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
- All Hallows’ Improv (30 Oct)
– a spooktacular night of comedy Trick or treat yourself to a night of spine-tingling comedy at All Hallows’ Improv. https://events.humanitix.com/all-hallows-improv-a-spooktacular-night-of-comedy-30-oct?c=ws We’re brewing up a cauldron of comedy, sure to raise your spirits, with devilishly good scenes, boo-tifully crafted tales, and killer punchlines. Dress in your scary best – we have some fang-tastic prizes for the best costumes! Whether you’re a ghostly ghoul, a wicked witch, or something altogether unexpected, bring your most frightful fashion and join us for a … Read more - Flatmates – an improvised sitcom (27 Nov)
Back by popular demand! Flatmates is a live, improvised sitcom about the relationships and everyday lives of a group of flatmates. Book tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/flatmates-an-improvised-sitcom-27-nov Each performance plays out like a sitcom episode made up on the spot. The same characters return, but nothing is scripted. Every show begins with a brief audience prompt to help shape the characters, then the story unfolds uninterrupted in real time. Comedy emerges from misunderstandings, shifting loyalties, and the small pressures of shared living, as … 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.