Ellis Ballard & Bobbie Mills: Just Friends

Ruth Rogers speaks with Ellis Ballard and Bobbie Mills, founding members of the comedy improv group Just Friends that ran for just over a year from February 2019 to March 2020.

They discuss the origins of their group, the significance of The Canvas as a creative space in London, and the journey of their improv classes.

The conversation also touches on the challenges of running a comedy night, the impact of COVID-19 on performance spaces, and the joy of improvisation and community.

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Bobbie's book recommendation: Braiding Sweetgrass

Chapters

01:15

The Birth of Just Friends Comedy Group

08:58

The Impact of Improv Classes

14:13

Finding a Home at the Canvas

17:06

Creating a Unique Comedy Experience

17:22

Creating a Safe Space for Socializing

19:21

The Joy of the First Night

23:31

Sustaining a Regular Night

29:20

The Impact of COVID on Performance Spaces

36:07

The Loss of Community Spaces

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