IFO Impro Fest Bielefeld - (Improtheater NRW e.V.)

About the workshop:

Impro warriors - more inclusion in your improv! (Workshop in easy English)

This workshop is an invitation to reflect, grow, and shape your improv in a way that sparks joy while actively uplifting others. Use this space to deepen your craft, reflect on your journey so far, and develop techniques that support you in becoming a mindful and inclusive improviser. Inclusion isn’t optional — it’s essential. For you, for your scene partners, for your audience, and for those you have yet to share the stage with. In this Workshop you will:

• Explore the transformative power of play.
• Reflect on your personal improv style and uncover cognitive biases in your performance.
• Identify concrete opportunities for growth.
• Learn practical tools to counter bias and practice techniques that help you confidently take up space while amplifying and promoting others. This is a space to play, reflect, grow, and take action. Step into your power. Be bold. Be inclusive. Be an improv warrior.

About Monica:

Monica Gaga is a British-born black African queer host, improviser, facilitator, maker, performer and force of nature. The Comedy Store Players regular is the producer of HELL YEAH!, the femxle-centred queer improv collective. Gaga is a cast member of Do The Right Scene, named ‘theatre that thinks’ by Timeout; feminist duo Derek's Mojo; and that’s just to name a few. Monica is currently based in London.

About the festival: The IFO Improfest Bielefeld 2026 will take place for the sixth time from 05.11. - 08.11.2026 with international guests from Brazil, the USA, England, the Netherlands, Austria an all over Germany. For more information and bookings (from 01.05.2025, 8am) visit https://www.improfestonline.de/ and follow us Facebook or Instagram.

This is one of 21 great festival workshops. The festival shows will be announced in the coming months.