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Defrost Festival
2025 Festival Coming Soon
Shows, workshops & social events
July 30th – August 9th

Performer Bio

Jim Fishwick

Jim Fishwick

Jim Fishwick is an award-winning director, teacher, actor and writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney, Australia. They have been in demand as a theatremaker and consultant around Australasia for over a decade, and are currently the Artistic Co-Director of the New Zealand Improv Festival.

Jim is the general manager of Jetpack Theatre, who have created experiential, interactive and immersive theatre since 2015. They are one third of improv group The Joy Riders, and regularly teach with Improv Theatre Sydney.

In their spare time, Jim writes for the BBC2 quiz show Only Connect and enjoys cryptic crosswords.

Our community watering hole

Enjoy some good times downstairs at Theory Bar

Fancy a beverage after your next show or class session? Our ground floor bar is open Wednesday–Sunday.

Community members and ticket-holders get access to our fantastic Happy Hour menu all night long

Please note: drinks can not be transferred between venues in the building

Theory Bar