Beyond the basement

Beyond the basement

By Chris KenworthyComedyEducationSelf-ImprovementImprov
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Beyond the basement episodes

  • Holding lightly to what you've committed to
    Companion follow-up ramble to my recent episode about committing, to an action or decision. Disjointed. Hey, I'm tired.

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    14 min
  • Improv diaries: Jesus approves
    Dressed in Lycra, lurking in the shadows of Liverpool catholic cathedral, here's some before and after reflections on week two of a new improv course I've joined.

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    27 min
  • What's your body up to?
    Slumped? Swaggering? Today's wander is about body posture and position - what it tells you, and the power it has over us.

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    15 min
  • F%#k self-love!
    No effort required. No trying. You're doing this REALLY WELL already.

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    14 min
  • What committing really means (maybe).
    Ever second-guess yourself? Doubt yourself before you even get started? This one's for you. A recent improv adventure might offer a helpful way forward, when it comes to throwing yourself behind whatever it is you care about. Yet still be ok when things don't go to plan...

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    17 min
  • Improv diaries: day 4 at the Maydays retreat
    Final installment of excitable me mansplaining principles from improvised comedy and drama. Also, insight and reflections from the retreat as a whole.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
    37 min
  • Improv diaries: day 3 at the Maydays retreat
    It's the penultimate day at The Maydays improvised comedy and drama retreat. Here's a bundle of reflections and nuggets. Maybe they'll help. They're helping me alright.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
    23 min
  • Improv diaries: day 2 at the Maydays retreat
    Not baked but lightly boiled and al denté after the second day at the Maydays improviswd comedy and drama retreat. Highlights from my favourite workshops of the day, plus enlightening learns we can all plug into daily life to make it more yes, and.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
    27 min
  • Improv diaries: day 1 at the Maydays retreat
    First frantic bulletin from the Maydays improv retreat, about slowing down, ironically. I'm in Warwickshire for a four day retreat playing improvised theatre.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
    13 min

About Beyond the basement

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Join Chris for unscripted reflections on the wild, tender and playful experience of being human. Each episode is like an intimate voice-note to you, with lively insight from the edge of discovery. People say you’ll recognise yourself in these adventures and encounters. And hear clarity, perspective and truth - with deep appreciation for life’s messy magic as it’s really lived through your body.