Big Fork @ Work
Professional development workshops, team-building exercises, and private shows for your retreat.
As Queensland’s only dedicated improv venue, Big Fork @ Work delivers bespoke training for organisations of all sizes. Our expert facilitators move beyond the boardroom to help teams build genuine connections, sharpen communication, and foster a high-performance culture. From C-level executives to frontline staff we provide the practical tools Australian businesses need to lead, collaborate, and thrive.
Flexible Delivery: From 2-hour intensives to 2-day deep dives, we facilitate wherever it suits you, at our dedicated venue or your office.
Let’s get your team on their feet.
Unlock your team’s potential with improv
Forbes, HBR, and Fast Company all agree: Improv skills power innovation, and improv workshops bring teams together. Big Fork @ Work delivers high-energy team building that actually sticks, replacing forced fun with genuine connection. Our expert facilitators create a high-trust, low-stakes environment where your people can step out of their comfort zones, have a laugh, and build authentic rapport.
Beyond the bonding your team walks away with practical "Monday-ready" skills in communication, presentation, and collaborative problem solving.
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Empower your people leaders to navigate uncertainty. Modern leadership isn't just about strategy; it’s about presence. We help your leaders build the "durable skills" needed to lead through change, focusing on emotional intelligence (EQ), storytelling, and decisive action. Ensure your executives can communicate with clarity and keep their teams aligned in a fast-moving market.
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Ditch the script and build high-value relationships. In an era of AI-driven outreach, authentic human connection is your biggest competitive advantage. We give your sales team the confidence to move past rigid scripts, listen actively, and navigate complex objections in real-time. It’s about building trust quickly and closing deals through genuine rapport.
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Practical tools for a resilient, high-performance culture. Support your People & Culture teams with the tools to manage complex interpersonal dynamics. From improving the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to navigating sensitive performance conversations, our workshops provide a framework for inclusion and conflict resolution that meets modern Australian workplace standards.
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Elevate your customer experience through empathy and poise. Ensure your team stays composed and responsive when it matters most. Participants learn to manage tone, demonstrate genuine empathy, and solve problems rapidly. These sessions focus on "staying cool" under pressure, ensuring every client interaction is handled with professional ease.
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Break down silos and build a high-performance "Yes, And" culture. Strengthen trust and communication across your teams, whether they are in the office, remote, or hybrid. Our sessions improve meeting dynamics and collaborative problem-solving, providing a shared experience that turns individual contributors into a unified, adaptive workforce.
What Big Fork can offer you
Big Fork Theatre offers bespoke corporate training solutions for businesses & organisations large and small. Our experienced and professional facilitators can help your team relax, have fun, have better conversations, and form deeper connections.
Professional development workshops
Our facilitators can help your team have fun, connect, and gain new skills with a bespoke workshop designed to meet your needs
Private comedy shows
Our performers can help your team relax and laugh with a private comedy show at our space or yours. Perfect for your next retreat.
Why choose Big Fork?
Experienced faculty and performers: We’ve taught hundreds of students and are constantly improving our curriculum with new exercises and workshops.
One-of-a-kind space: Our theatre provides a unique setting, perfect for private events, workshops, and other events of all kinds.
Custom training to meet your needs: We build workshops and exercises based on your business, and our expert facilitators can adjust on-the-fly.
Our experienced faculty have taught hundreds of students in Brisbane, with glowing reviews. Our faculty is also constantly improving our curriculum with new exercises. We’re keen to work with businesses just like yours to create a workshop to suit your team’s needs.
Here’s what others have to say about Big Fork @ Work.
“The expert facilitator kept everyone engaged and linked the activities back to their use in the workplace with clients and others.”
“This experience exceeded our expectations. From the initial contact Big Fork was super helpful and invested in making our experience an awesome one. The session itself was the highlight of our two-day leadership offsite. It unlocked so much joy and magic amongst the team, and they’re all still raving about it. I highly recommend Big Fork and this workshop for any team hoping to build greater connections and trust.”
Our Process: From Insight to Impact
We start with an initial consultation. This quick chat aligns us on your team’s high-level goals and determines whether we’re the right fit for your 2026 strategy. Then:
1. Discovery & Capability Mapping
In a 30-minute deep dive our expert facilitators identify your specific challenges. We then map out a bespoke capability plan tailored to your desired commercial and cultural outcomes.
2. The Big Fork @ Work Experience
Receive a comprehensive workshop playbook outlining our "action-first" objectives. We then deliver a high-energy, experiential session where your team builds durable human skills through expert-led applied improvisation.
3. Strategic Debrief & Momentum
Post-workshop we provide a summary of insights and actionable follow-up recommendations. We offer optional ongoing sessions to ensure these new communication habits stick and continue to drive your team’s performance.