What’s on?

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  • Workmates – sitcom (29 Nov)

    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!

    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 optional).

    In this fully improvised sitcom, our cast dives into the quirky world of work-life, where every day brings new disasters, unexpected friendships, and maybe a hint of romance. Inspired by iconic shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Black Books, our performers will bring you all the awkward moments, laugh-out-loud situations, and unforgettable characters on the fly. No scripts, no filters — just pure, unplanned comedy!

    Don’t miss this chance to see what happens when our team clocks in and improvisation takes over.

    Join Us
    Where: The Piano, 156 Armagh Street
    When: Fri, 29 November 2024

    Tickets Available Now! Don’t miss out on the funniest night of your life. Grab your tickets for “Workmates” now!

    Tickets from Humanitix:
    https://events.humanitix.com/workmates-an-improvised-sitcom-29-nov?c-ws

    “You don’t have to be crazy to work here — but it helps!”

  • A Very Impulse Christmas (13 Dec)

    Impulse Theatre’s “A Very Impulse Christmas” is back!

    Join us for our annual classic Christmas comedy – a night of festive fun and spontaneous cheer as our talented improvisers take the stage to create a one-of-a-kind Christmas experience that will leave you in stitches. From heartwarming holiday tales to hilarious Christmas mishaps, every moment is a gift waiting to be unwrapped.

    Tickets are limited, so don’t be a Grinch and miss out on the laughter! “A Very Impulse Christmas” is the perfect way to add joy and spontaneity to your holiday festivities.

    Dress up all Christmassy and be in for a chance to win some great prizes!

    Grab your tickets now and make this Christmas a memorable one with Impulse Theatre’s “A Very Impulse Christmas”!

    Date: Fri 13th Dec 2023, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Venue: The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch

    Book now!

    Tickets from Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/a-very-impulse-christmas-13-dec

  • 2024 dates announced!

    We’ve locked in our dates for shows at the Piano for 2024. We haven’t finalised the programme, but you can be sure that every show will be different and exciting!

    • Friday, 26 January 2024
    • Friday, 23 February 2024
    • Friday, 15 March 2024
    • Friday, 26 April 2024
    • Friday, 24 May 2024
    • Friday, 28 June 2024
    • Friday, 19 July 2024
    • Friday, 30 August 2024
    • Friday, 27 September 2024
    • Friday, 25 October 2024
    • Friday, 29 November 2024
    • Friday, 13 December 2024

About our shows

Impulse Theatre produces a variety of fun and exciting shows. We love to challenge people’s ideas of what improvisation can be, and there’s something for everyone.

Improv can stray into “adult” content sometimes, but we’re good at reining that in when there are younger members in the audience. If in any doubt, please get in touch, or just let us know before the show.

Recent shows

Some of our favourites

  • So That Happened is a fun, lively show where we blend hilarious tales and mishaps from our own lives with improvised comedy sketches.
  • Flatmates is our hilarious improvised sitcom, and has proven to be a real crowd pleaser. The story revolves around the amusing interactions and chaotic situations that arise among the diverse group of flatmates.
  • Strangers is one of our more dramatic (but usually very funny) shows. It feels like watching a really good play. So much so, that we’ve had audience ask us after the show, “Who wrote it?”
  • Peregrine V is a full-length improvised sci-fi. It’s loads of crazy sci-fi fun, where the performers don’t know who, or even what, they will be until the show starts.
  • Off Book is a full, improvised musical, that follows a continuous story for the length of the show (just like real musicals).
  • Living Art is one of our newest shows. It takes inspiration from the work of a local artist, who presents some of their art and we improvise! You’ll see scenes, stories, songs, poems, and more — plus some amazing art!