Chris Mead is is an improviser, writer and creator. He lives in the Surrey Hills with his wife, Laura and his Cavapoo dog-pal, Radio.
He believes passionately that improv can make us better artists and more empathetic human beings. Chris has collaborated with improv schools, festivals and performers worldwide – choosing projects that aim to share the joy and craft of the art form. He is a head teacher at Hoopla Impro, the biggest Improv school in the UK, as well as offering numerous indie classes under his own name.
Chris performs with legendary sci-fi improv team, Project2 and experimental theatrical collective, Duologues. He is particularly interested in the worlds of improv and virtual reality, exploring the possibilities as a performer and director in shows such as Thirteen Cycles, The Galaxicle Implosions and House of Masks.
Chris studied theatre at the prestigious Royal Holloway college and continues to explore improv with every school, theatre and practitioner he can find.
