Blanche Improv is a London long-form improv school and company founded by Lelda in June 2023, with a stated mission to give stage time to underrepresented people on the improv stage. The school launched courses in January 2024 and produces shows including Blanche's Besties and Ride or Die, alongside a Queens and Queers monthly jam for women and LGBTQIA+ members. Blanche also runs the London Improv Festival.
History
Founding (June 2023)
Lelda founded Blanche Improv in June 2023, initially establishing house teams to give course graduates performance opportunities. The improv school and formal course offerings launched in January 2024.
Mission and Programming
Blanche's stated mission is to give stage time to underrepresented people on the improv stage, with a philosophy that diversity should be incidental rather than the explicit premise of any given show. The company is female-founded and female-led.
Recurring programming includes Blanche's Besties, The Blanche Improv Extravaganza, and Ride or Die. The Queens and Queers monthly jam provides dedicated performance space for women and LGBTQIA+ members. Blanche also runs the London Improv Festival.
Artistic Identity
Blanche Improv is a London long-form improv school dedicated to giving underrepresented performers stage time, founded in June 2023 by Lelda with a Queens and Queers jam and the London Improv Festival.
Key Events
Blanche Improv Founded in London
Lelda founded Blanche Improv in June 2023, establishing a female-led long-form improv company focused on giving underrepresented performers stage time.
How to Reference This Page
The Improv Archive. (2026). Blanche Improv. Retrieved March 17, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/companies/blanche-improv
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