The Brisbane Improv Festival is a celebration of Brisbane's diverse and talented community.

From the 22nd - 29th July 2023 Big Fork Theatre will host the return of the Brisbane Improv Festival after a successful 2022 Festival. Celebrating all things improvised comedy, the Brisbane Improv Festival will showcase some of this city’s best and most innovative comedians and performers as well as visiting guests across eight nights of live shows and workshops, handpicked to deliver you the funniest week of improv this side of the river!

Opening the 2023 Brisbane Improv Festival:

The Newlyweds
Presented by Marcel Blanch-de Wilt & Eleanor Stankiewicz (Sydney NSW)

The Newlyweds are married improvisers who make up an entire play on the spot with just a few suggestions from the audience. Join Eleanor and Marcel for a show that is wildly unpredictable and always hilarious. They have performed in the USA, NZ and all around Australia.

The Newlyweds are graduates of iO Chicago and members of the iconic Improv Theatre Sydney ensemble.

'The Newlyweds had us eating out of the palm of their hands from the moment they meandered onstage. I’ve been twice.' Damien Warren-Smith (Garry Starr)

'Their ability to craft a narrative punctuated with big big laughs from almost nothing is masterful!' Oliver Coleman

Queer Show
Presented by Big Fork Theatre (Brisbane, Qld)

For one night only, a show you will struggle to explain to your grandma!

Are you looking for an extra dose of silliness to get you through the week? Let the LGBTQ+ improvisers of Big Fork Theatre take you on an adventure with unexpected characters, unruly situations, and plenty of laughs, all with your help.

The Brisbane Improv Festival will adhere to all current COVID restrictions and requirements. More info