Discover the joy of unscripted acting in this intro to improv comedy workshop!

This workshop is perfect for complete beginners! Through fun games and playful scene work, you’ll spark your creativity, sharpen your listening skills, and learn to collaborate with others. You’ll leave with new friends and plenty of laughs! This workshop is presented by Big Fork Theatre as part of the BrisAsia Festival 2026.

Workshop participants must be 18 years old and above.

About Your Facilitator

Janette McBride is a Filipina-Australian improviser, teacher, and director. She had the unique experience of being on TV and films in the Philippines and has been performing improv with Big Fork Theatre since 2015. Janette has trained under NIDA and is currently studying her Masters in Theatre and Performance. She is particularly excited about cultural diversity on stage and character development.

About Big Fork Theatre

Big Fork Theatre is a not-for-profit co-operative that is focused on building an inclusive comedy community and running Brisbane’s biggest and best improv training centre.

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About Big Fork Theatre

Big Fork Theatre is dedicated to long form improvisation in the Chicago and New York style, as made famous by Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Mike Meyers.  Big Fork primarily focuses on comedic improvisation.

Big Fork's teachers have many years experience both in teaching and performing, many of whom have traveled around the world to learn from some of the best improv teachers there are.  Our teachers are committed to creating a fun and enriching environment to learn in and grow the Brisbane improvisational community.