Join our weekly improvisation workshops in Adelaide – all welcome
Be confident. Be present. Be ready for anything.
We offer three levels of classes:
• Level 0: Intro to Impro/Come & Try students are those who have not completed an Intro to Impro course.
• Level 1: Beginner students are those who have completed an Intro to Impro course (or equivalent), but less than a year of improvisation courses.
• Level 2: Intermediate students have completed a year or more of improvisation courses with On the Fly or a similar organisation. For example, a full year of classes with us would be Intro to Impro plus 3 x Level 1 classes (Fun and Games with Short Form, Narrative Know-How, and Find Your Physicality).
Classes labelled Level 1+ are available to students in Level 1 or Level 2. However, Level 1 students must also complete the foundation Level 1 classes (Fun and Games with Short Form, Narrative Know-How, and Find Your Physicality) alongside any Level 1+ classes they wish to take.
• Level 0: Intro to Impro/Come & Try students are those who have not completed an Intro to Impro course.
• Level 1: Beginner students are those who have completed an Intro to Impro course (or equivalent), but less than a year of improvisation courses.
• Level 2: Intermediate students have completed a year or more of improvisation courses with On the Fly or a similar organisation. For example, a full year of classes with us would be Intro to Impro plus 3 x Level 1 classes (Fun and Games with Short Form, Narrative Know-How, and Find Your Physicality).
Classes labelled Level 1+ are available to students in Level 1 or Level 2. However, Level 1 students must also complete the foundation Level 1 classes (Fun and Games with Short Form, Narrative Know-How, and Find Your Physicality) alongside any Level 1+ classes they wish to take.
How much does it cost?
• Non-members and Level 0 students $20 (or $15 concession) per class
• Members $15 (or $10 concession) per class
Book online below.
Prices have risen in 2023 due to increasing operating costs (e.g. venue hire). If you feel that these changes create a barrier for you being able to attend, you can contact a committee member via our email address to discuss. Exceptions can be made for financial hardship.
• Non-members and Level 0 students $20 (or $15 concession) per class
• Members $15 (or $10 concession) per class
Book online below.
Prices have risen in 2023 due to increasing operating costs (e.g. venue hire). If you feel that these changes create a barrier for you being able to attend, you can contact a committee member via our email address to discuss. Exceptions can be made for financial hardship.
When does it start?
We run classes every Wednesday from the first week of April to the first week of December.
Classes are organised into terms of focus, with an Open Impro Jam on the first Wednesday of each month.
Find details on our upcoming classes below, or on our Facebook page.
2023 Term dates:
Term 1: 12 April - 31 May (excluding 3 May)
Term 2: 14 June - 26 July (excluding 5 July)
Term 3: 9 August - 27 September (excluding 6 September)
Term 4: 11 October - 29 November (excluding 1 November)
There is a gap in classes from the start of December to the end of March each year in order for us to focus on our Adelaide Fringe Festival season.
Can you run a workshop for my business/organisation?
Yes! Get in touch with us via email for details and a quote.
We run classes every Wednesday from the first week of April to the first week of December.
Classes are organised into terms of focus, with an Open Impro Jam on the first Wednesday of each month.
Find details on our upcoming classes below, or on our Facebook page.
2023 Term dates:
Term 1: 12 April - 31 May (excluding 3 May)
Term 2: 14 June - 26 July (excluding 5 July)
Term 3: 9 August - 27 September (excluding 6 September)
Term 4: 11 October - 29 November (excluding 1 November)
There is a gap in classes from the start of December to the end of March each year in order for us to focus on our Adelaide Fringe Festival season.
Can you run a workshop for my business/organisation?
Yes! Get in touch with us via email for details and a quote.
What's the deal with COVID-19?
Since the pandemic began we have been encouraging students to pre-book into our workshops to secure a place as we will have strict limits on participants. If you are feeling sick, do NOT attend. Let us know before the workshop and we may be able to offer you a refund. You are also asked to practice physical distancing and maintain good hand hygiene.
Since the pandemic began we have been encouraging students to pre-book into our workshops to secure a place as we will have strict limits on participants. If you are feeling sick, do NOT attend. Let us know before the workshop and we may be able to offer you a refund. You are also asked to practice physical distancing and maintain good hand hygiene.
Current and Upcoming Workshops
Impro Open Jam with On the Fly
The first Wednesday of each month from April to November.
The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
As seen on TV's Whose Line is It Anyway?, Thank God You’re Here and Middleditch & Schwartz, improv is unscripted, unplanned, and totally made up theatre and comedy. Impro jams are all about fun and trying improvisation in a friendly environment – everyone is welcome. Bring ideas, games, or scenes you want to try out – or just bring yourself!
We'll warm up with some games and then let the jamming commence in a friendly open-mic night style! Each jam is led by one of On the Fly's experienced tutors.
Pre-requisites: None. All welcome!
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Cost:
The first Wednesday of each month from April to November.
The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
As seen on TV's Whose Line is It Anyway?, Thank God You’re Here and Middleditch & Schwartz, improv is unscripted, unplanned, and totally made up theatre and comedy. Impro jams are all about fun and trying improvisation in a friendly environment – everyone is welcome. Bring ideas, games, or scenes you want to try out – or just bring yourself!
We'll warm up with some games and then let the jamming commence in a friendly open-mic night style! Each jam is led by one of On the Fly's experienced tutors.
Pre-requisites: None. All welcome!
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Cost:
- $20 full price/ $15 concession
- $15 full price/$10 concession for people with On the Fly 2023 Membership
Level 1: Narrative Know-How
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, 14 June - 26 July 2023 (excluding 5th of July).
The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Starting an improv scene can be daunting knowing that there are so many directions you can go! In this six-week course, we'll deep dive into scenes, and explore some of the key concepts that make a scene, work!
Learn more about narrative structure, and play with scene stakes, the focus of the scene, stage-craft and more in a friendly, fail-safe environment! Come play!
Book all sessions up front for a 10% discount! Just select the Full Term option (only available BEFORE the term begins)!
Pre-requisites: Must have completed Intro to Impro with On the Fly Impro or a similar organisation (Level 1).
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Tutor: Marshall Cowan
Cost:
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, 14 June - 26 July 2023 (excluding 5th of July).
The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Starting an improv scene can be daunting knowing that there are so many directions you can go! In this six-week course, we'll deep dive into scenes, and explore some of the key concepts that make a scene, work!
Learn more about narrative structure, and play with scene stakes, the focus of the scene, stage-craft and more in a friendly, fail-safe environment! Come play!
Book all sessions up front for a 10% discount! Just select the Full Term option (only available BEFORE the term begins)!
Pre-requisites: Must have completed Intro to Impro with On the Fly Impro or a similar organisation (Level 1).
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Tutor: Marshall Cowan
Cost:
- $20 full price/ $15 concession per class
- $15 full price/$10 concession for people with On the Fly 2023 Membership
- Book all sessions up front (select Full Term option) for 10% off
Level 1+: Connection & Teamwork
Wednesdays, 7:45pm, 14 June - 26 July 2023 (excluding 5th of July).
The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Improv is all about collaboration and working together seamlessly with your fellow performers. Our dynamic and exciting class will provide you with the tools and techniques to strengthen your teamwork abilities, enabling you to create memorable scenes that flow effortlessly. Through a series of engaging exercises and group activities, you will learn how to trust your instincts, support your scene partners, and build a strong attitude that thrives on cooperation.
This class will foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where creativity can flourish. You'll join a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for improvisation. The positive energy, encouragement, and camaraderie that fills our sessions will inspire you to take risks, explore new ideas, and discover your unique voice as an improviser.
Book all sessions up front for a 10% discount! Just select the Full Term option (only available BEFORE the term begins)!
Pre-requisites: Must have completed Intro to Impro with On the Fly Impro or a similar organisation, and if you have not already completed Level 1 Narrative Know-How, you must attend that class alongside this one (Level 1+).
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Tutor: James Vinicombe
Cost:
Wednesdays, 7:45pm, 14 June - 26 July 2023 (excluding 5th of July).
The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Improv is all about collaboration and working together seamlessly with your fellow performers. Our dynamic and exciting class will provide you with the tools and techniques to strengthen your teamwork abilities, enabling you to create memorable scenes that flow effortlessly. Through a series of engaging exercises and group activities, you will learn how to trust your instincts, support your scene partners, and build a strong attitude that thrives on cooperation.
This class will foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where creativity can flourish. You'll join a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for improvisation. The positive energy, encouragement, and camaraderie that fills our sessions will inspire you to take risks, explore new ideas, and discover your unique voice as an improviser.
Book all sessions up front for a 10% discount! Just select the Full Term option (only available BEFORE the term begins)!
Pre-requisites: Must have completed Intro to Impro with On the Fly Impro or a similar organisation, and if you have not already completed Level 1 Narrative Know-How, you must attend that class alongside this one (Level 1+).
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Tutor: James Vinicombe
Cost:
- $20 full price/ $15 concession per class
- $15 full price/$10 concession for people with On the Fly 2023 Membership
- Book all sessions up front (select Full Term option) for 10% off
Level 2: Musical Impro Show Rehearsals
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, 14 June - 26 July 2023 (excluding 5th of July).
The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
On the Fly Impro is excited to present an improvised musical show this winter, and we want you centre stage!
In these rehearsals run by Hunter Brown, you'll develop and rehearse a musical show in preparation for the performances on 29 July, 30 July and 5 August at 7:30pm Saturdays and 3:00pm Sun 30 July. Please make sure you are available for these shows before booking this workshop. You may be required for all shows, or just one or two.
On the Fly doesn't charge a regular class fee for rehearsals to show our appreciation of your commitment to the show and giving up your time to perform! Instead, we ask for a flat fee of $10 per rehearsal to go towards costs.
**Please do not book this workshop unless you are an existing participant of On the Fly Impro.
Pre-requisites: Must have completed a year or more of improvisation courses (Level 2) AND completed a term of workshops/ weekend workshop with Hunter Brown in 2022.
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Tutor: Hunter Brown
Cost:
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, 14 June - 26 July 2023 (excluding 5th of July).
The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
On the Fly Impro is excited to present an improvised musical show this winter, and we want you centre stage!
In these rehearsals run by Hunter Brown, you'll develop and rehearse a musical show in preparation for the performances on 29 July, 30 July and 5 August at 7:30pm Saturdays and 3:00pm Sun 30 July. Please make sure you are available for these shows before booking this workshop. You may be required for all shows, or just one or two.
On the Fly doesn't charge a regular class fee for rehearsals to show our appreciation of your commitment to the show and giving up your time to perform! Instead, we ask for a flat fee of $10 per rehearsal to go towards costs.
**Please do not book this workshop unless you are an existing participant of On the Fly Impro.
Pre-requisites: Must have completed a year or more of improvisation courses (Level 2) AND completed a term of workshops/ weekend workshop with Hunter Brown in 2022.
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Tutor: Hunter Brown
Cost:
- $10 per rehearsal
Level 2: Committed to Character
Wednesdays, 7:45pm, 14 June - 26 July 2023 (excluding 5th of July).
The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Have you ever jumped into a scene and wished that you had included a specific characteristic that would have raised stakes or helped to enhance the world? Do you find that you are typecasting yourself and playing similar characters in multiple scenes?
“Characters within improv are absolutely vital to the survival of a scene. Characters build strong foundations to a scene and help to build the relationship. ... when we give those characters actual emotion it draws the audience even more into the scene, which makes the payoff even greater”. - JesterZ Improv
In this six-week term, we will continue to explore adding accents, status, physical characteristics and emotions, with an emphasis on accepting/making bold physical offers, to help enhance your short-form and mid-form scenes. So, come along and see just how characterful you can be!!!!
Book all sessions up front for a 10% discount! Just select the Full Term option (only available BEFORE the term begins)!
Pre-requisites: Must have completed one year or more of improvisation workshops with On the Fly Impro or a similar organisation (Level 2).
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Tutor: Laura-Alice Vinicombe
Cost:
Wednesdays, 7:45pm, 14 June - 26 July 2023 (excluding 5th of July).
The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Have you ever jumped into a scene and wished that you had included a specific characteristic that would have raised stakes or helped to enhance the world? Do you find that you are typecasting yourself and playing similar characters in multiple scenes?
“Characters within improv are absolutely vital to the survival of a scene. Characters build strong foundations to a scene and help to build the relationship. ... when we give those characters actual emotion it draws the audience even more into the scene, which makes the payoff even greater”. - JesterZ Improv
In this six-week term, we will continue to explore adding accents, status, physical characteristics and emotions, with an emphasis on accepting/making bold physical offers, to help enhance your short-form and mid-form scenes. So, come along and see just how characterful you can be!!!!
Book all sessions up front for a 10% discount! Just select the Full Term option (only available BEFORE the term begins)!
Pre-requisites: Must have completed one year or more of improvisation workshops with On the Fly Impro or a similar organisation (Level 2).
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Tutor: Laura-Alice Vinicombe
Cost:
- $20 full price/ $15 concession per class
- $15 full price/$10 concession for people with On the Fly 2023 Membership
- Book all sessions up front (select Full Term option) for 10% off
Special Guest Workshop: Finding your Fun! - Using Clown to Find Freedom and Pleasure on Stage
Saturday 1 July - Sunday 2 July, 10:30am - 4:30pm each day (including approx. 1 hour lunch break).
The Minor Works Building, 22 Stamford Ct, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
There is fun to be had all around us, at every corner, in every moment - especially on stage.
Facilitated by Australian clown and improviser Jeromaia Detto, This weekend workshop experience will equip you with the tools and techniques to find your fun on stage. On day 1, we will discover how to play freely, with a focus on exploring a variety of clowning techniques and skills including; embracing the flop; connection and complicité; the pleasure to lie; and the power of simplicity.
Day 2 will be a continuation of Saturday, with a more in depth look at clown. Students will take on their clown and explore a range of exercises working on the techniques and skills from day 1. They will uncover ways to better understand their clown and what makes them funny.
The workshop will cater to all levels, whether you're a performer who wants a refresher on how to be playful or a beginner who has always been curious about clowning and wants to try something new!
Bio of the facilitator:
Jeromaia Detto is an award nominated comedian, producer and workshop facilitator with over ten years' experience in the world of comedy. He specialises in clown and improv, bringing a unique mix of the artforms to his performances. His style is simple, silly and extremely playful, creating delightfully whimsical moments for audiences young and old. Jeromaia is a graduate of Improv Theatre Sydney and iO Chicago as well as having completed the full two years of study at Ecole Philippe Gaulier.
Throughout Europe, he has also performed in Paris, Edinburgh, Hamburg and with The Norway Clown Camp. Currently, he is touring his solo clown show MUSH and performing with The Lost Cabaret in Melbourne. Jeromaia has been teaching since 2017, developing a teaching style that centres on play, honesty and curiosity. He has taught children and adults of all ages, including university groups, academic conferences, early learning centres, community festivals and with various theatre troupes.
Head to www.jeromaiadetto.com for more info!
Pre-requisites: None!
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Tutor: Jeromaia Detto
Cost:
Saturday 1 July - Sunday 2 July, 10:30am - 4:30pm each day (including approx. 1 hour lunch break).
The Minor Works Building, 22 Stamford Ct, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
There is fun to be had all around us, at every corner, in every moment - especially on stage.
Facilitated by Australian clown and improviser Jeromaia Detto, This weekend workshop experience will equip you with the tools and techniques to find your fun on stage. On day 1, we will discover how to play freely, with a focus on exploring a variety of clowning techniques and skills including; embracing the flop; connection and complicité; the pleasure to lie; and the power of simplicity.
Day 2 will be a continuation of Saturday, with a more in depth look at clown. Students will take on their clown and explore a range of exercises working on the techniques and skills from day 1. They will uncover ways to better understand their clown and what makes them funny.
The workshop will cater to all levels, whether you're a performer who wants a refresher on how to be playful or a beginner who has always been curious about clowning and wants to try something new!
Bio of the facilitator:
Jeromaia Detto is an award nominated comedian, producer and workshop facilitator with over ten years' experience in the world of comedy. He specialises in clown and improv, bringing a unique mix of the artforms to his performances. His style is simple, silly and extremely playful, creating delightfully whimsical moments for audiences young and old. Jeromaia is a graduate of Improv Theatre Sydney and iO Chicago as well as having completed the full two years of study at Ecole Philippe Gaulier.
Throughout Europe, he has also performed in Paris, Edinburgh, Hamburg and with The Norway Clown Camp. Currently, he is touring his solo clown show MUSH and performing with The Lost Cabaret in Melbourne. Jeromaia has been teaching since 2017, developing a teaching style that centres on play, honesty and curiosity. He has taught children and adults of all ages, including university groups, academic conferences, early learning centres, community festivals and with various theatre troupes.
Head to www.jeromaiadetto.com for more info!
Pre-requisites: None!
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Tutor: Jeromaia Detto
Cost:
- $260 weekend/ $160 Saturday
- $225 weekend/ $135 Saturday earlybird price if purchased by 1 June. Use promo code 'earlybird' or 'earlybirdsat'.
Level 0: Intro to Impro
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, 9 August - 27 September 2023 (excluding 6th of September).
The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Want to improve your public speaking skills or feel more comfortable when put on the spot? Is there a performer inside you, dying to get out? Are you an actor looking to develop your improvisation skills?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you just want to have a truckload of fun, improvisation is for you!
Improvisation has been made popular by television shows such as Thank God You’re Here, Middleditch & Schwartz and Whose Line is it Anyway?, and now you can join On the Fly’s experienced teachers to explore its core concepts over seven weeks, in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Book all sessions up front for a 10% discount! Just select the Full Term option (only available BEFORE the term begins)!
Pre-requisites: None. All welcome!
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Tutors: TBC
Cost:
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, 9 August - 27 September 2023 (excluding 6th of September).
The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Want to improve your public speaking skills or feel more comfortable when put on the spot? Is there a performer inside you, dying to get out? Are you an actor looking to develop your improvisation skills?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you just want to have a truckload of fun, improvisation is for you!
Improvisation has been made popular by television shows such as Thank God You’re Here, Middleditch & Schwartz and Whose Line is it Anyway?, and now you can join On the Fly’s experienced teachers to explore its core concepts over seven weeks, in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Book all sessions up front for a 10% discount! Just select the Full Term option (only available BEFORE the term begins)!
Pre-requisites: None. All welcome!
Dress Code: Casual and comfy
Tutors: TBC
Cost:
- $20 full price/ $15 concession per class
- Book all sessions up front (select Full Term option) for 10% off