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With a performance career stretching back to 1987 with the Court Theatre, Jonathan has performed in hundreds of shows, and taught and directed improvisation and acting in New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, Argentina, and England. He is a well recognised teacher in NZ and overseas, an actor, and the founder of Impulse Theatre.
Get ready to roll with laughter as “Flatmates” takes the stage! Brace yourself for an uproarious unscripted sitcom that will have you in stitches from start to finish. This month’s cast features award winning comedians Jo Ghastly (“The Cool Mom”) and Eve Wingerath (“Eve Ruined Everything), alongside veteran performer Andrew Frost, Dutch international Anne-Jan Veendijk, and rising … Read more
”Flatmates” is an electrifying, unscripted sitcom featuring a brilliant lineup of comedian actors, including our special guest star all the way from Los Angeles – Andel Sudik! Each show is unique as we kick things off by asking the audience something about each character – What is their hobby? What’s one thing they would never do? What’s their darkest … Read more
3 Workshops to Upgrade Your Improv with Chicago impro pro, Anděl Sudik! Anděl Sudik brings us a full weekend of improv workshops that will challenge and invigorate. From mastering presence and flexibility to exploring physicality and character development, you’ll leave with a toolkit of skills to take your improvisation to the next level. With a full day masterclass and two … Read more
Claudia Pantani, from Italy, joins us for two workshops over the weekend of 3-4 December. About the teacher Claudia is an improviser, trained contemporary dancer, screen actor, and facilitator of improvised movement workshops, from Italy. A traveling instructor and performer, she has participated in festivals around the world. It Takes Two – Improvising as a Duo (Sat … Read more
Rahel Otsa is a thoughtful and dynamic improviser who created one of the first improv theatres in Estonia, Jaa !mproteater; and is the main producer of the International Improv Festival Tilt in Tallinn. Before becoming hooked on improvisation, Rahel’s early focus was on classical theatre and the theatre of the oppressed. She combines all of these experiences … Read more
Christiane Brew is a professional improvisor, storyteller, and actress based in Tokyo. She’s visiting NZ in November, so we’ve tempted her to come down to Christchurch to share some of her amazing depth of storytelling and improvisation knowledge with us. There will be a half-day workshop on Saturday 16 November, and a full-day workshop on … Read more
We are constantly surrounded by ghosts. The figments of memory that haunt us, our childhood growing up, the joy we feel when we see those we love. These ghosts are all around us at all times. They influence us, but are never seen. But what if we could? Luke Rimmelzwaan, the founder of Brisbane’s ImproMafia, … Read more
Do you want to upgrade your mime and clown skills? As well as being a lot of fun, these skills really add to your physical presence on stage. We’re very fortunate to have a top teacher right here in Christchurch. Danny Lee is the creative director and premiere performer of Circotica and a very experienced … Read more
In huge demand around the world, we’ve been incredibly lucky to grab Katy Schutte right here in Christchurch! Katy will be running 3 workshops over the weekend from Friday, 22nd through to Sunday, 24th February 2019, covering a broad range of improvisation skills. The Sunday workshop will also build towards a public performance on the Sunday evening … Read more
