David Elms Masterclass weekend
Stop trying to be clever. start being obvious. A weekend of unhurried comedy with the creator of ‘david elms describes a room’
Dates: Saturday, March 21: 3:00PM-6:00PM & Sunday, March 22: 12:00PM-3:00PM
Venue: Acting Coach Scotland, 6 Harmony Row, Govan, G51 3BA"A masterclass in quiet, unhurried comedy." — The Guardian
We have arranged a world-class learning opportunity for our community with David Elms (Musical Comedy Awards winner, Harry Hill’s ClubNite). Known for his work grounded in play, clarity, and craft, David is running two intimate workshops designed to take the pressure off your performance.What to Expect:
Workshop 1 (Saturday, 3-6pm):
Slow, Stupid & Obvious: How to be less quick, witty and inventive on stage
Do you find yourself making gags, creating narratives, and winning intellectual debates on stage? Join improv veteran David Elms for an intimate workshop exploring the mindset and practical ideas you can use to just slow down, dumb down, and be actually present.Workshop 2 (Sunday, 12-3pm):
Playing with yourself: how to feel more comfortable improvising alone
Does the idea of improvising by yourself send you into a panic? Join improv veteran David Elms for an intimate workshop exploring the mindset and practical ideas you can use to fly solo in comfortTicket Options:
The weekend Pass (Saturday & Sunday): £65
Saturday Workshop Only: £35
Sunday Workshop Only: £35
Previous workshops
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Residency: Theatricality & Connection with Chris Mead
Elevate your improv skills in one immersive, focused weekend. Unlock a style of comedy that feels effortless.
Date: Feb 6–8, 2026 | Location: Glasgow (Govan & Merchant City)
We are thrilled to announce our first IN-PERSON residency of 2026. We are flying in Chris Mead (Senior Teacher at Hoopla, The Pretend Company) for a full weekend of Elite Coaching.
What to Expect:
10 Hours of coaching: Direct instruction from one of the UK’s most sought-after improvisers.
A “residency” format: Work with the same ensemble all weekend to build deep trust and group mind.
Final Showcase: The weekend culminates in a live show at blackfriars on sunday.
About your instructor: Chris Mead is a renowned improv director and one of the european circuit’s most in-demand practitioners. His classes at Hoopla (London) regularly sell out months in advance.
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Boot Camp with Suzi Barrett
🌟 Learn Live from LA: Improv with Suzi Barrett, Chris & Ellen! 🌟
Don't miss this exclusive improv weekend! We're bringing the incredible Suzi Barrett (virtually live from LA) for two evening sessions focused on the core tools of sharp, grounded improv: Game and pulling premise.
Your Weekend Lineup:
Suzi Barrett (Virtual): Friday & Saturday evenings. A rare chance to learn directly from one of the best!
Chris & Ellen (In-Person): Scotland's finest improvisers will lead the rest of the weekend, bringing energy, insight, and encouragement. They will facilitate sets after Suzi's sessions and deliver their own coaching sessions on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Grand Finale: All roads lead to the Bonanza SBT Show on Sunday, December 14th at Blackfriars, where you'll perform for a live audience!
This unique format has been honed to perfection at ACS. Join us for a weekend of world-class coaching and performance!