The Big Friendly Improv Jam
Date & Time
Thu, 29 Jan 2026
21:45
Venue
Old Fire Station
40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ
Tickets
Get ticketsWhy you should come
AI-powered• Join the Big Friendly Improv Jam to perform unscripted scenes in a low-pressure environment
• Study the Keith Johnstone Improv System in a dedicated workshop with Kevin Tomlinson
• Learn to use movement to subvert character clichés with Stuart Moses
About this event
The Oxford Improv Festival 2026 returns for its second year at The Old Fire Station, offering four days of unscripted theatre, laughter, performances, and workshops. The festival is designed to be inclusive, featuring a range of events from professional showcases to educational sessions for all skill levels. A major highlight of the festival is 'The Big Friendly Improv Jam,' described as a fun, open, and joy-filled night where anyone can play. This event provides a supportive environment for a...
Event Highlights
- •The Big Friendly Improv Jam: An open, joy-filled night where anyone can play
- •Specialized workshops including 'Telepathy for Improvisers' and 'Musical Improv'
- •Performances by The Dead Secrets, Oxford Imps, and Neil+1
- •Flexible 'Pay more/Pay less' pricing model for shows and workshops
- •Four full days of unscripted theatre and community-led performances
Speakers
Ida Berglöw Kenneway
Improviser and Workshop Facilitator
Nathan Peter Grassi
Improviser and Workshop Facilitator
Orson Hart
Improviser and Workshop Facilitator
Tim Goldman
Improviser and Workshop Facilitator
Amy Kerstein
Improviser and Workshop Facilitator
Neil Curran
Improviser and Workshop Facilitator
Matt Sparkes
Improviser and Workshop Facilitator
Paul Z Jackson
Improviser and Workshop Facilitator
Kevin Tomlinson
Improviser and Workshop Facilitator
Alex Jones
Improviser and Workshop Facilitator
Mark Smith
Improviser and Workshop Facilitator
Stuart Moses
Improviser and Workshop Facilitator
Programme
The Big Friendly Improv Jam
A fun, open, joy-filled night where anyone can play.
Telepathy for Improvisers
Workshop with Matt Sparkes limited to 12 participants.
The Keith Johnstone Improv System
Workshop with Kevin Tomlinson.
Intro to Musical Improv
Workshop with the Oxford Imps.
Using Movement to Inspire Character
Workshop with Stuart Moses focusing on subverting clichés.
Gallery
What to bring / Requirements
- •Maximum 16 participants per workshop (12 for Telepathy)
- •Arrive five minutes before workshops start
- •Pre-booking recommended for workshops and shows
Organized by: Old Fire Station, Oxford
Contact: 01865263990