Open workshop! 05.11.2025

Event date/time
Room
Betong
Language
English
Begginer Improv

The workshop is free, but we need to know who participates at our workshops. To save time, register here (You only need to do this one time) https://forms.gle/JxWCu8xiYnhMZZU19


🕝 Time: 18:00 - 20:00

Duration: 2 hours
 

🎉 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

 

😅 A space to drop the pressure and play freely

🎉 Games that reward ease, joy, and showing up as yourself

🤸🏽‍♀️ Moments of silliness, surprise, and connection

🔥 A fun, celebratory end to the season with good people and good vibes

 

💡 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!
 

About main instructor

Mari Olimstad

Image removed. 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.

About the co-facilitator

Liv Grøthe

Image removed. 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.

She uses her education in directing and teaching theatre to enhnace the workshop experience.
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.