ImproQuo is a Manchester improv and character-building company founded in October 2015 by Eji Osigwe, who launched it to fill a gap in Manchester for structured improv training. Within months of its founding, ImproQuo had linked with New York-based performers, establishing international connections early. The company offers structured courses including scene and character work, open jams, and the Improv Comedy Playhouse show series.
History
Founding (October 2015)
Eji Osigwe founded ImproQuo in Manchester in October 2015. Osigwe had spent eight years performing stand-up comedy nationally from age 17 before transitioning to comedy theatre, sketch, and improv. He launched ImproQuo to address what he saw as a gap in Manchester for comprehensive improv and character-building workshops.
Early Growth
Within months of launch, by March 2016, ImproQuo had connected with New York-based performers, gaining international reach unusually early in its existence.
Programming
ImproQuo offers structured courses at multiple levels including Level 3 scene and character work, open jams for all experience levels, and the Improv Comedy Playhouse show series.
Artistic Identity
ImproQuo brings structured scene and character-focused improv training to Manchester, founded in October 2015 by Eji Osigwe with a curriculum that quickly gained international connections.
Key Events
ImproQuo Founded in Manchester
Eji Osigwe founded ImproQuo in Manchester in October 2015, introducing structured improv and character-building training to fill a gap in the city's offering.
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The Improv Archive. (2026). ImproQuo. Retrieved March 17, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/companies/improquo
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