Founded by Lucy Trodd on 9th May 2024, Folkestone Improv Theatre offer Improvisation classes for grown ups in Folkestone (obvs). We have a monthly improv FIT Improv show to showcase our students skillz. New venue coming in March 2026!
Guest Weekender teachers include: Katy Schutte & Oliver Senton (also Chelsea Gill Jordan Clarke)
Whether you’re a professional actor or an enthusiastic beginner, this is the place for you.
NEW: Our FIT FOUNDATION (Beginners & Returners welcome) class starts on Mondays 7.00pm-9.00pm from 12th Jan 2026.
Our FIT RETURNERS class starts Thursdays 7.00pm-9.00pm from 15th Jan 2026 (5 week course).
WEEKENDER courses are NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGS. Check insta for updates.
Sign up to our next weekly course or weekender. Email Lucy: folkestoneimprovtheatre@gmail.com
Posters by Katy Towse (AKA total Folkestone ledge)
Follow @folkestoneimprovtheatre on Instagram (if ya like photos of happy people).
Classes are £12 a session (student and assisted places available). ALL WELCOME. Class venue is wheelchair accessible (Show venue are working on it).
FIT WEEKENDERS
TO BOOK or register interest email: FolkestoneImprovTheatre@gmail.com
JAMS
Our FiT improv Jams have been a real success. Building community and growing audiences feel like a much needed thing in the current climate. Good times, making people laugh and bringing people together in spontaneity! YES PLEASE.
Thanks all who came to Market Square FOR 2025! We have found a beautiful home for our Improv Shows in 2026! TBA soon. Book via Eventbrite only.
Another Katy Towse legendary poster (this lady can take a brief lemme tell ya)
WE ARE AVAILABLE for Festivals. Here’s us in 2025 at Folkestone Live.
Folkestone Live on Sat 20th September! Thanks for Coming along!
FiT students Christmas 2024- our first Christmas!
SEE YOU SOON!
Look out for our special weekend workshops:
PREVIOUS FIT WEEKENDERS:
Sat 25th Oct 2025 (1-5pm) Emotions and Bold Offers with Chelsea Gill (Boom Chicago) £40
Sat 15th Nov 2025 (1-5pm) Improvising Musicals with Lucy Trodd and Jordan Clarke (Showstopper! The Improvised Musical) £50
Sat 13th Dec 2025 (1-5pm) Introduction to The Harold with Katy Schutte (Author of The Improvisers Way) £40