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Starting July 28 - workshops featuring Jim Fishwick
Jim Fishwick Week
Term 3 2024, August 14 - September 25
Intro to Impro
Narrative Know-How
Short Form Boot Camp
Gorilla Theatre
We generally recommend most people start with Intro to Impro. If you think you should enter at a different class level, or have any other questions about our classes, have a read of our handy FAQ here.
Starting July 28 - workshops featuring Jim Fishwick
Jim Fishwick Week
Term 3 2024, August 14 - September 25
Intro to Impro
Narrative Know-How
Short Form Boot Camp
Gorilla Theatre
We generally recommend most people start with Intro to Impro. If you think you should enter at a different class level, or have any other questions about our classes, have a read of our handy FAQ here.
Come & Try Impro | Impro Workshop with On The Fly
When: Saturday September 21, 1PM-3PM
Where: Minor Works Building Community Centre. 22 Stamford Ct, Adelaide SA 5000. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: None. This course is intended to be taken by participants brand new to improvisation. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing so as to facilitate movement. Our classes involve verbal communication and physical movement, and participants are encouraged to participate to whatever extent their comfort permits. If you have any specific accessibility needs or questions please contact us!
Teachers: Dylan Haar & Kirsty Wigg
Have you heard that improvisation is a fantastic way to improve your public speaking skills, feel more comfortable when put on the spot, and have a lot of fun, but just not sure if it's for you?
This one-off Come and Try workshop is the perfect way to dip your toe into the joys of impro, and find that yes, you CAN improvise!
Come and experience a small sample of our Intro to Impro course, starting with warm up ice-breakers and games, and working towards some improvised scenes and games in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Book now to see for yourself what impro is all about!
When: Saturday September 21, 1PM-3PM
Where: Minor Works Building Community Centre. 22 Stamford Ct, Adelaide SA 5000. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: None. This course is intended to be taken by participants brand new to improvisation. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing so as to facilitate movement. Our classes involve verbal communication and physical movement, and participants are encouraged to participate to whatever extent their comfort permits. If you have any specific accessibility needs or questions please contact us!
Teachers: Dylan Haar & Kirsty Wigg
Have you heard that improvisation is a fantastic way to improve your public speaking skills, feel more comfortable when put on the spot, and have a lot of fun, but just not sure if it's for you?
This one-off Come and Try workshop is the perfect way to dip your toe into the joys of impro, and find that yes, you CAN improvise!
Come and experience a small sample of our Intro to Impro course, starting with warm up ice-breakers and games, and working towards some improvised scenes and games in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Book now to see for yourself what impro is all about!
On the Fly is delighted to announce that Jim Fishwick will be joining us for a whole week of shows and workshops at the end of this month
(Sunday, 28 July 2024 – Saturday, 3 August 2024)! Jim is a highly respected, award-winning and much-loved director, teacher, actor and writer based in Eora (Sydney). A current Co-Artistic Director of the New Zealand Improv Festival and faculty member at Improv Theatre Sydney, On the Fly is thrilled to be welcoming Jim for a week of improvised fun open to every member of our community. We encourage every member of our community to get as involved as they can during the week, whether by attending one of Jim’s open workshops, or coming along to see some of On the Fly’s experienced players tackle their award-winning original improv format, The Saboteur – An Interactive Game of Trust. Click on the workshop name to book tickets! July 28 1:00PM - All the Paints in the Paintbox Despite our best intentions, we sometimes find ourselves playing the same scenes, same characters, same games over and over again. All The Paints In The Paintbox is a joyful approach to reignite curiosity, helping us shake off our creative cobwebs, identify the habits that have turned into patterns, and push out to the furthermost edges of what’s possible in improvisation. July 30 6:30PM - New Shows Now Want to go from playing in other people’s shows to making your own? Want to lift the lid on what makes improv formats work? Got a burning idea for a show but don’t know where to start? In this dynamic and practical workshop, you’ll learn the ropes of inventing and refining improvised shows, with a little bit of theory, a few case studies, and a whole lot of hands-on theatremaking. August 3 1:00PM - We're Going on a Bear Hunt We step out gleefully into a world as yet uncreated (we’re going on a bear hunt) in search of the beautiful unknown (we’re going to catch a big one) that will emerge from our shared discovery and presence (I’m not scared) and it’s the most brilliant feeling (what a beautiful day!). And sometimes we get stuck. The characters aren’t connecting, or maybe the scene doesn’t feel like it’s about anything. It’s going nowhere. (Uh oh, mud…) This workshop looks at how to take stock of what’s already there in the scene and offers techniques for how to use that as a compass to get the scene up and moving again, to go over, under or through the obstacles we face. Students will come away with an increased understanding of a scene’s platform, and how and when to heighten, reveal, and be changed. Don't miss this opportunity to work with and learn from one of the best! Unsure which workshop is for you? Get in touch! |
Intro to Impro | Impro Course with On The Fly
When: Wednesdays 7PM-9PM, August 14th to September 25th
Where: The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: None. This course is intended to be taken by participants brand new to improvisation. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing so as to facilitate movement. Our classes involve verbal communication and physical movement, and participants are encouraged to participate to whatever extent their comfort permits. If you have any specific accessibility needs or questions please contact us!
Teachers: TBA
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 faculty to explore its core concepts over seven weeks, in a supportive and collaborative environment.
When: Wednesdays 7PM-9PM, August 14th to September 25th
Where: The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: None. This course is intended to be taken by participants brand new to improvisation. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing so as to facilitate movement. Our classes involve verbal communication and physical movement, and participants are encouraged to participate to whatever extent their comfort permits. If you have any specific accessibility needs or questions please contact us!
Teachers: TBA
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 faculty to explore its core concepts over seven weeks, in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Narrative Know-How | Impro Course with On the Fly
When: Wednesdays 7PM-9PM, August 14th to September 25th
Where: BH2-12 Uni SA City West Campus, Barbara Hanrahan Building Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: Completion of On the Fly's Intro to Impro course or equivalent.
Tutors: Casey Harris & Emil Tow
It’s story time! Most improvised scenes and shows tell us stories about their characters - but how do we tell stories that are satisfying and enthralling to play and watch?
This course explores some of the ways improvisers can craft narratives in improvisation, and will give participants techniques and tips for how to make your stories sing!
Intended for improvisers in their first year with On the Fly, this is one of four core courses designed to give students a strong foundation in impro.
When: Wednesdays 7PM-9PM, August 14th to September 25th
Where: BH2-12 Uni SA City West Campus, Barbara Hanrahan Building Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: Completion of On the Fly's Intro to Impro course or equivalent.
Tutors: Casey Harris & Emil Tow
It’s story time! Most improvised scenes and shows tell us stories about their characters - but how do we tell stories that are satisfying and enthralling to play and watch?
This course explores some of the ways improvisers can craft narratives in improvisation, and will give participants techniques and tips for how to make your stories sing!
Intended for improvisers in their first year with On the Fly, this is one of four core courses designed to give students a strong foundation in impro.
Short Form Boot Camp | Impro Course with On the Fly
When: Wednesdays 7PM-9PM, August 14th to September 25th
Where: BH4-23 Uni SA City West Campus, Barbara Hanrahan Building Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: At least four terms (equalling 12 months) at On the Fly, including Intro to Impro, Narrative Know-How and Physicality & Stagecraft, or equivalent.
Tutor: TBA
Short form impro involves telling a story in one impro game or scene. Featuring classic impro games featured on Whose Line is it Anyway? and in Theatresports, short form games are a tried and tested impro staple used to train and develop our impro muscles.
In this course, we’ll focus on using short form games to train our impro skills, and give players some handy tips and tricks for tackling them all. It’s also a good chance for arefresher before Theatresports in Term 4!
When: Wednesdays 7PM-9PM, August 14th to September 25th
Where: BH4-23 Uni SA City West Campus, Barbara Hanrahan Building Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: At least four terms (equalling 12 months) at On the Fly, including Intro to Impro, Narrative Know-How and Physicality & Stagecraft, or equivalent.
Tutor: TBA
Short form impro involves telling a story in one impro game or scene. Featuring classic impro games featured on Whose Line is it Anyway? and in Theatresports, short form games are a tried and tested impro staple used to train and develop our impro muscles.
In this course, we’ll focus on using short form games to train our impro skills, and give players some handy tips and tricks for tackling them all. It’s also a good chance for arefresher before Theatresports in Term 4!
Gorilla Theatre Rehearsals | Impro Course with On the Fly
When: Wednesdays 7PM-9PM, August 14 to September 25
Where: The Joinery 111 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: At least eight terms (equalling two years) at On the Fly, including Intro to Impro, Narrative Know-How, Physicality & Stagecraft, Intro to Short Form and Intro to Long Form, or equivalent.
Tutor: TBA
Five Directors. One Gorilla. Some Monkey Business.
In this daring format, five improvisors direct scenes to inspire, challenge and excite their fellow players. Succeed in the audience's eyes, and they win a banana! Fail, and the director will have to perform a forfeit - maybe apologise for their scene in interpretive dance, or explain what went wrong in rhyming couplets!
In this series of workshops, come and learn how to play the Gorilla format. You can then choose to play in Gorilla shows on 26-28 September, which will be cast from these workshops.
When: Wednesdays 7PM-9PM, August 14 to September 25
Where: The Joinery 111 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: At least eight terms (equalling two years) at On the Fly, including Intro to Impro, Narrative Know-How, Physicality & Stagecraft, Intro to Short Form and Intro to Long Form, or equivalent.
Tutor: TBA
Five Directors. One Gorilla. Some Monkey Business.
In this daring format, five improvisors direct scenes to inspire, challenge and excite their fellow players. Succeed in the audience's eyes, and they win a banana! Fail, and the director will have to perform a forfeit - maybe apologise for their scene in interpretive dance, or explain what went wrong in rhyming couplets!
In this series of workshops, come and learn how to play the Gorilla format. You can then choose to play in Gorilla shows on 26-28 September, which will be cast from these workshops.
Females to the Front | Impro Jam with On the Fly
When: Saturday July 6th, August 17, October 12, 1PM - 4PM
Where: Minor Works Building Community Centre. 22 Stamford Ct, Adelaide SA 5000. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: None, all female and non-binary people are welcome!
Have you ever looked around in an impro workshop and realised you were the only non-male in the room? Or are you looking to play a more diverse range of characters and experiences?
As women and non-binary people in impro, we can often find ourselves in the minority. This jam is all about celebrating and having a chance to play with the amazing non-binary and female players at On the Fly.
Impro jams are all about fun and trying improv in a friendly environment – all skill levels are welcome, even complete beginners. 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!
When: Saturday July 6th, August 17, October 12, 1PM - 4PM
Where: Minor Works Building Community Centre. 22 Stamford Ct, Adelaide SA 5000. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: None, all female and non-binary people are welcome!
Have you ever looked around in an impro workshop and realised you were the only non-male in the room? Or are you looking to play a more diverse range of characters and experiences?
As women and non-binary people in impro, we can often find ourselves in the minority. This jam is all about celebrating and having a chance to play with the amazing non-binary and female players at On the Fly.
Impro jams are all about fun and trying improv in a friendly environment – all skill levels are welcome, even complete beginners. 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!
Queer Jam | Impro Jam with On the Fly
When: August 31, October 26, 1PM - 4PM
Where: Minor Works Building Community Centre. 22 Stamford Ct, Adelaide SA 5000. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: None, all LGBTQIA+ people are welcome!
Are you an improviser or performer who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and wondered what impro could be like if it was a little more queer?This Pride Month, join us for a jam all about celebrating the amazing LGBTQIA+ people at On the Fly.
Impro jams are all about fun and trying improvisation in a friendly environment – all skill levels are welcome, even complete beginners. 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!
When: August 31, October 26, 1PM - 4PM
Where: Minor Works Building Community Centre. 22 Stamford Ct, Adelaide SA 5000. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: None, all LGBTQIA+ people are welcome!
Are you an improviser or performer who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and wondered what impro could be like if it was a little more queer?This Pride Month, join us for a jam all about celebrating the amazing LGBTQIA+ people at On the Fly.
Impro jams are all about fun and trying improvisation in a friendly environment – all skill levels are welcome, even complete beginners. 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!
Impro Open Jam with On the Fly
When: From March 27th 2024
Where: The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: None. All welcome!
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.
When: From March 27th 2024
Where: The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide. Click here for Google Maps
Pre-requisites: None. All welcome!
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.