Latest Events in Terrace(July Updated)

This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 The BIG and the small of it Presented by Lindsay Drummond of Improv Hub (North Brisbane/Moreton Bay/Online) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. This workshop explores how a focus on making BIG of the small or small of the BIG things can give us great comedy and plenty to work with. Making a big deal of something small or a small deal of something big is a fast and easy way to inspire a comedic scene. No matter how experienced you are as an improviser, seeing comedy in this way can give you plenty to work with, guaranteed laughs, and an easy way to build characters, relationships and heighten the stakes! This super-fun workshop will have you feeling like a comedy superstar! Workshop Length: 3 hours Recommended experience level: Beginner (less than 12 months experience) Participants need to know: There will be some sidecoaching. Meet Lindsay Drummond (she/her) Lindsay is an improvisation coach, teacher, performer, director, and musician. She is known as the ‘Queen of Online Improv’! A self-confessed ‘improv evangelist’, Lindsay truly believes if everyone in the world did just one improv class, the world (and maybe even the universe) would be a better place! 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

🍷 🍽️ Come to the most intimate dinner party in town 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 THE DINNER PARTY (10 mins) Presented by Marcel Blanch-de Wilt (Melbourne/Naarm) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. Come to the most intimate dinner party in town. Only two to three audience members are invited to this once-in-a-lifetime affair. Who will you sit across from? A warring married couple or perhaps an important work meeting? What good fortune to get to be in this cosy conversation where anything could happen! The Dinner Party is part experimental comedy and part art installation. Each show will take place at a table in the Big Fork Lobby between regular programming. Tickets are free, but not guaranteed. Register your interest and we will text/email you to let you know when The Dinner Party is taking place. Tickets will be via a lottery each night (you will need to enter the lottery for each night the show is on). 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 FAQs about our shows & venue here:bigforktheatre.com/big-fork-faqs Big Fork Theatre is Brisbane's home of improv & comedy, located centrally in Fortitude Valley. With great shows on Thursday to Sunday every week, we have something for everyone. Improvised comedy, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, and more! Arrive early and grab a drink at our bar. About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here: bigforktheatre.com/brisbane-improv-festival-about REFUND POLICY: Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the show start time will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of the commencement time can transfer tickets to a future show. No shows will not receive a refund. Please contact us with any questions. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

🎁There are big things to see in this tiny improv show! This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 TINYPROV: THE SHOWCASE (50 mins) Presented by Hayden Wright (Eora/Sydney) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. Get ready for fast-paced two-person improv as participants from TINYPROV: The Workshop take the stage! This special edition showcase features bold and hilarious two-person teams, each bringing their unique style and chemistry to the stage. But there's a twist! One final duo doesn’t know who their partner is until the moment their scene begins. Whether you’re an improv fan or just love unpredictable theatre, this showcase is sure to delight! 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 FAQs about our shows & venue here:bigforktheatre.com/big-fork-faqs Big Fork Theatre is Brisbane's home of improv & comedy, located centrally in Fortitude Valley. With great shows on Thursday to Sunday every week, we have something for everyone. Improvised comedy, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, and more! Arrive early and grab a drink at our bar. About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here: bigforktheatre.com/brisbane-improv-festival-about REFUND POLICY: Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the show start time will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of the commencement time can transfer tickets to a future show. No shows will not receive a refund. Please contact us with any questions. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 The Stories That Made Us Presented by Matías Avaca (Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau & Mendoza, Argentina) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. In The Stories That Made Us, participants will explore how cultural and personal stories influence the way we create characters and play scenes. This workshop invites you to reflect on your own background, traditions, and ancestral tales, using these stories to deepen and enrich your scene work. We’ll explore oral storytelling, integrating culture, history, and heritage into performance. Participants will engage in guided exercises and activities that help bring diverse perspectives into their scenes, unfolding authentic and meaningful stories. By the end, you’ll have the tools to tell richer, more connected stories on stage. Participants may be cast from this workshop to perform in the Bonfire show. Casting is at the discretion of the teacher. Workshop Length: 3 hours Recommended experience level: Intermediate (1 - 3 years experience) Meet Matías Avaca (he/him) Matías is an Argentinian improviser based in New Zealand. He co-founded Mabel Impro, leads Laenye Productions, and co-founded the Auckland Improv Festival. With over 15 years of experience across 15+ countries, Matías is passionate about exploring culture, language, and identity through improv and storytelling. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 Express to Impress Presented by Mandy Plumb of Blah Blah Blah Improv (Gold Coast/Northern NSW) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. Unlock the power of using emotion to elevate your improv with Express to Impress! This high-energy, interactive workshop will help you tap into your full emotional range—even the emotions you’ve never felt—to create compelling characters, deepen relationships, and drive scenes with authenticity. Through targeted exercises, you'll learn how to make bold emotional choices, sustain (or switch) emotions under pressure, and build stronger connections with your scene partners. Whether you're new to improv or a seasoned performer, this workshop will increase your stage presence and give your characters more oomph. When we express, we impress—so get ready to unleash the emotional firepower that makes improv performances unforgettable! Workshop Length: 2 hours Recommended experience level: Beginner (less than 12 months experience) Meet Mandy Plumb (she/her) Mandy began improvising at 13, performing professionally in musical theatre and internationally across stage, film, and TV. She has taught in Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand—including improv, speech and drama, physical theatre, voice, and circus—and currently teaches improv and drama on the Gold Coast and Byron Bay. She founded Blah Blah Blah Improv in 2023. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 Big Me: MC Skills for Improv and Comedy Presented by Matt Powell of Locomotive (Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. Have you ever seen someone hosting a show and thought, damn, they really know what they're doing? And then tried to do the same thing and bombed? That's because the skills that make someone a good MC are intensely personal and intrinsic to each individual. The good news is, there's a way to unlock these skills for yourself, and it's all right here in this workshop. You'll meet your MC persona and learn key skills and behaviours to win over an audience and look after performers. Workshop Length: 3 hours Recommended experience level: No previous experience required Participants need to know: There may be some homework beforehand in the form of a short quiz. Meet Matt Powell (he/him) Matt has been performing, directing, and teaching improv for over 25 years in New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. He once MCed a show so well that the mayor added him as a friend on Facebook. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

🔥👰‍♀️🤵Gather around the fire for honeymoon period of the Festival. This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 BONFIRE (25 mins) Presented by Matias Avaca (Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau & Argentina) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. Bonfire invites you to gather around the fire and immerse yourself in a world of storytelling. Performers bring to life captivating tales of culture, heritage, and folklore, weaving together personal and ancestral stories that celebrate the richness of human experiences. The intimate setting creates a space for connection and reflection, where each performance is a unique exploration of shared histories and the power of storytelling. Experience an evening filled with laughter, wonder, and a deep sense of community, as we honor the timeless tradition of stories passed down through generations. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 NEWLYWEDS (25 mins) Presented by the Newlyweds (Melbourne/Naarm) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. The Newlyweds have toured around the world performing their outstanding 2prov shows with their familiar brand of holy matrimony. Now they're back in Brisbane... for revenge. The Newlyweds have performed in Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Wellington and Chicago. Ele is an acclaimed actor, Marcel is an award-winning stand-up. Together they are UNSTOPPABLE. “Adorable, hilarious, well-crafted improv. So funny, so quick” - Nikki Britton “They are true improv pros, and quickly show the audience that they’re in for a great time.” - Jess Perkins 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 FAQs about our shows & venue here:bigforktheatre.com/big-fork-faqs Big Fork Theatre is Brisbane's home of improv & comedy, located centrally in Fortitude Valley. With great shows on Thursday to Sunday every week, we have something for everyone. Improvised comedy, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, and more! Arrive early and grab a drink at our bar. About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here: bigforktheatre.com/brisbane-improv-festival-about REFUND POLICY: Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the show start time will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of the commencement time can transfer tickets to a future show. No shows will not receive a refund. Please contact us with any questions. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 The Sneaky Improviser Presented by Jim Fishwick of Improv Theatre Sydney (Sydney/Gadigal Land) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. When we improvise, we’re trying to get on the same page as our scene partner and the audience about what’s going on. But if we just stuff that bare information into our dialogue, we stop sounding like real people. *(“Look, we’ve been brothers for twenty years.” “Hi, I’m the window cleaner you asked to come over to clean the windows of your house.”)* This workshop looks at the art of exposition: ways of hiding this information more smoothly in our dialogue and detecting the things that our scene partners may have hidden in theirs. Workshop Length: 3 hours Recommended experience level: Intermediate (1-3 years experience) Meet Jim Fishwick (they/them) Jim is an award-winning theatremaker, writer and teacher based on Gadigal land in Sydney, Australia. They are the general manager of Jetpack Theatre, creating experiential, interactive and immersive theatre, are the Artistic Co-Director of the New Zealand Improv Festival, and regularly teach and perform with Improv Theatre Sydney. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 Playing With Your Voice Presented by Eleanor Stankiewicz (Melbourne/Naarm) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. Is voice an afterthought during scenes or creating characters? This workshop will encourage improvisers to develop and discover characters using their voices and physicality in imaginative ways. NIDA Acting and Voice graduate, Eleanor Stankiewicz, will share her favourite vocal tips, tricks, and tools to help participants bring joy and musicality to their play. Join Eleanor as she shares various exercises and approaches to voice training, drawing from her experience as an actor and long-form improvisation practitioner and facilitator. Explore your voice from the perspective of play. This workshop will be shaped by the offers made by the participants, with a focus on curiosity and spontaneity to encourage freedom of expression. Workshop Length: 2 hours Recommended experience level: Beginner (less than 12 months experience) Participants need to know: This is a physical workshop that is participant-led, so wear something you are comfortable moving in, and bring your water bottle. As this is a voice workshop, there will often be a lot of noise happening simultaneously and could be sensorially overwhelming. Meet Eleanor Stankiewicz (she/her) Eleanor is an award-winning actor, improviser, and voice-specialist. A National Institute of Dramatic Art graduate (BDA in Acting and MFA in Voice), she trained in long-form improvisation at iO Theater and Improv Theatre Sydney. Eleanor has performed with leading Australian theatre companies and toured internationally with her 2prov team, The Newlyweds. Most recently, Eleanor starred in Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern at the Sydney Opera House. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

Join Shad Wicka and Peter James as they provide haphazard solutions to your every quandary with a 100% success rate. Got a problem that needs solving? Write it down, put it in the bucket on stage, and watch as Shad Wicka and Peter James solve your problems with the help of some special guests. You never know who might show up… Past guests include: Tommy Little, Stephen K Amos (UK), Mel Buttle, Nick Cody, Becky Lucas, Dilruk Jayasinha, Guy Montgomery, Ian Dicko Dickson, Luke Heggie, Dave Thornton, Akmal, Adam Ray (US), Nazeem Hussain, Georgie Carroll, Heath Franklin's Chopper and many more! It’s loose, it’s boozy and absolutely anything can happen! Information Source: Good Chat Comedy Club | eventbrite

🌏 An international head-to-head battle of comedy! This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 COMEDY WORLD LEAGUE (50 mins) Presented by Matias Avaca (Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau & Argentina) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. Comedy World League is a high-energy, multilingual improv competition where teams from different countries go head-to-head in a battle of creativity, comedy, and cultural flair. The audience plays an active role, voting for their favourite team after each round, making every performance unpredictable and interactive. This show celebrates the joy of improv and the richness of diverse cultures, offering a fun and engaging experience for everyone. Comedy World League promises non-stop laughs, exciting twists, and a unique blend of international comedy. Join the competition and be part of the global fun! 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 FAQs about our shows & venue here:bigforktheatre.com/big-fork-faqs Big Fork Theatre is Brisbane's home of improv & comedy, located centrally in Fortitude Valley. With great shows on Thursday to Sunday every week, we have something for everyone. Improvised comedy, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, and more! Arrive early and grab a drink at our bar. About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here: bigforktheatre.com/brisbane-improv-festival-about REFUND POLICY: Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the show start time will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of the commencement time can transfer tickets to a future show. No shows will not receive a refund. Please contact us with any questions Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 Bring It, Sing It Presented by Mark Grimes of Big Fork Theatre (Brisbane/Meanjin) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. Connection is core to improv, and when we improvise singing, we have the unique opportunity to make a connection with our inner thoughts and emotions. Song gives you the chance to let the audience know what's going on in your head without breaking the fourth wall. This workshop will look at how to unlock this and explore the dimensions it can bring to a character. Workshop Length: 3 hours Recommended experience level: Intermediate (1 - 3 years experience) in musical improv Meet Mark Grimes (he/him) Mark is an improviser, musician, actor and music teacher originally from Scotland. Mark has taught and performed in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, the UK, and USA. With a friendly and thoughtful teaching style, Mark brings an energy and passion to musical improv that makes it fun for everyone, no matter their level of experience. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 Stan is the man! Actioning and Improvising Presented by Jhi Rayner of Freeroam Theatre (Wagga Wagga) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. Take to the stage as you navigate the actioning, objective, and super objective techniques of one of the fathers of Modern Acting, Konstantin Stanislavski. In this workshop, you will: -Create compelling characters using Stanislavsky’s actioning techniques. -Find and create clear, specific objectives to drive your improvised scenes. -Stay grounded in your choices, balancing authenticity and humour. -Build confidence in making strong, dynamic choices on stage. -Learn how to bring depth and clarity to your characters while keeping things fun. Workshop Length: 3 hours Recommended experience level: No previous experience Participants need to know: There will be feedback and some physical work in this workshop. Meet Jhi Rayner (he/him) Jhi is an Actor, Director, Improvisor, Theatre Maker, Techie, Self-proclaimed all-round good bloke, and the Artistic Director of Freeroam Theatre Incorporated in Wagga Wagga. Jhi fell in love with improvisation at a young age and has been teaching impro and acting for 15 years. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 F*ck Yeah Improv Presented by Taylor Edwards (Brisbane/Meanjin) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. Love improv, but feeling a bit out-of-love with it? Do you want to try some new moves but not really sure what or how? Or do you just want to get a bit loose? It's time to say, F*ck Yeah Improv. Join Taylor Edwards for a cathartic journey to just follow the fun and excitement, inspire and make yourself silly. Perfect for anyone stuck in a rut or blocking themselves in, this workshop aims to have you feeling a bit more likely to say, f*ck yeah to improv. Workshop Length: 3 hours Recommended experience level: Advanced (3+ years experience) Meet Taylor Edwards (she/her) Taylor is an improviser, sketch writer, comedian and original founder of Big Fork Theatre. She regularly performs on stages across Australia and is spending more time in 2025 developing new live improv and comedy shows, including her tabletop role playing game series, Hot Shot Adventures. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 Codifying Improv Presented by Cam Watson of Big Fork Theatre (Brisbane/Meanjin) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025. Say Yes, build on the idea and don't block - the rules of improv are pretty simple, right? It's basic stuff. But.... sometimes we like to delve a little deeper. Codifying improv will help give you more improv language to describe the moves we already do naturally and open up more ways to engage with your fellow performers during scenes. This workshop is perfect for the improv nerds and anyone struggling to describe what they are seeing in improv shows. This work is inspired by Will Hines' 'Sympathetic Disagreement' and Kevin Mullaney's 'Sympathetic Engagement' Workshop Length: 3 hours Recommended experience level: Intermediate (1-3 years experience) Meet Cam Watson (he/him) Cam is an improviser, sometimes sketch comedian and founding Director of Big Fork Theatre. Cam has travelled across the globe to learn and perform improv and is the love of his life (just don't tell his cat or boyfriend). Cam loves to geek on improv, and this workshop is a love letter to his obsession. 🟣😆💚🎂🟪🎉🤣🟢🥳🟩💜 About the Big Fork Comedy Festival In 2025, the Brisbane Improv Festival will form part of a wider program of entertainment - the inaugural Big Fork Comedy Festival - a week-long celebration of comedy marking 10 years of Big Fork Theatre. Yes - it’s also a birthday party, complete with a special gala event. Running from July 18–26, this expanded festival brings together improv, sketch, and stand-up performances from Brisbane, interstate, and international talent. Find out more here. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

Welcome to the hilarious and unpredictable world of Granny Flaps Comedy Bingo! Join us for a night of laughter, drinks, and games like you've never seen before. Award winning comedian Granny Flaps is your host and the amazing DJ Tim keeps the vibes going throughout the night. Date: Saturday 26th July 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Ceduna Sailing Club Get ready to win some amazing prizes, enjoy great company, and experience a night you won't forget. Food available. Book your table through the venue. THIS IS NOT AN ACTUAL BINGO NIGHT Information Source: Lori Bell | eventbrite

Please join us for an evening of crime conversation, drinks and delicious food, and the chance to meet and mingle with fellow crime readers and writers. The night will feature novelist Nilima Rao, and debut authors Angie Faye Martin and Carla Salmon, in conversation with historical crime fiction author Janet Lee. The $60 price includes a drink and alternate drop main course. Extra drinks can be purchased from our private bar throughout the evening. The event will be held in the Garden Room at Darling and Co in Paddington, Brisbane. Doors open 6pm. Dinner is served 6.30, and the crime panel begins at 7.30. The formalities end at 8.30pm, however guests are welcome to stay and socialise into the evening. Books at Stones will have the authors' books available for purchase on the night. You are welcome to bring your own copies if you'd like the authors to sign them. Sisters in Crime is a not-for-profit organisation that celebrates and supports women's crime writing. Thank you for being part of Brisbane's wonderful literary community! Information Source: Sisters in Crime QLD | eventbrite

Capped at 12 participants this 8 week Finding the Funny class we explore how to take true stories and turn them into hilarious improvised scenes. This gives students experience in the Armando format which is the core of Big Fork Theatre's flagship show, Cool Story Bro. Successful completion of Big Fork Theatre's Improv Foundations 4: Group Mind required to take this class. Special consideration may be made if you don't fit this criteria but you feel that you have the required training and skill please contact the Directors at training@bigforktheatre.com to discuss. Specific skills and topics covered: Game of the SceneComedic premise based improvisationUnpacking true stories to find a comedic premiseAdvanced long form techniquesHow to heighten and explore comedic premisesThis course meets for 8 sessionsthat are each 3 hours long. Why take an improv class? Improv is for everyone. It doesn't matter how experienced or inexperienced you are as a performer Big Fork Theatre's classes are designed to benefit everyone. Our classes focus on developing your listening skills, stage confidence and team work. Big Fork Theatre's improvisational classes are beneficial for actors and comedians looking to add a new skill set to their performing repertoire. Improv is becoming increasingly desired when casting and can help performers adjust to any situation whether it be during an audition or in the rehearsal room. Improvisation is an excellent way to improve your communication skills and confidence when speaking in public. About Big Fork Theatre Big Fork Theatre is dedicated to long form improvisation in the Chicago and New York style, as made famous by Tina Fey, Amy Poheler and Mike Meyers. Big Fork primarily focuses on comedic improvisation. Big Fork's teachers have many years experience both in teaching and performing, many of whom have traveled around the world to learn from some of the best improv teachers there are. Our teachers are committed to creating a fun and enriching environment to learn in and grow the Brisbane improvisational community. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

Join comedian Chris Martin and his funny mates for a night of raucous laughter! Chris, one of Brisbane’s best comedians, has been doing stand up comedy for 10 years and has hours of hilarious material, so he’s decided to perform it all YEAHHHH!!! This is the biggest challenge of his comedy career – four shows, over four Sundays, with no repeat material. Every show will be different with great jokes and cracking stories guaranteed! Sunday Roast is taking over Big Fork Theatre every Sunday in August (except the 31st because Chris will be in Thailand YEAHHHH!!!). Every show will be opened by one of Chris’ comedy mates. TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 – now that’s a bloody bargain! FAQs about our shows & venue here: bigforktheatre.com/big-fork-faqs Big Fork Theatre is Brisbane's home of improv & comedy, located centrally in Fortitude Valley. With great shows on Thursday to Sunday every week, we have something for everyone. Improvised comedy, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, and more! Arrive early and grab a drink at our bar. Venue information bigforktheatre.com/about-our-theatre REFUND POLICY: Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the show start time will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of the commencement time can transfer tickets to a future show. No shows will not receive a refund. Please contact us with any questions. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

In Characters students will explore how to access fully fleshed out characters in an improv scene. This class will teach techniques to unlock your way of playing characters and jump in and out of them with ease. Whether you want to play characters that are larger than life or a little more nuanced this class if for you. Characters is the third class in Big Fork’s Improv Foundations program. Specific skills and topics covered: Character physicalisationCharacter voicesUsing statusPoint of ViewIntermediate long form techniquesSuccessful completion of Foundations 2: The Scene is required to participate in this class, special consideration may be granted to participants with other improv experience - please contact our Directors at training@bigforktheatre.com to discuss. This course meets for 6 sessions that are each 3 hours long. There will be a graduation show at the end of this course. Why take an improv class? Improv is for everyone. It doesn't matter how experienced or inexperienced you are as a performer Big Fork Theatre's classes are designed to benefit everyone. Our classes focus on developing your listening skills, stage confidence and team work. Big Fork Theatre's improvisational classes are beneficial for actors and comedians looking to add a new skill set to their performing repertoire. Improv is becoming increasingly desired when casting and can help performers adjust to any situation whether it be during an audition or in the rehearsal room. Improvisation is an excellent way to improve your communication skills and confidence when speaking in public. About Big Fork Theatre Big Fork Theatre is dedicated to long form improvisation in the Chicago and New York style, as made famous by Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Mike Meyers. Big Fork primarily focuses on comedic improvisation. Big Fork's teachers have many years experience both in teaching and performing, many of whom have traveled around the world to learn from some of the best improv teachers there are. Our teachers are committed to creating a fun and enriching environment to learn in and grow the Brisbane improvisational community. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

PLEASE BRING FOOTWEAR FOR INDOOR (TRAINERS) AND OUTDOOR (BOOTS) PLAY The sessions will be delivered around fun small sided games and activity - including agility, balance, speed and co-ordination activities. Sessions will include movement skills, technical and tactical components all in a safe and FUN environment which will aid the development of the player. For information on the Junior Concession eligibility, please visit: https://liveargyll.co.uk/qualifying-criteria-liveargyll/#junior For our inclusion statement, please visit our website: https://liveargyll.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/liveArgyll-Inclusion-Statement-4.6.21.pdf For our behaviour procedure, please click the link: https://liveargyll.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AS-Behaviour-Procedure.pdf For football programmes, the information provided on this form will be shared with the Scottish Football Association for the purposes of monitoring participation in football and will not be used for any commercial purpose or shared with any third-party organisations. To view LiveArgyll’s Privacy Policy please visit our website HERE For football programmes, the information provided on this form will be shared with the Scottish Football Association for the purposes of monitoring participation in football and will not be used for any commercial purpose or shared with any third party organisations. To view LiveArgyll’s Privacy Policy please visit our website HERE Information Source: Active Schools | eventbrite

PLEASE BRING FOOTWEAR FOR INDOOR (TRAINERS) AND OUTDOOR (BOOTS) PLAY The sessions will be delivered around fun small sided games and activity - including agility, balance, speed and co-ordination activities. Sessions will include movement skills, technical and tactical components all in a safe and FUN environment which will aid the development of the player. For information on the Junior Concession eligibility, please visit: https://liveargyll.co.uk/qualifying-criteria-liveargyll/#junior For our inclusion statement, please visit our website: https://liveargyll.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/liveArgyll-Inclusion-Statement-4.6.21.pdf For our behaviour procedure, please click the link: https://liveargyll.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AS-Behaviour-Procedure.pdf For football programmes, the information provided on this form will be shared with the Scottish Football Association for the purposes of monitoring participation in football and will not be used for any commercial purpose or shared with any third-party organisations. To view LiveArgyll’s Privacy Policy please visit our website HERE For football programmes, the information provided on this form will be shared with the Scottish Football Association for the purposes of monitoring participation in football and will not be used for any commercial purpose or shared with any third party organisations. To view LiveArgyll’s Privacy Policy please visit our website HERE Information Source: Active Schools | eventbrite

ENCORE OF 2025 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOW Undeniably one of Australia’s fastest rising talents; Peter James is back at the club with a red-hot solo show to sink your teeth into. Punchy, theatrical and razor-sharp… get in on the ground floor and brag about it later. 2023 ADELAIDE FRINGE WEEKLY AWARD WINNER FOR ‘BEST COMEDY’ “Wise far beyond his years, deftly mixing eloquent delivery and musical prowess with a hilariously crude sense of humour.” ★★★★ The Advertiser “James is a skilled performer with fantastic comedic timing, and is definitely not one to be missed.” ★★★★ Theatre People Information Source: Good Chat Comedy Club | eventbrite

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Tyler Hubbard event taking place at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania. This event is scheduled for August 7, 2025. Centennial Terrace, located at 5773 Centennial, OH, 43560, will be the venue where fans can catch Tyler Hubbard in action. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a memorable evening filled with incredible music and entertainment.

Back to back killer shows for your Saturday night! Raised By Wolves, Brisbane's best and longest running improv group, are back! Watch them weave a hilarious improv set from nothing more then a single word. With more then 50 years of improv experience between them, RBW are Brisbane comedy royalty. Come on a wild, laugh out loud journey with them! Big Fun Show is our newest show at Big Fork Theatre. A cast of brilliant improvisers doing what we do best - good funny improv! TICKETS ARE ONLY $15 ONLINE | $20 ON THE DOOR FAQs about our shows & venue here: bigforktheatre.com/big-fork-faqs Big Fork Theatre is Brisbane's home of improv & comedy, located centrally in Fortitude Valley. With great shows on Thursday to Sunday every week, we have something for everyone. Improvised comedy, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, and more! Arrive early and grab a drink at our bar. “Deeply entertaining” - Anywhere Festival “Chaotic hilarity” - Nothing Ever Happens In Brisbane exited the theatre with tears of laughter still streaming down their face. - Theatre Haus Venue information bigforktheatre.com/about-our-theatre REFUND POLICY: Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the show start time will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of the commencement time can transfer tickets to a future show. No shows will not receive a refund. Please contact us with any questions. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

Perfect if you are in school, aged 14 years + and aim for a career in fitness This Active IQ Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the principles of exercise and fitness, healthy eating and the active leisure industry. And gain confidence in a fitness environment. This course is a mix of practical and theory sessions about fitness, anatomy and customer interactions. You will learn how to perform various fitness tasks (cardiovascular, resistance and strength) and how to teach them to fellow peers. This qualification will give you basic knowledge and confidence to help someone with a gym induction. Moreover, it will boost your own knowledge within fitness ! Aim: To provide learners with an introduction to: • The principles of exercise and fitness. • The health and fitness industry. • Healthy eating. Objectives: To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to: • Understand the principles of fitness. • Understand the fitness industry. • Be able to participate in physical activity. • Be able to assist in the delivery of an exercise and fitness programme. • Understand the principles of healthy eating. For more information, follow this link - https://activeiq.co.uk/qualifications/active-iq-level-1-award-in-fitness-and-physical-activity/ LEAD SportLeadership, Employabilty and development in Sport for young People in Perth & Kinross. All our leadership courses are supported by the Gannochy Trust and provide Perth and Kinross Council school pupils with the opportunity to earn introductory sports coaching and leadership qualifications. This is an excellent way to develop communication and leadership skills, build confidence, gain recognised qualifications, and acquire experience in sports coaching. As part of the project, the aim is for you to volunteer for 25 hours in a school or community club setting. (If you are an Aspiring Coach, this is not an additional requirement.) Your Active Schools Coordinator, who is based at your school, can assist you in finding a local placement. These volunteer hours can also be counted towards other awards, such as the Saltire Award and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Please note the following terms and conditions: The course is run by the Active Schools team - school staff are not present.It is your responsibility to arrange travel arrangements to and from the venue.Courses may involve work before, during and after the course which must be completed in order to gain the qualification.The course is supported by Perth and Kinross Education Services and is only available to pupils, staff and volunteers from Perth and Kinross council schools.If you have additional support needs, please let us know.You will receive an email notification through our Eventbrite registration process of your confirmed place on the course.You must inform the organiser if you are unable to attend the course at least one week before (where possible). If you fail to attend without informing the organiser you will be charged the full value of the course (if applied) and no refunds can be provided.For more information or to contact the organiser, Bart on bbieniek@liveactive.co.uk Information Source: Active Schools - Live Active Leisure | eventbrite

Micky Bartlett is back in Australia with the international debut of his new show ROCKET. The Northern Ireland comedy colossus brings his best hour of comedy to date. Sharing his thoughts on the modern world and secrets most people wouldn't tell their therapist. This is a show not to be missed! Contains strong language and adult themes. Information Source: Good Chat Comedy Club | eventbrite

Think you're good at spotting a fib? Get ready for an evening of outrageous stories, dubious confessions, and quick-witted banter in Would You Lie to Me?—the hilarious panel show where truth is stranger than fiction… or is it? Inspired by the hit BBC series Would I Lie to You?, this show pits two teams against each other as they bluff, guess, and giggle their way through unbelievable anecdotes. Some are 100% true. Others? Total fabrication. The only question is—can you tell the difference? FAQs about our shows & venue here:bigforktheatre.com/big-fork-faqs Big Fork Theatre is Brisbane's home of improv & comedy, located centrally in Fortitude Valley. With great shows on Thursday to Sunday every week, we have something for everyone. Improvised comedy, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, and more! Arrive early and grab a drink at our bar. Venue information bigforktheatre.com/about-our-theatre REFUND POLICY: Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the show start time will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of the commencement time can transfer tickets to a future show. No shows will not receive a refund. Please contact us with any questions. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite

ENCORE SHOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! Rory Lowe returns to the stage with his highly anticipated new show: “Real Men Do Pilates” A three-time nominee of the Best Comedy Award, Rory blends sharp observational humor with personal anecdotes, delivering a thoroughly entertaining performance. Lowe navigates the challenges of his recent engagement, the comedic struggles of getting fit through Pilates, and an unexpected fear of pigeons. With his trademark wit and captivating storytelling, Rory’s show promises a hilarious yet relatable exploration of modern life. An evening not to be missed! Tickets selling FAST! “Comedy at its finest!” ★★★★★ – Whats On Adelaide “Rory Lowe is absolutely killing it in the comedy scene” ★★★★1/2 – Fourth Wall Media Nominated Best Comedy, 2021, 2022, 2023 Nominated Critics Choice 2023 Information Source: Good Chat Comedy Club | eventbrite

Back to back killer shows for your Saturday night! Singalong returns for the first time in 2025! We take classic karaoke bangers and sing our hearts out, before a cast of Brisbane's best improvisers make hilarious comedy inspired by the song lyrics. It's one big funny party from start to finish! Opening the show is Crowd Sourced. We take all our audience suggestions and write them on a whiteboard. Then a cast of Brisbane's best improvisers turn all these suggestions into hilarious scenes. It's fast-paced and so much fun! TICKETS ARE ONLY $15 ONLINE | $20 ON THE DOOR FAQs about our shows & venue here: bigforktheatre.com/big-fork-faqs Big Fork Theatre is Brisbane's home of improv & comedy, located centrally in Fortitude Valley. With great shows on Thursday to Sunday every week, we have something for everyone. Improvised comedy, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, and more! Arrive early and grab a drink at our bar. “Deeply entertaining” - Anywhere Festival “Chaotic hilarity” - Nothing Ever Happens In Brisbane exited the theatre with tears of laughter still streaming down their face. - Theatre Haus Venue information bigforktheatre.com/about-our-theatre REFUND POLICY: Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the show start time will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of the commencement time can transfer tickets to a future show. No shows will not receive a refund. Please contact us with any questions. Information Source: Big Fork Theatre | eventbrite