IMPRO MELBOURNE - Key Persons
Christof!! is Australia's most loved contemporary clown. He is a multi-award winning comedian whose shows link the traditions of Vaudeville, Slapstick, Music hall and Clown.
On television you've seen him in shows ranging from Blue Heelers to Here's Humphrey. In circus he has performed with Circus Oz (Australia), the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain (Paris), Barnum (Australia) and Gerry Cottle's Circus (U.K.). Christof!! is a master of spontaneity whose highly physical approach crosses the barriers of language, culture, age and attitude.
Teaching experience:
Since 1978, Christof!! has been working as a performer, instructor and director in the fields of physical theatre, clown, circus and cabaret. He trained at the Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne Teachers College and Gerry Cottle's Circus School in the U.K. and has performed in over 30 festivals in 7 different countries.
Background: Teddy started improvising in 2016 with Jenny Lovell when he was studying his Diploma of Theatre Arts. Once completed, he studied a Diploma of Live Production where he then joined Impro Melbourne as a technician in 2017 doing projection work for shows at The David Williamson Theatre. In December 2018, Teddy became the Production Manager for the company leading the technical side of performances and student celebration nights. Teddy has also been an active member of the Impro Melbourne Committee since 2018.
Outside of impro, Teddy continues his creativity with floral arrangements and gardening.