Festival founder Neil has been teaching and performing improv both in Ireland and internationally for many years and his signature show, Neil+1, has been performed in festivals and theatres around the world. Neil is also a director of Improv Utopia International. He also founded and co-runs the The Improv Playground and is a co-founder of No Drama Theatre.

Neil has also guested in numerous shows including Orange Tuxedo, improvised musical When X Meets Y, Upstairs Downton, Comedysportz San Jose and Second City Toronto.

Neil also provides key corporate training solutions through improv to many well known organisations and educational institutes.

Quinton O’Reilly is a performer, producer, and teacher based in Dublin, Ireland. He has been a member of the Improv Fest Ireland team since 2016 and is involved in both performing and organising shows across Dublin.

He is a founder and co-runs the Improv Playground which focuses on making improv accessible to all. He also co-founded Clubhouse, a free monthly show for new and experienced groups and performers to play in. He has performed improv across Ireland, Europe and US in a variety of styles.

Outside of improv, he has been involved in scripted productions, which include producing Secret Secrets Shh! (Dublin Fringe Festival 2024), and puppeteering for Coffee Kid (Dublin Fringe Festival 2022, and Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023).

Chris looks after all the tech wizardy for the festival. Coming from a theatre background, he delights is making light and sound an extra performer in any cast!

Christina is originally from Germany but is now based in Dublin. When she is not performing on stage, she is an avid diver and underwater photographer.