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February 23, 2021 20 mins

Go to a lot of improv theatre websites and alongside the classes in improv, you’ll often see classes in sketch comedy too. Why are improv and sketch such regular bedfellows and how can being an improviser help you be a better sketch writer?


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This episode features:


Shantira Jackson

Find out more about Shantira here: https://www.shantira.com


Armando Diaz

Take a sketch or improv class online at Armando's theatre here: https://magnettheater.com/


Susan Harrison

Check out the improvised podcast Susan does with Gemma Arrowsmith - "Hayley and Ruth:Two Stars" here: https://www.comedy.co.uk/podcasts/hayley_ruth_two_stars/ 

Susanyeeha on Instagram and @SueHarrison123 on Twitter 


The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

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