# Event Details - **Event Name**: Big Character Energy | Workshop | Bris Improv Fest 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Let loose and embody characterAbout this EventScary Strangers Presents: Big Character EnergyPresented by Scary Strangers aka Ru Halwala & Tom Stevenson, founders of Blue Mountains Improv (Blue Mountains) as part of the Brisbane Improv Festival 2026.Big characters make shows memorable, invite our scene-partners to make stronger choices, and give audiences something exciting to connect with. They’re playful, surprising, emotionally bold, and one of the most enjoyable ways to stretch ourselves creatively onstage. In this workshop, you’ll explore simple, practical techniques for finding unique characters, accessing a wider emotional range, and making confident physical and vocal choices. We’ll focus on heightening character decisions, committing fully to the moment, and supporting the reality of the scene. Through fast-paced exercises and improvised scenes, you’ll build confidence, trust your instincts, and discover characters you didn’t know you had.Workshop Length: 3 hoursRecommended experience level: Intermediate (1 - 3 years experience)Meet Scary StrangersScary Strangers is the legendary lovechild of Australian comedy thirst traps Ru Halwala (she/her) and Tom Stevenson (he/him). Together, they have performed stand-up, improv, sketch and musical comedy across Australian and India in unpredictable shows that feel both joyful and unhinged.???????????About the Brisbane Improv FestivalThis year’s festival will be held on the 14th - 18th of July 2026 - that’s five nights of incredible improvised shows open to the public, and we will host 14 different workshops for improvisers to expand their skills. Previous Festivals had shows from around Australia and New Zealand. Find out more here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fortitude-valley/big-character-energy-workshop-bris-improv-fest-2026/100001991291224657 - **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, comedy, live-music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Big Fork Theatre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 73.88, max: 73.88, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fortitude Valley - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: Big Fork Theatre - **lat**: -27.4570194 - **long**: 153.0302569 - **full address**: Big Fork Theatre, Level 2, 252 Saint Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Big Character Energy | Workshop | Bris Improv Fest 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d9146e2a04896ba43a615993386aa7817d46b636e19ff7f8b9164851cce8d1f9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc6dc396-gmir.jpg?v=1781070631 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Big Character Energy | Workshop | Bris Improv Fest 2026 being held? - **A:** Big Character Energy | Workshop | Bris Improv Fest 2026 takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Big Fork Theatre, Level 2, 252 Saint Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Big Character Energy | Workshop | Bris Improv Fest 2026? - **A:** Big Character Energy | Workshop | Bris Improv Fest 2026 is organized by Big Fork Theatre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Big Character Energy | Workshop | Bris Improv Fest 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fortitude Valley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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