The Improv Conspiracy (TIC), Australia’s home of improvised comedy, announces their 3rd annual Defrost Festival - a yearly spectacle celebrating the art and community of improv.
Back, bigger, and better than ever, this year’s festival will play host to the crème de la crème of interstate and local comedians, entertaining and educating a community of thousands.
We invite you to join us at our launch event to learn more about this year’s Defrost Festival.
- Launch Event: 7pm, June 12th @ Theory Bar - Meyers Place, Melbourne.
- Festival Dates: July 31st - August 11th, Thursdays to Sundays.
- Scope: 50+ shows and 7 workshops spread across 3 venues.
Fast becoming a strong and unique highlight of Melbourne’s world-class comedy scene, Defrost is built around three core events:
- The Ritual: a dark, Dionysian induction into the sacred mysteries of the improv cult.
- Humdrum: a sprawling, artistic theatre display spanning 4 decades of time.
- Royal Rumble: a 30-person competitive spectacle, complete with WWE-style entrances and eliminations.
The festival features performers from across Australia, with shows including live podcasts, improv inspired by Law & Order, a show set entirely in a Bunnings, and eclectic challenges such as improv in the dark and the world’s longest attempt at the La Ronde improv format.
Throughout the festival, Theory Bar will throw open its doors for lip sync battles, karaoke evenings, and a closing night party.
“TIC has been home to many of Australia’s rising stars,” says Adam Kangas, TIC’s Founder & Artistic Director. “Every year, we welcome the opportunity to showcase the value of this art form at Defrost.”
“Improv is about more than just being funny,” adds Laura Buskes, Theatre Manager. “It’s collaborative, inspiring, and endlessly surprising - it teaches us a lot about life.”
Bren Carruthers, a recent graduate of TIC’s training program, echoes these sentiments: “I’ve found a community here, and I’m excited for this year’s Defrost to broaden that community even further.”
Please join us at our launch event on June 12th to learn more about this fast-emerging highlight of the arts festival scene, or for further inquiries, including interview and review opportunities, please contact Laura Buskes, Theatre Manager & Event Organiser, 0432 032 766, laura@improvconspiracy.com.
Key Facts:
Launch Event: 7pm, June 12th @ Theory Bar - Meyers Place, Melbourne.
Festival Dates: July 31st - August 11th, Thursdays to Sundays.
Scope: 50+ shows and 7 workshops spread across 3 venues.
About us:
The Improv Conspiracy (TIC), Australia’s home of improvised comedy for more than a decade. We are dedicated to teaching and showcasing the best improvised and sketch based comedy in Melbourne in our year round programming.
Contact details:
Laura Buskes
Theatre Manager & Event Organiser
laura@improvconspiracy.com
0432032766
