Beyond Laughter: The Weird and the Eerie

This workshop investigates the weird, the overwhelmingly present or inexplicable, and the eerie, the absent or subtly unsettling. This improv is dramatic, but not horrific. Through group exercises, ensemble movement and imaginative world-building, we'll explore how to evoke tension, unease, and curiosity while staying connected to our scene partners. You’ll leave with the confidence to experiment with atmosphere, mood, and emotional resonance that will take your practice beyond evoking laughter.

With Stuart Moses

Stuart is one half of Moses and Sparkes, a duo who create relationship-driven dramatic improv that explores the many shades of human connection. He has worked with Liverpool Comedy Improv’s Emma Bird, as Moses and Bird, creating emotionally authentic scenes inspired by written suggestions. He is the host of the Improv London podcast, which celebrates the improv scene in London and beyond. He was also one half of Doctor Whoprov, a duo that improvised in the universe of Doctor Who. Stuart has taught for the Devon Improv Festival, Liverpool Comedy Improv, Dogface Improv, the Greater Manchester Improv Festival, and Hoopla Impro (but only once). He runs improv classes in Reading, Berkshire.