What we do and how we do it

Mission & core values

The Improv Conspiracy's mission is to foster and showcase the best improv and comedy in Australia.

In the pursuit of this mission, we are guided by a set of core values:

Community

Our people are our most valuable asset.

We value the unique opportunities our community affords us to meet, watch, and collaborate with hundreds of like-minded people.

We value the joy that comes from supporting each other artistically and socially, while honoring our duty to keep each other safe and protected.

We believe that a welcoming environment full of mutual respect and gratitude is the best way to foster comedic growth and talent.

Diversity

Our theatre strives to actively build and maintain a stage and community that welcomes diversity, reflects our society and shares its stories.

Education

We are never done learning and growing as artists and human beings.

We value lifelong inquisitiveness and a continued pursuit of knowledge in the field of improvised comedy, as well as other aspects of life in general.

The more we know about our craft and the world, the more we can play with and explore in our comedic work.

Excellence

In our pursuit of Australia’s best comedy we strongly value excellence in all areas and aim to raise the bar whenever possible.

Our community members are given training and tools to help them achieve greatness, but are expected to put in a solid effort towards the goal of producing increasingly excellent work.

Students, performers and shows are evaluated on a regular schedule and are held to the highest standard at every level.

Inclusivity

Whether you’re attending your very first Improv Conspiracy show or your hundredth workshop, we want you to feel included and have a good time.

We aim to make sure you’re in on the joke, not the butt of it.

Innovation & Experimentation

Improvisation is a relatively young art form and we’ve only just begun to understand its limits and applications.

We pride ourselves on constantly testing and expanding the boundaries of what improv and comedy can be.

Performance

We believe that improv is a fully-fledged performing art form.

Our core courses all have performance outcomes, and it’s important to us that our students and alumni perform regularly to hone their craft in front of a live audience.

Teamwork

We believe in a team-first approach to comedy.

Work is judged based on the success of the team, not the individual.

For individuals to advance in the company they must show a proven track record of chivalry, trust and support for their peers on- and off-stage.

Our community watering hole

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

Theory Bar