Group Shapes
1990s-present · UK / Canada
Also known as Environment Shapes, Shape Group
Five players enter space one at a time — first person defines an environment through mimed action, others join and complete the picture.
Known for
- Close cousin to Group Environment — focus on shape and image over story.
- Players don't discuss — each reads what's present and adds.
- Often used before a long-form show to get the group seeing together.
- UK drama-school staple; also common in Canadian Improv Games.
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