Lore School: ImproMafia at the Anywhere Theatre Festival

ImproMafia could visit anywhere in the literary world at this year’s Anywhere Theatre Festival!

Literary legends abound in the State Library this May as ImproMafia takes inspiration from the greatest names in literature.

Brisbane’s premier improvised comedy company will bring your favourites to life in three charming off-the-cuff performances that put you, the audience, on the same pedestal as Shakespeare, Austen or Conan Doyle.

THREE SHOWS - BOOK NOW!

Red All Over
The Red Box: Level 2, State Library of Queensland
6pm Sunday 12th May

Instant Shakespeare
Queensland Terrace: Level 2, State Library of Queensland
3pm Saturday 18th May

Instant Austen
Queensland Terrace: Level 2, State Library of Queensland
3pm Sunday 19th May

The Big House: New Weekly Show Starting May 2nd!

Two improv teams enter – only one survives

Prepare to enter The Big House, ImproMafia’s new free show!

Every Thursday at Casablanca, audiences will experience two long form impro shows squaring off against one another. With extended scenes, deeper stories and bigger laughs, each week’s groups will battle for the audience’s affections… but only one format will earn the people's favour and gain the chance to return to the stage for more laughs the following week.

In The Big House, only the strong will survive and the funny will fight on to see another day.

  • Casablanca
  • 52 Petrie Terrace, near Caxton Street
  • From Thursday May 2nd at 7.30pm
  • Free entry!

Check ou the Facebook event and invite your friends and family here.

Posted 16/4/13

Pirates in Men's Pants: Performing April 21st

ImproMafia's new musical will shiver all of yerr timbers!

Splice the mainbrace and ready your vocal chords for an evening of high piracy and high falsetto. 

Inspired by the timeless works of Gilbert and Sullivan, Pirates in Men's Pants celebrates a golden age of musical theatre... and throws some piracy, grog-swilling and treasure hunting in for good measure.

Join ImproMafia's finest singers and foremost improvisers on the deck this April. It's time to swash-buckle up and set sail for adventure.

  • Brisbane Arts Theatre
  • 210 Petrie Terrace
  • 7.30pm Sunday 21st April
  • Tickets only $12 on the door

Check out the Facebook event and invite your friends!

Posted 2/4/13

What the Butler F@#$ed: Performed March 31st

A bedroom farce that can't keep it in the bedroom

This March, ImproMafia is thrusting you into the middle of an English farce, so for godness sakes, keep your trousers on.

Philanders, socialites, rich aunts and soon-to-be-divorced couples populate this distinctly adults-only affair. Expect all manner of mix-ups and misunderstandings, some scandalous and sexy secrets and quite a few people hiding in cupboards.

It's a little bit cheeky and a little bit bawdy... but what else did you expect from What the Butler F@#$ed?

  • Brisbane Arts Theatre
  • 210 Petrie Terrace
  • 7.30pm March 31st - EASTER SUNDAY
  • Tickets only $12 on the door

Posted 5/3/13

Pomp and Circumstance: ImproMafia's 2013 Season

With Tales from the Wireless behind us, the 2013 ImproMafia season is officially underway - and boy do we have some great things lined up for you! Take a look at what's ahead with our official 2013 season announcement...

What the Butler F@#$ed

Directed by Wade Robinson

Sunday 31st of March at the Brisbane Arts Theatre

It's a little bit cheeky and a little bit bawdy - this March, find yourself in the middle of all manner of misunderstandings and scandalous indiscretions in this lively, adults-only farce.

Pirates in Men's Pants

Directed by Luke Rimmelzwaan

Sunday 21st of April at the Brisbane Arts Theatre

Splice the mainbrace and ready your vocal chords for an evening of high piracy and high falsetto. Inspired by the work of Gilbert and Sullivan, this musical will shiver all of yerr timbers.

Lore School

Presented as part of the Anywhere Theatre Festival

Sunday 12th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of May at the Queensland State Library

ImproMafia celebrates the love of books against a unique backdrop. You never know who you'll meet from the world of literature at these three exciting performances!

Iron Improviser IX

Sundays 2nd of June, 6th of October and 1st of December at the Brisbane Arts Theatre

The eternal battle continues! Over three nights spread across the year, the best players will enter Improvisation Stadium in pursuit of glory, excellence and a spot at the end of year finals.

Fists of Fury

Directed by Gregory Rowbotham

Sundays 30th June and 7th and 14th of July at the Brisbane Arts Theatre

One of ImproMafia's favourite long form seasons returns for three more adventures. This time, is there a twist in store for the Fury, fighter of injustice and crusader against crime?

Theatresports Grand Championships

Directed by Gregory Rowbotham

Tuesday 13th August at the Brisbane Powerhouse

After a massive opening year in 2012, the Theatresports Grand Championships are back and bigger than before! Watch the best players from all over Australia battle it out for impro glory.

Toga

Directed by Natalie Bochenski

Thursday 5th, Friday 6th and Saturday 7th of September at the Brisbane Arts Theatre

Prepare to be thrown headfirst into the politics, sex and intrigue of Ancient Rome. Drama forever stalks the Colosseum in this brand new three night season.

And at the end of the year, ready yourself for a three night HALLOWEEN SPOOKFEST!

Jorogumo: The Spider Woman

Directed by Wade Robinson

Thursday 31st of October

One of 2012's most successful and horrifying formats returns for a second scaring. These Japanese ghost folk tales are sure to chill you to the very bone...

Zombie! The Musical

Directed by Dan Beeston

Friday 1st of November

Only the canny survive once the dead start to rise! ImproMafia's finest singers are in danger of becoming zombie chow in this Friday fright night.

The Ghost of Agatha Holmes

Directed by David Massingham

Saturday 2nd of November

The greatest detective in the world is back for one night only... or is he? Agatha Holmes is missing, presumed dead - but when there is another murder, only one dead man can get to the bottom of it.

It's a huge 2013, make no mistake. Join us for the first cab off the ranks, What the Butler F@#$ed, on March 31st.

Posted 4/3/2013

New Beginners Workshops This March

Due to overwhelming interest, ImproMafia is holding an extra set of beginner workshops this March and April! This eight week beginners course is designed to introduce you to the basics of improvised theatre in a fun and friendly environment.

To find out more about the new set of classes, visit our workshop page or email training@impromafia.com.

Posted 20/2/13

Tales from the Wireless: Performed Friday and Saturday 15th and 16th February

Gather around the wireless for two nights of adventure

Look out - a favourite ImproMafia golden oldie is back on the airwaves for two huge nights. It's Tales from the Wireless!

Listen in awe as ImproMafia's company of talented voice thespians transport you from 2013 to the 1940s. Watch in wonder as their team of foley sound effect boffins recreate the unmistakable sounds of adventure live on stage. Boggle in amazement as you realise it's all being made up before your eyes!

Turn back the dial to the golden age of the talkies, where the radio serial is king and escapism is the order of the day.

  • Brisbane Arts Theatre
  • 210 Petrie Terrace
  • 8pm Friday and Saturday 15th and 16th February
  • Tickets only $12 on the door

Posted 1/2/13