Stephanie Merriman
Next on a festival bill: ITS Comedy Festival · Sydney, Australia · 8–15 November 2026
Stephanie Merriman is an improviser and a high school teacher who holds a Master of Creative Writing.
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Who is Stephanie Merriman?
Stephanie Merriman is an improviser and a high school teacher who holds a Master of Creative Writing. She has served as a NIDA Creative Ambassador, in 2017, and in 2019 was named Teacher of the Year by the drama ensemble of the state's public schools; she now sits on the Teacher Advisory Group of Improv Theatre Sydney. After putting her teaching career first, she finished the ITS course in 2022 and won a place on one of its house teams. In 2026 she, John Glover and Kate Ingram played as Kunst in the grand final of the ITS Smackdown at the ITS Comedy Festival. [1][2]
Where to see Stephanie Merriman next
On stage and screen
- Credit · 2025Up Late With... The Full Marilyn, ITS Comedy Festival [3]
- Credit · 2025Smackdown Grand Final, Eternity Playhouse [1]
- Award · 2019Teacher of the Year, NSW Public Schools Drama Ensemble [1]
- Member ofITS Teacher Advisory Group [1]
- Member of · 2026Kunst, with John Glover and Kate Ingram [2]
- Member of · 2026The BBs, with Kate Ingram [4]
Plays with
ITS Teacher Advisory Group. Kunst, with John Glover and Kate Ingram. The BBs, with Kate Ingram.
Festival history
- 2026ITS Comedy Festival, Sydney, Australia
Stephanie Merriman: questions
Where can I see Stephanie Merriman live?
At ITS Comedy Festival in Sydney, Australia, 8–15 November 2026.
Is Stephanie Merriman stand-up?
No: Stephanie Merriman is improv, comedy made up on the spot. No two shows are the same.