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(Companies sorted geographically North to South, then alphabetically by name)		This company runs public...They're open to having guest...Contact
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Company NameCityBrief BioShowsWorkshopsPerformersShowsDirectorsTeachersFriendsWebsiteNameEmailOther notes
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Improv MobWhangareiSourced from available information online.improvmob.wordpress.com
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Alto DramaAuckland/Tāmaki Makaurauinstagram.com/alto_dramaaltodrama.improv@gmail.com
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Be.Theatre
and Drama School		Auckland/Tāmaki MakaurauBeTheatre drama school was established with the aim of inspiring people's creative abilities. I conduct theatre and improvisation workshops in Spanish, both in-person and online, using Psychology and Tarot to enhance the creative processes.SometimesFrequentlyYesYesYesYeslinktr.ee/betheatre.dramaschoolBetsabe Quibetheatre.qui@gmail.com
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Bull Rush ImprovAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauSourced from available information online.facebook.com/BULLRUSHIMPRO
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Casual First DateAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauCasual First Date are a small improv group in Tāmaki Makaurau. We have 5 members and put on a monthly Armando at a small venue. At the moment we are hosted at MoveSpace on the first friday of each monthFrequentlyNeverYescasualfirstdate.comMel or Garethcasualfirstdate@gmail.com
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ConArtistsAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauSourced from available information online.conartists.co.nzcomedy@conartists.co.nz
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The Covert TheatreAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauThe Yes And Trust is a charitable trust that operates as the Covert Theatre. The theatre wants to be a home for Improv in Auckland, and to be a place where anyone can come and learn more about the artform. FrequentlyFrequentlyYesYesYesYesYescoverttheatre.comEdith Fumarolaedith@coverttheatre.com
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Cutting Edge DramaAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauSourced from available information online.cuttingedgedrama.co.nzSioux Manninginfo@cuttingedgedrama.co.nz
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ImproverishedAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauWe are an improvised theatre company, our tagline is "Bringing joy to the stage since 2015". We create long form narrative formats, we are a group of 15 performers aged 20-40ish most of our shows are family friendly and we are actively pushing the boundaries of accessible improv shows. We host open free-to-attend community improv workshops once a month.SometimesFrequentlyYesYesfacebook.com/improverishedaotearoaRebecca Mary Gwendolonimproverishedaotearoa@gmail.comThanks for reading about us :)
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Laenye ProductionsAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauOur kaupapa is around creating spaces for migrants to create and tell their stories with a large number of our projects focusing on Latinx migrants’ stories. Laenye is made up of Matias Avaca (Argentina), Daniel Fernandez (Spain) and China Gonzalez (Mexico)FrequentlySometimesYesYesYesYesYesfacebook.com/laenyeproductionsMatías or Chinalaenyeproductions@gmail.com
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Late Night Knife FightAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauSourced from available information online.knifefight.nz/aucklandRebecca Stubbingr.mg.stubbing@gmail.com
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Love LampAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauLove Lamp is currently on hiatus but hoping to return soon. We are a group of comedians and improvisors in Auckland who do a format similar to an Armando but with stand-up comedy from a guest comedian instead of a monologue. Our group is around 10 performers. We performed monthly at The Wine Cellar for many years but have been on hiatus since the venue closed.RarelyNeverYesFacebook.com/lovelampimprov Instagram.com/lovelamp.improvJoel, Amy or RebeccaDirect message us on Facebook or Instagram is the best way
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The Mischief CompanyAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauWe are an all-female troupe with the occasional guest performer. Our director is Clare Kelso with over 30 years of experience in improv and theatresports. We are a multicultural bunch, our members are Tamara Androsoff (Canada), Tresna Hunt (New Zealand), Fran Vergara (Chile), Anke Zondag (Norway), Amy Bird (New Zealand), and Ambika Kumar (India). We've had varied audiences, from all generations and backgrounds.FrequentlyRarelyYesYesYesYesYesinstagram.com/mischief.company.improvTamara Androsoff, Tresna Hunt or Fran Vergarathemischiefcompany@gmail.comBest way to contact us is by dropping us a message on either Facebook or Instagram.
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Paper GoatAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauPaper Goat is a social enterprise dedicated to boosting New Zealand's performing arts. We empower local artists through live shows, workshops, and creative projects, providing resources to develop their craft and reach new audiences. By collaborating with community groups, we present engaging performances in diverse settings, connecting artists and audiences for meaningful experiences.SometimesSometimesYesYesYesfacebook.com/PaperGoatNzSteven Lyonsinfo@papergoat.nz
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Radical Peanut GalleryAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauA trio of improvisers who are creating long form improv shows, workshops and comedy videos predominantly on Waiheke Island. Made up of Lisa Garrity, Zephir Delamore and Haley DelamoreFrequentlyFrequentlyYesYesYesYesLisa Garritylisa@lisagarrity.co.nzWaiheke Island, rated as the 4th 'Must Visit' island in the world.
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Waiheke ComedyAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauSourced from available information online.fb.com/waihekecomedywaihekecomedy@gmail.com
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Women and Non-Binary Improvisers of AucklandAuckland/Tāmaki MakaurauA monthly jam and workshop for improvisors with some experience.NeverFrequentlyYesfacebook.com/groups/387452291946305/Tamara Androsofftamara@integralsolutions.co.nz
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Honest LiarsTaurangaSourced from available information online.honestliarsimprov.co.nzKathy Wilsonenquiries@honestliarsimprov.co.nz
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Improv-AblesMatamataImprovables@mds.org.nz
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The Allsorts CollectiveHamilton/KirikiriroaRun by Conor Maxwell, Benny Marama, Caroline Waugh, and Luke Hollows, we are part-performance, part-training in our production and outlook. We are most well known around the Waikato for our staple shows Improv Combat and Cinema Improviso, as well as our training workshops for teens (Project Allsorts) and adults (Social Improv).SometimesFrequentlyYesYesYesYesYesinstagram.com/project_allsorts_improv
facebook.com/groups/478320694519306/		Conor Maxwellcmaxwell@stjohns-hamilton.school.nz
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Raglan ImprovRaglan/WhāingaroaLow-key Weekly fun get-togethers and/or classes. Generally held during colder months eg: April - Nov. NeverNeverYesYesYesYesYesraglantheatreacademy.co.nzRuth raglanimprov@gmail.com
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Chaos UnscriptedRotoruaOur group has about 10 members, and we do short-form games in an informal bar settingSometimesNeverYesYesYesYesYesN/AIan Stablerian.stabler@live.comAll our shows are at Level 13 bar in Rotorua — you can find us on their facebook page
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Improv TaranakiNew Plymouth/NgāmotuWe perform a variety of shows, primarily in New Plymouth but also around the Taranaki region. We work with adults from all walks of life and also run youth programmes. We love having guests in town, the community is eager to learn!FrequentlySometimesYesYesYesYesYeswww.improvtaranaki.com facebook.com/improvtaranaki @improvtaranakiPhill Spear
phill@improvtaranaki.com or via our Social pages
We always love having guests, as we have big aspirations to learn and develop our skill sets.
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Flaming MojoNapier/AhuririWe perform regular Improv and themed comedy shows, as well as Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. We are a professional fun and friendly bunch. Emma Bowyer our CLQ, (Chief Laughter Queen) leads classes and workshops that are supportive and inclusive, all are welcome in a safe place. We love visiting performers and directors.FrequentlyFrequentlyYesYesYesYesYesflamingmojo.co.nzEmma Bowyeremma@flamingmojo.co.nz
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Hot SpotPalmerston North/PapaioeaWe have a fun, gameshow vibe drawing inspiration from Taskmaster and Make some Noise, and are looking to expand to doing long form seasons as we grow. In our kaupapa, we firmly believe that improv is an art form for everyone and strive to be inclusive, uplifting, professional, nurturing and to make sure we, and our audience just has some fun.FrequentlySometimesYesYesYesYesYes@hotspotimprov (FB/Insta/TikTok)Ryan Knightonme.ryanknighton@gmail.com
cc hotspotimprov@gmail.com		We are a new group and are keen to connect with other groups, especially Artistic Directors to discuss best practice and mentoring opportunities. If you would be interested or know someone suitable for us to talk to, please get in touch.
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Basejump ImprovWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-TaraImprov, Sketch, & Comedy Training SchoolSometimesSometimesbasejumpimprov.comJoel Luscombeinfo@basejumpcomedy.comWe're not a super active group. I tend to just work with familiar people and myself and other instructors just run courses when inspired. Definitely not a regular thing.
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Best On TapWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-TaraBest on Tap is a Wellington-based improvisation troupe who use truth-based play to create compelling and satisfying narratives. This is spontaneous theatre that honours and entertains.SometimesRarelyYesYesYesYesbestontap.netMarybestontapimprov@gmail.comWe also have a Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BestonTap
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Bucket HuttWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-TaraA Wellington community of sketch, improv and stand-up comedians with a focus on creating original alternative live and online comedy, providing behind the scenes resources, showcasing local acts and talent from across Wellington. Produced and run by Aaron Douglas.SometimesRarelyYesYesYesYesYesfacebook.com/bucket.huttAaron Douglasbuckethutt@gmail.comWe deeply believe in shared knowledge, resources and connections. Get in touch if you would like to join the community and get involved with a collective of dedicated comedy creatives.
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Doom and BloomWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-TaraNominated as a top Improv Troupe by the 2021 World Wide Comedy Awards, Doom and Bloom (Brendan "Monty" West and Ben Zolno) spices up grounded improv with absurd twists, to question the absurdity of modern life.SometimesRarelyYesYesfacebook.com/doomandbloomimprovBen ZolnoBenZolno@gmail.com
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Ginge and MingeWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-TaraGinge & Minge (Nina Hogg & Megan Connolly) are a high energy improv and sketch duo from Wellington, NZ. Best known for their characters Jez & Jace, the duo have 5 original shows in repertory and frequently tour around New Zealand and Australia.FrequentlyRarelyYesYesgingeandminge.com, facebook.com/GingeandMinge, instagram.com/ginge_and_minge
Nina Hogg or Megan Connolly
gingeandmingeproductions@gmail.com
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Improv ConnectionWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-TaraInspired by our founder Ben Zolno's training in the US, Improv Connection is a Wellington-based school & community that discovers comedy and drama through grounded, emotional, unscripted-theatre style improvisation. The result is relatable hilarity, gut-punch heartbreak, and spontaneous stories that give everyone plenty to talk about.FrequentlySometimesYesYesYesimprovconnection.netJeremy Palmerteam@improvconnection.net
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LocomotiveWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-TaraLocomotive is an improvised theatre performance & training company. Our training offers a grounded, well-rounded understanding of theatrical and comedy improv, and our performance programme contributes to (and supports) a thriving, high-quality independent improvisation scene. We run Late Night Knife Fight and The Big HOO-HAA! Pōneke, among others.FrequentlySometimesYesYesYeslocomotive.nzJennifer O'Sullivanhello@locomotive.nz
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mmmPop ImprovWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-TaraWe are Victoria University of Wellington's very own Improv club. We run weekly jams on Fridays 4-6pm and occasionally do workshops leading to shows. SometimesFrequentlyYesYesinstagram.com/mmmpopimprovRaven Familiarmmmpopimprov@gmail.com
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Next Door ImprovWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-TaraNext Door Improv is a trio of seasoned Wellington improvisers who create sharply funny stories about the highs and lows of being human. Our long-form, emotionally grounded shows blur the line between improv and scripted theatre. We aim to be insightful, bold and spicy. RarelyNeverYesYesYesYesYesfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100088440196900Kathryn Fitzpatrick Kathfitzp@gmail.com
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Outfox ImprovWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-TaraComprising Elliott Lam, Dianne Pulham, and Malcolm Morrison, we take pitches for shows and use our combined varied expertise to execute on our clients' visions. We hold open auditions for all our productions and hold development spaces for emerging practitioners to learn from more experienced memebers.SometimesSometimesYesYesYeshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567617416904Elliott Lamemlampotang@gmail.com
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PopRoxWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-TaraWe're a professional performance company with our own longform/game hybrid format for regular shows. We perform this monthly at Circa Theatre, and have recently started occasional touring across Aotearoa. Throughout the year we also do special seasons (including our annual Christmas show), workshops for improvisers and other corporate work. If you're after slick improvisers in suits, PopRox is your company!FrequentlyFrequentlyYesYesfacebook.com/poproximprovDylan Huttonpoproximprov@gmail.comWe are more of a closed company so we aren't looking for applicants or having auditions BUT if you're down for a jam and can bring something to cool to a rehearsal get in touch.
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The ImprovisorsWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-TaraSourced from available information online.theimprovisors.co.nzTim Gordontim@theimprovisors.co.nz
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The Pāua BalladsWellington/Te-Whanganui-a-Tarahttps://www.facebook.com/pauaballads
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WIT (Wellington Improv Troupe)Wellington/Te-Whanganui-a-Tarawit.org.nzsecretary@wit.org.nz
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CheesecakeNelson/Whakatūfacebook.com/peoplesrepublicofimprovproimprov.nelson@gmail.com
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Impulse TheatreChristchurch/Ōtautahiimpulsetheatre.co.nzJonathan Brideninfo@impulsetheatre.co.nz
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Meegwai ProductionsChristchurch/Ōtautahimeegwai.cominfo@meegwai.com
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Perfuct StormChristchurch/Ōtautahiperfuct.co.nzDan Bainnoosedoctopus@gmail.com
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SayWhat?Christchurch/ŌtautahiA casual improv group that works as a subsection of Canterbury University's DramaSoc, with sessions every Tuesday and several annual performances, utilising both short and long form improv.SometimesFrequentlyYesYesYes@dramasoc_uc on Instagram
@DramaSoc on Facebook		Club Secretarysecretary@dramasoc.org.nz
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The Court JestersChristchurch/ŌtautahiThe Court Jesters is a professional improv group based at the Court Theatre, with a large membership that meets weekly. We provide entertainment for corporate and private clients, run weekly community improv workshops, an annual Theatresports competition for high schools, as well as performing our weekly late-night short form comedy show, Scared Scriptless, which has been running for 35 years.FrequentlyFrequentlyYesYesYescourtjesters.co.nzDaniel Allan, Interim Producerjesters@courttheatre.org.nzDan is only filling in as Producer until August 2025. We have a new policy on guests for Scared Scriptless, which is that we welcome them! They must be 'known' to company members, and must get in touch (or be put in touch by a company member) with the Producer well in advance of the show date if they are visiting Ōtautahi Christchurch and would like to play. There is no guarantee of a spot. If it works to accomodate the guest, they will be added to the usual cast of four players as a fifth, and will be acknowledged with a koha.
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ImprosaurusDunedin/ŌtepotiImprosaurus is a long form improvisation troupe. We run fortnightly shows that are re-formatted every single show. We have a consistent audience of about 50 each night. We also run an audition every year to keep the energy of the troupe running. FrequentlySometimesYesYesYesYesYesfacebook.com/ImprosaurusRachel Tombsdearimprosaurus@improsaurus.co.nz
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Improv SouthlandInvercargill/WaihōpaiImprov Southland runs a weekly adult Drop-In Improv. Folks from that are invited to perform under the name "Stage Flight." Recent performances have included NoTA'24 (Night of the Arts) and the Shakespeare Festival. I also teach ages 10+ when opportunities arise (Creative NZ, youth and rangatahi events, etc.) and teach applied improv workshops to businesses and orgs.SometimesFrequentlyYesYesYesYesYesfacebook.com/improvsouthlandCharmin Dahlimprovsouthland@gmail.com
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