Australian Impro Scene
1980s-present · Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra)
Almost entirely Keith Johnstone-derived — the word 'impro' (not 'improv') marks companies here as part of the Theatresports lineage.
Known for
- Companies founded 1980s as part of worldwide Theatresports wave.
- 'Impro' (not 'improv') is the preferred Australian term — marker of Johnstone lineage.
- Older companies: Impro Australia (Sydney Theatresports, 35+ years), Impro Melbourne, Impro Theatre ACT.
- Sydney Theatresports continues after the 1990s liquidation of Theatresports Inc., reformed as Impro Australia.
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impro australiaImpro Melbourne
Notes
Better as an essay-style entry. Useful as context for festivals like Improvaganza Edmonton and Impro Amsterdam, which draw Australians.