Musical Improv Returners

12th April 2026

Sunday 11:00 to 17:00

at Alec Bussey Scout Centre in Norwich

What is it?

Started musical improv and hungry for more? This day is designed to increase your knowledge and skill level with some tricker types of musical games and songs. No longer will song genres scare you, improvise with added musicality and discover your own style to take to the stage.

Who is this for?

People who have taken part in some musical improv before (including this course insert beginners course link)

What may be involved?

Singing Genres Games Fun!

Who are the teachers?

Jon Nguyen is a British / Vietnamese improviser based in Norwich. He has been a member of the Dogface community since 2017 and has been teaching since 2019. He is a member of various groups across the UK including the Maydays, The Comedisasians, Michelle and of course the Dogface House Team. He has taught and performed internationally at improv festivals and regularly teaches courses for Dogface improv.

James Taverner is an improviser, musical director, actor, and writer based in London. He is currently Artistic Director of the group Comediasians and also performs regularly with AdLibretto, Instant Noodling, and The Pretend Company. He loves the magic and joy of musical improv and sharing it through classes and shows.

Venue

Alec Bussey Scout Centre, Rowington Rd, Norwich, NR1 3RR

Coach

Jonathan Nguyen

Jon Nguyen is a kind and experienced improviser and coach. He plays with Unbridled – A Nursery Original, The Dogface Allstars, Michelle – A Hoopla House Team, Wretched Hive Comedy, The Comediasians, The Improvised Play and is a member of the acclaimed Maydays. He has appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and taken part in online improv festivals, including Improv Comedy Bangalore. Jon has trained with Dogface, The Nursery, Hoopla, Dummy, The Maydays, Showstoppers as well as a myriad of international teachers from across the globe.

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