Oxford Improv Festival 2026
Date & Time
Thu, 29 Jan 2026
19:00
Venue
Old Fire Station
40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ
Tickets
Get ticketsWhy you should come
AI-powered• Master the Keith Johnstone Improv System with expert Kevin Tomlinson
• Learn to blend movement and character with Stuart Moses to subvert clichés
• Experience 'Hickory Dickory Murder', a Golden Age detective comedy by The Dead Secrets
About this event
The second Oxford Improv Festival returns to The Old Fire Station for four days of unscripted theatre, laughter, performances, and workshops. The festival offers a diverse range of activities for both performers and audience members, featuring everything from beginner-friendly workshops to advanced improvisational techniques. Attendees can experience a variety of shows including improvised detective comedies, musical improv, and experimental formats. The festival emphasizes community and partici...
Event Highlights
- •Four days of unscripted theatre and comedy performances
- •Intimate 90-minute workshops led by experienced improvisers
- •Open 'Big Friendly Improv Jam' for all skill levels
- •10% discount when booking three or more festival events
Speakers
Ida Berglöw Kenneway
Improv Instructor
Nathan Peter Grassi
Improv Instructor
Orson Hart
Improv Instructor
Tim Goldman
Improv Instructor
Amy Kerstein
Improv Instructor
Neil Curran
Improv Instructor
Matt Sparkes
Improv Instructor
Paul Z Jackson
Improv Instructor
Kevin Tomlinson
Improv Instructor
Alex Jones
Improv Instructor
Mark Smith
Improv Instructor
Stuart Moses
Improv Instructor
Programme
Creating Instant Characters
Workshop with Ida Berglöw Kenneway & Nathan Peter Grassi
Hickory Dickory Murder & House of Improv
An improvised Golden Age detective comedy followed by Oxford’s own House of Improv.
The Big Friendly Improv Jam
A fun, open, joy-filled night where anyone can play.
Improv 101
Workshop with Orson Hart
The +1 Academy: Working with Strangers
Workshop with Neil Curran
The Keith Johnstone Improv System
Workshop with Kevin Tomlinson
Intro to Musical Improv
Workshop with Oxford Imps
Using Movement to Inspire Character and Subvert Cliché
Workshop with Stuart Moses
Gallery
What to bring / Requirements
- •Maximum 16 participants per workshop (12 for Telepathy for Improvisers)
- •Please arrive five minutes before your workshop so we can start promptly
Organized by: Old Fire Station
Contact: 01865263990