Ep 31 - Improvising Stories
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In this episode Heather and Jules unpack the joys, frustrations, and hidden complexity of narrative improv. Improvising stories with a beginning, middle, and end. They explore why improvised storytelling is harder than it looks, how memory and expectation can quietly derail a show, and why trying too hard to “make the story work” often does the opposite. Along the way they introduce the Plot Monster, talk about teaching narrative later rather than sooner, and remind us that it’s completely okay to love improvised stories… or decide they’re not for you. A thoughtful, funny...
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Ep 30 - Ampersand Challenges
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In this slightly different episode, Heather and Jules talk candidly about the challenges around opening a theatre in Brighton, and what’s happened since they started saying those challenges out loud. There are practical realities, improv lessons, and a lot of love from the community. Plus Heather very much trying (and failing) not to cry.
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Ep 29 - How To Get Good
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In this episode, Heather & Jules discuss how to get good at improv – as quickly as possible, but without losing the fun.
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Ep 28 - True-life/Armando Monologues
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In this episode, Heather & Jules discuss monologues, specifically, Armando monologues. True-life monologues: what makes them great, how to do them, and then how to deconstruct them afterwards to make the scenes. It’s quite a technical one, so strap in!
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Ep 27 - The role of the improv technician (with Damian Robertson)
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In this episode, Heather is joined by to explore the unique role of the improv technician. They discuss the vital behind-the-scenes work that keeps performances running smoothly, from managing technical elements to supporting performers and enhancing the audience experience. A fascinating look at an often overlooked but essential part of improv.
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Ep 26 - How to build an ensemble
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Ep 25 - Editing
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Ep 24 - Being in your Body (with Ali James)
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Ep 23 - Extroversion and Introversion (with Josh Hards)
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Ep 22 - Yes And (part 2)
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In this episode, Heather & Jules talk about 'Yes, And' in a little bit more detail. Some of the more complicated nuanced ways you might approach this idea as you get further along your improv journey. "You've heard YES, now here is AND!"
info_outlineIn this episode Heather and Jules unpack the joys, frustrations, and hidden complexity of narrative improv. Improvising stories with a beginning, middle, and end.
They explore why improvised storytelling is harder than it looks, how memory and expectation can quietly derail a show, and why trying too hard to “make the story work” often does the opposite. Along the way they introduce the Plot Monster, talk about teaching narrative later rather than sooner, and remind us that it’s completely okay to love improvised stories… or decide they’re not for you.
A thoughtful, funny conversation about why narrative improv is addictive, fragile, and absolutely worth respecting.