Welcome to Impulse Theatre, Christchurch’s home of long-form improvisation. Our shows range from full-on comedic, to gritty drama, musicals, sci-fi, soap operas, and everything in between. We run improvisation classes, and have regular guest teachers from NZ and around the world.
We’re really proud of all the awesome shows we’ve produced. Do you have a favourite, that you want to see again? Let us know!
Check our Facebook page for details, or visit the Humanitix site for tickets.
Upcoming shows
- Workmates – sitcom (31 Jan)
Do you love workplace comedies, like “The Office”, “Parks and Recreation”, “Black Books”, “The IT Crowd”, or “Superstore”? Then this is the show for you! We premiered the show in November 2024, with a sitcom set in a primary school. The audience loved it, so we’re bringing it back for a run in 2025. Join us for a night of workplace chaos and hilarity as our actors create a one-of-a-kind comedy set in a workplace chosen by the audience (participation … Read more
Where to find us
Our current show home is at the beautiful Piano in the central city. We also run shows at other venues across Christchurch, with something for everyone, and you’ll find us at various festivals around the country.
Workshops and classes
We run weekly adult classes and also have masterclasses with guest teachers from around NZ and the world, and other special workshops.
More information
Check out the Who’s Who page to find out more about our talented cast and crew.