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Ten Titles at the Town Hall

by Tim Redmond on 15 April, 2016 in Shows

What happens if Lleyton Hewitt is an oncologist? Ever wondered who would chair the annual meeting of The Losers' Club? And just what is behind the Red Door?

Grand Theft Impro – A Player’s Perspective

by Tim Redmond on 14 April, 2016 in Shows

Existentialist duels between moonshiners, a father instructing his daughter on the legacy of piano accordion salesmanship and “do not knock” signs, and a dystopic interpretation of a Chekhov masterpiece, such was the tale of show 4 of Grand Theft Impro.

The Plus Ones: Grand Theft Impro

by Kevin Yank on 5 April, 2016 in reviews

“The Impro Melbourne crew have been delighting audiences with their antics since 1996. For 2 decades they have performed and taught nationally and internationally, including in Asia, Europe, the Americas and South Africa. They now bring to Melbourne – for the first time – ‘Grand Theft Impro’ a 55-minute rollercoaster ride of spontaneous, unscripted, short sketches.”

Thoughts on Comedy Fest

by Rik Brown on 4 April, 2016 in Shows

Driving into town for our Comedy Festival show. Feeling energised and enigmatic. Engulfed by introspection. Visited by ghosts of Festival shows past. I've had sixteen years of Town Hall tomfoolery.

My 20 Years of Late Nights at the Town Hall

by Jenny Lovell on 3 April, 2016 in Shows

This is my 20th year of performing in our late show at the Melbourne Town Hall. I am privileged to have been a part of this Impro Melbourne phenomenon since the beginning, and the one member of our company who has been there every year! A lot of my shoe leather is on that pavement.

Grand Theft Impro – Impro Melbourne’s fantastic #MICF2016 show

by Kevin Yank on 20 March, 2016 in Shows

From a narrow stairwell in London to the Melbourne Town Hall stage, director Patti Stiles reveals the secret origin of Impro Melbourne’s 2016 Comedy Festival format!

Special Workshop: Story Without a Doubt Through Physical Improvisation (27 Feb)

by Kevin Yank on 27 January, 2016 in Workshops

The body knows the story, only the mind doubts. Join us for this special, one-day intensive workshop with Caspar Schjelbred (France), suited to all levels of experience, from novice to veteran!

Enrol now for Impro Melbourne’s workshops starting this February!

by Kevin Yank on 5 December, 2015 in Workshops

Impro Melbourne continues to bring you the best in improvisation. Our workshops are all about freeing one’s creative spirit in a positive and safe environment. Our 2016 workshops are now on sale.

Weekend Workshop: From Darcy to Dickens with Jenny Lovell

by Kevin Yank on 19 November, 2015 in Workshops

From Darcy to Dickens: a Weekend Impro Intensive in period drama with Jenny Lovell. From the polite gentility of Jane Austen to the grotesques of Dickensian London these writers continue to inspire performers and audiences alike.

Open Impro Jams: Come Play with Us!

by Kevin Yank on 9 November, 2015 in Workshops

Impro Melbourne invites improvisers with all levels of experience to a series of Open Impro Jams! Come meet new people, play, connect and have fun with other improvisers.