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. The company is the sole licensed producer of Keith Johnstone's three competitive formats in Victoria: Theatresports, Micetro, and Gorilla Theatre.

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. Starting with private Harold-format training sessions, the company opened its own dedicated training centre and theatre at Meyers Place in the Melbourne CBD in March 2015 and has been Melbourne's primary home for Harold-based long-form improvisation since.

March 2015OpeningOceania,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. Starting with private Harold-format training sessions, the company opened its own dedicated training centre and theatre at Meyers Place in the Melbourne CBD in March 2015 and has been Melbourne's primary home for Harold-based long-form improvisation since.

2018FoundingOceania,Australia,Victoria,Melbourne

The Improv Pit Begins Regular Weekly Shows in Collingwood, Ontario

The Improv Pit began presenting weekly improv shows in Collingwood, Ontario in 2018, transitioning from festival touring to a regular local performance schedule. The company became the primary live improv presence in the Georgian Bay region. The company grew out of a performing ensemble that toured festival circuits before establishing regular shows in Collingwood from 2018 and formally branding as The Improv Pit in 2020.

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