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:

History Boy
Presented by Locomotive (Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington, Aotearoa/NZ)

All of history is just stories we tell each other to understand the world, and every story is at least in part about the person doing the telling. Performed by the award-winning Matt Powell (Awkward Threesome, Soap Factory) and inspired by the imperfect recollections of performer and audience alike.

We’ll Still Be Friends After This 
Melbourne, Vic

Join these Melbourne Improvisers as they work their magic together, and sometimes cheekily against each other, to create a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't want to miss! These performers will take you on a wild ride, as they use their razor-sharp wit and infectious energy to create hilarious scenes, characters, and heartfelt songs on the spot.

Featuring Katherine Weaver, Brenna Dixon, Liam O'Kane and Panfred Reed.

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