Asia’s biggest improv festival is back! After 6 years, the Manila Improv Festival is now bigger than ever with over 20 local acts and 44 international acts from countries like Korea, Australia, Israel, USA, India, Japan, Singapore, and more!

Manila Improv Festival

Improvisational theatre, or improv, is a form of theatre where scenes and stories are created spontaneously and on the spot, inspired by audience suggestions. The result? One-of-a-kind shows that are filled with laughter and joy from the magic of spontaneity.

With this year’s theme, “Brave the New”, the festival celebrates creative courage and fearless authenticity even in the face of change. So be ready to be treated to a hilarious festival filled with diverse stories, brave comedy, workshops, and never-seen-before shows!

Happening on September 7-10, 2023 at the Ayala Malls Circuit Makati, make sure to be part of this vibrant, joyful, and intercultural celebration of spontaneity! 

Live Workshops:
9:00 AM – 12:00 NN

DAY 1 (Sept. 7)

COMEDY IN IMPROV
Tal Zolty (ISR)

I, PARSLEY
Jasson Villanueva (PH)

IMPRO 4 LOSERS
Pierpaolo Buzza (BRUSS)

DAY 2 (Sept. 8)

CHARACTERS2
Veronika Hammer (AT)

PLATFORMS & INITIATIONS
Matt Folliott (CAN)

MORE THE MERRIER
Arjun Mehra (IN)

DAY 3 (Sept. 9)

SPACE TENSION
Kim Thanh (VNM)

HOW TO TALK COCK, SINGSONG
Joel, Pamy, Tim (SG)

YES AND-TIDOTE
Balasree Viswanathan (IN)

DAY 4 (Sept. 10)

AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS
Hon Chong (SVK)

STORY STRUCTURE
Matan Goren (ISR)

TAKING CARE OF THE NOW
Jonathan Pitts (USA)

Get your tickets now at bit.ly/mif2023-tickets or via fb.com/manilaimprovfestival

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