Mark your calendars for the biggest improv festival in the southern hemisphere
We're gearing up to bring you the fourth instalment of Defrost Festival; our annual mid-winter celebration of all things improv and sketch comedy
In 2025 Defrost will run from July 30th to August 9th, and will feature:
9 nights of fun at The Improv Conspiracy Theatre and Theory Bar
Heaps of your favourite Improv Conspiracy performers trying new things, plus interstate and intercity talent
Epic 90-minute spectacular events, standard 60-minute premium shows, and bite-sized 30-minute performances
Opportunities to participate in Jams and games
Exciting social nights every Friday and Saturday
Single-session workshops from some of the best local and interstate instructors
All levels of experience are welcome to join
Tickets go on sale from June 2nd - keep an eye out for special early-bird promotions and discounts
Join us for some red-hot shows and social events guaranteed to cure your winter blues.
About the author
Laura Josephine is the Theatre Operations Manager and Assistant Artistic Director of The Improv Conspiracy Theatre. She took her first class here in early 2013 and has been involved teaching and performing ever since.
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 access to our fantastic Happy Hour menu all night long
Please note: drinks can not be transferred between venues in the building