The eighth incarnation of the New Zealand Improv Festival comes to BATS Theatre this 4-8 October, with a stellar line-up of spontaneous theatre and instant comedy performed and directed by top improvisors from around New Zealand and the world. Once again, Wellington is host to the largest national meeting of improv practitioners in NZ, where shows are created from nothing, skills are sharpened, and moments of magic are made.
Read MoreAt NZIF we’ve a whole wonderful week of workshops starting Sunday 2nd October. With at least three workshops to choose from each day, tutors from NZ, Australia, Canada and Sweden will fill at least three hours of your day with skills across the improv spectrum: from making up your own Games to music, movement, teaching, show formats or creating a solo show!
Read MoreNew Zealand Improv Festival returns for its 8th wondrous celebration of all things spontaneous. We're back with 17 shows in five days plus workshops for practitioners, and this time every cast, crew, and production will come together in unique combinations, creating spontaneous comedy and theatre every single night. With a range of shows and directors, and players from all around New Zealand (and the world!) you’re in for a once-in-a-lifetime treat every time.
Read MoreSubmissions for NZIF 2016 are open now!
Read MoreIt is that time of year again, time to start preparing pitches for the New Zealand Improv Festival. The dates have already been announced and we have plans for a programme of performances, workshops and networking/social opportunities to delight, inspire and connect improvisors and audiences.
Read MoreWe had a spectacular time this year at NZIF and we hope you did too. Our art is so fleeting, but it is wonderful to share these experiences with a delighted audience.
There are times, however, when the work gets away from us and the shows become beasts different to those imagined. This year was the first year we operated with a Code of Conduct for our participants and performers, and it's been a challenging and rewarding conversation as we ensure our work is accessible, diverse, and respectful of each other and of our audience.
Read MoreA double feature starring Jonny Potts and Rik Brown comes to the BATS Theatre stage at the New Zealand Improvisation Festival 2015. On Thursday 8 October at 7pm, two talented improvisers will perform two solo acts sure to entertain in Solo Brown and Yes! I am Riverman!
Read MoreCelebrating 25 years of their company, The Improvisors remount a favourite improv format for the New Zealand Improvisation Festival 2015 at BATS Theatre. Family saga Tree of Lives hits the stage on Thursday 8 October at 9pm. Working closely with the audience, The improvisors provide the family tree; audience tell them which branches, eras and relationships they want to see.
Read MoreAuckland improviser Lori Dungey comes to Wellington to lead a New Zealand Improvisation Festival 2015 Ensemble in BOOYA (Blow it Out Your Ahem). On Thursday 8 October at 6.30pm at BATS Theatre audience members can expect strong, bold and high quality story alongside some slick moves of modern dance.
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