On the Fly Impro
On the Fly Impro is Adelaide's leading improvisational training organisation, founded in 2003 and offering classes from beginner to advanced level. The company performs and teaches Keith Johnstone's formats including Gorilla Theatre, Maestro, and Theatresports, alongside original formats, with approximately 30 active performers.
History
Founding and Growth (2003)
On the Fly Impro was established in Adelaide, South Australia in 2003 and has grown to become the state's primary resource for improv training. With approximately 30 performers, the company runs a full schedule of workshops and performances accessible to students from beginner through advanced levels.
Formats
The company performs and teaches the full range of Keith Johnstone's competitive formats: Gorilla Theatre, Maestro, and Theatresports, as well as original formats developed by the ensemble. The breadth of Johnstone formats places On the Fly Impro squarely in the Australian Theatresports tradition while maintaining its own distinct voice.
Role in Adelaide Improv
On the Fly Impro operates alongside ImproNOW!, the other Adelaide improv company, which holds the International Theatresports Institute licence for South Australia. The two companies together anchor Adelaide's improv scene.
Artistic Identity
On the Fly Impro brings Keith Johnstone's competitive formats alongside original work to Adelaide, positioning itself as South Australia's primary improv training resource since 2003.
Key Events
How to Reference This Page
The Improv Archive. (2026). On the Fly Impro. Retrieved March 17, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/companies/on-the-fly-impro
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The Improv Archive. "On the Fly Impro." The Improv Archive, 2026, https://improvarchive.org/companies/on-the-fly-impro. Accessed March 17, 2026.
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