We have a NEW (still updating) website… www.folkestoneimprovtheatre.com
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.
FIT MONDAYS- New Term (last one before summer) starts Mondays 7.00pm-9.00pm from 7th Sept 2026 (6 week course).
FIT THURSDAYS- New Term (last one before summer) starts Thursdays 7.00pm-9.00pm from 10th September (6 week course).
FIT WEEKENDER courses are NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGS. Check insta for updates.
Email Lucy to book: folkestoneimprovtheatre@gmail.com
Posters by Lucy Trodd with tweaks 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 (The Loft show venue are working on it).
FIT WEEKENDERS
BOOKING/ENQUIRIES: FolkestoneImprovTheatre@gmail.com
THE FIT IMPROV SHOW
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!
BOOK VIA TICKET TAILOR ONLY: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/folkestoneimprovtheatre/2037830
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 13th June 2026 (1-5pm) Clowning About with Ali James (Showstopper! Comedy Store Players)
Sat 11th Apr 2026 (1-5pm) Building Improv Characters with Susan Harrison (Showstopper!, Austentatious, These Folk)
Sat 21st Mar 2026 (1-5pm) Truthful Acting, Dynamic Staging with Seamus Allen (What’s the Game Improv) £40
Sat 14th Mar 2026 (1-5pm) Become Awesome at Twoprov with Katy Schutte (Project2) £40
Sat 14th Feb 2026 (1-5pm) What is Genre? Shakespeare & Beyond with Oliver Senton (RSC) £40
Sat 24th Jan 2026 (1-5pm) Improvising Musicals Part 2 with Lucy Trodd & Jordan Clarke (Showstopper! & Raising Gays) £50
Sat 13th Dec 2025 (1-5pm) Introduction to The Harold with Katy Schutte (Author of The Improvisers Way) £40
Sat 15th Nov 2025 (1-5pm) Improvising Musicals with Lucy Trodd & Jordan Clarke (Showstopper! The Improv Musical) £50
Sat 25th Oct 2025 (1-5pm) Emotions and Bold Offers with Chelsea Gill (Boom Chicago) £40