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

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  So That Happened – Improv Comedy (28 November)
  An Evening of Laughter and Stories! “So That Happened” is back. Come and join us for the improv comedy show where true life meets unscripted hilarity! What’s It All About? Our talented troupe of comedians doesn’t just think on their feet – they draw from their own lives! Each show kicks off with our performers sharing real, often ridiculous, personal anecdotes. From the heart-warming to the utterly absurd, these true stories are the springboard for a night of wild, off-the-cuff comedy. Expect … 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.