The Character

Name: The Character
Start: 2026-10-19T17:15:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-07T19:15:00.000Z
Location: The ICC Theatre

Next class:

Monday19 October19:15

The ICC Theatre

1/8
Monday19 October19:15 – 21:15
2/8
Monday26 October19:15 – 21:15
3/8
Monday2 November19:15 – 21:15
4/8
Monday9 November19:15 – 21:15
5/8
Monday16 November19:15 – 21:15
6/8
Monday23 November19:15 – 21:15
7/8
Monday30 November19:15 – 21:15
8/8
Monday7 December19:15 – 21:15

Class description

Finding the comedy in both long-form and short-form scenes requires strongly defined characters. You also need to be able to listen and build on your teammates’ ideas and offers, as well as being ready to support at all times. All good stories are reliant on strong characters, and in this course we will focus on giving you the tools and confidence to create strong comedic characters that will elevate your scenes in whatever style of improv you are doing.

You’ll learn:

To use truth and everyday life observation to inspire characters.

To listen for the characters Key Behavioural Indicators (K.B.I).

To commit to choices and where the focus of the scene needs to be.

To use physicality, mannerisms and tone of voice to inform characters and drive the comedy.

To sustain the game of the scene and how characters can use their K.B.I.

All our standard courses run for 8 weeks (1 class per week lasting 2 hours). Classes are either in the evening on weekdays or during the day on weekends. Included in the Character course are the following:

A free field trip with your fellow students and teacher to see a show at the theatre

An ICC Student card that gives you free entrance to nICCe Sundays shows and discounts at the bar at the ICC Theatre.

Two free MainStage show tickets

Important: Students must attend at least 6 classes in order to pass to the next level.

Instalments: Pay a deposit of 60% of the total price now and 40% of the remaining amount two days before the course starts! (Final instalment can be found on the bottom of general class page)