Stop Trying So Hard — Barnish & Carmichael workshop
26th September 2026
Very often in improv we get told "Don't try to be funny" and in this workshop we will look at that keyword TRY. We'll look at ways we get in our own way and remove those blocks in order for our improv to be easy, fun and flowing!
This workshop will be useful for stable starts in narrative improv and world building, equally as useful in first beats of Harolds, or you can just come along to make your scene work feel easier too!
A 3-hour morning workshop with guest coaches Barnish & Carmichael.
For those with some long form experience (Our L2 or equivalent).
Book both workshops for £50 — use the Book Both button.
About Barnish & Carmichael
Cult improv comedy duo Barnish & Carmichael take a one-word suggestion from the audience and improvise a longform story where the two performers play all the characters. 'The UK's answer to TJ and Dave' (Stuart Moses, The Improv London Podcast).
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One ticket for Stop Trying So Hard — Barnish & Carmichael workshop and Mind Reading — Barnish & Carmichael workshop (Sat 26 Sep, 2:00pm). Saves £10 on booking them separately. You'll get a place on both.
Book BothDogface Credit and class credits can't be used on this workshop — they're for in-house Dogface events.
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