Anything Can Happen + No Frills

Improv Taranaki arrives in Hāwera for the first time - and we've got a double-header of improvised fun! Buy a ticket for an individual show or a combo ticket for a heavy discount!

First up, we have our popular short-form showcase Anything Can Happen; watch as a brave cast of improvisers takes you on a wild, unpredictable ride of unscripted comedy. Drawing inspiration directly from the suggestions of the audience, they create hilarious scenes on the spot, relying only on their quick thinking and wit. It's fast paced, furious and guaranteed to keep you guessing. And you can enjoy the risk-taking from the safety of your seat - audience participation is optional!

Then at 8:30pm we have No Frills: a 2-person improvised play with Franzi & Phill. Dive into a story like no other - full of heart, humour, and the unexpected. Every performance is completely unscripted and unfolds before your eyes. Will it be an absurdist comedy, a slice of life, or something completely different? The beauty is… no one knows - not even Franzi or Phill!

Franzi & Phill are passionate about capturing the shared human experience and the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with it. In No Frills, they delve into the complexities and contradictions of life, portraying moments that are both deeply relatable and wonderfully unexpected. Just like life, each performance is a unique journey where you never know what's around the corner.

Note: These shows are for mature audiences - being improvised, we don't know what will happen, but there's always a chance it could include strong language and/or adult themes as well as topics that may pop up unexpectedly.