LONDON 2026
What’s this, then?
It's an annual 4-day intensive workshop led by Maria Peters.
And this year's twist? To cover as many improv scene styles as possible in 4 days.
If you...
- Sometimes get stuck on the sidelines & struggle to initiate a scene
- Want to sharpen your game of the scene techniques for maximum laughs
- Fancy getting lost in believable relationship scenes
- Are gagging for some tips to spice up your short form characters
- Need ways to create more vibrant and dynamic stage pictures with your team
Then this course is for you. You'll get tonnes of scene practise and feedback as well as exploring a variety of styles.
When is it?
Date: Mon 5 Jan 2026 - Thu 8 Jan 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 (Lunch 13:30 - 14:30)
Where is it?
107 Leadenhall Street
EC3A 4AF
London
Who is it for?
This course is aimed at Intermediate level. i.e You’re not completely new to improvisation, are confident with improvised scene work but are keen to broaden your skills.
The content of the course is then further tailored to the experience level of the group.
How much is it?
Standard workshop cost: £325
Or book before midnight 30th Sep 2025 for Early bird discount cost: £295
What will the workshop cover?
The 4 days will be split into 8 x 2.5 hour workshops. Sounds intense, right? It will be. But in the best way.
Each workshop topic covers a specific improvisation style or school of thought. The whole course will leave you with a bunch of practical tools or techniques that level you up and get you out of your head.
It's 24 hours of improv class hours in total and the class will be capped at 16 places.
Who is Maria Peters?
Maria has been improvising, writing and performing comedy for over 15 years.
She's written for BBC Radio Comedy and played on stages across the UK, Europe and the USA.
When Maria is in London she loves being half of one of the UK’s top improv duos, Breaking and Entering with Lauren Shearing. She also guests in many improv ensembles including Suki Webster and Paul Merton's Improv Show, The 50-hour Improvathon, Hell yeah, and the Yes Queens.
She created and performed a critically acclaimed sell-out solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and regularly travels the globe to Improv Festivals to teach and perform.
These days, having relocated to Bristol, she is now a member of The Bristol Improv Theatre’s flagship musical theatre company, This Is Your Musical!
“[Maria] left me helpless with laughter” – Fringe Guru.
I’m keen, how do I get a spot?
Send an email here with the subject ‘London Intensive 2026’ .
You'll get a reply within 24 hours with more info on how to book & payment options.
Note: Payment options include debit/credit card or paypal and can be paid in full or in instalments:
I still have questions…
Send an email to Hello@mariapeters.co.uk
Intensive Schedule for 2026
MONDAY 5th JANUARY 2026
11:00 - 13:30 Scene Fundamentals - Back to basics
14:30 - 17:00 Group Movement - Making scenes and stage pictures visually dynamic
TUESDAY 6th JANUARY 2026
11:00 - 13:30 Game Scenes - How to confidently initiate & heighten to get more LOLs
14:30 - 17:00 The Next Beat - How to expand your worlds and explode your options
WEDNESDAY 7th JANUARY 2026
11:00 - 13:30 Characters That Surprise You - Tips for characters you've never played
14:30 - 17:00 Relationships We Care About - Characters & relationships with depth
THURSDAY 8th JANUARY 2026
11:00 - 13:30 Scenes that stay with us - Getting to what matters in the scene
14:30 - 17:00 Scenes with Personalised Feedback
