Asian Improv Scene
2000s-present · Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Korea, India
English-language improv hubs across Asia — Manila (SPIT, 2002) is Asia's oldest; Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo each anchor regional scenes.
Known for
- SPIT Manila (founded 2002): longest-running improv group in the region.
- TBC Improv expanded to Asia 2014 with Hong Kong office.
- Seoul City Improv (2007): Korea's oldest English-language improv group.
- Cross-pollination across cities — improvisers perform at Manila, HK, Singapore, Seoul festivals in rotation.
- Japanese improv scene connected to Tokyo-based groups performing across Asia for 12+ years.
Connected to
Festivals
Troupes
spit manilaseoul city improv
Notes
Essay candidate. Festivals list is covered, but the scene narrative is its own thing.