Submissions for NZIF 2016 are open now!
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It is that time of year again, time to start preparing pitches for the New Zealand Improv Festival. The dates have already been announced and we have plans for a programme of performances, workshops and networking/social opportunities to delight, inspire and connect improvisors and audiences.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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"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. "
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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.
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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!
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