The nanonanofilm Improv Comedy Podcast

Interview with Lewis Hill (Part 1)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:05:51 GMT

This week, I get in conversation with my We Are Dave co-improviser (and all round great guy) Lewis Hill to understand a bit more about his improv journey to date. (Part 1)

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The Audience is WATCHING me at WORK!

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:22:37 GMT

Having talked about Audience Awareness in Improv sets before, I've realised that extends out into everyday life. I've had some recent examples in my work where I've been unaware that the audience is watching.

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5 examples of WHY my Improv Comedy is OLD HACK!

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:23:09 GMT

I recently read a great Substack entry by the improviser Molly Thomas on "hacks" in improv scenes. It made me think; yep, I do hack lines. This week, I go through which ones I've done!

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3 bits of EXCELLENT feedback I was given!

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:02:12 GMT

We Are Dave got Elodie Foray in to give us a removed, external observer's view of our rehersal. Here's some of the best feedback I got.

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Why I MUST start PREPPING more!

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:48:41 GMT

We recently did our second We Are Dave 1-hour improv comedy show. What are the key things I learnt that I need to incorporate in future about doing shows?

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Why Do I need to Stop (before doing my improv comedy)?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:06:07 GMT

I often just jump on stage and do my improv without any thinking. Can stopping this and pausing help?

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Giving a Compliment to a Fellow Improviser

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

I went to an improv event recently where the audience of improvisers had been encouraged to solicit compliments about other improvisers. It was wonderful and made me think about how I can get better at giving compliments to this lovely community.

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Is meditation useful for improv?

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:50:35 GMT

I've been a practitioner of meditation for a few years now. In this episode I explore how it's helped me with doing improv comedy.

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A Necessity for Warm Ups

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:41:40 GMT

In this episode I focus on the complete lack of warm ups I've been doing before #improv #comedy gigs, how this has impacted them, and how it has made me feel.

Do you warm up before performing? What types of warm ups do you do?

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50th Episode Reflections!

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:30:25 GMT

The nanonanofilm #improv #comedy podcast is 50! (well, 50 episodes!). This is a reflection of what I've learnt from doing this number of podcasts (including things I'm still not good at!!).

Thank you for listening. I'd really love it if you'd give the podcast a good rating if you enjoyed it (and shared it with other improv lovers!)

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Standup Vs Improv: Learnings From Both

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:59:07 GMT

I spent many years doing standup comedy. What sort of things did I learn and how does it differ to Improv?

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Reflections On We Are Dave at the Lambeth Fringe

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:33:26 GMT

After my first experience leading a show at an arts festival, what's been the things that went well and how did I deal with things that didn't work out as expected?

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We Are Dave on Riverside Radio

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:51:09 GMT

Ahead of performing at the Lambeth Fringe Festival 2025, We Are Dave were interviewed by Riverside Radio about how the show had developed.

Listen to other Lambeth Fringe performers on Riverside Radio here: https://www.mixcloud.com/riversideradio/spotlight-lambeth-fringe-bonus-content-part-2/

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Interview with SC3MER - Improv & Rapping

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:01:47 GMT

How does improv help rapping? My very special guest, SC3MER, tells me...

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Articulating Your Vision - Part 3

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:04:41 GMT

The final part of my "Articulating Your Vision" sub-series. I just wanted to share the joy of a shared experience and overcoming an improv challenge!

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Articulating Your Vision - Part 2

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:43:18 GMT

Once I've articulated my vision and what I want my show to look like, can I get buy-in from the other improvisers?

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Articulating Your Vision - Part 1

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:07:36 GMT

I've recently faced some challenges on articulating how I want a particular show to look and feel. How do I communicate this and get buy-in from fellow improvisers?

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Group Connection

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

I've been trying to deepen my connection between all characters on stage collectively. How can I do this with improvised objects?

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Saying No

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT

We're told not to say "no" when we're starting to perform improv scenes, but what happens when we say "no" in real life situations and how does this compare to improv?

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The Passive Backline

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:32:51 GMT

How can I get better at being an active participant from a backline?... and can I draw another kids' football analogy? (Yes, I can!)

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Gigs! Gigs! Gigs!

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:28:05 GMT

When I started, I was obsessed with doing loads of gigs. Do I still feel the same way?

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Doing One-Person Improv

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:59:03 GMT

What happens when you've committed to a gig and you're on your own? One-prov!

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Experimenting in Improv

Mon, 26 May 2025 17:59:48 GMT

I've used established games and formats when I first started improv, but is there a way to experiment with new ideas?

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Missing Out On Improv Groups

Mon, 12 May 2025 16:37:37 GMT

Why didn't I get into that Improv group and what make a good troupe?

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The Tech Person as an Integral Improviser

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:56:34 GMT

Is it possible to try and bring the "tech" person into the actual improv more in sets?

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Interview with Ed Pithie (Dingbats Improv) - Part 2

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:21:40 GMT

In Part 2 of this podcast episode we explore Ed's improv journey; its challenges and triumphs.

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Interview with Ed Pithie (Dingbats Improv) - Part 1

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:44:16 GMT

We explore Ed's improv journey; its challenges and triumphs.

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Improv & Under 12s Football

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:31:53 GMT

Are there similarities between my son's local Under 12s football team and improv teams??

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Using Props with Improv

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:49:47 GMT

Can Props in Improv Work?

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Trying New Improv Formats

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:50:27 GMT

When it goes well, it looks fab, but what have I learnt by watching and performing new 'long-form' improv formats?

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Heighten and Explore

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

I got stuck in a rut in an improv scene. Only afterwards did I reflect on how I didn't heighten and explore. How do I do that?

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Controlling Your Set

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:22:14 GMT

What have I learnt about "outsourcing" some of the aspects of my improv set?

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Peak Performance

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:53:00 GMT

I've been inspired by the current Bath Rugby coach, Johann Van Graan, who's talked about how hs teams get ready for the match. Is there synergy with preparing for an improv gig?

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End of Year Improv Wrap-Up

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:26:14 GMT

What have been my improv highlights and key learning points for this year?

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Playing To Corpse

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:16:34 GMT

I've started laughing really hard in some of my improv sets. How can I keep this going and does it mean I have to change the way I do improv?

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Learning From Facilitating Improv Classes

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:48:30 GMT

Teaching or facilitating improv is different to performing it, so what have I managed to learn myself from coordinating classes?

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Getting "Improv-Burnout"

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:46:49 GMT

I've noticed in the past I get burnout from doing too much improv. How can I be more proactive in stopping this happening before hints of resentment start surfacing?

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Improv Retreats and Festivals

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:27:06 GMT

What have I got from Improv retreats and festivals?

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Refining My Approach and Views on Hosting

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:35:13 GMT

I've had mixed feelings about hosting improv shows. Why is that and what can I do about it?

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Musical and Hip Hop Improv

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:22:11 GMT

I'm a real novice in this side of the art form. What sort of things can I do to immerse myself more and get better?

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Touching in Improv

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:24:21 GMT

How has improv raised my awareness of people's physical boundaries and how have I adapted?

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Being Better From The Backline

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:55:58 GMT

How can I get better at Backline contributions in improv scenes?

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Being Hard On Myself

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:02:09 GMT

When I started improv, I'd be quite tough on myself after shows. I still do it sometimes. What sort of things can I do to get better at self-critiquing after a set?

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Planning things in Narrative Improv Scenes

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 22:59:04 GMT

Having a structure to follow in narrative improv has helped me massively, but how can I stop myself overplanning in improv sets?

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Reincorporation in Improv Scenes

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 22:00:48 GMT

How can I start focusing on doing it more and what's the etiquette?

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Supporting Other Improv Acts

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:38:08 GMT

I've reflected on how I feel when people come and see me perform. What can I do to get better at this myself?

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Improviser Interview: George Butcher

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:27:47 GMT

George Butcher has been teaching and performing improv for years. What lessons has George learnt on his improv journey?

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The Everyday Scene

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:18:00 GMT

How can I make an "everyday scene" more meaningful as part of an improvised narrative story?

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How Do I Practice

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:18:41 GMT

What sort of things can I do to practice and improve my improv, both on my own and with others?

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Improv With Kids

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:42:17 GMT

Can I learn anything from doing improv with kids? What works and what doesn't?

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IPA - Impressive, Playful, Audience Aware

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:43:14 GMT

How can I enhance my short form improv to become more impressive, playful and being mindful that the audience sees everything?

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The Why

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:27:52 GMT

I noticed that some of my improv characters were a little flat and two dimensional. How can I make my characters have a bit more of a backstory and give them a reason for the way they are?

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Control and Fear in an Improv Scene

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:12:14 GMT

I've caught myself controlling a scene. Why do I do this?

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The uber blocker

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:00:08 GMT

What happens when you get in a scene with someone and you feel everything you offer is being blocked?

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Characterisation

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:41:15 GMT

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Pleasing To The Eye

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:40:47 GMT

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Improv In The Workplace

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:35:35 GMT

I recently realised how much improv I inadvertently do in the outside world, particularly at work!

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