This is MissImp's introduction to the basics of improvised comedy theatre! Over the course of the weekend, you will focus on the different techniques that make up an improviser's tool-belt - from active listening and co-operating with teammates, to the basics of stagecraft and the fabled yes, and, all the while building confidence and having fun! This course is perfect if you want to explore and pursue improv, or if you just want to take a chance on learning something different! Not only will it give you the building blocks for for this wonderful growing artform, but you'll also develop transferable skills like public speaking, listening, and social skills in a friendly, supportive environment. No previous improv, comedy or theatre experience required. MissImp are one of the longest running open-to-all improv communities in the country, and have been providing high quality improv (both performance and tuition) for over 25 years. Classes will run in Nottingham. This intensive course comprises both sessions listed below: Class Dates: Saturday 7th February: 11:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday 8th February: 11:00am - 5:00pm Venue: Downstairs @ Malt Cross 16 St James's St Nottingham NG1 6FG This venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have any access concerns please email us [email protected] and we will work with you to best meet your needs. Teachers: Dave & Marilyn Cost: 125 (105 Early bird) 12 places available. Available until 23:55 on Sunday 4th January. Scholarships are available more information here [https://www.missimp.co.uk/scholarships/] . If you would find it difficult to pay for the course in a single lump sum, please email us at [email protected] or [email protected]

Welcome! Come along to Write Night, a drop in writing workshop for poets. Each month Write Night explores a theme or style of poetry with a few exercises and prompts, suitable for poets of all experiences. Whether you have been writing for years or stopped putting words down when you left school, this night is a place to come and experiment , find community and build together. This night is designed to be a supportive, welcoming environment. Your workshop leader will take you through all steps of the plan. Write Night runs 19:00 - 20:30 on the 4th Tuesday of the Month. Open to writers 18+. This months theme is: Self Portraits How do you see yourself? What parts of yourself do you recognise, emphasise and stigmatise? Write Night is looking in the mirror for inspiration this month, and turning what we discover into poems. Location and Access Write Night takes place at the Malt Cross in the Snug, on the balcony level. The space is out of the way but does open on to the main bar, there is some background noise. There are ~20 steps up to the balcony via the staircase to the left of the main bar. Step free access is via a lift to the right of the bar. Please ask Bar Staff for help to the lift. Any Access concerns please use the contact options on this event. The Malt Cross is at 16 St James Street, Nottingham, NG1 6FG, just off Old Market Square. The closest parking is at the St James Street Car Park (although this can be quite expensive) There are bike racks on Old Market Square close to the entrance to St James Street Bus Stops closest to the Malt Cross are on Old Market Square/ Beastmarket Hill / Angel Row, and the Malt Cross is a 10 minute walk from Victoria Centre and Broadmarsh Bus Stations. Tram - Use the Old Market Square stop. Train - The Malt Cross is a 10 minute walk from Nottingham Train Station. Ethos Write Night is a place to explore poetry in a positive, experimental approach.As a group, we do not provide critical feedback without the writers consent.Write Night is a night to develop new work, and whilst we cannot promise to be a safe space, we work to be a brave one. When we write, things we might not expect to come up may arise, there is value in engaging with those things and we Write Night works to provide a space where that can be responsibly explored. Each participant is responsible for their own work and any impact that causes. With that understanding, Write Night does not tolerate disrespect of marginalised traits, including racism, sexism, queer-phobic behaviour, ableism or bullying in general. Anyone the host believes to be intentionally engaging with this behaviour will be removed from the group without a refund and not be welcomed back. Any issues can be directed to the workshop leader during the session or afterwards by contacting the organiser.