ConArtists - The home of Theatresports™

Over 24 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.

Dan Bain

Dan has worked full-time as an improviser, actor, motivational speaker, street performer, theatre director and standup comedian since graduating from CircoArts, the New Zealand circus school in 2001. He’s starting to get the hang of it.

While not performing Dan works as a writer for theatre, film and radio. Noted works include the silent children’s shows A PAINTBOX OF CLOWNS, WHY ARE MY PARENTS SO BORING? and his silent interpretation of HANSEL AND GRETEL. For the adult theatre his works include GAMEPLAN, a commission for Young and Hungry to be produced in 2012, and STAG WEEKEND. His radio plays DRONES and FORBIDDEN BIRDS EMBARRASSED BEES are in production by Radio NZ.

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