ConArtists - The home of Theatresports™

Over 22 years ago, when legwarmers and hair gel ruled the world, a company was born. ConArtists - The home of Theatresports™, kicked into life in 1987 and has never looked back. Since then their hair may have calmed down BUT their enthusiasm to make you laugh has not, and they have become one of the most trusted and successful entertainment companies in New Zealand. Employing the country’s best comedy improvisers, ConArtists will turn your conference, corporate training or event into a professional, energised and enjoyable experience.

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Welcome to Our Blog

Thoughts by Penny Ashton

Hello to the ConArtists massive reading out there in our beautiful country.

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18 August 2009 ~ 0 Comments

“The Conference Con” – Thoughts by Clare Kelso, Conference Consultant and MC

It’s been a long haul. I’ve been working in this business, in Auckland mostly, for over 30 years. In that time we’ve gone from the bratty 80s, where we were dealt with a sharp wake up smack on the bum from a concerned parent, driven by our selfish behaviour, in the crash of …

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18 August 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Thoughts by Lori Dungey

Well here I am at home on a sunny Friday morning. Coffee at my fingertips, porridge steaming, still in my pajamas, National Radio burbling on about the state of our Hospital Emergency departments in the background. I’m blogging! My partner wryly points out as he leaves for work, “No, you’re blobbing.” …

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18 August 2009 ~ 1 Comment
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