Improv Workshop Sculpting the space with Derbail Kinsella
Dig Deep Improv is proud to present Improv workshops with international guest teacher Derbáil Kinsella!"
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Workshop 3 – World Building: Sculpting the Space
Learn how to bring a bare stage to life by sculpting interactive environments with object work and scene painting. This workshop helps you add visual and physical depth to your scenes in a way that enriches and supports the narrative instead of overtaking it.
For all levels of experience including beginners
About Derbáil: Derbáil is a Dublin-based improviser, clown, sketch writer, storyteller and educator specialising in longform improv, sketch comedy and character-driven immersive storytelling. Her career spans Europe, North America and Australia, with notable performances at The Second City and Comedy Bar Toronto. She is known for bold physicality, sharp wit and emotionally grounded absurdity, blending character-driven comedy with the playful unpredictability of live performance. Derbáil is an alumna of The Second City Conservatory Toronto and École Philippe Gaulier in Paris, and has trained with Upright Citizens Brigade, Improv Theatre Sydney, Bad Dog Theatre, Keith Johnstone and The Stella Adler Studio. She has performed with improv house teams at Improv Theatre Sydney, The Second City and Bad Dog Theatre Company in Toronto, and is a recurring guest performer on RN & Cawls’ (The Backline Podcast) hit show Party Hard, Hard Party (Comedy Bar Toronto), Beer Beer Comedy and more.
She co-wrote, produced and performed in the sold-out show A Sketchy Night at Sketch Fest Toronto with her troupe, Grown & Sexy, and debuted her horror sketch comedy show Thrifted Spirits at Scene + Heard Festival 2025 in Dublin under her production company, Wed&Wild Productions. She has also performed with her horror longform improv troupe Fear Us Please in a sold-out hour-long show at M.Fest Galway. Derbáil is currently performing in the hit comedy play Life Expectancy: A Comedy in Three Trimesters., written and produced by Catherine Butterfield (The Ghost Whisperer, Party of Five,Grimm) and directed by Ron West (Whose Line Is It Anyway?, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Key & Peele, The Second City). Beyond comedy, she has worked in production for Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More and performed in their show Curse of the Mummy in New York, and the Bakehouse production of Visiting Hours at King’s Cross Theatre Sydney. She also made her comedy video debut as James Franco’s wedding planner in The Lonely Island’s satirical Spring Break Anthem. In 2025, Derbáil founded The NIT – New Improv Theatre, where she teaches improv, sketch and physical storytelling, bringing over a decade of international theatre and comedy experience to her classes.
Location: Mirador, Luxembourg City. Feel free to stay around for drinks or food before or after the workshop
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.
FAQs
1) I've never done Improv or any type of performance before, is that okay? Absolutely okay, all experience levels are welcome including those with no experience who don't even know what improv is!
2) Do I have to buy a ticket in advance? Booking in advance is strongly advised as sometimes events sell out. If you wish to show up last minute keep an eye on social media or contact us to see if places are still available.
3) What language is the workshop in? English
4) Do I have to be a native speaker or fluent? Definitely not, if you find yourself blocked by language remember you can always improvise using sounds, body language or even speak in gibberish!
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