THESE LOVELY SHOWS ARE DONE!! More shows soon . . .
The Ferris Wheel format was created and taught to WIT by Wade Jackson. Set on the classic fairground ride Ferris Wheel stars a rotating (ha!) cast , weaving stories from the lives of the characters spun more tightly than spun sugar.
“Delightful energy, alertness and vulnerability….. fresh and invigorating.” – Theatreview NZ
When: 6pm Friday 6th September BATS
Where: BATS 1 Kent Tce, Wellington
Tickets available now!
A crew of eager improvisers will again battle head to head using wit, spur-of-the-moment storytelling and risking everything for an the love of the audience. There’ll be songs! Drama! Pathos, bathos probably a bit of logos! A mix of seasoned improvisers and adorable newcomers and everyone in between will play their hearts out to decide who gets eliminated and who survives to be crowned ‘Micetro’.
When: 6.30pm Thursdays nights 11 April, 2 May and 6 June
Where: BATS 1 Kent Tce, Wellington
A community full of classic improv characters come together for an epic celebration show. What could possibly go wrong?
This show happened in the past! There were a lot of doorknobs (“Every conceivable, inconceivable and improbable connotation of doorknobs entertainingly explored“), and it was a delight to be part of the 2023 NZ Improv Festival in Wellington. Maybe we’ll bring it back one day.
Five Hundred Shows explores what happens when a small town of enthusiastic amateur dramatists build the most epic show that was ever built.
Where: The Stage, BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Terrace Wellington
When: Friday October 6th, 8pm
Tickets: BATS Website or ticket office
Halloween is when the restless spirits of the uneasy undead walk the streets of the Windy City, and therefore exactly the right time for a gently haunted improv jam.
Dress up as you like, or even disguise yourself as someone Perfectly Normal. There may well be prizes, and certainly there’ll be candy. The Jam will organinsed in a directed ‘games from the hat’ style, with suggestions used to inspire games and open scenes.
If you’d like to play you’re in! If you feel a bit shy, you’re the audience!! Doors open at 6.30pm for a group warm up, sitting down for the full jaminess from 7pm. It’s simple and fun, with plenty of friendly people to support you if you haven’t done improv in a while, or even much ever at all.
Of course, as this is a licensed venue if you’re under 18 bring a parent or guardian, and if you look under 25 (as so many of the undead do) be sure to bring your id.
Where: The PowWow Room, 74 Courtenay Place Wellington (upstairs from the Dakota Bar)
When: 31st October, 6.30/7pm
Cost: $5 Concession / $10 General, buy tickets online or at the door
But, stay tuned for other WIT shows
Classic comedy theatre without a script from the Wellington Improvisation Troupe.
The show will feature Directors competing with other Directors to direct a talented troupe of bold improvisors in a series of unique scenes.
Some directors will ask for audience suggestions, others will use ideas drawn from the very depths of their tortured souls. Either way, You will choose which tale is told to it’s very end.
NB that The Pow Wow Room is a licensed venue. This means that delicious beverages of various kinds will be available, BUT if you look youthful bring legal ID, and if you *are* an actual youth you must bring your legal grownups.
When: 7pm Tuesday August 15th 2023
Where: The Powwow Room, 74 Courtenay Place, Wellington
Note that because it’s licensed premises if you’re not a grownup you’ll need to bring a parent, and if you are a grownup but look under 25 you’ll need to bring some ID.
Tickets: cash-only doorsales or Buy Online Now $10 / $5 Concession
Beloved improv elimination competition Micetro is back for another bite of the cheese. The magnificent Lorraine was once crowned the Greatest WIT in Wellington. This time . . . well, there will be challengers.
A crew of eager improvisers will again battle head to head using wit, spur-of-the-moment storytelling and risking everything for an the love of the audience. There’ll be songs! Drama! Pathos, bathos probably a bit of logos! A mix of seasoned improvisers and adorable newcomers and everyone in between will play their hearts out to decide who gets eliminated and who survives to be crowned ‘Micetro’.
When: 7pm Tuesday July 18th
Where: The Powwow Room, 74 Courtenay Place, Wellington
Note that because it’s licensed premises if you’re not a grownup you’ll need to bring a parent, and if you are a grownup but look under 25 you’ll need to bring some ID.
Tickets: cash-only doorsales or Buy Online Now $10 / $5 Concession
WIT was scheduled to take Attack of the Killer B-Movie to Auckland back in 2020. April 2020 – so that didn’t happen then. But it’s happening April 2023 – we are VERY EXCITED. There are plans for a Wellington relauch of the classic genre game too. YAY!!
“If you’ve ever enjoyed a heaped helping of cheesy retro cinema goodness, this should put a grin on your face ” Review of WIT’s Attack of the Killer B-Movie! During the 2016 Fringe
Hilarious titles. Ridiculous Monsters. All improvised.
WIT brings you an improvised show following the classic elements of B-Movies. Join our unsuspecting cast, as a series of unfortunate events lead them to a horrifying discovery… who will survive? Who will find love? And why is the phone always dead when you need to call for help?!
The story will be shaped by suggested movie titles given to the cast by the audience – see what we create for you!
Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Ponsonby, Auckland
Sunday 16 April 2023 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Tickets are on Eventfinder
Visit our Facebook Event Page for the latest details, show photos, cast gossip and the rest.
DETAILS of all things Fest on the Auckland Improv Festival Website
THIS SHOW HAS HAPPENED!!
There’ll be more shows on soon
A SHOW THEN A JAM!!! WIT SHALL BE MERRRY!!!
“Delightful energy, alertness and vulnerability . . . fresh and invigorating” – Theatreview
Set on the classic fairground ride this unique show will star a rotating cast (ha!), weaving stories from the lives of characters spun together. The Ferris Wheel format was created by Wade Jackson for Auckland’s Improv Bandits, and WIT has loved it with permission for years.
Our Jam will be a selection of ol favourite games from the year with suggestions drawn from a hat: take part or watch the fun, both are good options.
WIT is Wellington’s community based improv troupe, its players share a love of storytelling and work together as a team to inspire the audience.
When: 7pm Tuesday 12 December 2022
Where: The Pow Wow Room, 74 Courtney Place Wellington. This is a licensed venue, so bring ID if you look youthful, or a parent or guardian if you actually are youthful.
Schedule (approximately): Ferris Wheel from 7pm to 7.40pm, break for snacks then an improv jam to finish the year from 8-8.30pm
Websites:
WIT Event Facebook Page
Our July shows have happened and were a bunch of fun! The old notice can stay here to remember them by …
Some of the WIT Crew after the show
Directors! Directors competing with other Directors to direct a talented troupe of bold improvisors!! Expect an exciting mix of directed games and open scenes, some drawing on audience suggestions, others drawn from the very depths of the tortured soul of a director.
**New Venue Alert**
This show is at R Bar, and the Cuba St access is via a flight of stairs. BUT, there is ramp access from Pringle Street, and if you need to use it, just contact the bar and they’ll make sure the right doors are open. There’s a mobility-accessible toilet too.
Also, this is a licensed venue, meaning that there are delicious alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages available. However, if you’re under 18 you must bring a parent or guardian, and if you look under 25, bring id.
Tickets will be $10, either door sales or via a ticket link here just as soon as we can organise one.
So prepare to “drop anchor and join your Mateys” at Wellington’s original Pirate Hideaway and Rummery
What: Director’s Cut
Who: The Wellington Improvisation Troupe (WIT)
Cost: $10
When: Thursdays 7th and 28th July 2022
Where: R Bar, 49 Courtenay Place
Facebook Event: Thursday 7th and Thursday 28th
Tickets will be going live shortly (we’re just waiting on the ticketing site thingy)
Fancy poster for the show
“As a troupe, they boast an effective and playful onstage chemistry” ~ Theatreview
“This group’s bounding energy overtook the stage” ~ Nelson Mail
Directors! Directors competing with other Directors to direct a talented troupe of bold improvisors!! Expect an exciting mix of directed games and open scenes, some drawing on audience suggestions, others drawn from the very depths of the tortured soul of a director.
This show is at The Pow Wow room, which although a lovely venue is at the top of a flight of stairs with no lift. If you have mobility issues and there’s any way we can help (eg, a phalanx of volunteers to carry you aloft like Cleopatra on a golden litter) contact us in advance.
Also, this is a licensed venue, meaning that there are *delicious* alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages available. However, if you’re under 18 you must bring a parent or guardian, and if you look under 25, bring id.
What: Director’s Cut
Who: The Wellington Improvisation Troupe (WIT)
Cost: $10 monies going to charity
When: Monday 16th May 7pm
Where: The Pow Wow Room, Level 1, 74 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington (up the stairs to the left of The Dakota Bar)
Facebook Event will be going up shortly (we’re just waiting on the ticketing thingy)
Fancy poster for the show (look for this outside the Pow Wow Room stairs on the night)
“As a troupe, they boast an effective and playful onstage chemistry” ~ Theatreview
“This group’s bounding energy overtook the stage” ~ Nelson Mail