Formerly Known Improv

19/03/2026

Improvised Comedy Workshop “Funny little stories” February 23

Nice ways to create funny little improvised stories. Tips and tricks to train your narrative skills. How great is that…
We will have a lot of fun and leave the studio a better improviser! Rookie or advanced: as always you will be coached on your own level!

Curious? Come along and find out! We will always provide a safe and warm atmosphere for everybody! We will be in the Polanentheater, half an hour before start of the workshop, so we can meet up and have a drink in the foyer. The address is Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam. Everybody is warmly invited to join, this Monday. The workshop will be from 19:30 till 22 hrs.

We can host up till ten participants, so let us know if you will join, preferably no later than Sunday evening, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by texting to 0626230077. First come, first served. And always remember: being in time is an act of kindness to your fellow improvisers and your trainer. The fee is only € 14.

As said, the system is first come, first served. But if you decide to cancel your reservation, do let us know before Monday 1 PM.
If you don’t cancel your spot but nevertheless do not show up, you are still supposed to pay for your spot. This is because we are a non-profit organization, so the fee is very low, and just enough to pay for the workshop room if the people who signed in do actually join.

More information needed? Just ask. Via e-mail or by calling/SMS/WhatsApp/Signal 0626230077.

May the Yes be with you!

27/02/2026

Improvised Comedy Workshop “The exciting restaurant” March 9

Just one table in a restaurant. A spot where many stories take place. Business. Family matters. Love. And more… What a great place to build your improvised scenes… Plus: we will take a look at some basic improv skills. How nice is that…

We will have a lot of fun and leave the studio a better improviser! Rookie or advanced: as always you will be coached on your own level!

Curious? Come along and find out! We will always provide a safe and warm atmosphere for everybody! We will be in the Polanentheater, half an hour before start of the workshop, so we can meet up and have a drink in the foyer. The address is Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam.

Everybody is warmly invited to join, this Monday. The workshop will be from 19:30 till 22 hrs.

We can host up till ten participants, so let us know if you will join, preferably no later than Sunday evening, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by texting to 0626230077. First come, first served. And always remember: being in time is an act of kindness to your fellow improvisers and your trainer. The fee is only € 14.

As said, the system is first come, first served. But if you decide to cancel your reservation, do let us know before Monday 1 PM.
If you don’t cancel your spot but nevertheless do not show up, you are still supposed to pay for your spot. This is because we are a non-profit organization, so the fee is very low, and just enough to pay for the workshop room if the people who signed in do actually join.

More information needed? Just ask. Via e-mail or by calling/SMS/WhatsApp/Signal 0626230077.

May the Yes be with you!

15/02/2026

Improvised Comedy Workshop “13th Valentine” February 16

In the week that lays behind us, we saw Friday 13th and Valentines Day. A good reason to have fun with superstition and love. And with love that leads us to big accidents or bad luck. Or with accidents that lead us to love. How nice is that…

We will have a lot of fun and leave the studio a better improviser! Rookie or advanced: as always you will be coached on your own level!

Curious? Come along and find out! We will always provide a safe and warm atmosphere for everybody! We will be in the Polanentheater, half an hour before start of the workshop, so we can meet up and have a drink in the foyer. The address is Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam. Everybody is warmly invited to join, this Monday. The workshop will be from 19:30 till 22 hrs.

We can host up till ten participants, so let us know if you will join, preferably no later than Sunday evening, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by texting to 0626230077. First come, first served. And always remember: being in time is an act of kindness to your fellow improvisers and your trainer. The fee is only € 14.

As said, the system is first come, first served. But if you decide to cancel your reservation, do let us know before Monday 1 PM.
If you don’t cancel your spot but nevertheless do not show up, you are still supposed to pay for your spot. This is because we are a non-profit organization, so the fee is very low, and just enough to pay for the workshop room if the people who signed in do actually join.

More information needed? Just ask. Via e-mail or by calling/SMS/WhatsApp/Signal 0626230077.

May the Yes be with you!

05/02/2026

Improvised Comedy Workshop “Marketing for improvisers” February 9

This Monday we will shock the stock markets! Well, that is…

What kind of man would you be when you impersonate a chocolate bar company? What kind of girl would you be if you impersonate a soft drink brand? How is a person behaving as an insurance company? A real nice way to play characters as an improviser!

We will have a lot of fun and leave the studio a better improviser! Rookie or advanced: as always you will be coached on your own level!

Curious? Come along and find out! We will always provide a safe and warm atmosphere for everybody! We will be in the Polanentheater, half an hour before start of the workshop, so we can meet up and have a drink in the foyer. The address is Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam. Everybody is warmly invited to join, this Monday. The workshop will be from 19:30 till 22 hrs.

We can host up till ten participants, so let us know if you will join, preferably no later than Sunday evening, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by texting to 0626230077. First come, first serve. And always remember: being in time is an act of kindness to your fellow improvisers and your trainer. The fee is only € 14.

As said, the system is first come, first serve. But if you decide to cancel your reservation, do let us know before Monday 1 PM.

If you don’t cancel your spot but nevertheless do not show up, you are still supposed to pay for your spot. This is because we are a non-profit organization, so the fee is very low, and just enough to pay for the workshop room if the people who signed in do actually join.

More information needed? Just ask. Via e-mail or by calling/SMS/WhatsApp/Signal 0626230077.

May the Yes be with you!

22/01/2026

Improvised Comedy Workshop “A new pile of cards-part 2” January 26

This Monday we will once more have lots of fun with a pile of newly created inspiration cards. They are a helpfull tool to spice up your fantasy, but also learn you to use what there is in the here and now. Fantastic!!! And as always we will take a look at some basic skills for improvisers. How great is that…
We will have a lot of fun and leave the studio a better improviser! Rookie or advanced: as always you will be coached on your own level!

Curious? Come along and find out! We will always provide a safe and warm atmosphere for everybody! We will be in the Polanentheater, half an hour before start of the workshop, so we can meet up and have a drink in the foyer.The address is Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam. Everybody is warmly invited to join, this Monday. The workshop will be from 19:30 till 22 hrs.
We can host up till ten participants, so let us know if you will join, preferably no later than Sunday evening, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by texting to 0626230077. First come, first serve. And always remember: being in time is an act of kindness to your fellow improvisers and your trainer. The fee is only € 14.

As said, the system is first come, first serve. But if you decide to cancel your reservation, do let us know before Monday 1 PM.
If you don’t cancel your spot but nevertheless do not show up, you are still supposed to pay for your spot. This is because we are a non-profit organization, so the fee is very low, and just enough to pay for the workshop room if the people who signed in do actually join.
More information needed? Just ask. Via e-mail or by calling/SMS/WhatsApp/Signal 0626230077.

May the Yes be with you!

15/01/2026

Improvised Comedy Workshop “A new pile of cards” January 19
This Monday we will have lots of fun with a pile of newly created inspiration cards. They are a helpfull tool to spice up your fantasy, but also learn you to use what there is in the here and now. Fantastic!!! And as always we will take a look at some basic skills for improvisers. How great is that…
We will have a lot of fun and leave the studio a better improviser! Rookie or advanced: as always you will be coached on your own level!
Curious? Come along and find out! We will always provide a safe and warm atmosphere for everybody! We will be in the Polanentheater, half an hour before start of the workshop, so we can meet up and have a drink in the foyer.The address is Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam. Everybody is warmly invited to join, this Monday. The workshop will be from 19:30 till 22 hrs.
We can host up till ten participants, so let us know if you will join, preferably no later than Sunday evening, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by texting to 0626230077. First come, first serve. And always remember: being in time is an act of kindness to your fellow improvisers and your trainer. The fee is only € 14.
As said, the system is first come, first serve. But if you decide to cancel your reservation, do let us know before Monday 1 PM.
If you don’t cancel your spot but nevertheless do not show up, you are still supposed to pay for your spot. This is because we are a non-profit organization, so the fee is very low, and just enough to pay for the workshop room if the people who signed in do actually join.
More information needed? Just ask. Via e-mail or by calling/SMS/WhatsApp/Signal 0626230077.
May the Yes be with you!

01/01/2026

Improvised Comedy “Happy New Year” January 12

This Monday we will celebrate the start of an brand new year! You can also discuss your wishes for the upcoming season, and we'll adjust the program accordingly. And we're already having lots of fun this Monday with some fun improv games, like the hilarious "confessions." And as always we will take a look at some basic skills for improvisers. How great is that…

We will have a lot of fun and leave the studio a better improviser! Rookie or advanced: as always you will be coached on your own level!

Curious? Come along and find out! We will always provide a safe and warm atmosphere for everybody! We will be in the Polanentheater, half an hour before start of the workshop, so we can meet up and have a drink in the foyer.The address is Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam. Everybody is warmly invited to join, this Monday. The workshop will be from 19:30 till 22 hrs.

We can host up till ten participants, so let us know if you will join, preferably no later than Sunday evening, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by texting to 0626230077. First come, first serve. And always remember: being in time is an act of kindness to your fellow improvisers and your trainer. The fee is only € 14.

As said, the system is first come, first serve. But if you decide to cancel your reservation, do let us know before Monday 1 PM.

If you don’t cancel your spot but nevertheless do not show up, you are still supposed to pay for your spot. This is because we are a non-profit organization, so the fee is very low, and just enough to pay for the workshop room if the people who signed in do actually join.

More information needed? Just ask. Via e-mail or by calling/SMS/WhatsApp/Signal 0626230077.

May the Yes be with you!

24/12/2025

Dearest improv friends,

I wish you all a very merry X-mass!

Warmest regards,

Rikus

It always starts in a cozy New England town... what should the plot of our next Christmas movie parody be? for being ...

03/12/2025

Improvised comedy workshop “Almost X-mass” December 8

Next Monday is the last workshop of 2025. We'll close out the year with a festive celebration and fun games. These are just as exciting for beginners as they are for experienced improvisers! What a nice way to spend a Monday night!

Rookie or advanced: as always you will be coached on your own level!
Curious? Come along and find out! We will always provide a safe and warm atmosphere for everybody! We will be in the Polanentheater, half an hour before start of the workshop, so we can meet up and have a drink in the foyer.

The address is Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam. Everybody is warmly invited to join, this Monday. The workshop will be from 19:30 till 22 hrs.
We can host up till ten participants, so let us know if you will join, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by texting to 0626230077. Please sign-in no later than Sunday afternoon. First come, first served. And always remember: being in time is an act of kindness to your fellow improvisers and your trainer. The fee is only € 14.
As said, the system is first come, first served. More information needed? Just ask. Via e-mail or by calling/SMS/WhatsApp/Signal 0626230077.
May the Yes be with you!

26/11/2025

Improvised comedy workshop “Sinterklaas came to town” December 1

Sinterklaas brought presents for everybody! But before we unwrap these presents, we will take a look at basic skills for improvisers and have lots of fun about Hallmark Romantic Comedy’s: a nice format that guides you through each story! So we will have a mixture of fun, learning and presents, What a nice way to spend a Monday night!

We will have a lot of fun and leave the studio a better improviser! Rookie or advanced: as always you will be coached on your own level!

Curious? Come along and find out! We will always provide a safe and warm atmosphere for everybody! We will be in the Polanentheater, half an hour before start of the workshop, so we can meet up and have a drink in the foyer.

The address is Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam. Everybody is warmly invited to join, this Monday. The workshop will be from 19:30 till 22 hrs.

We can host up till ten participants, so let us know if you will join, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by texting to 0626230077. Please sign-in no later than Sunday afternoon. First come, first served. And always remember: being in time is an act of kindness to your fellow improvisers and your trainer. The fee is only € 14.

As said, the system is first come, first served. More information needed? Just ask. Via e-mail or by calling/SMS/WhatsApp/Signal 06 26230077

May the Yes be with you!

20/11/2025

Improvised comedy workshop “Hallmark Romcom” November 24

This Monday we will take a look at basic skills for improvisers, because we will see some real new participants. But there will be a nice reqard too: the second half we will have lots of fun about Hallmark Romantic Comedy’s: a nice format that guides you through each story! What a nice topic to explore…

We will have a lot of fun and leave the studio a better improviser! Rookie or advanced: as always you will be coached on your own level!

Curious? Come along and find out! We will always provide a safe and warm atmosphere for everybody! We will be in the Polanentheater, half an hour before start of the workshop, so we can meet up and have a drink in the foyer.

The address is Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam. Everybody is warmly invited to join, this Monday. The workshop will be from 19:30 till 22 hrs.

We can host up till ten participants, so let us know if you will join, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by texting to 0626230077. First come, first served. And always remember: being in time is an act of kindness to your fellow improvisers and your trainer. The fee is only € 14.

As said, the system is first come, first served. More information needed? Just ask. Via e-mail or by calling/SMS/WhatsApp/Signal 0626230077.

May the Yes be with you!

06/11/2025

Improvised comedy workshop “Be nice, say it twice” November 17

On stage we need clarity. We hear and see stuff we did not know that was coming. It is very helpfull to repeat the important stuff you said or did. But don’t do it as carbon copy. Be creative! What a nice topic to explore…We will have a lot of fun and leave the studio a better improviser! Rookie or advanced: as always you will be coached on your own level!

Curious? Come along and find out! We will always provide a safe and warm atmosphere for everybody! We will be in the Polanentheater, half an hour before start of the workshop, so we can meet up and have a drink in the foyer.

The address is Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam. Everybody is warmly invited to join, this Monday. The workshop will be from 19:30 till 22 hrs.We can host up till ten participants, so let us know if you will join, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by texting to 0626230077. First come, first served. And always remember: being in time is an act of kindness to your fellow improvisers and your trainer. The fee is only € 14.

As said, the system is first come, first served. More information needed? Just ask. Via e-mail or by calling/SMS/WhatsApp/Signal 06 26230077
May the Yes be with you!