We believe that play is transformative.

Play unlocks creativity and generates ideas. It encourages wonder and curiosity, connection and reflection. Play re-energises and reinvents, and allows us to see the familiar with fresh eyes. Play helps us to cope with uncertainty and makes us more resilient to the changes and shocks that life throws at us.

Our workshops give adults space to rediscover the power of play.
Stay well, stay playful, stay connected

We are continuing to offer ways to keep playful and keep connected, safely, through a mix of 'in person' and online classes.

As well as our Improv Saturdays ('live' and online), we offer daytime and evening online classes for all levels, including complete beginners. We've found that class numbers of 6-12 are ideal for everyone to have a good experience.  We use Zoom, so laptop or tablet is your best option, but no need to worry if you’ve not used it before. It’s pretty simple, and we will send you a link before the session which you just need to click on to join. Please read the code of conduct for our classes here.

We also offer gift vouchers for individual classes and can create a class just for you and your family and/or friends (ages 14+).  Email us to find out more - we'd love to hear from you.

'Playful Being's online improv classes have been the absolute highlight of lockdown. Being a classic introvert, I was worried about performing, feeling exposed or about having to be 'funny on demand'. Nothing could be further from the truth.' 

'We weren’t sure what to expect from a family improv session but it was the perfect way to unwind at the end of a long week! It was so refreshing to take our minds to unexpected places and to be playful and laugh together. Any worries that it might be ‘difficult’ soon vanished as Mel was brilliant at explaining and modelling the activities and made us all feel secure and relaxed. We really recommend it to any families or groups who want to try something different!'

'I always marvel at the capacity of Zoom improv classes to completely take me away from home and immerse me in the group. I finish the session and really feel as though I’ve been out for the evening with friends!'  

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Hello!

We are Mel Taylor and Jessica Penrose of Playful Being.

Playfulness and creativity have always been important to us, and we know how transformative play can be for adults in this busy world.

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Mel Taylor and Jessica Penrose
"Playfulness opens you. It lightens your heart. It's a way of being - of being yourself, completely, and, if you feel like it, being more even than that." Bernie de Koven