The big milestones
The Improv Conspiracy was soft launched in 2011 and formally founded in 2012. Here are some of the big milestones along the way.
Founder Adam Kangas runs his first private Harold-format training session with improvisers from established local companies such as The Baby Seals and The Big HOO-HAA!
First public Harold performance, and the launch of our monthly show Improvised Show & Tell at the Dan O'Connell Hotel
The casting of our first two Harold teams, The Peeping Toms and NASA Dropouts
First public Level 1 improv workshop held
Our first production Introducing the Harold runs for 12 shows at the Croft Institute during the Melbourne Fringe Festival, including a few sold out sessions
First public Level 2 improv workshop held
First Level 1 and Level 2 week-long intensive workshops held
Announced our third and fourth Harold teams, The Wrong Shoulder and Elevator DJs
The launch of our fortnightly show Harold Night at the Dan O'Connell Hotel
Our Friend Harold runs for 16 shows at the Croft Institute during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, selling out the entire regular season run
First public Level 3 improv workshop held
Our brand new format A Night in Chicago debuts at the Melbourne Fringe Festival
Harold Night goes weekly at the Dan O'Connell Hotel, featuring six new teams: Superstitious, Foggy Windows, Skeleton Kisses, Thunderdog, Drinks With Gary and Your Elected King
The Improv Conspiracy Touring Company's first out-of-town performances. Seven sold out shows at Perth's FRINGE WORLD Festival
Second sold-out season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, including our first 4-star review from the Herald Sun
First public Level 4 workshop held
First International performance at the Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas by TIC troupe Bear Attack
The launch of our second weekly show – The Red Hot Improv Jam, Rotating Tap and The Remix are now every Sunday night at the Dan O'Connell Hotel
The dismantling of all existing Harold teams, and relaunching with: Dirt Squad, Friend at the End, Endless Cash, Shake-A-Stick, Airblade and Bass Drum Kitten
The opening of The Improv Conspiracy Training Centre & Theatre in the Melbourne CBD
Friday and Saturday night shows added at the Theatre
After years of growth at our favourite pub, it was time to move on.
All shows moved in-house to the Theatre from the Dan O'Connell Hotel - now offering shows 4 nights each week!
Enjoy some good times downstairs at Theory Bar
Fancy a beverage after your next show or class session? Our ground floor bar is open Wednesday–Sunday.
Community members and ticket-holders get 10% off*
(* Sundays and Public Holidays excepted)
Please note: drinks can not be transferred between venues in the building