International Improv Festival JO!
International Improv Festival JO! is an annual long-form improv festival hosted by Centrum Kultury Dwór Artusa in the historic Artus Court on Toruń's Old Town Market Square in Poland. The festival presents shows across four evenings, with each night divided into a Polish-language set followed by an English-language set, allowing audiences to experience both Polish ensembles and visiting international artists. A parallel workshop programme offers masterclass options taught mostly in English, and the festival's mixer format pairs international teachers with workshop participants for a final performance on the main stage.
History
The festival's 2026 edition is its 9th annual, placing its inaugural year around 2018.
Significance
The bilingual Polish-English format and mixer workshop structure position International Improv Festival JO! as a bridge between Poland's domestic improv scene and the broader international long-form community.
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How to Reference This Page
The Improv Archive. (2026). International Improv Festival JO!. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/festivals/international-improv-festival-jo
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The Improv Archive. "International Improv Festival JO!." The Improv Archive, 2026, https://improvarchive.org/festivals/international-improv-festival-jo. Accessed September 21, 2026.
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