Free Improv Taster Workshop
Curious about performing but not sure where to start? Looking to join a creative community and make new friends? In need of some after-work creativity and fun? Join Dig Deep for an exciting, one-hour taster workshop that explores the worlds of improv and acting. You’ll get a chance to play improv games that build confidence, creativity, and teamwork, as well as dip into acting exercises that focus on presence, character, and storytelling. Teamwork, active listening, commitment and accepting mistakes are all key when practicing improv and acting, and these skills can have positive effects in our personal and professional lives too. From complete beginners to those with some experience, everyone is welcome in this relaxed, supportive space to try something new, meet great people, and have a laugh. Stick around afterwards for a chat, a drink, and to find out more about what we do!
A great opportunity to try out Dig Deep ahead of our 6 week Improv & Stand-up courses starting on Sep 14 & 15 or any of our future courses!
Open to NEW Dig Deep customers only. Places are very limited, register early to secure your place!
Time & Date: Choose from one of 2 options - Sep 1st at 6:45pm OR 8pm. Each workshop is one hour long
About Dig Deep: .Dig Deep is an events company and learning facility in Luxembourg run by Melissa Dalton. Dig Deep Improv involves one-off workshops, courses, 1-1 training and performances in improv, acting, storytelling and public speaking. We always strive to create a warm, supportive and safe environment where there is no pressure to be clever or funny; where you can be yourself and most of all have tonnes of fun! Dig Deep also works with corporate teams, bringing workshops, Forum Theatre and bespoke teambuilding sessions to companies that are looking to bring more creativity into the work place, to improve soft skills or to bond a team together. Previous clients include EIB, Deloitte, Amazon, PwC, ESRIC, Ferrero and The University of Luxembourg.
Your teacher: Melissa Dalton is an improviser, actor, voiceover artist, event host and radio presenter originally from Ireland and now based in Luxembourg. Melissa holds a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin and an MA in Acting from Guildford School of Acting (GSA). Additionally, she completed further Improv training with Hoopla and UCB with acclaimed teachers such as Lee Simpson, Katy Schutte and Chris Mead. She now performs with Luxembourg’s improv troupe The Garage Gang, of which she is a founding member. She teaches regular improv courses, teambuilding workshops and 1-1 training through her organisation Dig Deep Improv with companies such as the Deloitte, PwC, EIB, University of Luxembourg, Amazon, and ArcelorMittal. Melissa has performed widely in Ireland and the UK in film, commercials and theatres including The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Finborough Theatre, The National Concert Hall and The Vaults. TV, Commercial and Voiceover work includes Aldi, Cinch, Royal London, Salesforce and RTE. Recent feature film credits include 'The Winter of the Crow', 'The Wolf, the Fox and the Leopard' and 'In from the Side'. She is the host and producer of The Melissa Dalton Show on Today Radio by RTL.
FAQs
- What is improv? Improv is a type of live theatre where everything that is performed is unplanned, unscripted and created spontaneously
- Do I need any performance, acting or improv experience? No
- Do I need to be witty, funny or clever? No
- Do I have to buy a ticket in advance? Booking in advance is advised so we know how many people to expect on the night. If there are not enough tickets booked in advance the event may not go ahead
- What language is the workshop in? English
- Do I have to be a native speaker or fluent? Definitely not
Want more info? www.melissa-dalton.com/digdeepimprov
