Look out 2014! Impro Melbourne is proud to present its 2014 season calendar. Packed with a variety of improvised theatre and comedy, you’ll find some exciting new shows among your old favourites. Take a look below and get cracking on your social calendar now!
Late Night Impro
28 March to 12 April
All hail the return of The Bingo Board of Doom! The laugh-out-loud comedy smash-hit is back for a limited season, this time for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Watch the hilarious consequences when the bingo board throws players all manner of games, restrictions and general mayhem.
Directed by Rik Brown
Celebrity Theatresports™
19 April
A family favourite of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for 28 years, Celebrity Theatresports puts all your favourite celebrities on the spot, live and unscripted. Teams draw inspiration from audience suggestions to create moments of sheer delight. Check back for updates on this year’s celebrity players.
Directed by Patti Stiles & Russell Fletcher
Assistant Directed by Sarah Kinsella & Jenny Lovell
Maestro™
11 May to 29 June
Performers vie for points and audience approval in the best Survivor-style impro this side of the equator, Maestro! Called randomly from a hat, players fulfil the director’s wishes as scene after scene they get closer to becoming the maestro for the match, or risk elimination. Who will win? Who will be victorious? Come see the show and find out!
Directed Katherine Weaver & Patti Stiles
Gorilla Theatre™
10 August to 14 September
Come get primal! From the creator of Theatresports™ and Maestro™ comes the cult international impro show, Gorilla Theatre. Each director explores their theme for the show by directing their fellow players – but will they play naughty or nice?
Directed Katherine Weaver & Patti Stiles
Theatresports™
12 October to 30 November
The impro show performed more than any other around the world, Theatresports is family fun for all ages. Teams of players compete against each other to climb the Theatresports ladder, and earn a place in the Theatresports Grand Final. A show that travels the breadth of theatre, from pin-drop drama to side-splitting comedy – don’t miss it!
Directed Katherine Weaver & Patti Stiles
Melbourne Impro Festival
31 October to 2 November
A celebration of all things improvised, join Impro Melbourne as we explore the craft of impro. Expect a weekend of improvised performances and workshops for the public, aided by our friends in the impro community Australia-wide.
Guest directors and impro groups au-go-go!
Christmas Charity Show
14 December
It’s that time of year again! When Impro Melbourne deck the halls and don their gay apparel for a celebration of all things Christmas. Bring the family and friends and help us celebrate the holiday spirit. Even jolly ol’ Staint Nicholas may pop in!
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