Long row of improvisors beside the WIT logo

Is it time to play? Darn heck it is

News just in?

  • Tuesday’s training is in a DIFFERENT VENUE on Tuesday 2nd of June, as Toi Poneke are moving buildings. The Abel Smith St building has closed and we won’t be in the new Toi Poneke at Cable St until July 7th. This week, we’re in Karori , check the newsletter for details, and it will be a different space next week.
  • Come can see the Ferris Wheel at Thistle Hall, 7pm Friday 5th of June


    How do I learn improv?

WIT holds playful improv workouts for people who know improv basics darn near every Tuesday. WIT also runs introductory classes for adults, The Joy of Improv and Improv for the Stage through the Wellington Community Education Centre at Wellington High School (WCEC).

WIT 2026 improv intro classes available through the WCEC site 

If you’re looking for a grounding in the essentials of improv (or a delightful refresher) our eight week introductory courses are a great place to start.  

The classic Joy of Improv is perfect if you’ve never done any improv at all or are ready to reset your approach, classes run 8 weeks, Thu 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM, and start 7 May, 30 July, and 15 October.

Improv for the Stage explores different styles and structures of improvised theatre, it’s recommended that you have done an intro to improv with WIT (eg, The Joy of Improv) or another troupe, or have played with other theatre. Classes run 8 weeks, Thu 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM, starting 7 May and 15 October.

WIT has run these classes in cheerful association with the Wellington Community Education Centre since forever (or at least for over 20 years), and they are held at the at Wellington High School in Taranaki Street.  Sign up and administration is all through the WCEC website.   If you’d like more information, contact us.

I’ve done some classes already – what next?

If you’ve done The Joy or an intro class somewhere else, you are also very welcome to join us for improv workouts on Tuesday nights (see below). You don’t need to become a member of WIT, but once you’ve been to some Tuesdays and we’ve got to know you, it is a very good option. Cost is a modest $30, conferring benefits such as being eligible to be cast in mainstage shows, and vote for or even be on the committee, as well as discounts on any special workshops. Ask your workshop leader.

WIT’s Tuesday training

WIT has regular Tuesday night improv sessions in the Wellington CBD for people who’ve completed basic training, either with WIT or the equivalent somewhere else.   Sometimes we have special guest tutors, but most sessions are led by experienced volunteer WIT trainers.  There’s usually a month’s break over the Xmas holidays, and there are also occasional nights off when a WIT show is opening or for other special reasons (eg the NZ Improv Festival), signup to the newsletter or follow WIT’s Facebook page for the most up-to-date info.

Our regular Tuesday training venue is Toi Poneke, but the Arts Centre is moving buildings at the moment. We look forward to the new site opening in July.

Tuesday Improv Workouts in June

Playful improv workouts every week, designed to be suitable for anyone with basic improv training.

  • What:  Playful improv training
  • When: 6-8pm Tuesday
  • Who: An experienced WIT trainer
  • Cost:  Koha towards the room is welcome, but it’s you we want
  • Where:  currently we don’t have a confirmed training space, please check the latest WIT newsletter on Monday night for details.

Do you have a question?  Please contact us through our Facebook page  or try this handy form. If you’d like to keep up with WIT’s training plans sign up to our weekly email Newsletter and you’ll know all the things!