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The best comedy improv instructors and course in Berlin!
David Blackwell
This was such a great way to get back into the world after being locked down for so long. I feel myself coming alive again from being invited to use my imagination, and to create magic from whatever is there in the room. Improv and the people I’ve met have brought freshness back to me!
As a freelancer, I get to work with a lot of different teams. It’s key for me to be able to adapt quickly to what’s needed from me. I signed up for the intro to improv with the aim to help me become a better collaborator and team player. The course definitely did the trick!

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Upcoming Courses

Level 1

Improv Program
Level 1

Intro to Improv

This course introduces students to long form improv and is appropriate for those without any improv experience or current improvisers who would like to get a foundation in North American long form.
Instructor(s): Antonia Bär
Register Now 170,00€
Improv Program
Level 1

Intro to Improv

This course introduces students to long form improv and is appropriate for those without any improv experience or current improvisers who would like to get a foundation in North American long form.
Instructor(s): Carl Clancy
Register Now 170,00€
Sketch Program
Level 1

Intro to Sketch

Do you love Monty Python, Key & Peele and Saturday Night Live? For the budding sketch writer and anybody who’s ever had that perfect funny idea but no way to get it down on the page.
Instructor(s): Antonia Bär
Register Now 170,00€
Improv Program
Level 1

Intro to Improv

This course introduces students to long form improv and is appropriate for those without any improv experience or current improvisers who would like to get a foundation in North American long form.
Instructor(s): TBD
Register Now 170,00€

Level 2 & 3

Improv Program
Level 2

Truth of the Scene

This course focuses on grounding improv in something realistic and emotionally tangible. We explore how characters, worlds and scenes unfold when we focus on relationships and the “who”.
Instructor(s): TBD
Register Now 170,00€
Improv Program
Level 2

Truth of the Scene

This course focuses on grounding improv in something realistic and emotionally tangible. We explore how characters, worlds and scenes unfold when we focus on relationships and the “who”.
Instructor(s): TBD
Register Now 170,00€
Improv Program
Level 2

Game of the Scene

In this course, we introduce students to the concept of the ‘Game of the Scene’, a funny idea that is explored and heightened to create comedy magic on stage.
Instructor(s): Josh Telson
Register Now 170,00€
Improv Program
Level 3

The Harold

The Harold is one of the foundational forms in North American improv. In this course, we build upon the foundation set in Level 2 and hone student’s skill set in preparation for creating their own teams and auditioning for House Harold Teams.
Instructor(s): Matilde Keizer
Register Now 170,00€
Improv Program
Level 2

Game of the Scene

In this course, we introduce students to the concept of the ‘Game of the Scene’, a funny idea that is explored and heightened to create comedy magic on stage.
Instructor(s): TBD
Register Now 170,00€

Level 4/Advanced Study/Electives

Upcoming Workshops

Das Improv Festival Workshops

Das2023: Play By Instinct

There are too many shoulds in improv! Let's learn to relax and do what you think you'd do. What's your gut instinct telling you? In this workshop we'll learn how...

Instructor(s): TBD
Sold Out 65,00€
Das Improv Festival Workshops

Das2023: Make Things Worse

Suffering is bad in life but in improv comedy scenes suffering makes everything funnier. Learn how to "make things worse" while still keeping the scene feeling real. Bring out your...

Instructor(s): TBD
Sold Out 65,00€
Das Improv Festival Workshops

Das2023: Callbacks & Connections

A good callback or connection can bring down the house, or help you blow out your game in new, fun ways. We’ll work on callbacks & connections, game, point of...

Instructor(s): TBD
Sold Out 65,00€
Das Improv Festival Workshops

Das2023: Close Quarters

Close Quarters is a long form that was born in the nineties by an improv group out of Chicago. The original production ran for four months at The Second City...

Instructor(s): TBD
Sold Out 130,00€
Das Improv Festival Workshops

Das2023: Framing the Game

Don't worry about the story. Focus on the unusual behavior. We'll do a few simple exercises to call attention to things that are unusual. We'll practice some simple "framing" techniques...

Instructor(s): TBD
Sold Out 65,00€
Das Improv Festival Workshops

Das2023: Improv Confidence Boost

Many of us feel like we do a different type of improv when we’re under the pressure of a show or an audition - maybe we freeze up, have trouble...

Instructor(s): TBD
Sold Out 65,00€
Das Improv Festival Workshops

Das2023: JTS Brown

JTS Brown was a legendary Chicago experimental longform improv team founded in the late ‘90s by Jason Sudeikis and Ike Barinholtz. Their signature self-titled form is designed for a large...

Instructor(s): TBD
Sold Out 130,00€

About Us

The CCB Training School offers instruction in a wide range of improv & sketch comedy.

Our courses and workshops provide a safe, fun, and nurturing space for students to explore their inner creative side and, of course, discover their comedic selves.

We provide an alternative voice for improv in the German “Hauptstadt,” borrowing our philosophy from Del Close and the North American approach. We teach trust, support and truth. And we believe Germans can be funny.

Instruction is offered in native English and German for students spanning all experience levels. Our instructors have a wealth of experience and have trained with UCB, CSz, iO, L’École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and more importantly, have formed their own ethos right here in Berlin.

All courses end with a student show to demonstrate everything you’ve learned. We train students for the stage and it is our promise to make you “performance ready” by the end of the course.

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Please be sure to read our Terms & School Policies!

How do I get updated when new courses or workshops begin?

Sign up for our mailing list! We only send out a newsletter whenever new course sessions begin and when we list new workshops, so you never miss a class (but your inbox doesn’t fill up)!

Are there any requirements to taking classes?

Specific course requirements and prerequisites can be found on individual course pages.
Students must be respectful to their fellow students and course instructors, and adhere to our Student & Teacher Code of Conduct and our Community Code of Conduct.

Can I test a class before joining?

We don’t offer test classes or auditing, but we encourage prospective students to join our weekly open improv jam and to come to House team shows on Friday nights to get an idea of what we’re doing and who we are. This is a great way to meet us and current and former students, as well as join in the CCB community.

Are there student shows?

Yes! All of our core courses end with a student showcase, free to the public, at Comedy Café Berlin, where students will perform what they’ve learned for family & friends.

Do students get to see shows at Comedy Café Berlin for free?

Yes! All currently enrolled students get free students tickets to any improv show at CCB for the duration of their class.

I’m going to miss some classes. Can I still register?

Yes but… we require students to attend at least 6 of the 8 course sessions in order to pass the course and continue taking higher level courses with us. In addition, students may not be more than 15 minutes late to 4 out of 8 classes in order to pass.

If you know you’ll miss more than 2 classes, we strongly recommend you do not register as you’ll simply not get enough out of the course and you’ll be required to retake the course in order to continue taking courses with us.

We do not offer make-up classes for missed classes. Students are added to a Google Group for their course and can message fellow students for notes about missed classes, but please keep in mind that no one is under any obligation to respond.

I’m an experienced improviser, can I skip ahead?

Sometimes. We allow course prerequisite exemptions on a case by case basis, but please keep in mind that we rarely grant exemptions. We teach a very specific style of long form that is relatively unique in Europe. We lay the foundation for that in our Intro course and we’ve found that students who have received training at other schools that focus on short form ‘impro’, status and narrative are often at a disadvantage when skipping Levels, in addition to slowing down the progress of other students.

How many students are in a class?

Our courses and workshops are capped at 16 students max; some courses and workshops have a lower class size – these will be noted in the event description.

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Berlin’s premiere English-language improv training school is proud to offer workshops & courses for your company or event!

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We work directly with teams and tailor to your specific needs. Whether you need to jump-start innovation and creative ideation, bring teams closer together, relieve inhibitions among new team members or just want to have some fun, we’ve got your back!

Our instructors have years of experience teaching, performing and innovating improv.

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Testimonials

The Comedy Cafe Berlin is a magical place full of very funny, very kind folks. The class was totally worth it. I felt like I really learned a lot as an improviser and met lots of really cool people. The community at CCB is just totally rad. I’m definitely going to take the level 2 class.
Kevin

I recommend everyone to take classes at CCB, they will be a lot of fun! Along the way, you will learn how to be funnier, a better listener, more spontaneous and you will most likely make a bunch of awesome new friends!
Minne
This class is a great first step not only for anyone interested in improv comedy, but also for anyone looking to get out of their comfort zone or to gain more confidence. The instructors and classes are a ton of fun!
Stephen Lee
I have never been in a better environment to freely explore and create without judgement. Competent coaching, openness and respect have made this possible. Improv teaches you so many things about life! You just need to stop overthinking things and really listen to others and support them. If you ever wondered if improv was for you, then CCB is the right place to start.
Lorenzo
We came all the way from Munich to join this 4-day intensive course. And it was brilliant! Well-organized and balanced, enough breaks to rest and enough practice time to really learn the skill. Highly recommendable.
Anuschey
If you ever wanted to try long form Improv this is a great place to start! The teachers are caring, knowledgeable, and inspiring which makes even the most timid student feel at ease. The course itself is very interesting. It covers some theory, but mostly focuses on learning by doing. At the end you even get to put on a show and “graduate” with your class! Highly recommend this!
Nick Hogendoorn
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