If there is one thing that I used to dislike about improv courses and lessons when I did it in Newcastle was that there was always a couple of weeks break before the new season started. I hated it, all I wanted to do was keep doing improv and not stop. Over the years though I have realised breaks can be a good thing and today we are going to have a look at reasons why:

Distance Makes The Heart Grows Fonder

Having a break may seem like the end of the world and that you are desperate to return to the world of improv but having a break is a good thing. The break will make you so excited to return to the comedy and it will make you want to delve back into it with a lot of enthusiasm.

It Gives You New Perspective

Having a break is SO good because it can give you a new perspective on the world of improv and take a step back to see other ways that you can approach a game or even a narrative style of improv. A break gives you a chance to head back into a lesson or a rehearsal after a bit of time off and look at things in a different way – should you allow others more time on stage, maybe that suggestion I can approach differently etc.

It Allows You Time To Think

When we perform or rehearse improv every week, we are so excited to be part of the hour or so that we don’t really take a step back and actually think about what is happening in front of us. Having time off allows you to think about what you have learnt, what new ideas you can bring to the table next time and so much more.

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