Bridges Impro

28/04/2026

Let us catch up on our blog posts:)

Katya’s “The Language of Presence” articulates that meaning doesn’t rely only on a shared language, it also emerges from attention, timing, and the quality of presence between people.

The piece reflects on what allows communication to happen on stage: listening beyond words, trusting physicality, and embracing ambiguity.

Link in bio or here!
https://www.bridgesimpro.eu/post/the-language-of-presence

25/04/2026

We are happy to share that Episode 6 of the podcast is now live! This time, Vid sat down with Olli and Peter to talk about teaching, and honestly, he learned a lot from this conversation. Hopefully, you will too:)

This would be a great one to check out, and it would mean a lot if you could:
give it a listen, share it and drop a rating on Spotify:)

Thanks a lot, and enjoy the episode!

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hnjbemG6m75sP0E8nHct8?si=-Ayj64b-RdaPijkZwtxPAw

19/04/2026

Take a peek at some of our best moments from our shows in Lyon! Thank you Thomas for the photos!

15/04/2026

BRIDGES at Improvidence Lyon

From tearing up Paris in January to setting stages across Europe on fire, BRIDGES has been moving like a beautifully chaotic conversation that refuses subtitles.

Lyon, thank you for the warmth, the energy, and the kind of attention that makes performers braver than they should be. Improvidence, you turned the room into a living experiment:)

Scroll on for fragments, flashes, and the afterglow of a very loud idea. More photos from the shows to come:)

Until the next stage. BRIDGES 🌍

12/04/2026

Thank you, Lyon

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made these performances so alive. More photos to come!:)

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06/04/2026

After taking Paris by storm in January and lighting up stages across Europe, **BRIDGES is coming to L’Improvidence in Lyon**.

From *April 8 to 10*, our performers will showcase the art of multilingual improvisation, where speaking the same language is not required to create moments of shared joy:)

Book your tickets:
https://improvidence.mapado.com/event/655712-bridges

02/04/2026

Due to the high level of interest, we have extended the application deadline to April 15!

Calling all improvisers and theatre professionals.

We are looking for 32 participants (8 from each partner country) to join us in Tinje / Tainach, Austria, in September 2026 for an intensive international training focused on the core themes of the Bridges Project: how theatrical improvisation can become a universal form of communication between performers and audiences from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Whether you are a professional improviser, actor, or a dedicated semi-professional, this is your opportunity to explore language, collaboration, and performance within a diverse European ensemble.

Dates
6 September – Arrivals
7–11 September – Program
12 September – Departures

Location
Bildungshaus Sodalitas, Tinje / Tainach, Austria

Program
Participants will take part in 30 hours of workshops led by experienced improvisers involved in the Bridges Project. Evening programs will offer additional opportunities for artistic exchange and networking.

Apply now (link also in bio):

https://tinyurl.com/ytfu5sdx

01/04/2026

𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟓! 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞!

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬.

We are looking for 32 participants (8 from each partner country) to join us in Tinje / Tainach, Austria, in September 2026 for an intensive international training focused on the core themes of the Bridges Project: how theatrical improvisation can become a universal form of communication between performers and audiences from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Whether you are a professional improviser, actor, or a dedicated semi-professional, this is an opportunity to explore language, collaboration, and performance within a diverse European ensemble.
Dates
6 September – Arrivals
7–11 September – Program
12 September – Departures
Location
Bildungshaus Sodalitas, Tinje / Tainach, Austria
Program
Participants will take part in 30 hours of workshops led by experienced improvisers who have been involved in the Bridges Project. Evening programs will offer additional opportunities for artistic exchange and networking.
Workshops include:
Timothée Ansieau — Serious Play
Lucie Vokrouhlikova — Space Work
Peter Frankl — Body and Movement
Ophélie Trichard — Non-verbal Character Work
Andrew Hefler — Intimacy and Relationships
Ollie Rasini — Acting and Emotions
Juš Milčinski — Group Mind, Connection, Social Dynamics
Max Moro — Playing with Music
We will also host short sessions on European project funding, environmental sustainability, and gender equality in cultural collaborations.
More information and application form:

The Bridges Impro Academy offers international training in improvisational theatre. Participants develop creativity, storytelling, and ensemble skills through intensive workshops and professional mentorship. The program brings together performers from different countries to learn and create together...

31/03/2026

Bridges Podcast

The fifth episode of the Bridges Podcast is now live and ready to be shared.

This time, we focus on applied improvisation in a thoughtful conversation with Juš and Lucka. The episode explores how improvisation extends beyond the stage, into communication, collaboration, and real-world contexts.

You’ll also hear more about the Bridges Academy, making this a great moment to listen as we extend the application period for a few more days.

If you haven’t applied yet, this episode offers an insight into what the Academy is about.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CcacF4AE8zaxO7Eqm61k6?si=05v4gm76STWxg0DtA-aL2g

31/03/2026

Bridges Podcast

We’re happy to share the fourth episode of the Bridges Podcast.

Timo and Ollie Rasini join the conversation, bringing thoughtful insights into improvisation formats, collaboration, and the Bridges process.

Give it a listen, and if you enjoy it, a rating on Spotify helps us reach more listeners!

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/25uSqh22KjIcFwsXtU7sJh?si=T4zCxJczQZG5DSid05-X3w

Thank you for listening and sharing.

22/03/2026

Bridges Podcast: Episode 3

The third episode of the Bridges Podcast is now live. In this episode, Lucka, Brigi, and Ophélie join the conversation to share their perspectives on improvisation, collaboration, and working across languages within the Bridges project.

If you find the time, have a listen and help us spread the word by sharing it with your networks.

In the outro, you’ll also find more information about the Bridges Academy, and the link to apply is available in the episode description.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ct3b7qKF4YE3qfd3hbhNI?si=0cc3d1afc00d4b72

19/03/2026

What happens when someone attends a theatre performance without understanding a single word of the language—yet still feels deeply connected?

The article by London-based Brazilian journalist Patricia Gomes captures exactly this experience: improvisation as more than a theatrical form—it becomes a shared language.

A language of presence, active listening, and co-creation.
A way of connecting beyond words, across cultures and backgrounds.

This is also at the heart of our Bridges project, where improvisation becomes a bridge between people who don’t share the same spoken language—yet still find ways to understand each other, collaborate, and create together.

Working with international ensembles across Europe, we explore how theatre and improvisation can foster connection, trust, and mutual understanding—without relying on words.

The article reflects this beautifully: this work is about collective intelligence and the creative potential within uncertainty. Thank you for your reflections, Patricia!

📖 If you're curious how this shows up on stage—and across borders—read the full article: https://www.meer.com/en/103875-grund-szinhaz-and-the-language-of-presence