The Improv Playground

The Improv Playground The Playground is an Improv collective based in Dublin. We also stage improv productions.

We run weekly drop-in workshops provide a space for improvisers of all levels, from absolute beginners to veterans to play and meet other like-minded people.

Closing out our August shows, we have a very special guest joining us as well as two of our favourite acts for After Hou...
18/08/2026

Closing out our August shows, we have a very special guest joining us as well as two of our favourite acts for After Hours.

We have the fantastic Lindsay Mullan (Second City Toronto, 119k followers on Instagram) joining us on the night. Her and friends from the Dublin scene will take your suggestions and turn them into a show.

And to sweeten the deal, we have the wonderful Underthings and The Diversity Hires joining them on the night.

End the summer in style and grab a ticket via the link in our bio.

🎟️ Tickets €8 (Link in bio)

Coming up next Saturday (15th August), we have another special show where the legend himself Ron West will be performing...
09/08/2026

Coming up next Saturday (15th August), we have another special show where the legend himself Ron West will be performing at After Hours. Come watch a master of the craft on stage with veterans of the Dublin scene.

After the show, we will have a jam where anyone can take part. Just turn up, put your name in and play some fun, low pressure scenes.

Show tickets in bio

Continuing our summer sessions, we have two more fantastic guest teachers in August that you won’t want to miss.On 15th ...
07/08/2026

Continuing our summer sessions, we have two more fantastic guest teachers in August that you won’t want to miss.

On 15th August, we have Ron West delivering his masterclass in improv, helping improvisers become experts in staying in the moment.

And on Sat 29th and Sun 30th August, Lindsay Mullan will be teaching how to play more charming and loveable characters on stage, even if you’re the villian.

Swipe to find out more about each workshop. Links to both workshop in bio.

**Masterclass with Ron West**

Ron’s workshop will help encourage improvisers to become experts in staying in the moment, being physical, and making one’s partners look good. Exercises will be dedicated to developing listening and making smart sustainable choices which is especially important in long form. 

Residual benefits to improvisers is they will be more confident actors and enjoy exploring and heightening in fun and funny scenes.  Time permitting, we’ll see if we can recognise the salvable scene and turn it into a repeatable sketch.

This workshop is open to improvisers with stage experience.

Date: Saturday 15th August
Time: 12pm to 4pm.
Cost: €70

**Charm Offensive with Lindsay Mullan**

Second City Toronto Alum, Lindsay Mullan, invite you to dig deep and explore the nuances of character through short form improvisation with CHARM OFFENSIVE.

This workshop aims to assist improvisors in becoming more charming & lovable on stage - even when playing the villain! Examine the parts of yourself that you may have deemed “wrong” or “bad” and find the levity hidden underneath. 

Bring a sense of play to seemingly unpleasant characters and taboo subject matters. Step outside of your own perspective to see the world through your character’s eyes. Through a series of scenes/ exercises we will draw out our silly and serious impulses to give humanity and humour to the varied characters we create.

You will learn about: Hidden objectives, emotional body parts, attitudes & tactics, misbehaviour, character informed by physicality, subtlety, truth in comedy, boring the audience (on purpose), status, mantras, and much more.

Date: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August
Time: 11pm to 4pm both days
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Our next After Hours is a special one as we’re dedicating the whole night to solo shows.See eight performers take the st...
29/07/2026

Our next After Hours is a special one as we’re dedicating the whole night to solo shows.

See eight performers take the stage by themselves for their own unique shows. No scene partners, no script, just themselves and your suggestion to get them inspired.

🎟️ Tickets €8 (Link in bio)

🎭 New guest teacher workshopThe Playground continues its summer sessions with another wonderful guest teacher. This time...
16/07/2026

🎭 New guest teacher workshop

The Playground continues its summer sessions with another wonderful guest teacher. This time, we have Jim Fishwick (Improv Theatre Sydney, Jetpack Theatre) visiting us with their workshop ‘All the paints in the box’ on Saturday 1st August.

This workshop focuses on reigniting your creativity in scenes, identifying the habits that turned into patterns and finding ways to discover new possibilities in your playing style. Perfect for anyone who wants to shake up their approach to improv and expand their capabilities.

Full details and booking link in bio

After Hours is back again on 25th July and take a look at this wonderful lineup.Performing on the night are Gift Shop, O...
12/07/2026

After Hours is back again on 25th July and take a look at this wonderful lineup.

Performing on the night are Gift Shop, One + One, and Cool Baby, all bringing their own unique styles to the stage.

🎟️ Tickets €8 (Link in bio)

Our Monday night drop-ins won’t be back until September but the good news is we have shows and guest workshops happening...
09/07/2026

Our Monday night drop-ins won’t be back until September but the good news is we have shows and guest workshops happening in the meantime.

Swipe to see what our schedule is for July and August. Details on both shows and workshops will be announced here closer to the time.

We’re back! After a rather packed period, After Hours is back again on Saturday 4th July. Come see three acts from both ...
02/07/2026

We’re back! After a rather packed period, After Hours is back again on Saturday 4th July. Come see three acts from both home and abroad take the stage in the Teachers Club.

Swipe to find out more about our acts:
👫 Double Double
🪞Mirrored
🐦‍⬛Underthings

Tickets are €8 with link in bio



👫 Double Double

Hannah and Kyle are a married couple who are both alumni of the Second City Toronto. 

Fast paced and full of feeling, these two will whip from total absurdity to grounded realism one scene to the next.

Also, they might kiss. 

🪞Mirrored

Five people. two locations, one world. Join Christina, Sam, Chris, Diana, and Quinton as they show the differences and similarities between people and how more things overlap than you might expect.

🐦‍⬛Underthings

Inspired by an object, a chat, a or simply word from the audience, acclaimed Dublin improv duo Denny and Debbie will take the audience on a wild improvised journey through story. The pair “…take loving tours through human misery - with laughs as well”, and introduce us to a wide range of weird and wonderful characters on the way!

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Dublin
D01T6V6

Opening Hours

7pm - 9pm

Telephone

+3538666018344

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