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. Play helps us to cope with uncertainty and makes us more resilient to the changes and shocks that life throws at us.
Our workshops give adults space to rediscover the power of play.
Stay well, stay playful, stay connected
As the Covid crisis goes on, we are continuing to offer ways to keep playful and keep connected, safely, through our online classes.
As well as our fortnightly Improv Saturdays, we offer daytime and evening online classes for all levels, including complete beginners. If you'd like to try an improv taster, book a class for a special occasion, or find out more about bespoke classes, email us. We'd love to hear from you.
We've found that class numbers of 6-10 are ideal for everyone to have a good experience. We use Zoom, so laptop or tablet is your best option, but no need to worry if you’ve not used it before. It’s pretty simple, and we will send you a link before the session which you just need to click on to join. We’ll also send out full instructions when you book.
We want to keep developing and growing what we can offer, so do please get in touch with ideas, feedback and encouragement.
As the Covid crisis goes on, we are continuing to offer ways to keep playful and keep connected, safely, through our online classes.
As well as our fortnightly Improv Saturdays, we offer daytime and evening online classes for all levels, including complete beginners. If you'd like to try an improv taster, book a class for a special occasion, or find out more about bespoke classes, email us. We'd love to hear from you.
We've found that class numbers of 6-10 are ideal for everyone to have a good experience. We use Zoom, so laptop or tablet is your best option, but no need to worry if you’ve not used it before. It’s pretty simple, and we will send you a link before the session which you just need to click on to join. We’ll also send out full instructions when you book.
We want to keep developing and growing what we can offer, so do please get in touch with ideas, feedback and encouragement.
'Playful Being's online improv classes have been the absolute highlight of lockdown. Being a classic introvert, I was worried about performing, feeling exposed or about having to be 'funny on demand'. Nothing could be further from the truth.'
'Joining online groups up to three times a week has brought fun, laughter and companionship, and closeness with people I hardly knew. It’s never scary or demanding or competitive. Better than an apple a day, Joe Wicks, or Netflix.'
'I always marvel at the capacity of Zoom improv classes to completely take me away from home and immerse me in the group. I finish the session and really feel as though I’ve been out for the evening with friends!'
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Improv Saturdays online
90 minutes of games and fun. All levels welcome. 11am to 12.30pm 23 January book here 6 February book here 20 February book here £10 per session “Wild horses wouldn't keep me away!" Intro to improv classes online Weekly classes every Wednesday, 6-7pm "Improv straight after work should be law. I was floating on a cloud of laughter afterwards." £7 per class, book here Email us with any questions or for other booking options. Improvised storytelling games Sunday 17 January 2021 7-8pm Online, £6. All levels welcome Book here |
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"I love, love , love what you are creating with improv. What I notice is how it allows me to explore my own emotional palette and how I can ‘put on’ and ‘take off’ my emotions. I can make use of that in my playful world of improv, and also in my own emotional, feeling life."
Sundy, West Yorkshire
Chain Reactions
Exciting opportunity for Yorkshire based artists & practitioners!
Paid commission to produce a short piece to inspire Chain Reactions, a new collaborative, cross-art form digital project for 2021.
Deadline for proposals: 25 January.
For full details click here
Exciting opportunity for Yorkshire based artists & practitioners!
Paid commission to produce a short piece to inspire Chain Reactions, a new collaborative, cross-art form digital project for 2021.
Deadline for proposals: 25 January.
For full details click here
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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. 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