Performing Arts Services Hub (PASH)

11/08/2026

Oooh! It's THIS Thu 13th, Fri 14th, & Sat 15th, Canberra! World Premiere full production improvised theatre show PONG inspired by the original of all video games, followed by the highly entertaining and heartwarming Love-themed Duets.

Do you have tickets, yet?

I'm so excited that this retro gaming concept has inspired Impro ACT's next double feature full production theatre event at the spiritual home of theatre in the nation's capital, Canberra REP Theatre, right in the CBD.

ACT I: PONG - inspired by truly THE original video game, played on your cathode ray TV back in the 70's, the action in this world premiere performance bounces back and forth between vignettes by various performers at the whim of a referee guiding the path of the narrative ball. Theatrical table tennis, improvised by performers handpicked by Director, Nick Byrne, who is just back from a nine-nation, fourteen-city tour of Europe, Africa, and Asia.

PONG is art meets nerd in theatre that is innovative, comedic, touching, dramatic, and relentlessly engaging.

ACT II: Duets - a truly heartwarming injection of love, combining songs, scenes, and storytelling, each moment inspired by the previous one.

Duets is a real ensemble love-in, returning to the stage after a very successful 2023 season at The Street Theatre, but with all new stories, each and every night, that will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love again.

REP Theatre has just 188 seats, so whilst you're in a full-service raked-seating environment, with comfortable foyer bar, and all you expect from a night at the theatre, it's still an intimate experience, and best book early, here: https://canberrarep.org.au/content/impro-act-pong-duets-0

24/07/2026

Starts this week!!
Be more spontaneous!

Learn to improvise in Canberra now, just for fun, or for personal growth, or to improve every aspect of your public performance more than you'd imagine.

Enrol now to start Tuesday evenings from July 28 or Thursday evenings from July 30..... right in the CBD! (But don't delay - Impro Classes in Canberra are often sold out)

Learn to live in the moment, gaining fun and practical tools for stage and life that you'll use every day, whether you're a performer or just want more confidence socially.

Discover the most inspiring set of classes you'll ever join.
Improvisation at Impro ACT is heaps of fun, and all in a warm inclusive atmosphere.

This course is led by globetrotting Artistic Director Nick Byrne, who provides world-class training in the art of improvisation, in a way that will seem easy, whether your goal is professional performing arts, personal/professional confidence, socialising, or just the most fun hobby you'll start this year.

Join now here: https://impro.com.au/beginners-courses/

16/06/2026

One Night Only by Impro ACT
June 28 @ Smith's Alternative

is 4 super-entertaining, inspiring, and completely different shows that showcase what Impro ACT students have been learning this quarter, and it's super popular, so if you are improv-curious or you just want a truly feel-good time to finish-up the weekend, book early - some sessions do sell-out.

Read what each session is and book tickets, here: https://www.smithsalternative.com/events/one-night-only-97374?

Sunday June 28, 6pm - 9pm | "One Night Only" Impro ACT student showcase - from 6pm, four different improvised theatre shows at $15 per session or $40 for all four sessions; 6.00pm, 6:50pm, 7:40pm, and 8:30pm.6.00pm..

04/06/2026

When is it time to learn improvisation? Start now, by booking for July, on Tuesday or Thursday evenings, and find exceptional new stage and life hacks, with the added bonus of weekly joy and laughter.

Be more spontaneous! Learn to improvise in Canberra now, just for fun, or for personal growth, or to improve every aspect of your public performance more than you'd imagine.

Enrol now to start Tuesday evenings from July 28 or Thursday evenings from July 30..... right in the CBD! (But don't delay - Impro Classes in Canberra are often sold out)

Learn to live in the moment, gaining fun and practical tools that you'll use every day, whether you're a performer or just want more confidence socially.

Discover the most inspiring set of classes you'll ever join.
Improvisation at Impro ACT is heaps of fun, and all in a warm inclusive atmosphere.

This course is led by globetrotting Artistic Director Nick Byrne, who provides world-class training in the art of improvisation, in a way that will seem easy, whether your goal is professional performing arts, personal/professional confidence, socialising, or just the most fun hobby you'll start this year.

Join now here: https://impro.com.au/beginners-courses/

03/06/2026

Learn improvisation, starting July on Tuesday or Thursday evenings, and find exception new stage and life hacks, with the added bonus of weekly joy and laughter.

Be more spontaneous! Learn to improvise in Canberra now, just for fun, or for personal growth, or to improve every aspect of your public performance more than you'd imagine.

Enrol now to start Tuesday evenings from July 28 or Thursday evenings from July 30..... right in the CBD! (But don't delay - Impro Classes in Canberra are often sold out)

Learn to live in the moment, gaining fun and practical tools that you'll use every day, whether you're a performer or just want more confidence socially.

Disocver the most inspiring set of classes you'll ever join.
Improvisation at Impro ACT is heaps of fun, and all in a warm inclusive atmosphere.

This course is led by globetrotting Artistic Director Nick Byrne, who provides world-class training in the art of improvisation, in a way that will seem easy, whether your goal is professional performing arts, personal/professional confidence, socialising, or just the most fun hobby you'll start this year.

Join now here: https://impro.com.au/beginners-courses/

20/05/2026

Friday June 5 rock up from 5:00pm, Thank God It's Theatre is back!!
Blank Cultural Platform, Level 2, 131 City Walk, Canberra City. Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/tgit

Canberra's most casual, entertaining, and cost effective way to ease into the weekend, with some vopen mic variety from 5:00, very fun Sink or Swim improv show from 6:00, and cheap drinks.
Our new venue has a super cool, almost 'secret door bar' vibe, but it's easy to get to, and you'll be one of the people in the know 😉

Simply enter the glass auto doors leading into that arcade right next to King O'Malley's pub, and walk through to the other end, and take the lift to Level 2 for all the good times.
See you then!

18/05/2026

Want to try the next improvisation class in Canberra CBD without committing to a whole short course, and right in the middle of the city?

Try Impro ACT's next Impro Winter Taster, Sunday June 14, from 2:00pm-4:00pm, and then decide without obligation, whether or not to sign-up to our classic short course (with optional start dates in late July), improving your theatre skills, and general happiness.

For this inspiring and fun one-off taster session, book here: https://impro.com.au/one-off-workshops/