What is improv? I’m glad you asked.

Improv is theatre without a safety net. There are no scripts and no predetermined outcomes, just performers stepping into the unknown and building something together in real time. The stakes are only as high as you want them to be. Every moment matters, but nothing matters at the same time. It’s spontaneous, unpredictable, and completely unique to the audience in the room.

Throughout the show, you’ll see a mix of short, high-energy games and longer, story-driven scenes. And the best part? The audience - yes, YOU - plays a vital role. When you hear “Can I Get a Word?”, that’s your cue to shout out suggestions that will shape everything that follows. A single word could inspire an entire world.

The goal? To look like you know what you’re doing when neither you nor anyone else in the room knows what happens next.

Led by a talented cast of four improvisers, the show brings together fresh perspectives and dynamic performance styles. Among them is emerging producer and performer Riddhi Dua, whose passion for creating playful, collaborative theatre is at the heart of this event. Together, the ensemble creates a space where anything can happen - and usually does.

As they say, art imitates life… or is it the other way around?Whether you’re a long-time comedy lover or completely new to improv, Can I Get a Word? is an invitation to let go, speak up, and enjoy the chaos. So come along, bring your ideas, and be part of something completely made up, right on the spot.

Performing Arts/Drama/Musical Theatre

🔹 Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten) ENe-INT-01 – Engages with others to share ideas and respond to language activities. ENe-CRE-01 – Creates simple imaginative texts (e.g., drawings + words). ENe-EXP-01 – Uses spoken language to communicate feelings and thoughts. HSIE-ES1 – Recognises how language connects to everyday life and relationships. 🔹 Stage 1 (Years 1–2) EN1-INT-01 – Listens to and contributes to group discussions about words and stories. EN1-CRE-01 – Creates texts (written or spoken) about personal experiences. EN1-EXP-01 – Uses appropriate voice and expression to communicate ideas. HSIE-C1.1 – Identifies how language is used to share ideas and feelings. 🔹 Stage 2 (Years 3–4) EN2-INT-01 – Exchanges ideas and reflects on word choices in collaborative activities. EN2-CRE-01 – Composes simple imaginative or persuasive texts. EN2-EXP-01 – Uses expressive language to present ideas and feelings clearly. HSIE-C2.1 – Explains how stories and language help us understand people and places. 🔹 Stage 3 (Years 5–6) EN3-INT-01 – Analyses language choices and their effects in texts and spoken word. EN3-CRE-01 – Produces imaginative, informative, or reflective texts. EN3-EXP-01 – Uses language confidently in performance and discussion. HSIE-C3.1 – Investigates how communication shapes culture and community. 🔹 Stage 4 (Years 7–8) EN4-INT-01 – Interprets and evaluates language choices in different contexts. EN4-CRE-01 – Creates texts that explore complex ideas and viewpoints. EN4-EXP-01 – Uses voice and performance skills to engage an audience. HSIE-C4.1 – Explains how language reflects personal and cultural identity. 🔹 Stage 5 (Years 9–10) EN5-INT-01 – Critically analyses how language constructs meaning and shapes perspectives. EN5-CRE-01 – Produces detailed texts that reflect on identity, culture, or social issues. EN5-EXP-01 – Uses rhetorical and expressive techniques in spoken word and dialogue. HSIE-C5.1 – Evaluates how communication influences beliefs and social interaction. 🔹 Stage 6 (Years 11–12) EN6-INT-01 – Critically evaluates the use of language, style, and structure in texts. EN6-CRE-01 – Creates sophisticated, purposeful texts that explore meaning and identity. EN6-EXP-01 – Applies advanced speaking and performance skills for public expression. HSIE-C6.1 – Analyses the impact of language on culture, power, and societal change.