Magical Realism: Improv for Awakening Everyday Awe

Magical Realism invites you to see life differently.

Instead of analysing experiences, you learn to meet them with curiosity, imagination, and play.

Inspired by works in the Latin American literary tradition, this workshop uses Improvisation to connect metaphors, symbolism, and imagination.

Simple creative shifts allow familiar moments, emotions, and challenges to take on new meaning. A feeling might become something you can see or hold. A memory might appear as an object.

By treating the “magical” as something natural, the workshop trains your mind to see optimism, emotional lightness, and allows for fresh perspectives to emerge in a playful environment.

You’ll leave with practical tools to use straight away that spark joy, happiness, and a renewed sense of purpose in daily life.

This workshop is ideal for...

This workshop is designed for people who want to feel more hopeful, connected, and alive, both personally and professionally.

• Introverts and reflective thinkers who prefer depth, listening, and thoughtful participation

• People seek to reframe and redefine their personal stories, strengthening resilience

• Leaders, facilitators, educators, and creative practitioners

• Anyone curious about how to use metaphors and symbolism to simplify complex ideas

What you’ll take with you

Practical tools that you can use immediately to:

• Communicate better: Use symbolism and metaphors to simplify complex ideas

• Reframe challenges in a hopeful, creative way (reduce overthinking)

• Listen more deeply and feel more present with others

• Get more comfortable with uncertainty

• Use imagination as a practical tool for insight, communication, and problem-solving

Many people leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more optimistic, with creative renewal!

Who is Matías Avaca?

It's a rare opportunity to work with Matías Avaca, an Argentine improviser living in New Zealand, in Sydney for one weekend only.

He is best known for creating spaces where people feel a genuine sense of belonging. His work bridges cultures and languages, offering a way into stories that are thoughtful, generous, and deeply human.

Bridging linguistic and cultural divides with his improv style, Matías's influence spans 15+ countries, further solidifying his impact on the Improv community.

He is an Argentine improviser living in New Zealand. Matías co-founded Mabel Impro and the Auckland Improv Festival, and helps driving Laenye Productions, a platform for Spanish-speaking artists. Connect with Matías on Insta

“As an immigrant and non-native English speaker, imagination and metaphor became a way for me to stay connected to my roots while learning how to communicate across cultures. Magical realism gave me a language beyond words, one that holds complexity, emotion, and identity with care. That’s the spirit behind this workshop.” — Matías Avaca

Magical experiences unfold best in small circles. To honour the emotional depth of the work, this workshop is intentionally limited. Book now and join the circle!