About
Blah Blah Blah Improv
Blah Blah Blah Improv was born in January 2023. The teachers, who are well versed in many improv forms and formats, have collectively performed well over 300 improv shows to live audiences in Australia and internationally. They teach and perform improvised comedy theatre, including short-form improv (theatresports-style) and long-form improv, at the Gold Coast and Byron Bay. They included a silent 'h' in the name because silent 'h's are cool (and Bla Bla Bla Improv doesn't look quite right).
Meet the teachers
MANDY PLUMB
In her late teens, Mandy Plumb embarked on her professional stage journey with a debut in the iconic musical HAIR, all while pursuing her passion for theatre at university. Over the next five years, she graced stages across Australia, Dubai, India, and New Caledonia, made appearances in various television shows and commercials, and even dabbled in film. Despite an unsuccessful endeavour to introduce theatresports-style improv to Thailand, Mandy segued into the corporate world before eventually rekindling her connection to the arts as a general manager for a company at QPAC.
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Her journey then led her behind the scenes, working on productions such as Disney's international tour of The Lion King Musical, Australia’s most successful circus export (Circa), and the big-budget film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Yet, amidst her busy schedule, Mandy remained dedicated to her true passion—improvised comedy, which is not surprising since she started learning improv at the tender age of 13 years. She's performed improv at many comedy festivals and theatres, including the Brisbane Comedy Festival, Anywhere Festival, Bris Funny Fest, Brisbane Improv Festival, and New Zealand Improv Festival.
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As the former physicality director for Queensland's first improvised comedy musical theatre troupe, Mandy shared her expertise by training fellow improvisers, and has facilitated a few improv jams at Big Fork Theatre. Additionally, she has taught improv and physical theatre to children and teenagers at ZigZag Theatre and is currently teaching speech and drama (and improv) at St Augustine's on the Gold Coast.
Mandy is an advocate for diversity in the arts and founded brisbanestage.com to support and promote the performing arts community.​
JEREMY WEST
Jeremy West has been immersed in improvisation for seven years, training in both long-form and short-form improv at Big Fork Theatre and Improv QLD. He has performed regularly at Lismore’s Star Court Theatre Games and been part of Blah Blah Blah Improv for the past year.
A mindfulness coach with 15 years of practice, he finds improv the ultimate way to be present and brings a unique perspective to improv, emphasising authentic connection and creative expression. Passionate about spontaneity, collaboration, and self-discovery, Jeremy is excited to share the transformative power of improv with others.
