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World-renowned company of pioneering improvisers, makers & conversation facilitators. We make remarkable theatre. Next: My Neighbour Totoro West End (from 8 March) https://www.improbable.co.uk D&D20 tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/devotedanddisgruntled

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Dec 10

Hello! We are Improbable.

Pioneering improvisers, theatre makers and conversation facilitators.

Improbable occupies a vital space in the landscape of UK theatre. At the heart of our artistic practice is improvisation.

Improbable began in 1996 (or at least that is what we've decided for now...)

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 8d

Our next D&D Satellite: How Do We Lead Well Together? An invitation for Execs, Artistic Directors & Trustees with @theatre503 is this Thursday, 2nd October.

🕚 Doors open at 10:30am
🎟️ Pay What You Choose, minimum suggested price £10.

To find out more and to get your tickets: buff.ly/HwB2bw2

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 8d

APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW

Are you an arts leader who wants to, or is finding they need to, work differently? Are you facing challenges? Do you need space to think, reset and reconnect? Then, Improbable’s Arts Leaders Winter Residency could be for you. 

Find out more and apply: buff.ly/pGrtxLV

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 9d

Applications for our Winter Arts Leaders Residency close this Wednesday!

Arts leaders are not often afforded the time and space for connection, reflection and action. Our unique approach will use Improbable’s acclaimed practice to enable you to take a pause from the day to day.

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 11d

ICYMI: There are 2 x bursary places available on our Winter Arts Leaders Residency 2025!

Applications close on 1st October, find out more on our website: buff.ly/pGrtxLV

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 13d

Join us for the week and become part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of the arts sector, one inspired leader at a time

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 13d

Applications for our 2025 Winter Arts Leaders Residency are now open!

The Residency is for everyone who considers themselves a leader – anyone who has an idea, a spark, a need to do or to dream.

buff.ly/pGrtxLV

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 26d

Devoted & Disgruntled Satellite: How Do We Lead Well Together?
Silos won’t save us. Execs, ADs, Trustees & leaders — let’s come together.
📅 Thu 2 Oct | 📍The 503Studio
🎟️ Pay What You Choose → buff.ly/OEh4ieb
#DDSatellite #ArtsLeadership #Improbable #Theatre503

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Aug 22

📍 The 503Studio, Battersea
📅 Thu 2 Oct | 10:30–4
🎟️ Pay What You Choose

Photo: Rulin Ma

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Aug 22

Devoted & Disgruntled Satellite: How Do We Lead Well Together?

We can’t make our organisations work alone.
This time, we need everyone in the room:

🎭 Executive Directors
🎭 Artistic Directors
🎭 Senior Leadership Teams
🎭 Trustees

www.ticketsource.co.uk/improbable/t...

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Aug 22

Team Improbable are having a Summer Break! Our office will be closed from Saturday 23rd - Sunday 31st August. If you have sent us an enquiry, we will get back to you when we return on Monday 1st September.

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Aug 21

Facilitator Announcement!

It’s time to see what happens when we step Through The Door…
Presented by ClerkinWorks, Improbable and Shakespeare’s Globe.
We are delighted to have some guest facilitators during the course: buff.ly/V16S0ct .

APPLY NOW: buff.ly/AiHY11A

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Aug 6

A week-long residency at Bore Place in the North Kent Downs for Arts Leaders. Creating space to connect, collaborate and work on your knottiest issues. Immerse yourself in Improbable’s acclaimed improvisational practice to explore leadership as a collaborative process.
For more info: buff.ly/q5sIA2o

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Aug 6

TTD is a course of 8 improvisation workshops for women, non-binary and trans people who are actors, improvisors, writers, drag kings, dancers, designers, directors and theatre-makers at all levels of experience led by Creative Facilitator Angela Clerkin.

Applications open now: buff.ly/DhyAhpg

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Aug 6

WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCEMENT

We are pleased to announce the return of Through The Door and Improbable's Arts Leaders Winter Residency!

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Jul 16

Are you sitting with the quiet (or not-so-quiet) question of whether parenthood is something you want — or can — choose? This workshop is a space to pause, reflect, and centre yourself in the midst of that uncertainty.

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Jul 16

Choosing You While You Choose: When You’re Not Sure About Parenthood

The first of our M/Others Who Make workshops is hosted by the wonderful Euella Jackson, award winning presenter, film-maker and creative producer.

📅 Thursday 31st July
🕚 6-8pm
📍 Online

For tickets and info: buff.ly/YuFAVmj

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Jul 15

ON SALE IN THE AUTUMN:

Sheffield Theatres 18 – 21 February 2026
Birmingham Rep 10 – 12 April 2026
Oxford Playhouse 13 – 16 May 2026
Leeds Playhouse 27 May - 6 June 2026

We can't wait to see you all there!

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Jul 15

ON SALE NOW:

Warwick Arts Centre 7 – 8 October 2025
Contact and S!ck Festival Manchester 19 – 22 November 2025
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch 5 – 7 February 2026

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Perfect Show For Rachel — Improbable

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Jul 15

An exciting announcement...

Following sell out and critical success at the Barbican in 2022 and 2024, an OFFIE Award, and an international stint at ILT Festival in Aarhus, Denmark, Perfect Show For Rachel will be touring the UK through 2025 and 2026!

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Jul 4

Improbable Community Supporters get early access to tickets - keep your eyes peeled on your inbox 👀

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Jul 4

Improbable Sessions: Session 6: Al and Consciousness

Part gig, part Ted Talk, all experiment, this is a thrilling night of music and ideas like no other. Brought to you by Improbable and directed by Lee Simpson.

📍 Oxford Playhouse
📅 23 September 2025

Tickets on sale 11th July: buff.ly/4PS6Ila

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Jul 2

The workshop will explore what it means to care for yourself while navigating complex, tender terrain. Through gentle prompts, creative reflection, and practical tools, we’ll make space for the in-between — the not-knowing — as a valid and worthy part of your path.

📸 Chris Hoare

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Jul 2

📣 ARTISTIC CONSULTANT ANNOUNCEMENT📣

Our first workshop, Choosing You While You Choose: When You’re Not Sure About Parenthood will be hosted by award-winning presenter, film-maker and creative producer Euella Jackson!

📅 Thursday 31st July
🕚 6-8pm
📍Online

For more info and tickets: buff.ly/Fb8Y9yu

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Jun 26

D&D20 full reports and Executive Summary are out now!

Click here to read them: buff.ly/zgf1h3o

Don’t forget to check out the beautiful visual minutes by Beatrice Baumgartner-Cohen!

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Jun 25

We are also excited to announce that all future M/Others who Make activities will be brought to you under the care of Improbable!

To read the full announcement:

M/Others Who Make:Two Announcements and a Tribute — Improbable

After many ups and downs, twists and turns, a fallow period during which I became very ill and then well again, I am delighted at last to be able to announce M/Others who Make’s six month programme…

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