3rd Anniversary of The Improv Illusionist book!
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Three years ago today, The Improv Illusionist was first published. I'm grateful to everyone who's read it for your feedback, comments, and questions. All of it will help me to improve the book for a future second edition. If you haven't got your copy yet, right now my publisher Bloomsbury.com just happens to be running a Back-to-School sale where you can save 30% — not just on my book, but all their academic books.* Pick up The Improv Illusionist for yourself, or consider getting copies for the other improvisers in your life. The more players with physical improv skills you have around you, the more fun you can all have with object work, environment, and physicality. Get The Improv Illusionist at 30% off now The Bloomsbury sale ends Sunday, October 4th, 2026. Shop today! Ex nihilo, P.S.: Visit my book page to learn more about The Improv Illusionist book and check out the amazing reviews from improvisers just like you. (If you've read the book, please send me your feedback!) P.P.S.: If you don’t want to get these announcements in the future, click here to mute book promotion emails. You can also update your email profile anytime - there’s a link at the bottom of every message. (Muting will not remove you from my monthly newsletter or any other special series you’re subscribed to.) |
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I’m back from the Robin Hood International Improv Festival 2026. It was the fifth year of the festival in Nottingham, UK, and also the largest so far: 7 days of shows, workshops, and camaraderie among improvisers from around the world. Check out some of the action on the RHIIF Instagram. Working a festival, or, how to talk to people at parties This year’s Robin Hood Festival was another amazing experience. I’m happy to report that physical improv is alive and well and wove itself into nearly...
Hello from Nottingham, UK! I’m here for the 2026 Robin Hood International Improv Festival, on until September 6th. This Friday, I’ll be playing with an all-star international cast in “Helliday”: an improvised horror comedy, directed by Polish improviser Beata Różalska. Who will die first, and who will become the “final girl?” Tickets to this and other fantastic shows are still available via the festival website. (And if you’re at the festival, come find me and say hello!) What the audience...
Events this month (Tickets still available) Physical Improv Bootcamp Workshop at BottleRocket Theatre in Calgary, Alberta.Saturday, August 22nd, 9am - 4pm.An all-day deep dive into physicality for both realistic and fantastical scenes, co-taught by me and Jacintha Damström of Finland.Info and registration here. 2026 Robin Hood International Improv Festival in Nottingham, UK.August 31st - September 6th.On Fri Sep 4th, I’ll be playing with an all-star international cast in Helliday: an...