We are a free improv comedy jam to which anyone in the world can sign up. As such, you’ll meet people with circumstances, ways of living and opinions different from your own.
At DDG Improv we do not tolerate harassment of any kind. Everyone has the right to feel safe at our Zoom events, in our social media spaces and at our live, in-person show. We ask you to respect each other and us and to observe kindness at all times.
At DDG we want everyone to have fun. We do not want this fun to be at anyone’s expense. No-one’s identity, therefore, is to be treated as a punchline or as something that is up for debate: including, but not limited to, race, gender, gender expression, sexuality, religious beliefs, economic band/background, age, or disability/impairment.
We understand that, in improv, risky or difficult subject matter sometimes arises. We aspire to make our jam a small utopia away from the world’s stresses. Please play with full emotional intelligence, integrity and common sense to help maintain a safe room for everyone.
At the jam, we reserve the right to stop a scene at any time. Please feel free to leave the stage (or at the online jam, to turn off your camera) if you need some time out. Please also remember that you have the right to speak up or to write to any DDG Captain if you feel uncomfortable. You have the right to leave a scene or montage at any time.
Our Policy and Next Steps
Every incident or complaint is dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Generally, issues of concern or breaches of our Code of Conduct will be handled through private message or one-to-one communication as we work it out. Repetitions may be taken to external moderators for assessment. Our moderators are experienced and trusted teacher/players who will meet to reach a majority resolution. A major incident or an issue involving one of our Jam Captains will be elevated to our external moderators.
DDG Improv reserves the right to implement exclusion from our show or our online community groups if we have been made aware of conduct that we deem to be in contravention of our Code of Conduct.
Thanks for reading and we look forward to meeting you at the jam.
Thanks to the International Improv Station for support in creating our Code of Conduct.
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Take this eight-week course and then be an act at London’s legendary DDG jam! Show: Monday 11 May.
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Learn to present with confidence through improv comedy. A weekend immersion. Venue: Goldsmiths College, New Cross. Teacher: Victoria Hogg.
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Learn the basics of improv comedy on this fun, friendly, safe course in a brilliant pub in the heart of Brixton. Venue: Market House, 443 Coldharbour Lane.
The Nursery Theatre hosts Victoria Hogg for their legendary Women’s Workshop. Join Vic and become Unbreakable!
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Part of the improv community’s celebration of Black History Month: come and have a whole heap of fun at this inclusive improv comedy workshop in the heart of Brixton. Venue: Market House, 443 Coldharbour Lane. Teacher: Monica Gaga.
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Advanced tools of improv taught by star facilitator / performer Francesca Reid. An exciting challenge with a very experienced teacher. Buy your ticket today.
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This *Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic improv comedy workshop will give People of Colour a host of improv strategies on a level playing field. Allies also welcome. Teacher: Monica Gaga.
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Come and take your improv to the next step at the home of DDG: the Effra Social, Brixton. For info and sales, go to our Eventbrite page.
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This *Black and Minority Ethnic workshop will give People of Colour a host of improv strategies on a level playing field. Allies also welcome. Teacher: Monica Gaga.
Learn the basics of drama with this fun, practical course that's a whistlestop tour of acting schools, skills and techniques.
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Ever seen someone in drag and longed to give it a go? Ever thought: “I wish I was that confident!”?. Come and try out drag for the first time in a safe, fun and supportive environment! Click here for tickets.
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Come and learn beginners improv on a fun, friendly, safe course at the home of DDG: the Effra Social, Brixton. For info and tickets, go to our Eventbrite page.
A fun and friendly introduction to improv comedy in central London. No comedy, improvisation or performance experience necessary - you’ll learn it all with your new friends.
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A fun and friendly introduction to comedy improvisation in central London. No comedy, improv or performance experience necessary - you’ll learn it all with your new friends.
Learn the basics of drama with this fun, practical course that's a whistlestop tour of acting schools, skills and techniques. Tickets here.
"Thanks for making my Thursday nights so much fun!" Tahlee, Spring 2017
Try comedy improvisation in a fun, safe environment with new friends.
"Vic, you have been inspirational and a great teacher" Eleni, Goldsmiths, Autumn 2017
Learn key principles underpinning comedy improv: become a confident performer.
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Explore the basics of drama and acting in this fun, practical course.
Designed to inspire confidence and give a clear grounding in performance skills, this six-week course allows every participant to contribute imaginatively – without even trying.
A fun, friendly introduction to improv's absolute basics. Find yourself being very funny with new friends without even trying! Absolutely no performance or comedy experience necessary.
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A fun, friendly introduction to improv's absolute basics. Find yourself being very funny with new friends without even trying! Absolutely no performance or comedy experience necessary.
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A great introduction to the richly hilarious art form that is improv. This course is designed to enhance presentation/performance, stimulate imagination and increase collaboration skills while having a lot of fun with new friends. No performance or comedy experience necessary.
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It's no accident that improvisation is now routinely taught on renowned MBA courses worldwide. If you want to try comedy improv at the most prestigious arts and performance college in London, this course is for you. Sessions take place in a great studio space at Goldsmiths, University of London. The six-week course will stretch you to become a confident, creative and imaginative participant and collaborator. It's a practical, physical course but don't worry - absolutely no theatre, improv or comedy experience is necessary. It's extremely supportive and lots of fun; you'll meet new friends and surprise yourself. This course promotes the type of thinking that engenders problem-solving, creativity and charisma in contemporary business and performance.
The 2.5-hour sessions over six Wednesdays starting 22nd February are taught by DDG's Victoria Hogg and take place at Goldsmiths College, New Cross, SE14 6NW.
Victoria Hogg gained an MA in Applied Theatre from Goldsmiths in 2016 and has five years' improv experience. She has trained with UCB, Second City, Monkey Toast, Spontaneity Shop and Hoopla among others.
Please email Vic at ddgimprov@gmail.com with questions.
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This course is a fun and friendly introduction to comedy improvisation. You don't need to have any comedy, improv or performance experience - you'll learn everything in the room while playing games and creating scenes with new friends. There's no pressure to be funny! You'll find that the laughs come naturally from the situation. This is a safe and inclusive class where you will surprise yourself at your inventiveness and wit.
The two-hour sessions over six Thursdays in February and March are taught by DDG's Victoria Hogg at Mary Ward Centre, Queen's Square, W1CN 3AQ.
Please email Vic at ddgimprov@gmail.com with questions.
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This is an exciting and packed one-day workshop with international commedia dell'arte expert Didi Hopkins. Didi will take you through the history, characters and traits of Italy's ancient performance form. Gain a grounding in the commedia tradition and explore your own performance potential. Learn how to improvise as part of a typical commedia company and gain concrete experience of the archetypes that underpin most contemporary comedy. The day is a masterclass in technique via a focus on the body. If you are a comedy writer, performer or fan then Commedia dell'Arte is a brilliant and unique way to extend your practice. No performance experience is necessary but this will be a physical class.
The class is all Saturday 4th February in New Cross.
Please email Vic at ddgimprov@gmail.com with questions.
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