What students have said:
“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
“The Stoke Commedia Masterclass is one of the most enjoyable learning experiences of my life. This stylised form of improv is playful, artful, hilarious and has great depth of emotion. Kelly has a unique way of making what is a complex theatrical form seem effortless to achieve. She guides each step of its development in an organic and fun way. By the end of the Masterclass I had created a fully realised character from scratch, I had learned to perform a new style of improv with confidence and had a hell of a time doing it.”
“Imagine getting to spend two and a half hours messing around, laughing and exploring your imagination with a group of amazingly-hilarious individuals. Ah, you’ve stumbled upon Stoke improv”
“I gained a huge amount personally... Like most people my age, I have been struggling with depression/anxiety for a while now and was on the verge of a panic attack standing outside 3 Great Denmark on the eve of week 1, very close to just going home. A complete wreck, to be honest! Luckily, I “manned-up” and can honestly say that after the seven weeks I’m finally starting to feel like the great person that I can be! So a very sincere thank you from me. ”
“This class was fun, engaging and super practical. There was great emphasis on teasing out each persons strengths and it was always a really positive environment in which to learn. Kelly was a great coach and mentor, always highlighting the humour and creativity that can be found in the boring everyday to the more out there scenes. I’d highly recommend this class as it has enabled me to have a news sense of perspective in my work and social life, not to mention equipping me a new fun skill-set which I want to enhance and develop further !”
“On the back of advice from friends I was told to “try 1 course of Improv” – just a 7 week course and it would really help my confidence – and that was all I signed up for.
I had absolutely no interest in performing in any way, especially not to an audience of more than 2 people!
When the 7 week course was finished Kelly had me 100% hooked on improv.
Every class was made fun, easy and seamless. These classes have improved my confidence, have given me an entirely new hobby and introduced me to a community of the most fun, friendly and welcoming people I have ever met!
The courses, which for what you get is ridiculously cheap, was worth every penny and I would recommend Stoke Improv to anybody and everybody I meet.
Kelly – Thanks a mil for your support. I could not have found a better teacher. Cannot wait for the next level!!”
“It wasn’t just good for me it was life changing.”
“This way of working is simple, powerful, full of heart and a hoot.”
“It helped me feel much more comfortable and capable in my own skin, more confident in my dealings with others and taught me how to interact with an audience for the mutual benefit of all involved. ”
Those who have worked with me:
“...Kelly’s emphasis on physicality and vocal quality really gets people out of their heads and into their bodies and hearts.”
“Experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate, with a steady hand and a delicious wit. ”
“Improvisation is an essential tool in every actor’s arsenal. Kelly’s experience in this field is first rate and I recommend any actor to work with her on long form improvisation.”