Looking to get on stage but don't have a team? Then an improv jam is the perfect solution. Whether you're a seasoned performer or brand new to improv, these 9 friendly jams offer a great opportunity to get on stage, meet fellow improvisers, and hone your skills.
Book Club Jam
A new jam on the scene, hosted by Long-form team Book Club, held in the beautiful room above the Old Queen’s Head in Angel.
📍 The Old Queen’s Head, Angel
💰 Price: £5
🗓 When: Monthly on a Thursday
✅ Pre-requisites: None
🎟 Tickets: Upcoming Shows
Duck Duck Goose
A long-running and well-loved jam, Duck Duck Goose is one of the most welcoming improv nights in London, offering a fun, low-pressure environment for players of all levels.
📍 The Hope and Anchor, Brixton
💰 Price: Free
🗓 When: Every Monday
✅ Pre-requisites: None
🎟 Apply: DDG Events
Hoopla Jam
One of the most popular improv jams in London, Hoopla Jam welcomes players of all experience levels in a friendly and energetic atmosphere.
📍 Hoopla, London Bridge
💰 Price: Free
🗓 When: Weekly
✅ Pre-requisites: None
🎟 Sign up: Hoopla Impro Jam
Blanche Jam
The Blanche Jam is a fun and welcoming space for improvisors of all levels, hosted in their West London theatre.
📍 Blanche, Earls Court
💰 Price: £5
🗓 When: Weekly on Thursday
✅ Pre-requisites: None
🎟 Sign up: Blanche Improv
Forest Jam
While The Forest show has been running since 2019, its jam is a recent addition. Anyone who has completed FA training up to Level 3 can join by signing up in advance.
📍 The Signal Pub, Forest Hill
💰 Price: £3.50 (by buying a ticket to the show in advance)
🗓 When: Monthly on a Wednesday, 6:30pm
✅ Pre-requisites: FA or Hoopla Level 3 (or equivelent)
🎟 Apply: Forest Jam Signup Form
Leapyear Jam
Run by the legendary David Elms, Leapday is an improv school that offers a jam with feedback and a social afterward. It costs £10, but you get more than the average jam, and memberships are available for discounts.
📍 Theatre Deli
💰 Price: £10
🗓 When: Monthly on a Saturday
✅ Pre-requisites: None
🎟 Tickets: Leap Day Events
The FA Student Jam
For a few more weeks, you can sign up for The FA Jam, held at their main-stage theatre in Haggerston. You'll be supported onstage by two FA house players. Unfortunately after March 1st, it will be on hiatus—keep an eye on their website for future dates.
📍 The Free Association, Haggerston
💰 Price: £10
🗓 When: Weekly on Saturdays, 6pm (TBC after March 1st)
⏳ Set length: 20 mins
✅ Pre-requisites: FA Level 3
🎟 Apply: FA Perform Signup
Adlibretto Singing Jam
If you’ve ever wanted to try musical improv or sharpen your improv-singing skills, this jam is for you! Stick around after and catch Adlibierto’s improvised musical show.
📍 Shoreditch Balls
💰 Price: £5–£10
🗓 When: Monthly on a Tuesday or Thursday
✅ Pre-requisites: None
🎟 Tickets: Adlibretto Events
Acaprov Longform is my Jam Jam
A longform-focused jam hosted by Acaprov, offering a fun space to explore a different format each month.
📍 Shoreditch Balls
💰 Price: £5
🗓 When: First Sunday of the Month
✅ Pre-requisites: None
🎟 Tickets: Acaprov Jams