Improv Classes
Interactive improv classes and workshops designed and taught by experienced coaches.
Improv Classes and Workshops
Join our upcoming improv classes and workshops to enhance your skills. All classes are taught in English!
Peak Form: A Short Form Class
Hosted by Jutta Tilvis
Date and time: Mon 2 March | 18:00 - 20:30 PM
Location: Johanneksen koulutalo
(Postikatu 2, 33100 Tampere)
Course Description:
Every Monday we dive into a new style of short-form improv games. We explore the styles, break them apart and discover what makes them work on stage for us. Week by week, your toolbox grows.
Some of the game styles we’ll dive into are classic scene games, including favorites like Blind Line, as well as high‑energy gimmick games such as Dubbing, and audience‑powered guessing games like Party Quirks. At the end of the six weeks, we take all of our favourite games (there will be a vote!) and shape them into one energetic show performed live on stage.
If you want to build your performance skills, strengthen your stage presence, and have a great time doing it, this course is for you. Reserve your spot and get ready for six weeks of laughter and unforgettable short form games!
About Jutta Tilvis
Jutta has been doing improv since 2013. She’s known for diving headfirst into bold choices and peculiar characters. Her teaching is shaped by a background in theatre and blends physicality, imagination, and a deep love for all things delightfully odd.
Price: 95€
Additional Information
Location
Johanneksen koulutalo, Postikatu 2, 33100 Tampere
Lessons
Monday 2nd of March, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Monday 9th of March, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Monday 16th of March, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Monday 23rd of March, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Monday 30th of March, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Monday 6th of April, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Participants:
Minimum 8, maximum 14 participants
Show
Sunday 12th of April, 2026, 18:00-20:30 (details explained during the course)
Age Limit
The course is limited to participants aged 18 and above. By registering, participants confirm that they meet the minimum age requirement.
Experience Requirement
This is a beginner-friendly course. However, please note that this is not an introduction course so participants are welcome as long as they have some familiarity with improv.
The Harold: A Long Form Class
Hosted by Trent Pancy
Date and time: Wed 11 March | 18:00 - 20:30 PM
Location: Johanneksen koulutalo
(Postikatu 2, 33100 Tampere)
Course Description:
Every Wednesday, we step into the world of long-form improv by exploring The Harold - one of the most iconic and powerful structures in improvised theatre. Together, we’ll break down its elements, practice each component, and learn how to create rich, connected scenes that build a full world from a single suggestion.
Over eight weeks, you’ll develop your skills in group mind, character creation, thematic exploration, and ensemble storytelling. We’ll focus on listening deeply, making bold choices, and trusting the process that allows a Harold to unfold naturally and confidently on stage.
By the end of the course, we’ll bring everything together into a fully improvised Harold performance, presented live for an audience by those that want to perform. If you’re ready to strengthen your long-form technique, sharpen your instincts, and experience the thrill of collaborative storytelling, this course is for you.
About Trent Pancy
Trent Pancy is an American improviser, actor, and teacher based in Tampere. Trained in Chicago at The Second City, iO Theatre, and ComedySportz, he has been performing and teaching improv since 2002. He is the founder of Finland’s first English-language improv training classes. Trent performs regularly with JadaJada Improv and leads workshops across Europe, bringing a playful, emotionally grounded, and ensemble-driven approach to both stage and classroom.
Price: 110€
Additional Information
Location
Johanneksen koulutalo, Postikatu 2, 33100 Tampere
Lessons
Wednesday 11th of March, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Wednesday 18th of March, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Wednesday 25th of March, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Wednesday 1st of April, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Wednesday 8th of April, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Wednesday 15th of April, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Wednesday 22nd of April, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Wednesday 29th of April, 2026 @ 18:00–20:30
Participants:
Minimum 10, maximum 12 participants
Show
Sunday 10th of May, 2026, 18:00-20:30 (details explained during the course)
Age Limit
The course is limited to participants aged 18 and above. By registering, participants confirm that they meet the minimum age requirement.
Experience Requirement
Participants in this course are expected to be at least intermediate improvisers, with 2–3 years of recent, continuous improv experience, or at an advanced level.
Improv Lab - Working with the Whole Body
Hosted by Pyry Qvick
Date and time: Tue 24 March | 18:00 - 20:00 PM
Location: Johanneksen koulutalo
(Postikatu 2, 33100 Tampere)
Lab Description:
It is of the utmost importance to liven up the scenes with your whole body. Let's explore exercises on the matter from famed Viola Spolin, finding new dimensions for our craft.
About the instructor:
Pyry Qvick is an improviser, a nerd, and a tall swimmer. On paper he is qualified to teach improv. Come and find out if it is true in practice!
Price: 5€ (FREE for Firy members: Use discount code for Labs!)
Experience Level: All Levels
Improv Lab - Video Game Logic
Hosted by Janne Lesonen
Date and time: Tue 7 April | 18:00 - 20:00 PM
Location: Johanneksen koulutalo
(Postikatu 2, 33100 Tampere)
Lab Description:
What if your improv followed the strange, playful rules and tropes of a video game? In this jam, they do. By using video game logic as completely normal, we’ll heighten the fun, commit to bold choices, and discover unexpected paths in our scenes.
Get ready to embrace glitches, surprises, and sudden shifts—because in this jam, the game world makes the rules!
About the instructor:
Janne Lesonen has been doing improv since 2010. He’s known for his playful style on stage and he approaches improv through fun & freedom and believes that in the end everything comes down to the joy of playing.
Price: 5€ (FREE for Firy members: Use discount code for Labs!)
Experience Level: All Levels
Improv Classes and Workshops
Join our upcoming improv classes and workshops to enhance your skills. All classes are taught in English!
Improv Classes and Workshops
Join our upcoming improv classes and workshops to enhance your skills. All classes are taught in English!
Improv Workshop: The Armando
Hosted by Rob Norman
Date and time: Thu 11 September | 17:30 - 20:30 PM
Location: Johanneksen koulutalo
(Postikatu 2, 33100 Tampere)
Workshop Description:
The Armando combines storytelling and long form improv. Participants will learn the ingredients of a compelling story and how to turn these real-life stories into hilarious heightened improv scenes. The Armando is one of the most accessible and popular forms in the world.
About Rob Norman
Rob Norman is a producer at CBC Original Podcasts who has created such critically acclaimed hits as PERSONAL BEST and LIMITED CAPACITY. He's the author of Improvising Now: A Practical Guide for Modern Improvisation, as well as an instructor and director at the Second City Toronto. In addition to producing The Backline weekly podcast, Rob is a Canadian Screen Award winner for his performance on CityTV’s Sunnyside.
Price: 50€
Improv Class: Level Up!
Hosted by Janne Lesonen, Jutta Tilvis, and Juho Korhonen
Date and time:
Wednesdays, Oct 1 through Nov 26 | 18:00 - 20:30 PM
Location:
Johanneksen koulutalo (Postikatu 2, 33100 Tampere)
Class description:
Has it been way too long since your last improv scene? You dozed off and now it’s been months or even years? Perhaps you want to kick your improv up a notch? This course is for you: Level Up! A 9-week course with 3 different teachers sharing their unique view.
In this course, you get to revise the basics and further build your improvisational skills to create scenes that pop! We will explore scene structures and dynamics, and learn how to support your brilliant scene partner in their glorious choices!
Don't miss out on this chance to level up your improv mind and step into the world of laughter. Reserve your spot today and get ready for nine weeks of fun, laughter, and unforgettable scenes!
Additional information
The maximum number of participants is 14 and the minimum is 11. Last sign-up date is Tuesday Sep 23. Refunds will be offered only if the course is cancelled.
# Age Limit
The course is limited to participants aged 18 and above. By registering, participants confirm that they meet the minimum age requirement.
# Experience requirement
Participants should have completed either Improv 101 or Improv 201 with Finland Improv Ry, or an equivalent beginner-level improv course elsewhere. This ensures everyone shares a common foundation and can fully enjoy building skills together.
# Class schedule
* Wednesday 1st of October, 2025 @ 18:00-20:30
* Wednesday 8th of October, 2025 @ 18:00-20:30
* Wednesday 15th of October, 2025 @ 18:00-20:30
* Wednesday 22nd of October, 2025 @ 18:00-20:30
* Wednesday 29th of October, 2025 @ 18:00-20:30
* Wednesday 5th of November, 2025 @ 18:00-20:30
* Wednesday 12th of November, 2025 @ 18:00-20:30
* Wednesday 19th of November, 2025 @ 18:00-20:30
* Wednesday 26th of November, 2025 @ 18:00-20:30
Early bird price: 80€ (sign up by Sep 15th)
Regular price: 95€ (sign up from Sep 16th)
About the instructors:
Jutta Tilvis has been doing improv since 2013. She’s known for diving headfirst into bold choices and peculiar characters. Her teaching is shaped by a background in theatre and blends physicality, imagination, and a deep love for all things delightfully odd.
Janne Lesonen has been doing improv since 2010. He’s known for his playful style on stage and he approaches improv through fun & freedom and believes that in the end everything comes down to the joy of playing.
Juho Korhonen has been doing improv since 2014. He especially loves characters and voice work. His belief is everyone has something to give, and anyone can be creatively expressive.
Improv Labs
Improv Labs are one-off, open events where everyone, regardless of experience level, can participate and practice improv. Labs are less structured than classes, target a specific theme and focus on exploring different styles of play, new techniques and spontaneous fun! Labs are free for FIry members!
Lab description
Find out how to use your voice to better fit your character. Learn about the basics of healthy vocal cords on stage.
Basic Info
Date and time: Wed 28 May | 18 - 20 PM
Location: Johanneksen koulutalo
(Postikatu 2, 33100, Tampere)
Price: 5€ | Free for FIry members
Here's what our students say
"Great course! Great teacher! Great fun! And, you get to meet fantastic people. Would recommend FIry classes to everyone interested in improv."
- Ville V.
”The teacher nurtured his students like delicate flowers. By the end of the course we bloomed into a beautiful garden. If you're interested in improv take this class.”
- John L.
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