We believe that play is transformative.
Play unlocks creativity and generates ideas. It encourages wonder and curiosity, connection and reflection. Play re-energises and reinvents, and allows us to see the familiar with fresh eyes.
Our workshops and events give adults space to rediscover the power of play.
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"I haven't laughed so much in years"
"I just loved being in a safe space to laugh and have some real, nourishing, spontaneous fun with others" "Wild horses wouldn't keep me away" "Relaxed and comfortable - collaborative play at its best" "My journey into play has well and truly begun" 
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Improv Saturdays
Games galore and fun unlimited - Improv Saturdays are a great way to get more play and laughter into your life:
Clifton Village Hall, Newall with Clifton, Otley LS21 2EX
10am - 12.30pm £14
Saturday 29 Feb
More dates
Improv Show + Jam
First Sunday of the month 7.30 to 8.30pm(ish) FREE ENTRY
Upstairs at North Bar Social, 8-10 Bondgate, Otley LS21 3AB
Light-hearted, fun and friendly improv with House Team 'Without a Hat'. Just watch and enjoy, or have a go yourself. All welcome.
Next Show/Jam:
Sunday 1 March - doors open 7.25.
create&connect
Sunday 8th March
2 to 4.30pm
£18 (including tea & cake - gf options available)
Look playfully and see differently in an afternoon of creative exploration and flow.
Ilkley Arts Studio, The Manor House, Ilkley LS29 8DT
Book here
GIFT VOUCHERS
Spread the joy! Now you can give a friend or loved one the gift of a place on one of our workshops or events. Just email us on playfulbeing@outlook.com and we'll do the rest.
Games galore and fun unlimited - Improv Saturdays are a great way to get more play and laughter into your life:
Clifton Village Hall, Newall with Clifton, Otley LS21 2EX
10am - 12.30pm £14
Saturday 29 Feb
More dates
Improv Show + Jam
First Sunday of the month 7.30 to 8.30pm(ish) FREE ENTRY
Upstairs at North Bar Social, 8-10 Bondgate, Otley LS21 3AB
Light-hearted, fun and friendly improv with House Team 'Without a Hat'. Just watch and enjoy, or have a go yourself. All welcome.
Next Show/Jam:
Sunday 1 March - doors open 7.25.
create&connect
Sunday 8th March
2 to 4.30pm
£18 (including tea & cake - gf options available)
Look playfully and see differently in an afternoon of creative exploration and flow.
Ilkley Arts Studio, The Manor House, Ilkley LS29 8DT
Book here
GIFT VOUCHERS
Spread the joy! Now you can give a friend or loved one the gift of a place on one of our workshops or events. Just email us on playfulbeing@outlook.com and we'll do the rest.
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Hello! We are Mel Taylor and Jessica Penrose of Playful Being. Playfulness and creativity have always been important to us, and we know how transformative play can be for adults in this busy world. We'd love to share with you what works for us - come to one of our events and workshops, book us for your workplace or sign-up to our newsletter to get updates and be part of our community of playful beings. Mel Taylor and Jessica Penrose |
"Playfulness opens you. It lightens your heart. It's a way of being - of being yourself, completely, and, if you feel like it, being more even than that." Bernie de Koven