Real headlines with zero context. Bring on the BIF! 🎤Late-night laughs & current affairs.

This event is part of the Brisbane Improv Festival, featuring all of your favourite shows and workshops.

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Headline Act: BIF Edition (50 mins)

Presented by Glenn Seaby & Liz Talbot (Meanjin/Brisbane) as part of the Brisbane Improv Festival 2026.

Triumphant magpies, heartbroken giants, sharks in turmoil. They're all coming together for HEADLINE ACT - an Improv Fest showdown that sees real headlines interpreted literally - no context allowed! Join Glenn and Liz as they referee a fast-paced and joyful improv clash between Brisbane’s sharpest & silliest and Non-Brisbane’s whimsical wittiest.

HEADLINE ACT returns for a special Improv Fest showdown where real headlines are interpreted literally—no context allowed! See triumphant magpies, heartbroken giants and sharks in turmoil as Brisbane’s sharpest & silliest take on Non-Brisbane’s whimsical wittiest. With Liz and Glenn as your hosts and a video ref serving Highly Serious Clips, HEADLINE ACT is a highly accessible comedy experience built for everyone to enjoy.

HEADLINE ACT is proud to be part of Brisbane Improv Festival, after appearing at Anywhere Fest 2025, ITS Comedy Festival 2025 and Big Fork Theatre Showdowns in 2026.

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