The Improv Archive
City

Improvisation in Melbourne

Companies

Impro Melbourne
The Improv Conspiracy
The Improv Pit
The Improv Conspiracy

Festivals

Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Founded 1987

Historical Moments

1996FoundingOceania,Australia,Victoria,Melbourne

Impro Melbourne Founded as Theatresports Melbourne

Russell Fletcher and Christine Keogh founded the company in 1996 as Theatresports Melbourne, establishing Melbourne's first Keith Johnstone-format improv company of the modern era.

February 2012FoundingOceania,Australia,Victoria,Melbourne

The Improv Conspiracy Founded in Melbourne

Adam Kangas launched the first public Harold performance and monthly show series in February 2012 in Melbourne, formally founding The Improv Conspiracy after private training sessions began in September 2011.

March 2015Oceania,Australia,Victoria,Melbourne

Improv Conspiracy Opens Dedicated Theatre at Meyers Place

In March 2015, The Improv Conspiracy opened its own training centre and theatre at 1/19 Meyers Place, Melbourne CBD, consolidating all shows at the new venue from January 2016.

2018FoundingOceania,Australia,Victoria,Melbourne

The Improv Pit Begins Regular Collingwood Shows

The ensemble that became The Improv Pit began weekly shows in Collingwood in 2018, transitioning from festival touring to a regular local performance schedule.

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