On Improv on the East Lothian Coast

[danieldwilliam]

Last week I ran an introduction to improv for a group of young scouts in Dunbar.

It's the first time I've run or taught improv for some years. Since I took up rugby I think. I've never run an improv session for young teenagers before.

I planned, and mostly delivered, a very very simple introduction to improv. The main focus was on "Offer" and "Acceptance" and the importance in improv of saying"Yes" and I pretty much kept it at the.

Games include 3 Line Scene, I Am a Tree, Park Bench and some warm ups.

Venue was the Dunbar Battery, which has been converted in to a small amphitheatre. The weather was lovely, sunny and bright.

https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/dunbar-battery-p1790451

https://dunbarbattery.org.uk/

https://dunbarbattery.org.uk/the-location/amphitheatre/

I had a lovely time and I'm told that the kids really enjoyed the session and were really engaged with it.

Had a pint with some of the scout leaders in the most lovely pub before heading home

https://wintonbrewery.com/station-yard/

Very small pub with some nice outdoor space and some nice beer.

Home, via an adventure.

Makes me think I'd like to return to improv once I have finished with the rugby.