From Hard Boiled to Historical Romance | Workshop | Bris Improv Fest 2026

From Hard Boiled to Historical Romance - Genres in Improv

Presented by Brad Daniels of Edge Improv in association with Big Fork Theatre (Meanjin/Brisbane) as part of the Brisbane Improv Festival 2026.

Genres (or literary/film styles) are a fun way to bring some spice to your improv - be it soap opera, detective, or sci-fi. They have been a part of improv since the beginning, with many shortform games and longform formats using them as a inspiration. But sometimes they can be intimidating!

You may find yourself asking “How can I get the hang of any genre for fun and profit?”

Well wonder no more, as this workshop is packed full of fun activities and tips on unleashing the potential of all sorts of genres - from Shakespeare to Disney, from Horror to Children’s show - as well as ways of improving your improvisation and challenging yourself!

Participants may be cast from the workshop to perform in The Unexpected Genre Show. Casting is at the discretion of the facilitator.

Workshop Length: 3 hours

Recommended experience level: Beginner (less than 12 months experience)

Meet Brad (he/him)

Brad Daniels started performing improvisation in 1994 and hasn’t stopped yet. He loves seeing students realise how funny they can be. He has also performed and taught in Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and throughout Australia. He brings enthusiasm and knowledge to his teaching with over 30 years experience.

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About the Brisbane Improv Festival

This year’s festival will be held on the 14th - 18th of July 2026 - that’s five nights of incredible improvised shows open to the public, and we will host 14 different workshops for improvisers to expand their skills. Previous Festivals had shows from around Australia and New Zealand. Find out more here.