Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast · Liverpool Comedy Improv, Iain Luke Jones

Chris Mead

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips
Chris Mead discovered his life's calling after watching an improvised musical that left him utterly amazed.
Host Iain Luke Jones interviews Chris Mead, an improv teacher and performer, about his journey into improv, inspired by shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway and Baby Wants Candy. Chris discusses transitioning to full-time improv during the pandemic, his Doctor Who-themed sessions, and a grant to explore natural movement in theater. The conversation also touches on improv's growing mainstream presence and Chris's cultural recommendations.

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A warm, meandering improv chat that turns a few odd anecdotes into something funny and lived in.

Chris Mead's conversation with Ian Luke-Jones has an easy warmth that works best when it wanders off improv and into the odd memories that stay with you.

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Improv chat that wanders through Doctor Who, Wales Comic Con, and the path from improv stage to page.

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