The Improv Conspiracy is an Improv and Sketch comedy company that has been producing and staging shows for over 10 years.
During Melbourne’s major arts festivals, we offer three different venues as performance spaces for both independent and represented artists.
Each venue has different facilities, seating capacities, and available dates/times.
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Our flagship theatre at Level 1, 19-23 Meyers Place
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The Improv Conspiracy HQ Details
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Our Nicholas Building annex at Room 502, 37 Swanston Street
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Our pop-up venue in our bar’s screening room – Ground Floor, 19-23 Meyers Place
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| TIC HQ | TIC Swanston | Theory Bar | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🪑 Room Configuration | Seating | 53 chairs | 60 chairs | 35 chairs |
| Stage | 5m x 2.4m x 400mm | 3.6m x 2.4m x 400mm | 2.5m x 1.7m x 100mm Dimensions to be confirmed | |
| Backstage/Wings | ❌ | |||
| Lobby can be used for quick changes | ✅ | ❌ | ||
| Small room side stage can be used for hidden entrance | ||||
| 💻 Technical Facilities | Audio PA | Stereo | Mono | Stereo |
| DMX Lighting Complexity | Advanced | Basic | Intermediate | |
| USB-to-DMX Adapter Available | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Tech Computer Provided With Qlab Pro | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | |
| Projector & Screen | ✅ |
4k High Definition
120cm high x 200cm wide | ❌
No projector available, but we can support AV with large TV screen. 95 cm x 55 cm with stand | ✅
Standard Definition
Screen takes up a large portion of the back wall. Any projections may need to be altered in the video file if they need to be smaller/above head height | | ♿️ Wheelchair Accessibility | Venue Access | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | | Toilet Access | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | | | Stage Access | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ Please contact to discuss | | | | | | | | 📅 Scheduling | Time Slots | 7:00pm 8:15pm 9:30pm 10:45pm | 6:00pm 7:30pm 9:00pm | 5:45pm 7:00pm 8:15pm 9:30pm | | | Days Open | Thu–Sun | Thu–Sun Some festivals may only be Fri - Sun | Wed–Sun | | 💰 Pricing | Min. Cost Per Session* | $200 | $175 | $125 | | | Producer/Venue Split* | 70/30 | 70/30 | 70/30 | | 📃 Venue licensing | | Fully Licensed venue - Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult | Fully Licensed venue - Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult | Fully Licensed venue - Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult | | | Bar Facilities | Fully stocked permanent bar seperate from performance space. | Temporary bar during festival times - limited drinks available for purchase (Beer, wine, soft drink) | Fully stocked permanent bar seperate from performance space. | | 🤔 Potential Downsides | Things To Know | No wings, however lobby can be used for scene changes | Light sound bleed from Swanston Street traffic (tram dings, etc.), can’t create full blackout during daylight hours, no lobby | Moderate sound bleed from main bar |
*Prices include GST. A 15% surcharge to the minimum cost will apply for any session dates taking place on a public holiday.
*Producer/Venue Split assumes the average ticket price sold is at least $25 – if offering full price tickets at $25, and concession/group rates lower than $25, you’ll be under this threshold and may have a slightly worse split