We're delighted to announce 2018's Festival financial assistance programme, a new initiative which we hope will lower some barriers to participation. We have several areas in which we offer support, and we invite applications from any New Zealand based improvisors who would otherwise not be able to attend. We especially encourage applications from improvisors often underrepresented at NZIF, including Māori and Pasifika, LGBTQI*, and people with disabilities.
Read MoreThe New Zealand Improv Festival is looking for a rad bunch of production, admin, and marketing champs to help bring NZIF 2018 to the stage in October at BATS Theatre and Hannah Playhouse.
Read MoreIn 2008 four NZ companies came together for a three day festival of improvisation, to connect and to share their experiences. In the ten years since then the festival has grown to an eight day internationally attended event with over 100 practitioners from New Zealand, Australia, and further afield…
Read MoreRobbie Ellis has been a musician for improv for literally more than half his life. He’s worked with ConArtists, WIT, The Improvisors, Improsaurus and the Court Jesters in New Zealand; he’s a past Music Co-ordinator for NZIF; and he’s also hit major Australian impro [sic] festivals.
Read MoreKevin McHugh is an improv pianist and teacher from Seattle. Since 2009 Kevin has lived in Tokyo, working as a full-time jazz pianist and accompanist for both Broadway and improv theatre shows.
Read MoreJamie Burgess is a pianist, composer, improvisor and generally excellent human. As a tutor, he’s provided advice to many aspiring musical theatre improv hopefuls. He looks forward to making up songs and ‘opening numbers’ with you.
Read MoreChristine Brooks has been improvising for over 20 years. She has directed, taught and performed at improv festivals around the world including in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, France, UK, Australia and of course New Zealand. She is a founding member of the New Zealand Improvisation Trust and a former Artistic Director of the New Zealand Improv Festival.
Read MoreJennifer O'Sullivan is a performer and producer in Wellington, NZ, with a long history of making things up as she goes along. As an improv teacher she has travelled nationally and internationally, helping improvisors become fearless and work naturally on stage. She is currently completing an MFA in Creative Practice at Victoria University, and has served as the festival director for New Zealand Improv Festival since 2014.
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