The Improv Playground
Dublin’s Fastest Growing Improv Community
Every Monday in The Teachers Club
Weekly Drop-Ins Every Monday
Our drop-ins are a space to practice and learn improv in a safe, supportive community space. Whether you have never taken a class before, or you are a seasoned pro, all are welcome! The Drop-Ins run Monday nights from 7pm-9:15pm except bank holiday Mondays.
“Swings & Roundabouts” Improv Variety Nights
Every 3 months, we run our infamous Swings & Roundabout improv variety nights, where people have a chance to stage their own mini show as part of the night. We provide full support for all performers and acts as they prepare for their show. It’s always a great night out!
Our Home Is The Teachers Club
Located in the heart of Dublin City, we meet in The Teachers Club, close to the Rotunda Hospital:
36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1.
How do the Monday Drop-Ins work?
Just turn up! There is no need to book in advance, just arrive! If you arrive before 7pm, you will likely find a few of us chilling in the lounge on 1st floor.
The drop-in fee is €12 per class. We also have a monthly option, where you can pay €30 for the calendar month and it covers all workshops that month.
We can take card payments on the card on the night, no need to book in advance.
Who Runs The Playground?
The Improv Playground was set up in 2022 by Neil Curran (pictured right) and Quinton O’Reilly (pictured left) as space to nurture the development of improvisation. Both Neil and Quinton are very passionate about improv and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the community.
Workshops are facilitated by Quinton and Neil, and there are regularly guest facilitators too.
Life Has No Script, come see what all the fuss is about!
Friends of The Playground
Neil Curran - LowerTheTone.com
Improv courses and workshops, Applied Improv workshops for companies and Public Speaking training through Improv. Come take a class with one of The Playground’s founders!
Improv Clubhouse
A free monthly improv show for new & established groups co-run by Quinton. Want your group to play at Clubhouse? Sign-up via link here.
Follow Clubhouse on Instagram here.
Ghost Stories
GHOST STORIES is an immersive, spontaneous one-act play inspired by the audience. Join one of The Playground founders, Quinton, for a night of horror.
https://www.instagram.com/ghoststories_ire/
Improv Fest Ireland
Ireland’s original festival of Improvised Theatre and Comedy, featuring great national and international shows and workshops. Takes place every November.
Improv Utopia
Improv retreats for adults! Three retreats in the USA (Yosemite, Pennsylvania, and California) and an international retreat (currently Spain), with top class improv teachers and plenty of improv performances. The international retreat is run by Neil.
