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Fun & friendly improv classes and shows at London’s 1st improv theatre and biggest improv comedy school!

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The most fun & friendly place to learn improv in the UK!

Our improv classes and courses are open to everyone, no previous experience of impro, acting or comedy needed. Complete beginners are welcome. Improv is for everyone!

We have the most experienced teachers in the UK who create a warm & supportive atmosphere where you are free to play and be yourself.

Hoopla have been running for over 16 years and are the UK’s biggest improvisation training school, teaching 1000s of people every year.

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    Level 1: Beginners improv course

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    Level 2: Performance improv course (with show)

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    Level 3: Scenes improv course (with show)

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    Level 4: Long-form course (with show)

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    Level 5: Advanced improv courses

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    Online classes

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    Performing opportunities

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Hoopla also do drop-in workshops, improv taster days, stand up comedy courses, public speaking courses and sketch courses.

THE GUARDIAN
 
I now regularly try to make room for improv and playtime in my life. The three hours of laughter do wonders for my stress levels.Read more
SACHA RYDER
GOOGLE REVIEW
The most positive, enthusiastic teacher, with insightful notes, a collaborative mindset and is so very giving of herself.Read more
EVENING STANDARD
 
The capital’s best improv. The UK’s first improv comedy club.
MIKE WEBB
GOOGLE REVIEW
The BEST course I have ever done in London - learned some amazing new skills and the funniest 2.5 hours a week I can remember!
THE GUARDIAN
 
In one class, I laughed so hard that I cried, full-on shaking with laughter, as tears streamed down my face.
JAKE CLEMENTS
GOOGLE REVIEW
Great place to go and watch amazing improv. The best comedy venue to watch improvised comedy in London.
TIME OUT
 
The supportive atmosphere ensures that even complete beginners will have the confidence to grow their skills.
EVENING STANDARD
 
Hoopla's workshops are supportive and collaborative.
MARTINA KRAJNAKOVA
GOOGLE REVIEW
Epic epic epic place. Crazy fun. Took an improv course with Hoopla, it was the best ever. Don't hesitate to go there, just go!!!
KATE DIVER
THE INDEPENDENT
I felt empowered and energised. So much so that I took the next course level and did my first public performance.
THE LONDONIST
 
If improvisation floats your boat you should head to Hoopla. There’s fewer better ways to see what spur-of-the-moment comedy London has to offer.
DAVID ESCOBEDO
GOOGLE REVIEW
Improv does not find a better home, than at Hoopla in London.
TIME OUT
 
The finest off-the-cuff troupes on the circuit.
THE GUARDIAN
 
Signing up for improv classes helped my shyness to melt away.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
 
Everywhere you look, huge grins suggest an enthusiasm and an attentiveness that is rarely seen in a course.
PR MANAGER
COMEDY CENTRAL
Thanks for the workshop. All the feedback has been extremely positive! The team loved it!
MANDEEP SINGH
GOOGLE REVIEW
Hoopla always puts on the best nights and is an amazing supportive place to learn! Get involved EVERYONE!!!
THE GUARDIAN
 
My anxiety evaporated in that room. My stage fright transformed into excitement, and I became dynamic, more spontaneous. Happier.
TIME OUT
 
This introduction to improvisation will teach the skills you'll need to master scenes, stories and sketches in a relaxed environment.
EMILY JUPP
THE INDEPENDENT
The workshop really helps you internalise important skills like really listening and not dismissing others’ ideas out of hand.
THE GUARDIAN
 
I now regularly try to make room for improv and playtime in my life. The three hours of laughter do wonders for my stress levels.
SACHA RYDER
GOOGLE REVIEW
The most positive, enthusiastic teacher, with insightful notes, a collaborative mindset and is so very giving of herself.
EVENING STANDARD
 
The capital’s best improv. The UK’s first improv comedy club.Read more
MIKE WEBB
GOOGLE REVIEW
The BEST course I have ever done in London - learned some amazing new skills and the funniest 2.5 hours a week I can remember!Read more
THE GUARDIAN
 
In one class, I laughed so hard that I cried, full-on shaking with laughter, as tears streamed down my face.Read more

London’s 1st improv theatre

Hoopla are the founders of the UK’s 1st improv comedy club. Recommended by The Guardian, The Independent, Time Out, The Evening Standard, The Daily Telegraph and more.

Our theatre has shows 7 nights a week featuring people who have trained with Hoopla, and a warm welcoming community to support you with ongoing performance opportunities.

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resources

Hoopla have the UK’s biggest collection of improv resources to support our improv classes including:

PLUS loads more resources, performing opportunities & socials, and a friendly supportive community at Hoopla to help you thrive in London’s vibrant improv scene!

corporate training

Hoopla also provide fun and engaging corporate training for clients including Google, Facebook, Accenture, Apple, London Business School, Comedy Central and more.

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FELIX MERITUS
GOOGLE REVIEW
Done many courses with Hoopla and they are the BEST. Most welcoming community I've been a part of and the shows are just side-splittingly good. Love what they’ve created here and so so pleased to be a part of the Hoopla following!
CHLOE WITTET
GOOGLE REVIEW
Hoopla is an incredible place - it’s one big party and everyone is invited. Hoopla’s teachers are warm and welcoming and playing in workshops is one of the most joyful, creative things a person can do. Go there. Laugh. Make friends. Be awesome.
KATE O’CONNOR
GOOGLE REVIEW
Great to instantly connect with people, drop barriers and have fun for a few hours a week. I felt like I was developing personally in a supportive, fun environment and that felt great. What a blast! 
ALEX WILDING
GOOGLE REVIEW
A welcoming place to perform, watch, learn and network. Super supportive staff and knowledgeable teachers. The least judgemental people I've ever met. I always feel at home there. I can't recommend HOOPLA enough!
LISA LYNN
GOOGLE REVIEW
Could not recommend higher. What started out as a fun way to spend a few evenings and learn something new quickly became so much more. Hoopla courses and shows play host to a supportive, fun and alive community of people.
NADINE BAILEY
GOOGLE REVIEW
As a newcomer to improv, I feel so lucky to have discovered Hoopla. What a fantastic company. I just can't recommend them highly enough! If you're thinking of doing an improv course, you definitely won't be disappointed.
MONICA ROCHE
GOOGLE REVIEW
Did the level one course and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere in class felt safe and forgiving, made it easy to learn and have fun without feeling anxious about making mistakes or looking silly. Highly recommend!
KRIS NOBLE
GOOGLE REVIEW
What I love so much at Hoopla is the warm supportive atmosphere. Everyone is very positive and friendly, and you have no fear of joining a class by yourself as everyone is usually alone but you leave feeling part of a community.
ZOZI GOODMAN
GOOGLE REVIEW
A great way to lose inhibitions and just have fun in a friendly, supportive and encouraging environment.
IAN HUNT
GOOGLE REVIEW
A great bunch of people, so lovely to be in a space where there was no pressure to be funny or perform, everyone was supportive and positive. Sounds a bit wanky but it was properly life-affirming! it should be on the NHS.
SHEILA HOLDSWORTH
GOOGLE REVIEW
If you're looking for improv comedy, this is the place to be. Some of the best talent around and regular performances. If you haven't experienced any improv before, you're in for a treat. Get yourself down there!
SCIMANUK
GOOGLE REVIEW
Sign up! It's the most fun you can have as an adult without being medicated!
FELIX MERITUS
GOOGLE REVIEW
Done many courses with Hoopla and they are the BEST. Most welcoming community I've been a part of and the shows are just side-splittingly good. Love what they’ve created here and so so pleased to be a part of the Hoopla following!Hide
CHLOE WITTET
GOOGLE REVIEW

Improv Theatre: Hoopla at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London, SE1 3SS.

Hoopla’s improv classes at venues across Central London including London Bridge, Liverpool Street, Moorgate and King’s Cross.

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