Come the end of November, over at 51 Mackelvie Street in the Covert Theatre, The Improv Bandits achieve a significant milestone.
They’re celebrating 27 years of bringing the funny. Hailed as New Zealand’s most successful improvised comedy act, The Improv Bandits have delighted local and international audiences alike, with their fast paced, high-energy show. And on Friday and Saturday 29 and 30 November, they’ll treat audiences to a special birthday show where all the Bandits will take to the stage in what promises to be a rollercoaster ride of hilarity.
The Improv Bandits are made up of seven Auckland members: CJ Le Mon, Edith Fumarola, Mark Scott, Michael Fletcher, Paul Paice, Tom Kane and founding member Wade Jackson. Jackson is also the founder of the Covert Theatre where the Bandits have made their home.
“I started The Improv Bandits in November 1997 straight after I finished Drama School,” says Wade Jackson. “The only other improv group in town wouldn’t let me play and that’s why we called ourselves the Bandits as we were the young renegades of improv comedy, breaking tradition and doing our own thing. It’s funny that we’re now the golden oldies of improv comedy.”
In 27 years, The Improv Bandits have performed on four continents, won a world championship at the Chicago Improv Festival and have performed with the TV stars of Whose Line Is It Anyway? They have forged a reputation as being masters of their craft and they pass this knowledge on teaching workshops and classes at the Covert Theatre.
A key part of the Bandits’ magic formula is that they’re always learning and looking to get better even after all these years. They make spontaneous storytelling look easy and come their birthday, they’ll live by their motto of no scripts, no gimmicks, no safety net!
The Improv Bandits 29 and 30 November (Friday and Saturday) 7pm.
Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Ponsonby.
Tickets: $26 available at eventfinda.co.nz
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