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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"Playful Being's events will certainly have you giggling uncontrollably." Susan
"Great to be just me through play." Sharon "I just loved being in a safe space to laugh and have some real, nourishing, spontaneous fun with others" Roger 
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Improv
Improv is a great way to get more play and laughter into your life, in a friendly, supportive environment:
Improv Saturdays (£12) at Clifton Village Hall, Newall with Clifton, Otley LS21 2EX
10am - 12.30pm
Sat 29 Sep
Sat 27 Oct
Sat 8 Dec
Improv Wednesdays (£10) at Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane, Leeds LS16 6AZ
7 to 9pm
Wed 7 Nov
Improv Courses at Prince Henry's Grammar School (Community Education), Farnley Lane, Otley LS21 2BB
Beginners: Mondays 7 to 9pm starting 17 Sep
Improvers: Thursdays 7 to 9pm starting 20 Sep
Details here
Improvised Storytelling Workshop
Ilkley Literature Festival Fringe
Saturday 13 October 5.30 to 6.30pm
Free
play/create/write
Saturday 17 November 10am to 4pm
Give yourself the gift of a day of creative play, to fire up your imagination and see where it takes you.
Kick start your writing, or take it to new and unexpected places.
All you need to bring is curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Suitable for complete beginners to experienced writers, or anyone interested in being more creative.
£55 (includes vegetarian soup & salad lunch)
Clifton Village Hall, Newall with Clifton, Otley LS21 2EX
Book here
Improv is a great way to get more play and laughter into your life, in a friendly, supportive environment:
Improv Saturdays (£12) at Clifton Village Hall, Newall with Clifton, Otley LS21 2EX
10am - 12.30pm
Sat 29 Sep
Sat 27 Oct
Sat 8 Dec
Improv Wednesdays (£10) at Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane, Leeds LS16 6AZ
7 to 9pm
Wed 7 Nov
Improv Courses at Prince Henry's Grammar School (Community Education), Farnley Lane, Otley LS21 2BB
Beginners: Mondays 7 to 9pm starting 17 Sep
Improvers: Thursdays 7 to 9pm starting 20 Sep
Details here
Improvised Storytelling Workshop
Ilkley Literature Festival Fringe
Saturday 13 October 5.30 to 6.30pm
Free
play/create/write
Saturday 17 November 10am to 4pm
Give yourself the gift of a day of creative play, to fire up your imagination and see where it takes you.
Kick start your writing, or take it to new and unexpected places.
All you need to bring is curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Suitable for complete beginners to experienced writers, or anyone interested in being more creative.
£55 (includes vegetarian soup & salad lunch)
Clifton Village Hall, Newall with Clifton, Otley LS21 2EX
Book 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. 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 |
"Play is the vital essence of life. The beneficial effects of getting just a little true play can spread through our lives, making us more productive and happier in everything we do." Dr Stuart Brown, National Institute of Play