Workshop, Improv

EIIF: The Pretty Flower

with Alex Fernie

(Sat 22 Mar: 1:10pm) - SOLD OUT

The Pretty Flower is a form that takes a core group scene and spins it out into scenes that explore the characters in that core before bringing them all back together to explore their relationships again.

The form is a great way to match slow patient play and quick, sharp edits into one cohesive whole. This workshop will cover the basics of the form in terms of structure and scene work so you'll have the tools you need to make it your own!

Participants should have basic improv training.

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Alex Fernie is a writer/director/performer originally based out of sunny Los Angeles, California. He got his start performing sketch and improv at IO West and has been teaching and performing at Upright Citizens Brigade Los Angeles since 2007. He has performed in shows including Convoy, Sentimental Lady, Comedy Bang Bang and has written and/or directed Adult Swim’s Children's Hospital and NTSF:SD:SUV:, HBO’s Last Week Tonight and Hotwives of Orlando for Hulu. He’s appeared in front of the camera on Reno 911!, Conan, Terriers and Key & Peele among others. He used to be allergic to cats, but not anymore.

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Edinburgh International Improv Festival is a four-day celebration of long-form improv, with teams and performers from around the world converging on the Scottish Storytelling Centre for a long weekend of creativity, community and connection.

EIIF returns to SSC Thursday 20-Sunday 23 March 2025. Joining for the weekend are two exciting headline teams from Los Angeles, the very fast and funny Convoy and the hilarious Asian AF.

With shows, workshops and late night jams, join us for a weekend of one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-repeated shows, moments of surprise and delight, and unique opportunities to connect with some of the best improvisers in the world.

• Improv
• £50.00
• 22 March 2025
• 180 minutes
• 13:10
• Scottish Storytelling Centre
• Training Venue
• Adults