This event is part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025, featuring all of your favourite Brisbane Improv Festival shows and workshops.

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Rom-Com Prov
Presented by Janette McBride of Big Fork Theatre(Brisbane/Meanjin) as part of the Big Fork Comedy Festival 2025.

Those cheesy, feel-good romantic comedies we all secretly (or not-so-secretly) love have the power to elevate a regular improv show into a heartwarming and hilarious experience. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to craft an improvised rom-com using classic tropes, beloved character archetypes, expressive emotions, and physical storytelling—drawing inspiration from Hallmark, Hollywood, and Asia. We’ll also dive into iconic rom-com moments such as the ‘bump and catch’ and the ‘interrupted kiss’. Please note that while this class involves some physical touch, all activities will be adapted to respect each participant’s comfort level.

Workshop Length: 3 hours
Recommended experience level: Beginner (Less than 12 months experience)

Meet Janette McBride (she/her)
Janette started acting at a young age, having the unique experience of being in TV shows and films in the Philippines. She has been performing improv with Big Fork Theatre in Brisbane since 2015 and is their newest Director. She has trained under NIDA and is currently studying a Master in Theatre and Performance. Janette has produced shows for festivals in Auckland, Brisbane, Manila, Melbourne, and Sydney, and she is particularly excited about cultural diversity on stage, character development, and dramatic improv.

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