The Free Association
2014-present · London, UK
Also known as FA
UK's equivalent to UCB/iO — improv school and performance company that's trained a generation of British comedians.
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- Founded 2014 by Austentatious's Graham Dickson, sketch duo Max and Ivan, Nell Mooney, Jessica Ransom, Freya Parker, Joseph Morpurgo.
- Largest improv training provider in the UK. Six-level performer training focused on the Harold.
- Alumni include Ambika Mod (One Day), Phil Wang (stand-up), Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education).
- October 2025: opened first permanent home in Southwark — 104-seat theatre, classroom, cafe/bar, 10-year lease.
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