Well, the dust has finally settled on the 2023 New Zealand Improv Festival.
Our first Festival back was one of our biggest to date. 188 people took part as teachers, directors, performers, speakers, and workshop attendees.
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Along with the Aotearoa improv community, we are mourning the passing of comedy icon Cal Wilson. As well as being an iconic standup comedian, presenter and national treasure on both sides of the Tasman, Cal was instrumental in the early days of improv in Aotearoa.
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After a year’s hiatus, the New Zealand Improv Festival makes its triumphant return this October!
This year’s NZIF will take place…
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We are very excited to announce that applications to present at the 2023 New Zealand Improv Festival open today. The festival will take place from 7–14 October 2023, at the beautiful BATS Theatre in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), and we want you to be a part of it.
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The New Zealand Improvisation Trust (NZIT) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Matt Powell (left) and Jim Fishwick as our new Artistic Co-Directors for the New Zealand Improv Festival (NZIF). Their three-year contract will begin with NZIF 2023, marking the festival’s return after a brief hiatus and the departure of former director and new board member, Jennifer O’Sullivan.
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The board of the New Zealand Improvisation Trust seeks applications for the role of Artistic Director for the NZ Improv Festival. The successful applicant’s core responsibility will be designing and delivering an annual festival across 2023-2025 with the support of the board and with an additional contracted Producer and Production Staff. We seek an applicant who prioritises manaakitanga - the care of the people within our industry and our audience.
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Meri kirihimete and happy holidays to our improv whānau at home and abroad! Here’s a brief update before we all down tools and enjoy the season.
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Welcome to our new board members!
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