DAFT: Intro to Improv with Susan Williams

Have you always wanted to try improv, or do you already love it?

And are you disabled or have a long-term mental or physical condition?

Come along and learn how to make theatre on the spot, have some fun, and unlock your spontaneity!

No experience is necessary. This will be a fun jam, and an exploration of skills, for any experience level.

Learn from a fellow disabled improviser, and throw away your inhibitions, expectations, and a decent chunk of your dignity. As we play games, look over some basics, and have an amazing time connecting with each other, and above all, making stuff up!!! All the exercises and games are adaptable, and no one will make you do something you are uncomfortable with. The tutor is blind and neurodivergent, so the day will absolutely be blind and ND-friendly.

This is a koha event. To register (plus a support person if you need one), please email daftfestivalteam@gmail.com. Limited to 14 participants.

The BATS Theatre venue and facilities are fully accessible.
- Ramp access to the building is on the left hand side of the building, go to the doorway at the top of the ramp and we be there to welcome you.
- There is an accessible toilet and bathroom.

Workshop presenters and volunteers can offer Audio Description within the workshop.

We apologise that we are unable to offer NZSL for the workshops this year.

If you have any access needs or questions please contact Bernadette at silvernoodlesoup@gmail.com.

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