"The workshop sessions are superb. They are directed with sensitivity, truthful analysis and lucid suggestions. The sessions have built up my confidence and skill in leaping into the unknown. They've also helped me think more widely about the experiences of others and what shapes our lives. As an actor, I feel empowered. As a person, I feel enriched."

"During the workshops I was helped to step into archetypal roles and create characters who breathe a life of their own. As you explore each of the archetypes you will find a universal truth and a connection within. I will never forget my experience of embodying the caged huntress who longed to break free."

"The workshops are inspirational. Andy encourages actors to work in great detail on their characterisations and employs very interesting narrative techniques  to ensure surprising and dramatic shows.  When he gave a workshop on archetypes to my playback group, the feedback was that it was the best workshop they'd ever attended."

I’d like to quote from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll to describe my experience of Dramatic Improvisation for 3Worlds.  Alice has followed the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole, which proves to be more like a deep well:

“Either the well was very deep, or she fell very slowly, for she had plenty of time as she went down to look about her, and to wonder what was going to happen next.  First, she tried to look down and make out what she was coming to, but it was all too dark to see anything: then she looked at the sides of the well, and noticed that they were filled with cupboards and book-shelves: here and there she saw maps and pictures hung upon pegs.”

This is how Dramatic Improvisation has felt for me.  At first, it was a bit frightening, but after a while I got used to this “falling” and could take the time, albeit the very short time, to notice all the things around me as I “fell”.  You really don’t know where your fellow performers (White Rabbits?) are going to take you and vice versa; you’re safe yet unsafe – it’s a strange paradox.  However, a tap on your partner’s back can stop a situation; there’s always a safety net or rather, a natural stop.  You don’t play for laughs – this is not that kind of improvisation, but you do enter into some extraordinary realms of dramatisation (sometimes amusing) that you and your fellow performers have created… on the spot.  It’s magical."

"3 Worlds has allowed me the space and depth to explore myself in relation to others in performance and the insight I have gained has stayed with me throughout my creative practice!"

"What a fantastic skill this is to add to your acting armoury! Thinking on your feet, reacting truthfully to what another actor gives you, and all the while making the story one which will grab hold of an audience and give them a good shake! This work has given me the tools to improvise in a dramatic and meaningful way. It’s also encouraged me to be braver and make bolder decisions more quickly."

"Andy is an expert on dramatic improvisation. He challenges, guides, and empowers those working with him to make bolder decisions, unlock exciting possibilities within scenes, and grow as performers. These workshops have been a fantastic experience, allowing me to continue developing my technique as a professional actor, and I've seen the benefits of his improv technique transfer into my other professional work, auditions, and general confidence as a performer."

"The teaching is focussed on providing actors with the tools to create characters and truthful stories through the use of archetypes, detailed physicality, and breathwork. It was hugely rewarding to learn Andy's technique, to develop the skills of dramatic improvisation, and to perform regularly in Three Worlds’ shows on the London fringe circuit - creating unique, memorable, and truthful stories in the heat of the moment and from audience suggestions."

"Andrew's improvisatory process is distinctive and interesting. I enjoyed the challenge of the work, and found it very rewarding. As an improviser of many years' experience, I liked using my practised skills but also stretching my range and becoming a more versatile performer as a result."

"Dramatic Improvisation offers a skill set that is grounded in play; which is surely the core of the craft of acting. Working this way enhances spontaneity, listening and presence. Andy’s experience and ability to guide actors to make bolder choices has been extremely useful and beneficial to me in my own practice. This is work that supports actors to have agency and a deeper connection to their creativity. I highly recommend Dramatic Improvisation to anyone who wishes to develop their craft."

"This work is a deep dive into the unknown, not only because it's improvisation, but because its emphasis on archetype showcases our subconscious behaviour in such a truthful and meaningful way, that every character created on the spot has beautiful depth and authenticity."

"After drama school I have been on the lookout for new forms of training and discipline that would allow my craft to develop. Through dramatic improvisation I have discovered innumerable opportunities to exercise, rehearse and play a variety of characters and stories from my imagination. As a migrant I had a freedom to explore and test the boundaries of my abilities; something very rare in the industry where producers, scriptwriters and casting directors tell you what you are or aren't. Working with archetypes strengthened my character work, allowing me for quicker access in expressing character's physicality and psychology. Through a mix of playfulness and discipline of the practice I have become a much more proficient actor and more courageous artist. My journey continues."

"I would absolutely recommend the use of dramatic improvisation and archetypes, as a useful and effective tool for creating stories and characters from scratch. This type of work truly fires the imagination. I always leave these workshops brimming with ideas for stories and characters I'd like to develop further. 

I have also found this type of work a great tool for self-discovery. The stories I've helped create, the archetypes I'm drawn to (and get directed to) and how I and others then interact in the worlds we create on stage, are a fascinating insight into my own and others inner worlds. This has been helpful to me as an actor and in other areas of my life , such as work and personal relationships. 

Finally, I believe this work has enhanced my skills as an actor generally, e.g looking at characters from scripted plays through the lens of archetypes. This has helped me develop a deeper understanding of the character I've sought to portray, which I hope has resulted in a richer and better performance."