The Trail You Leave: An Online Writing Course Acclaimed novelist and Artistic Director Matilda leads a writing workshop with a difference, understanding writing as a form of improvisation – one in which you leave a trail behind you… To find out more or apply: buff.ly/cxB0Jra

Sennockian Stories: A Storytelling Workshop Programme Multiple Olivier Award winner Phelim McDermott (My Neighbour Totoro, Tao of Glass, Satyagraha) will explore with you personal stories, local stories, myths, forgotten histories and entirely new tales that emerge in the moment. buff.ly/GCxKRiR

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN We are pleased to announce 2 new workshop series beginning this autumn. The first workshops, led by Phelim McDermott, will centre around storytelling and the second, led by Matilda Leyser, will focus on writing. buff.ly/jJ4gSxy

THROUGH THE DOOR IS BACK! A course of eight improvisation workshops efor women, non-binary and trans people who are actors, improvisors, writers, drag kings, dancers, designers, directors and theatre-makers at all levels of experience, led by Creative Facilitator Angela Clerkin. buff.ly/I5H4I71

Poems On A Pole Episode Six - A Sonnet For My Daughter, on her tenth birthday To watch this and all the Poems On A Pole, visit our website: www.improbable.co.uk/lifelines-1

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED 📣 Applications for our Trustee (Development and Producing) roles will now close at 10am on Monday 22 June 2026. www.improbable.co.uk/jobs/trustee...

Unfortunately we have had to postpone the D&D Satellite event which was due to take place tomorrow. We are committed to holding space on this important topic and will announce the rescheduled date soon! If you have already booked tickets, please look out for an email from office@improbable.co.uk.

D&D Satellite: What are young artists going to do about theatre and the performing arts? When? 27th May, 2026 at 10:30am Where? 503 Studios, Nine Elms, London, London, SW11 7EA Tickets are free and can be booked in advance here: buff.ly/VajRemA

Improbable is recruiting. We are looking for Trustees to join the Improbable Board, with particular skills in Development/Fundraising and Producing (ideally commercial/large scale), to support Improbable on the next phase of our journey. buff.ly/wiLuOX2

In 1996, we started with a roll of Sellotape and an empty space. Since then, we’ve stretched that roll of tape out, through numerous rehearsal rooms, shows, the West End, and as far the Met Opera in New York. We couldn’t have planned this – we’ve followed where the tape lead. buff.ly/zRhCSiP

"Last year we witnessed an incredible sense of community. Please do come along - you will be very welcome." Ellie Browning, Head of Cultural Programme at Shoreditch Town Hall, invites you to D&D21! This weekend, 2-4 May Shoreditch Town Hall Tickets: buff.ly/mfA0uYT

It's just 10 days until D&D21 at Shoreditch Town Hall! We'd love for you to join us as we discuss 'What are we going to do about theatre and the performing arts?' Tickets available: buff.ly/fSVx7pR If costs are a barrier to you, please email office@improbable.co.uk

Big news! Devoted & Disgruntled are taking over Improbable's Instagram this Thursday, 2nd April! Have a burning question about D&D? 🔥 This is your chance to ask us anything! Starting at 11am, tune in to our Instagram stories for exclusive content, a peek behind the scenes, anonymous Q&A, and MORE!

"I often wonder how many artists, facilitators, producers and leaders are quietly navigating caring responsibilities alongside their creative lives - and how many feel pushed to the edges of the sector because of it?" Join the conversation at this year's D&D. For more info: buff.ly/WzAkNl7

Join our community of supporters this month, where artists in My Neighbour Totoro discuss Improbable's impact on the making process. Jacqueline Tate, Richard P Peralata, and Jamie Zubairi share how their artistry has shaped the production, and vice versa... To access: buff.ly/DagVncT

Devoted and Disgruntled is rooted in the principle that 'whoever comes are the right people.' If the question 'What are we going to do about Theatre and the Performing Arts?' inspires, invigorates or even infuriates you — you are one of the right people. Book tickets here: buff.ly/1hYXk0x

Poems On A Pole Episode Two is here! This month, Matilda performs her own poem, Still Here You can watch the poems on our website here: buff.ly/5TdcwpU And subscribe to Matilda's Substack for more here: buff.ly/2ESMMyK

"What can I say that might make you give up a bank holiday weekend in May to come and do some work?" Our Executive Producer, Kathryn Bilyard, invites you to Devoted and Disgruntled 2026. Read the full invite: buff.ly/Lb29A5t Get your tickets: buff.ly/e4Tzio8 Image: Corrine Cumming

This year, we've introduced Support Devoted & Disgruntled, a donation that helps us to offer free places to artists from marginalised backgrounds and goes towards the real, rising costs of holding this space. To help support D&D, book a ticket or donate via our website: buff.ly/DepGcx9

During ’25, pole dancing became an integral part of Matilda’s recovery from leukaemia. Towards the end of the year, her biopsies picked up a relapse, so throughout '26, alongside and as part of the development of Lifelines, she will be performing Poems on a Pole once a month, here: buff.ly/SsbABva

An excellent Theatre Day with @fallenangel2106.bsky.social Firstly a laughter-filled matinee of #PerfectShowForRachel, courtesy of @wearezooco.bsky.social & @improbable1.bsky.social. The show is touring so try and catch it if you can. It's glorious fun. www.wearezooco.co.uk/shows/perfec...

'Maybe find your way to hope, and even joy.' Improbable Co-Artistic Director Matilda Leyser invites you to this year's Devoted and Disgruntled at Shoreditch Town Hall in London, 2-4 May 2026. To read her full invitation and to get your tickets, visit: buff.ly/4LQSLKr 📸 Corinne Cumming

Tickets for Devoted and Disgruntled 21 are now on sale! Improbable's annual unconventional convention for everyone who is passionate about making change in theatre and the performing arts will be at Shoreditch Town Hall in London, Saturday 2nd - Monday 4th May 2026. Book now: buff.ly/JUgwHmt

Improbable is recruiting! Our Executive Director is having a baby, and we are looking for someone to join our senior leadership to run the organisation day to day and to steer the company through our 30th anniversary year. For the full job ad: buff.ly/TvyiWna Deadline: 10am, 26th February 2026

Improbable’s 21st annual unconventional convention for everyone who is passionate about making change in theatre and the performing arts is back! We'll be at Shoreditch Town Hall in London from Saturday 2nd May - Monday 4th May 2026. Tickets and info: buff.ly/k6kshwM

Did you know we are reviving our production of Così fan tutte this Spring? Well you do now! Want to know what its about - check out this clip of Phelim talking about the production when it first premiered... 6 - 21 Feb, London Coliseum

🎟 Così fan tutte returns 🎟 London Coliseum | 6–21 Feb 2026 Mozart’s comic masterpiece, directed by Phelim McDermott. 🎟 Book now: buff.ly/9HYAgR2 🎥 An insight from Phelim on the production: buff.ly/3YjlNyM

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This week for our supporters, one of our Artistic Directors, Lee Simpson, is reflecting on Lifegame, an improvisation form created by impro pioneer Keith Johnstone. A show where people's stories are improvised live on stage every night. Sign up by tomorrow to access content: buff.ly/mltRvvL

Welcome to Team Improbable, Tanith! Tanith will be joining us as Producer this Spring to support our work on Così fan tutte and other productions. 2026 is going to be a big year for Improbable - did you know it's our 30th year?!

🎟 Così fan tutte returns 🎟 London Coliseum | 6–21 Feb 2026 Mozart’s comic masterpiece, directed by Phelim McDermott. 🎟 Book now: buff.ly/9HYAgR2 🎥 An insight from Phelim on the production: buff.ly/3YjlNyM

Così fan tutte | Buy Opera Tickets for 2026 | ENO

Experience the charm of Mozart's Così fan tutte. Book your opera tickets now for a night of captivating music at ENO’s London Coliseum in 2026.

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