Melbourne International Comedy Festival comedian Q&A: Kate Rice, Improvilicious — The Improvised Guide to Video Games
The audience takes its turn at the controls when the Improvilicious world of video games comes to life, says Kate Rice.
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What can people expect from your show at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival?
The unexpected. We have no script. We don’t know what’s going to happen either.
Tell us what you’ve been up to since last time you were here.
We are an itinerant band of improvisers who come together every year for MICF, like seagulls converging on hot chips.
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In between times we pursue our own separate careers in stand-up and voice-over (Jimmy James), zoo-keeping and musical theatre (Amberly), and the legendary Shania Choir (Cassie). And of course we also do lots of impro, because the only way to get good at spontaneity is to PRACTISE.
Spruik it! Who should see your show, and why?
Anyone between the ages of 10 and 14 who likes to laugh. And their parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and friends.
It’s centrally-located, conveniently-timed, yet wildly unpredictable comedy for the whole family!
What’s your No. 1 tip for people coming to see a show at the comedy festival?
Book ahead! And if you can’t book ahead or you prefer to remain mysterious and non-committal, just turn up and if you can’t get in there will be something else on anyway.
Which other comedians/shows are you keen to see at this year’s festival, and why?
Class Clowns is a great way to appreciate the funny kids at school without getting in trouble for laughing. Comedy Club for Kids features lots more funny kids who happen to be grown-ups.
What stands out to you about Melbourne?
We live here, so we know the truth.
Melbourne is a staid, conservative lady in a skirt-suit and pearls who once a year flings off her mid-height heels, chucks on a feather boa and runs around with her arms in the air squealing ‘Oh my gosh, Comedy Festival is on and it’s an absolute screeeeaaaaam!’
Who or what is your comedic inspiration, and why?
We want to be exactly like Who’s Line is it Anyway, but without the balloon pants or the safari shirts, and with more women.
Anything else you want us to know about you or your show?
Yes, lots of things and you’ll find out what they are when you come see our show.
Kate Rice, Improvilicious — The Improvised Guide to Video Games, APRIL 6-21, Melb Town Hall, Powder Room, 100 Swanston St.
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