Festival Feedback Welcomed

We 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.

Jennifer AliceOctober 11, 2015Comment

Double Feature = Double Entertainment

A 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!

Jennifer AliceSeptember 18, 2015Comment

A Sweeping Saga of Generations Made Up by an Audience

Celebrating 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.

Jennifer AliceSeptember 18, 2015 Comment

Two-time International Theatresports Champion comes to Wellington for the NZIF!

Auckland 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.

Jennifer AliceSeptember 16, 2015Comment

New Zealand Improv-aganza will tickle funny bones (Dominion Post)

"Many people would shy away from ad-libbing in front of a crowd, but professional improvisers like Jennifer O'Sullivan can't get enough of it.

Troves of quick-witted improvisers are coming to dazzle Wellingtonians for one week only at the New Zealand Improvisation Festival in October. "

InterviewsJennifer AliceSeptember 7, 2015Comment

7 Rules to creating the perfect Mixtape

Best on Tap have created 7 rules to create the perfect playlist of all time. Mixtape features for the first time in one show only as part of the New Zealand Improvisation Festival 2015 at BATS Theatre on Wednesday 7 October at 9pm.

Jennifer AliceSeptember 5, 2015Comment

Bookings open - Masterclasses and Performance Programme

This week, we've had two major launches - registrations are now open for workshops and participant show tickets in New Zealand Improv Festival 2015, and all tickets are now on sale for our performance showcase at BATS Theatre!

Jennifer AliceSeptember 4, 2015 Comment

The Story Cabaret hails to Wellington from Christchurch

New Zealand Improvisation Festival features a night of solo stories woven with truth and heartbreak, then sprinkled with whimsy in The Story Cabaret on Tuesday 6 October at 8.30pm at BATS Theatre. Presented by Meegwai Productions, this enchanting act featuring The Unicorn, Derek Flores, and guests will leave audience members lost in a most luxurious desire for story.

Media ReleaseJennifer AliceAugust 28, 2015Comment

Award-Winning Company Delight Wellington with Two Hit Shows

PlayShop Performance Company will be a Wellington company not to miss at the New Zealand Improvisation Festival 2015. After scooping up the Best Improv award at the 2015 New Zealand Fringe Festival with 10 Things I Hate About Us, audience will be invited sit back and soak up the ‘stuff’ to see the award-winning company’s latest creation in SED Speeches: Theories of Stuff on Wednesday 7 October at 8.30pm, and their Friday night show, PlayShop LIVE at 9pm on Friday 9 October at BATS Theatre.

Media ReleaseJennifer AliceAugust 21, 2015Comment

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