The Improvisers present Theatresports

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The Improvisers present

Theatresports

THE IMPROVISED COMEDY SHOW THAT STARTED IT ALL

For the last 17 years The Improvisors have been bringing Theatresports to the people of Wellington and the show just keeps getting better. Theatresports is the classic improvisation format, brought to TV as “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and to stages the world over since the 70s. Teams of Wellington’s finest improvised comedians go head to head in the grandfather of all comedy battles. Audience suggestions (and sometimes participation) fuel comedy scenes made up on the spot for the audience’s pleasure. Each show is a memorable one-off, created on the spot, that will never be seen again. Add in a couple of judges and the audiences’ vote and there is a competitive element too. Each night the teams battle to see who is best and who will go through to the grand final on July 1st.

This year’s season continues some of the fine traditions of Theatresports – old hands compete with new young talent and fresh faces combine with veterans in brand new combinations. In 2007 The Improvisors comedy veterans such as Tim Gordon (seen recently on Shortland Street), Ian Harcourt (appearing in cameos in almost every movie made in NZ last year) and Greg Ellis (appearing in nothing in particular) are joined by new faces such as Andrew Kaye, Abby Marment and Kenny King.

An intriguing aspect of this year’s contest may be the renewal or rivalries between 2 men who clashed at last years World Theatresports Championship in Germany. Greg Ellis, representing NZ, was bundled out in the Quarter-finals of the tournament by the Canadian team containing Derek Flores. The Canadians went on to win the champs and following the win Derek moved out to NZ. Now Greg and Derek’s battle within a battle will be one of the highlights of Theatresports 2007.

Make sure you get in and catch the action early and don’t miss the most popular improv comedy show of the last two decades!

"The Improvisors are good. No question" – THE LUMIERE READER

THEATRESPORTS – the granddaddy of them all.

Dates: Sun 6, 13, 20, 27 May, 7.30pm
Venue: Circa 2, 1 Taranaki St, Wellington City
Tickets: Adults $18 Conc. $14
Bookings: Circa 04 801 7992
Show Duration: 2 hours

ENDS

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