TheatreGames LIVE

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TheatreGames Live
Format	Improvisational theatre
Country of origin	Australia
No. of episodes	28 (as at June 8 2008)
Production
Location(s)	Deakin University Melbourne, Australia
Running time	22-25 mins
Broadcast
Original channel	Channel 31
Original run	2007 – present
Chronology
Related shows	Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Thank God You're Here
External links
[www.theatregameslive.com Official website]

TheatreGames LIVE (also known as TGL) is a student made program broadcast on Channel 31. The show is made on the Burwood campus at Deakin University and is produced by Deakin TV in association with RMITV. The premise of TGL is a competitive theatre sports program, and has featured some of Melbourne's best improvisors competing against in each other in games and scenes, with a contestant being eliminated each week until a series champion is crowned.

To date the show has produced two series, each 13 episodes long. Series 3 is currently in production, with shooting having begun on May 29 2008. Series 3 features exciting up-and-coming writer / performer Radu Catrina, who is currently rumoured to be in negotations with Channel 10's Rove for a position on the show's writing staff [citation needed].

1 Cast
2 Improvisors
3 Crew
4 External links

[edit] Cast

Host - Kat Burgin
Musical Director - Karin Muiznieks
Judge - Judges vary weekly. The Judge's Panel consists of two judges who are involved in the entertainment industry, roles including comedians, actors, writers, directors and playwrights.