential Infertility
My time at the FA has taught me how to accept the unknown. Now, I see a daunting situation and rather than running from it, I get excited about it.
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Improv In Real Life
Improv & Third Place
The Free Association was a ‘Third Place’ for me in a time I needed it. Now I am inspired to cultivate a ‘Third Place’ for the next generation.
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Improv In Real Life
Improv, Pain & Invisible Conditions
“I started improv classes as a distraction from emotional pain. What I hadn’t expected, however, was that improv would also change my relationship with physical pain.”
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Improv In Real Life
Improv & Grief
Improvisation has helped me stay in touch with the parts of myself that might have been lost to grief. It has encouraged joy and confidence, inspired life-changing decisions, and immersed me in a supportive community.
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Improv In Real Life
Improv & Networking
How can the skills of improvisation help you step into the void, and navigate networking?
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Improv In Real Life
Improv & Community
Improv is a primordial form of dialogue in which everyone can participate, even those who never dared speak to one another before.
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