🎉 Want to learn the exciting world of improv? Here’s your chance! 🎉

Improvisational theatre, or improv, is unscripted and spontaneous—an art form where every scene is created in the moment. It’s a blend of fun, creativity, and teamwork that often leads to laughter without even trying!

This open-level workshop focuses on Improv Fundamentals. Whether you're a beginner or want to revisit the basics, this session is perfect for everyone. The instructor will guide you through the essential building blocks of improv, helping you gain confidence, improve spontaneity, and unleash your creativity.
 

✨ Workshop Focus

The focus is on creating a fun, supportive environment where everyone can participate and enjoy. Whether you're completely new to improv or just want to try something different, this is the perfect place to start!

Every good story has something holding it together—even when it’s made up on the spot. In this workshop, you’ll explore what gives improvised stories shape, rhythm, and clarity. Through simple, playful exercises, you’ll discover how structure can support creativity, helping spontaneous moments connect into something that feels whole. Whether you’re new to improv or looking to sharpen your storytelling instincts, this session offers practical tools and fresh perspectives for anyone curious about how improvised stories work.
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🌟 What to Expect
😄 A supportive, low-pressure space to explore storytelling through improvisation
📚 Simple tools and patterns that help give spontaneous stories shape and direction
🎭 Playful exercises that reveal how structure can enhance clarity and connection
💡 Useful insights, group discoveries, and a fresh look at how stories come to life in the moment
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💡 Meet the Facilitators

🔥 Liv Grøthe is a dynamic improviser who commands the Oslo stage with a bold presence and a commitment to creating excellent shows. A founding member of Egg Squish It! and one-half of Livikki, she infuses every performance with creative energy and a deadpan wit that sets her apart.
After serving as PR Manager for Impro Neuf in 2024 and coordinating members' workshops for over two years, Liv now takes on the role of Leader and Artistic Director for 2025. Her vision is to elevate show quality, spark innovative projects, and expand volunteer involvement, ensuring Impro Neuf remains an energetic, inclusive, and sustainable community.
With a Master’s degree in History from the University of Oslo—specializing in polar history and the history of science—Liv blends academic insight with fearless creativity to shape a fresh, compelling chapter in Oslo improv.

🔥 Mari Olimstad is a light-hearted and charming improviser who brings warmth, playfulness, and quick instincts to the stage. She is a founding member of both the short-form team Far og resten av familien and the long-form ensemble Egg Squish It!, where she helps create performances rooted in grounded storytelling and spontaneous fun. As PR Manager for Impro Neuf in 2022, Mari played a key role in rebuilding the community after the pandemic, making the space feel welcoming and visible again. Offstage, she works as an urban planner and holds a Master’s degree in Human Geography.

🥚💥 As co-founders of Egg Squish It!, Liv and Mari have worked closely together to create rich, story-driven improv inspired by real audience memories. Their shared experience in building grounded, spontaneous narratives gives them a strong sense of how structure and clarity can shape a satisfying story. In this workshop, they bring that perspective into focus—inviting participants to explore how some tools can help turn playful moments into stories that feel complete and connected.
 

💡 About Open Improv Workshops

Impro Neuf’s Open Improv Workshops are fully drop-in sessions, offering a fun and beginner-friendly introduction to the world of improvisational theatre. No prior experience is needed—just show up and jump in!

Each workshop is led by a different facilitator, bringing their own unique style and perspective to the session. Over the course of the semester, these workshops are designed to cover a variety of improv fundamentals, providing opportunities to explore different aspects of the art form.

While attending multiple workshops will give you a well-rounded understanding of improv, every session is stand-alone and does not build on previous ones. This makes it perfect for newcomers to join at any time, while regulars can enjoy fresh exercises and insights every week.

Whether you’re here to try something new, meet people, or deepen your skills, there’s always something exciting waiting for you at Impro Neuf’s Open Workshops!