Level 3 Improv Class: Game
Find the “Game of the Scene” and create consistently funny improv shows.
What’s covered in Level 3?
Knowing how to find what’s funny in a scene, and keep it going, is a specific skill. Our Level 3 class is an in-depth study of “Game of the Scene” (and our whole approach to comedy), with a focus on finding and repeating comedic patterns, character point of view, and heightening the game.
Delivered over 8 weeks or as a 4-day intensive, this course is the final step in the Foundation pathway … and culminates in a public class show.
Level 2 at the FA is a prerequisite.
What you will learn
Upcoming weekly & intensive courses
Three hours a week across eight weeks, or the whole thing in four consecutive days. Find a course to suit your schedule.
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“Best improv school in London.”
Where are classes held?
We deliver courses from our Southwark theatre and other spaces across London. Please always check the location of your class when booking.
Old Diorama Arts Centre, London NW1 3FE
Meet our Level 3 teachers
Our courses are taught by individuals with a wealth of experience performing in the FA’s unique style.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Do I have to have done Level 2 at the FA to do the Level 3 course?
Yes: Level 2 is a prerequisite. Email us at hello@thefreeassociation.co.uk if you want to learn more.
Do I have to pay the full fee upfront?
Only if that suits you. When you check out, there will be an option to pay a 25% deposit. The remainder of the course fee is due before the start of class. Full payment terms are outlined in our T&Cs.
Who will be my teacher?
Whilst all our trainers bring unique experience and expertise to their lessons, they all know our style and syllabus inside out, so your improv education will be the same regardless of who is running your class. Your teacher will introduce themselves by email before the first class.
Is there a performance at the end of the course?
Yes! Level 3 ends with a public class show at The Free Association, so you will have a chance to perform in front of a real audience.
How long after Level 2 can I join Level 3?
You can progress straight to Level 3 as soon as you’ve completed Level 2, or wait a few months if that suits your schedule better. Students returning after a long break: speak to us about the best place to rejoin the course.
Why should I choose The Free Association?
Every FA teacher is an active performer. They perform the same style of long-form improv they teach, which means the feedback you get in class comes from people who do this for real.
Our courses follow a structured syllabus with a clear progression from fundamentals to advanced technique. You’ll get personalised notes, not just encouragement – and a genuine sense of how you’re improving week to week.
Joining us? Read the Student Manual before your first class.
“I’ve just finished my 3rd course and it was fantastic.”