Jim Fishwick: Everything Everyone Here We Go
THE WORKSHOP
‘Atmosphere’ is one of the most nebulous things to capture in improv. Let’s try!
This workshop looks at how an ensemble can support the mood and genre of a scene, through stage picture, movement, pace, storytelling and character. We’ll bring to life the glowing eyes in the forest, the bustling Parisian street, the walls closing in, the bliss of the resort pool, and the litter of puppies.We’ll then put these to use in a show that night, which all workshop participants are invited to perform in.
Please wear comfortable movement clothes for the workshop.
Content note: This workshop deals with material that may be disturbing. We will address any boundaries in the room and have our own ways of tapping out when things get too much.
Accessibility note: Due to the visual nature of this specific class and its physical requirements, we are aware that it could be challenging for blind/low vision improvisers or performers with mobility issues to get the most out of the workshop and subsequent show.
However, we recognise that no one knows any performer’s individual capabilities and needs better than they do. So if you feel that this workshop is the one for you, drop us an email and let’s talk about whether it will work, and if not what alternatives we can provide. Participant safety and enjoyment are our priority.
THE TEACHER
Jim Fishwick is an award-winning director, improvisor, teacher and writer. They began improvising at the age of seventeen with Impro Australia in Sydney, and went on to perform and teach improvisation at the University of Sydney, Improv Theatre Sydney, Impro Melbourne, Academy of Improvisation, and have been in demand as a freelance theatremaker and consultant around Australia and Aotearoa for over a decade. They are the current Artistic Co-Director of the New Zealand Improv Festival.
Jim is a founding member and general manager of Jetpack Theatre, who have been creating experiential, interactive, improvised and immersive theatre since 2015. Some of their shows include Art Heist (2017), a critically acclaimed pop-up theatrical escape room, which sold out its four-month run in Sydney, The Saboteur, which won ‘Most Outstanding Show’ at the 2019 New Zealand Improv Festival, and Butterfly Smokescreen (2023), an immersive interactive murder mystery performed on a luxury superyacht.
Jim’s improv current practice focuses on awareness, possibility and creative flexibility. In their spare time, Jim hosts the podcasts Escape Hamilton and I Get That A Lot, writes for the BBC2 quiz show Only Connect, enjoys cryptic crosswords, and thinks your hair looks nice.
Find them on Instagram @fimjishwick.
Friday 17th November, 2pm – 5pm at Improv Theatre Sydney.
This workshop is part of the ITS Comedy Festival 2023. Enrolling in a workshop will also grant you a free ticket to one of the shows happening at the festival (emailed to you after purchase)- check out the full program here!
You can also get a discount off a workshop by grabbing one of our night/weekend festival passes for shows.
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ICF23 Workshop - Jim Fishwick: Everything Everyone Here We Go
November 17, 2023
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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