The Dead Secrets + House of Improv
Date & Time
Thu, 29 Jan 2026
19:30
Venue
Old Fire Station
40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ
Tickets
Get ticketsWhy you should come
AI-powered• Watch The Dead Secrets perform an improvised Golden Age detective comedy murder mystery
• Learn the Keith Johnstone improv system directly from Kevin Tomlinson in a 90-minute workshop
• Master musical improvisation techniques in a dedicated session led by the Oxford Imps
About this event
The Oxford Improv Festival 2026 returns to The Old Fire Station for its second year, offering four days of unscripted theatre, laughter, and skill-building. The festival features a diverse lineup of performances ranging from Golden Age detective comedies to musical improv, alongside a comprehensive series of workshops led by industry professionals. Attendees can experience everything from high-energy evening shows to intimate studio workshops designed for all skill levels, from absolute beginner...
Event Highlights
- •Four days of unscripted theatre performances and professional workshops
- •Specialized 'Telepathy for Improvisers' and 'Keith Johnstone System' training sessions
- •The Big Friendly Improv Jam offering an open stage for all attendees to play
- •Multi-event discount of 10% when booking three or more festival events
Speakers
Ida Berglöw Kenneway
Workshop Leader
Nathan Peter Grassi
Workshop Leader
Orson Hart
Workshop Leader
Tim Goldman
Workshop Leader
Amy Kerstein
Workshop Leader
Neil Curran
Workshop Leader and Performer
Matt Sparkes
Workshop Leader and Performer
Paul Z Jackson
Workshop Leader
Kevin Tomlinson
Workshop Leader
Alex Jones
Workshop Leader
Mark Smith
Workshop Leader
Stuart Moses
Workshop Leader and Performer
Programme
Creating Instant Characters
Workshop with Ida Berglöw Kenneway & Nathan Peter Grassi
The Dead Secrets present: 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
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 Oxford Imps
Using Movement to Inspire Character and Subvert Cliché
Workshop with Stuart Moses
Gallery
What to bring / Requirements
- •Arrive five minutes before workshops for a prompt start
- •Workshop capacity limited to 16 participants (12 for Telepathy workshop)
- •Pre-booking recommended for multi-event discounts
Organized by: Old Fire Station, Oxford
Contact: 01865263990