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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Some of the wonderful My Neighbour Totoro neighbourhood from the last 4 years came to watch Tao of Glass at @sohoplace last night. They were joined by the Improbable team and some of our fabulous Improbable People! It was joyous to catch up with you all 🌱

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Through The Door guest facilitator spotlight: Josie Lawrence! Josie will be a guest facilitator for the intermediate group sessions. 📅 Sundays, from 4 October - 22 November 2026 💵 £180 Full Price | £48 Low/No Wage To find out more or to apply buff.ly/DzGqvXY Applications close 12pm, 6 September

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The Trail You Leave: An Online Writing Course Acclaimed novelist and Artistic Director Matilda leads a writing workshop with a difference, understanding writing as a form of improvisation – one in which you leave a trail behind you… To find out more or apply: buff.ly/cxB0Jra

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Sennockian Stories: A Storytelling Workshop Programme Multiple Olivier Award winner Phelim McDermott (My Neighbour Totoro, Tao of Glass, Satyagraha) will explore with you personal stories, local stories, myths, forgotten histories and entirely new tales that emerge in the moment. buff.ly/GCxKRiR

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN We are pleased to announce 2 new workshop series beginning this autumn. The first workshops, led by Phelim McDermott, will centre around storytelling and the second, led by Matilda Leyser, will focus on writing. buff.ly/jJ4gSxy

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

THROUGH THE DOOR IS BACK! A course of eight improvisation workshops efor women, non-binary and trans people who are actors, improvisors, writers, drag kings, dancers, designers, directors and theatre-makers at all levels of experience, led by Creative Facilitator Angela Clerkin. buff.ly/I5H4I71

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Poems On A Pole Episode Six - A Sonnet For My Daughter, on her tenth birthday To watch this and all the Poems On A Pole, visit our website: www.improbable.co.uk/lifelines-1

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED 📣 Applications for our Trustee (Development and Producing) roles will now close at 10am on Monday 22 June 2026. www.improbable.co.uk/jobs/trustee...

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Unfortunately we have had to postpone the D&D Satellite event which was due to take place tomorrow. We are committed to holding space on this important topic and will announce the rescheduled date soon! If you have already booked tickets, please look out for an email from office@improbable.co.uk.

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

D&D Satellite: What are young artists going to do about theatre and the performing arts? When? 27th May, 2026 at 10:30am Where? 503 Studios, Nine Elms, London, London, SW11 7EA Tickets are free and can be booked in advance here: buff.ly/VajRemA

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Improbable is recruiting. We are looking for Trustees to join the Improbable Board, with particular skills in Development/Fundraising and Producing (ideally commercial/large scale), to support Improbable on the next phase of our journey. buff.ly/wiLuOX2

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

In 1996, we started with a roll of Sellotape and an empty space. Since then, we’ve stretched that roll of tape out, through numerous rehearsal rooms, shows, the West End, and as far the Met Opera in New York. We couldn’t have planned this – we’ve followed where the tape lead. buff.ly/zRhCSiP

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

"Last year we witnessed an incredible sense of community. Please do come along - you will be very welcome." Ellie Browning, Head of Cultural Programme at Shoreditch Town Hall, invites you to D&D21! This weekend, 2-4 May Shoreditch Town Hall Tickets: buff.ly/mfA0uYT

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

It's just 10 days until D&D21 at Shoreditch Town Hall! We'd love for you to join us as we discuss 'What are we going to do about theatre and the performing arts?' Tickets available: buff.ly/fSVx7pR If costs are a barrier to you, please email office@improbable.co.uk

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Big news! Devoted & Disgruntled are taking over Improbable's Instagram this Thursday, 2nd April! Have a burning question about D&D? 🔥 This is your chance to ask us anything! Starting at 11am, tune in to our Instagram stories for exclusive content, a peek behind the scenes, anonymous Q&A, and MORE!

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

"I often wonder how many artists, facilitators, producers and leaders are quietly navigating caring responsibilities alongside their creative lives - and how many feel pushed to the edges of the sector because of it?" Join the conversation at this year's D&D. For more info: buff.ly/WzAkNl7

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Join our community of supporters this month, where artists in My Neighbour Totoro discuss Improbable's impact on the making process. Jacqueline Tate, Richard P Peralata, and Jamie Zubairi share how their artistry has shaped the production, and vice versa... To access: buff.ly/DagVncT

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Devoted and Disgruntled is rooted in the principle that 'whoever comes are the right people.' If the question 'What are we going to do about Theatre and the Performing Arts?' inspires, invigorates or even infuriates you — you are one of the right people. Book tickets here: buff.ly/1hYXk0x

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Poems On A Pole Episode Two is here! This month, Matilda performs her own poem, Still Here You can watch the poems on our website here: buff.ly/5TdcwpU And subscribe to Matilda's Substack for more here: buff.ly/2ESMMyK

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

"What can I say that might make you give up a bank holiday weekend in May to come and do some work?" Our Executive Producer, Kathryn Bilyard, invites you to Devoted and Disgruntled 2026. Read the full invite: buff.ly/Lb29A5t Get your tickets: buff.ly/e4Tzio8 Image: Corrine Cumming

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

This year, we've introduced Support Devoted & Disgruntled, a donation that helps us to offer free places to artists from marginalised backgrounds and goes towards the real, rising costs of holding this space. To help support D&D, book a ticket or donate via our website: buff.ly/DepGcx9

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

During ’25, pole dancing became an integral part of Matilda’s recovery from leukaemia. Towards the end of the year, her biopsies picked up a relapse, so throughout '26, alongside and as part of the development of Lifelines, she will be performing Poems on a Pole once a month, here: buff.ly/SsbABva

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Cat Mac @catherinemac.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

An excellent Theatre Day with @fallenangel2106.bsky.social Firstly a laughter-filled matinee of #PerfectShowForRachel, courtesy of @wearezooco.bsky.social & @improbable1.bsky.social. The show is touring so try and catch it if you can. It's glorious fun. www.wearezooco.co.uk/shows/perfec...

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

'Maybe find your way to hope, and even joy.' Improbable Co-Artistic Director Matilda Leyser invites you to this year's Devoted and Disgruntled at Shoreditch Town Hall in London, 2-4 May 2026. To read her full invitation and to get your tickets, visit: buff.ly/4LQSLKr 📸 Corinne Cumming

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Tickets for Devoted and Disgruntled 21 are now on sale! Improbable's annual unconventional convention for everyone who is passionate about making change in theatre and the performing arts will be at Shoreditch Town Hall in London, Saturday 2nd - Monday 4th May 2026. Book now: buff.ly/JUgwHmt

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Improbable is recruiting! Our Executive Director is having a baby, and we are looking for someone to join our senior leadership to run the organisation day to day and to steer the company through our 30th anniversary year. For the full job ad: buff.ly/TvyiWna Deadline: 10am, 26th February 2026

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Improbable’s 21st annual unconventional convention for everyone who is passionate about making change in theatre and the performing arts is back! We'll be at Shoreditch Town Hall in London from Saturday 2nd May - Monday 4th May 2026. Tickets and info: buff.ly/k6kshwM

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Did you know we are reviving our production of Così fan tutte this Spring? Well you do now! Want to know what its about - check out this clip of Phelim talking about the production when it first premiered... 6 - 21 Feb, London Coliseum

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

🎟 Così fan tutte returns 🎟 London Coliseum | 6–21 Feb 2026 Mozart’s comic masterpiece, directed by Phelim McDermott. 🎟 Book now: buff.ly/9HYAgR2 🎥 An insight from Phelim on the production: buff.ly/3YjlNyM

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Così fan tutte | Buy Opera Tickets for 2026 | ENO

Experience the charm of Mozart's Così fan tutte. Book your opera tickets now for a night of captivating music at ENO’s London Coliseum in 2026.

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

This week for our supporters, one of our Artistic Directors, Lee Simpson, is reflecting on Lifegame, an improvisation form created by impro pioneer Keith Johnstone. A show where people's stories are improvised live on stage every night. Sign up by tomorrow to access content: buff.ly/mltRvvL

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Welcome to Team Improbable, Tanith! Tanith will be joining us as Producer this Spring to support our work on Così fan tutte and other productions. 2026 is going to be a big year for Improbable - did you know it's our 30th year?!

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

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Così fan tutte | Buy Opera Tickets for 2026 | ENO

Experience the charm of Mozart's Così fan tutte. Book your opera tickets now for a night of captivating music at ENO’s London Coliseum in 2026.

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🎟 Tickets on sale now 🎟 Perfect Show For Rachel 📍 Queens Theatre Hornchurch 🗓 5–7 Feb 2026 Relaxed performances as standard, with captions & integrated BSL. 👉 Book now: buff.ly/uLc6wpB (And please RT if you’ve loved the show!)

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Perfect Show For Rachel - Queens Theatre

★★★★★ “Why can’t more theatre be like this? Open, relaxed, fun and full of love” – The Guardian Rachel is a theatre-loving, enigmatic, learning-disabled 35 year-old who loves Kylie, heckling her…

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

IT'S CHRISTMAS! The Improbable office will close tomorrow, 19th December for a well-earned winter break and will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026. Thank you all for supporting us this year, keep your eyes peeled for some exciting announcements coming your way in 2026 👀 Love, Team Improbable

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

A festive treat from Improbable We’ve shared exclusive video hints of our 2026 programme with our Community Supporters — and we’d love you to be part of it. Get supporter-only content, early insights & behind-the-scenes updates: 👉 www.improbable.co.uk/support-us Happy holidays !

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The Stage @thestage.co.uk · 14/11/2025

Matilda Leyser has been appointed co-artistic director of theatre company Improbable, forming a leadership trio alongside Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson. Read more 👇

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Improbable names Matilda Leyser as its first female artistic director

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

The first session is tonight! Come and join our wonderful new Co-Artistic Director at Bat and Ball Centre, Sevenoaks: www.ticketsource.co.uk/improbable/t...

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🎭 Big Improbable news: Matilda Leyser is now Co-Artistic Director! After years as Associate Director, performer, writer & Open Space champion — she joins Phelim & Lee in leading the company. “It may still be weird, or wild, but it won’t be lonely.” Read her beautiful reflection 👉 buff.ly/2kzlE9X

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Introducing Improbable Moves! A playful, accessible movement class, open to all ages- from seven to seventy and beyond – and suitable for all levels of experience, from the nervous and new, to the seasoned and confident dancer.

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The news is out! My Neighbour Totoro is extending in the West End until 30 August 2026! We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood 💚 📸 Manuel Harlan © RSC totoroshow.com/news/

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

FACILITATOR ANNOUNCEMENT We are excited to announce that the next M/Others Who Make workshop, Making a Manifesto for Deaf M/Others will be hosted by Jenny Sealey! 📅 Monday 3rd November 🕚 6-8pm 📍 online 🎟️ buff.ly/pS0Alyc

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

We are delighted to share images from last week's Antepiano rehearsal of Akhnaten @liceubarcelona.cat ! Akhnaten will be performed at Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona from 16 October - 3 November 2025. 📸 © Sergi Panizo – Gran Teatre del Liceu

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Rehearsals for Akhnaten @liceubarcelona.cat are underway! Check out some of these shots from the rehearsal room last week.

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Our next D&D Satellite: How Do We Lead Well Together? An invitation for Execs, Artistic Directors & Trustees with @theatre503 is this Thursday, 2nd October. 🕚 Doors open at 10:30am 🎟️ Pay What You Choose, minimum suggested price £10. To find out more and to get your tickets: buff.ly/HwB2bw2

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW Are you an arts leader who wants to, or is finding they need to, work differently? Are you facing challenges? Do you need space to think, reset and reconnect? Then, Improbable’s Arts Leaders Winter Residency could be for you.  Find out more and apply: buff.ly/pGrtxLV

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Applications for our Winter Arts Leaders Residency close this Wednesday! Arts leaders are not often afforded the time and space for connection, reflection and action. Our unique approach will use Improbable’s acclaimed practice to enable you to take a pause from the day to day. buff.ly/pGrtxLV

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

ICYMI: There are 2 x bursary places available on our Winter Arts Leaders Residency 2025! Applications close on 1st October, find out more on our website: buff.ly/pGrtxLV

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Applications for our 2025 Winter Arts Leaders Residency are now open! The Residency is for everyone who considers themselves a leader – anyone who has an idea, a spark, a need to do or to dream. buff.ly/pGrtxLV

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