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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

One of the best improv troupes around improvising shows in the style of Jane Austen.  This show “Undead and Unwed” was on the BBC over New Year. Available worldwide. Listen online or on the BBC Sounds App.  Each part is… Read More »Austentatious on BBC

 “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”  Rumi For most adults, the challenge in improv isn’t learning something new.  It’s unlearning all… Read More »Un-learning

Short BBC video on “Giggle Doctors” run by Theodora Children’s Charity who are helping raise the spirits of children stuck in hospital for long periods.  I was struck by how the performers allow the children to have positive, fun experiences with adults… Read More »Helping Children Handle Hospital

I enjoyed this TEDx talk by clown-therapist Holly Stoppit.  She talks about how she uses clowning to help people find parts of themselves they might have left behind. One way to understand clowning is it is improvising but with the… Read More »How Clowning Can Lead Us Into Connection

Wonderful writing and speaking coach Dave Rock on connecting to the feeling of what you’re saying.  Another key skill improv allows us to practice:  Connecting with impact in the moment instead of getting lost in whether our words are good… Read More »Two Words to Make You a Genius Speaker!

A talk I gave on play at Inspiring Talks in Brighton in 2019. Includes an easy, fun game you can play with friends towards the end.