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A super simple storytelling game you can play with friends or family. A reminder of the start lines: You can alternate back and forth in a pair or go round a circle in a group. See if you can all… Read More »Yes And Adventure game

Three special one off classes from Play/Connect participants. They’re free but you need to register. This means we have some idea of numbers and also means we can contact you about the session. When you join, I’ll share your registration… Read More »Winter Warmers

Some wonderful Play Connect participants are offering ways to access more playfulness and freedom in journaling, movement, drawing and more! The hosts are generously offering the classes for free but might ask for your feedback or reviews in exchange. Join… Read More »Summer Specials

Talking with Ana Maia Marques on her podcast. Find more from Ana and subscribe to her podcast at Movement Is My Constant. Or search for Movement Is My Constant wherever you get your podcasts. Among other things, we explore: What… Read More »Laughter for Creativity & Bonding – Podcast

Talking with Karin van Maanen about how clowning, comedy and improv can help you to develop curiosity, kindness, acceptance and openness. And how trying on other embodiments in a playful way can help us to let go of self-imposed restrictions… Read More »Improv & Mindfulness – The Embodiment Podcast

Some pics from a fun time co-leading a three day course in embodiment and playfulness for therapists and wellbeing teachers with Aisha Fakhro in Manama, Bahrain. (See also Aisha’s Instagram and the podcast we recorded in 2021.) The Course We… Read More »“Becoming the Change” Course in Bahrain

I like this game because it’s so easy to do, but it still keeps you off balance in a safe, fun way. It’s really easy to teach other people too. Have a go with family or friends and let me… Read More »Fun Xmas gift giving improv game

I first read Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection in 2012, the same time as I started improv and her work influences my approach. It’s also why I think so many people feel nervous about improv.  Improv and play challenge… Read More »The Gifts of Imperfection

My glamourous assistant and I made a 5 minute video demonstrating some Zoom buttons we use if you don’t know them already. (In this order, if you want to skip ahead.) See you there if you’re coming 🙂

A fun, thoughtful conversation about perfectionism, trust, belonging, being seen, connection, improv and Authentic Relating. Vix Anderton guides overachievers, overthinkers and recovering perfectionists out of the creative rut and into a place where they can get things done and feel… Read More »Perfectionism and Connecting to Aliveness with Vix Anderton

For me, improv isn’t mainly about what it looks like.  I’m much more interested in what it allows you to discover inside yourself, the connections it builds, and the shared joy we can create together. This was also true at… Read More »Improv’s Roots in Social Work

A rich conversation with Heidi Förster about self expression, going beyond the ‘rules’ we impose on ourselves, laughter and permission. Heidi runs workshops called “Freak!” to turn those parts of us that we have experienced as unwelcome into sources of… Read More »Loving Your Weird with Heidi Förster

An enjoyable & fun chat with Iain Luke Jones, host of Liverpool Comedy Improv podcast. As I remember, the first half was my background then the second half we go into the importance of creativity and expression in education. Listen… Read More »Liverpool Comedy Improv podcast

A lovely time guesting on Celynn Morin’s Wellbeing Immersion week. The first 10 minutes are four ways playfulness can support your wellbeing. Then we demonstrate two simple games you can play at home: “Gift Giving” and “Remember when we?” They’re… Read More »Wellbeing Immersion with Celynn Morin

Untangling “serious.” Many languages equate “important” with “should be approached in a solemn way.” But sometimes lightening up can be more effective.

Instead of getting caught up in whether you’re “good” at improv or not, an exploration of how improv can both support and stretch you. 0:00 A reframe from thinking about performance to thinking about what improv can do for you.… Read More »What Improv Can Do For You

Talking with clown, facilitator and dramatherapist Holly Stoppit about clowning, courage, risk, play and mindfulness. Find Holly at https://www.hollystoppit.com/ https://www.facebook.com/hollystoppit Clowning Out of Chaos conference (Eventbrite) 21-23 May 2021 Holly’s Mindful Play course Me – Find my embodied improvised comedy… Read More »Mindful Play with Holly Stoppit

Laughter isn’t serious, but it is important. It’s a natural physical movement that can help relieve stress, connect you with others and bring more joy to your life. And you don’t have to wait for something “funny” to happen. You… Read More »Laughology – The Science of Laughter

Discussing improv and play with therapist Aisha Fakhro. On Aisha’s Soft Strength site (including download) On Apple Podcasts