Is it time to play? Darn heck it is

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  • To be sure of getting a place in the WIT Term IV Thursday night classes starting October 15th enroll now! That’s for either The Joy of Improv (a great place to start or for a refresh), or for Improv for the Stage (if you’ve already done The Joy or improv with another group). There’ll be a free open taster night on October 6th at Toi Aro, 3 Market Lane, 6-8pm, led by the Term IV teachers
  • Tuesday training sessions are in a new venue from July, as Toi Poneke moved buildings, and changed their name, to Toi Aro. Tuesdays are 6pm at 3 Market Lane until (at least) Xmas 2026.
  • Our next show will be a Halloween-themed Friday night at a Thistle Hall extravaganza, October 30th. Details to follow soon.


    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, the course starting Thursday 30 July is full, but you can enroll now for the Term IV class, starting 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, next one starts 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. Enrolment for 2027 classes will be available from early December.

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 (at Toi Aro, 3 Market Lane, Te Aro). These are for people who’ve completed basic improv 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 signup to our newsletter or follow WIT’s Facebook page for the most up-to-date info.

Tuesday Improv Workouts in October

Playful improv workouts every week, designed to be suitable for anyone with basic improv training, shaped to be helpful for the shortform format ‘Battle of WITs’.

Tuesday October 6th is an open night, free, bring your improv-curious friends
Tuesday October 13th is themed around singing, but requires no talent or musical skills – Note this will be in the Toi Aro Art Centre presentation space

  • 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:  please check the latest WIT newsletter on Monday night for details of exactly which room (or ask at reception), but all in Toi Aro, 3 Market Lane.

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!