What we’re about
This meetup is for people who want to learn improv or sketch comedy, discuss the many benefits of improvisation OR for people who just want to meetup to enjoy improv comedy shows!
Improv is a life changing art form that will help you grow in your self-confidence as you discover that you can handle anything life throws at you, after all, life is improvised. If you’re interested, don’t hesitate to sign up.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Comedy Festival Group Trip - Bull Rush!Basement Theatre, Auckland
Let's all go to see an improv show together!
It's May so that means the NZ International Comedy Festival is happening in Auckland and Wellington. There's a few improv shows happening in the festival and it seems like fun to go together to have a good laugh, and learn a bit more about improv as well.
We've got group trips for 3 shows, so feel free to come along to one or all of them :) Shows are: Hot Pursuit, Comedy World League: Spanglish Cup, and Bull Rush and Friends. Everyone is responsible for booking their own ticket for the show but we will meetup beforehand to get a drink together and we've even organised a few discount codes for the tickets :)
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Show: Bull Rush and Friends
Day: Friday 23 May
Location: Basement Theatre, main stage
Time: meet at 10pm at Basement Theatre bar for a drink, show at 10:45pm
Book your ticket here!Discount code for tickets? Tbc! Check back for updates!
***Show Description: ***
As seen in their award-winning regular show every Friday at Basement Theatre. Expect new games played, new stories told, and new music made up on the spot each week. With a roster of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most talented, award-winning performers, it’s always sure to be a riot when you rush with the Bulls! - Open Improv Workshop with ImproverishedBasement Theatre, Auckland
It's time for an open improv workshop with Improverished!
Never done improv before? You're welcome to come along and try it out! Done tons of improv before? You're welcome to come along too!
Improverished is a joyful improvised theatre company that's been operating since 2015. This is an open workshop that anyone with any level of improv experience is welcome to attend. What exactly we cover will depend on who ends up coming along on the day, but expect some fun improv warmups, some improv games, some laughs and some storytelling. Accessibility and providing an entry point for new improvisors is a core part of our theatre company's kaupapa so these open workshops are our way of spreading improv joy in the community and creating a welcoming entry-point or coming-together point for people to do some improv.
There is no fee to attend this workshop, however you're welcome to contribute an optional Koha of a few dollars towards the venue hire cost. You're welcome to bring cash or we'll share our bank account number at the end if you'd like to do a transfer. Suggested Koha is $2-$10 depending on your financial situation.
This month's workshop will be run by Improverished director Rebecca Mary Gwendolon.
11am - 1pm at the Basement Theatre Maker's Space.
By attending this workshop you are agreeing to abide by our Code of Conduct https://docs.google.com/.../1XF8N3n-EYJB5.../edit...
- Workshop | Improv Scene Lab, with Matías AvacaMount Eden, Auckland
🎭 Improv Scene Lab
Tuesdays in June • 6:30–8:30 PM • Starting June 3
Hosted in Mt Eden (exact location provided after signing up)Ready to level up your scene work?
Improv Scene Lab is a four-week course for performers ready to stretch their creative muscles, build scene stamina, and dive into a diverse toolkit of improv techniques. Each class offers new challenges and approaches—perfect for deepening your craft and expanding your range.
We'll explore scenepainting, monologues, split focus, multilingual scenes, narration, multiple timelines, layered realities, and more. Expect to play with a variety of scene sizes—solo, duo, ensemble—and explore formats suited to high-energy games, organic longform, and narrative improvisation. Every session is packed with tools you can take straight to the stage.
Each class stands on its own—but the more you take, the more you grow (and the bigger the discount). Spots are limited.📩 To get more details about pricing and signing up, email laenyeproductions@gmail.com or DM us.
✨ Scholarships and payment plans available—get in touch.From the creative mind behind popular shows like Comedy World League, Hotel Sol, and La Catrina.
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👥 Participant Requirement
This workshop is for those who have completed an Intro to Improv or Improv 101 course and are familiar with the core fundamentals (such as agreement, listening, offers, and basic scene structure).***
👤 About the Instructor
Matías Avaca is an Argentinian improviser based in Aotearoa. He co-founded Mabel Impro and the Auckland Improv Festival, and leads Laenye Productions, a platform uplifting Spanish-speaking artists. Known for bridging linguistic and cultural divides on stage, Matías has taught and performed in over 15 countries, leaving a lasting mark on the global improv scene.
🔗 More info***
💬 What people are saying
"Matías is an intelligent, intuitive teacher who has a gift for coaching people in the art form that sits beneath high-quality improv."
"Do yourself a favour and take any class he's teaching!"
"Matías brings great energy, clarity, and creativity into the room. I always leave his classes with new tools and inspiration."
"Experienced, engaging, and generous—one of the best improv teachers I've worked with." - Open Improv Workshop with ImproverishedBasement Theatre, Auckland
It's time for an open improv workshop with Improverished!
Never done improv before? You're welcome to come along and try it out! Done tons of improv before? You're welcome to come along too!
Improverished is a joyful improvised theatre company that's been operating since 2015. This is an open workshop that anyone with any level of improv experience is welcome to attend. What exactly we cover will depend on who ends up coming along on the day, but expect some fun improv warmups, some improv games, some laughs and some storytelling. Accessibility and providing an entry point for new improvisors is a core part of our theatre company's kaupapa so these open workshops are our way of spreading improv joy in the community and creating a welcoming entry-point or coming-together point for people to do some improv.
There is no fee to attend this workshop, however you're welcome to contribute an optional Koha of a few dollars towards the venue hire cost. You're welcome to bring cash or we'll share our bank account number at the end if you'd like to do a transfer. Suggested Koha is $2-$10 depending on your financial situation.
This month's workshop will be run by Improverished director Rebecca Mary Gwendolon.
11am - 1pm at the Basement Theatre Maker's Space.
By attending this workshop you are agreeing to abide by our Code of Conduct https://docs.google.com/.../1XF8N3n-EYJB5.../edit...
