Queensland Youth Theatresports Competition

Theatresports is a drama competition in which teams of performers create improvised scenes (often theatre games) which are scored by a panel of judges.
Theatresports, as performed in Australia and New Zealand, features 3 to 6 teams per show who take turns performing scenes or games across 4 rounds. These scenes or games are inspired by offers or suggestions from the MC or audience.

To be successful, teams must be able to work together playfully, be prepared to take risks, and bring characters and stories to life on stage.

All teams will be invited to take part in a heat held between 27 April and 10 June, 2027.

Successful teams will be invited to take part in a semi-final between 19 July and 5 August, 2027.

Teams who are successful at the semi-final stage will be invited to take part in the Grand Finals (details to be announced).

Register your team by the 25 February, 2027 by clicking the “Register Now” link. Late registration available on March 12th, 2027.

Participation in the festival is open to Queensland schools in South East Queensland with heats, semi-finals and finals taking place within the greater Brisbane region (Redlands, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Logan, Gold Coast and Brisbane). Schools are able to submit teams into both the senior and the junior division.

Senior division is primarily for students from years 11- 12 (but mixed aged teams are permitted). Junior division is up to year 10 only.

Maximum team size is 6 team members.

There is a limit of TWO teams per division per school. However, if your school wants to submit an extra team in one or both divisions, please email us at youth@improvqld.com.au. Once all registrations close on 25 February 2027, we will invite schools to register extra teams if there is space in the competition.

There is a small registration fee to take part with a 50% discount available for teams able to assist with hosting.

New teams to the competition are required to book a training session for their students (which we offer at a discounted price).

We are happy to discuss registration if this might be a barrier to your school taking part.

Theatresports and improvisation are a great way for students to develop core theatre skills - stage craft, projection, physicality and creativity.

It is also teaches valuable life skills for more generally - helping students develop communication, confidence and teamwork.

We are able to provide Theatresports training by our experienced and talented team.

Our Theatresports classes provide students with a low stress introduction to the basic skills of improvisation. Students will learn how to listen to others, accept ideas and fail with confidence.

We can run short introductory workshops for your students as well as extended programs focused on specialist skills.

To find out more, check out our schools training page or send us an email at youth@improvqld.com.au

Improv Queensland is a not-for-profit arts organization founded in 2004 with the goal of creating and developing the art of improvised theatre (impro or improv). We have grown to become one of Brisbane’s best-know improvisation companies, performing locally and internationally, participating in major festivals and providing respected improvisation training.

Find out more about us on our About Us Page.