Hello and welcome to
We Are Improv!
We Are Improv
Meet Katy!
Hi,
I'm Katy Bateson. I’ve been an improviser for many years and in 2011 I founded We Are Improv in Lancaster, UK.
What started as a small local group grew into a company that performed at festivals like Improv Fest Ireland, ImproFest UK and the Bristol Improv Festival.
After having my two children, I found myself drawn more to teaching than performing and I’ve loved building a supportive, encouraging online improv community.
Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to train with some incredible teachers and companies, including Pgraph from Austin Texas, Jason Chin from iO in Chicago, Rich and Rebecca Sohn from the Annoyance Theatre, The Maydays, David Razowsky, and Keith Johnstone. Each of them has shaped the way I think about improv.
My heart lies in narrative long form especially improvised plays. Some of my favourite projects include The Nearly Famous Five, a fun and playful nod to Enid Blyton and Four Walls, a 50-minute monoscene where three actors stay onstage until the clock hits zero.
I’m passionate about storytelling, creativity, and helping others discover the joy of improv and I love being part of such a vibrant, welcoming community.
I hope to improvise with you soon!
Katy x
Parallel lives
Sunday 4th October
7:30pm - 9:30pm BST/GMT
What if one moment changed everything? In this 8‑week online improv course, you’ll explore a Sliding Doors style narrative where a single choice splits reality in two and each timeline unfolds in surprising, playful and dramatically different ways.
