Fridays & Saturdays
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
PG – Some material may not be suitable for all audiences.
Two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vie for the laughs and support of audience judges. A high-energy, fast-paced and good-natured competition that will leave you wanting more. Two shows on Fridays and Saturdays means you’ll get your weekend comedy fix!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Tuesdays
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.
Tired of going with the flow? Do you want to have some choice in this crazy world? You got it! Come join us for a night where our audience gets to pick the who, what, and where of our scenes by drawing cards, shouting suggestions and writing inspirations! It’s all up to you -Happy Choose-Day!
Choose your price – tickets start at just $10!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Thursdays
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.
Grab your headphones and turn up to Turn It Up, a new comedy show you won’t find on the airwaves! Join us for improv games inspired by the radio stations and podcasts you can’t stop listening to, along with hilarious commercial breaks and parody segments all made up on the spot!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Wednesdays
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
14A – Some sexual content and mature themes.
Whether it’s a first date, anniversary, or just another Wednesday, visit The Improv Centre for a hilarious twist on your next date night. Come celebrate dating, relationships, and everything between in a night full of laughs about love!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Sundays
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.
Your House Teams are:
Relatable Material
Jalapeño Business
Sweet Sweet Chum
Catch Vancouver’s finest up and coming improv performers in back-to-back Sunday showcases! Catch one team for the first half and a different team for the second. All tickets are $10 and Happy Hour is all night long!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Fridays & Saturdays
Doors at 8:30pm | Show at 9:30pm
14A – Some sexual content and mature themes
Come join us for a twisted take on the classic format! See the unexpected become the norm, and the forbidden become fair game! If you’re a fan of our regular Theatresports™ shows, get ready to have your funny bones broken with Theatresports™: Unhinged!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Next Show: Sunday, April 28
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
18+ – Adult content and mature themes
A live stand up comedy showcase featuring some of Vancouver’s hottest and most hilarious comedians! Headlined by Yumi Nagashima and hosted by Lukas Purm, with sets by Cassidy Anhorn, Hector Rivas, and Robert Peng, this show is guaranteed to have something for every comedic taste!
Show duration: 75 – 90 minutes.
Starting May 16!
Fridays & Saturdays
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
14A – Some sexual content and mature themes
Starry nights, food fights, and cabin competitions – just a few of the staples of a great week at camp! Will our campers have the greatest summer of their teenage lives, or will their mischief lead to mayhem? YOU decide!
Show duration: 90 minutes including a 15-minute intermission
Wednesday, April 17
Doors at 8:15pm | Show at 9:15pm
14A – Some sexual content and mature themes
Musicians and Bard on the Beach alums Ben Elliott and Anton Lipovetsky are gracing The Improv Centre stage to play from their back catalogue of hits – except there is no back catalogue, and every song is improvised live based on audience suggestions! Mark Chavez (The Sunday Service) acts as host in this VH1 meets Inside the Actor’s Studio
musical improv show!
Show duration: 75 minutes.
Starting April 11th!
Thursdays
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.
Grab your headphones and turn up to Turn It Up, a new comedy show you won’t find on the airwaves! Join us for improv games inspired by the radio stations and podcasts you can’t stop listening to, along with hilarious commercial breaks and parody segments all made up on the spot!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Thursday, March 14th
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.
Join as we celebrate International Women’s Day with our own fabulous funny femmes! Some of your favorite familiar faces and some wonderful special guests will make this a night you won’t want to miss!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Thursdays
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.
Why not start your weekend early? The host calls the shots in this fast-paced show that proves that “Friday feels” can start on Thursday!
Show duration: 75 minutes including an intermission.
Thursdays
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.
Why not start your weekend early? The host calls the shots in this fast-paced show that proves that “Friday feels” can start on Thursday!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Wednesday, February 13
Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm
14A – Some sexual content and mature themes.
You know my code: hoes before bros. Uteruses before duderuses…Ovaries before brovaries.” – Leslie Knope
Come and join us for a fun-filled night of Femme-tastic hilarity as we explore the delights and DRAMA of love and friendship with a cast of wickedly funny women!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Thursday, February 15th
Doors at 8:15pm | Show at 9:15pm
14A – Some sexual content and mature themes.
The Sketch Show with No Name makes its return to the stage at The Improv Centre! UNSS have assembled a team of Vancouver comedians with hilarious ideas for a glorious night of sketch comedy mayhem.
Un-Named Sketch Show is a (Mostly) Live Sketch Comedy show that runs every other month. Emphasizing sharp writing, format experimentation, and outrageous performance, their unique and memorable shows have drawn a die-hard audience – often selling out weeks in advance – so get your tickets as soon as possible!
Show duration: 75 minutes including a 15-minute intermission.
Wednesday, February 14
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
14A – Some sexual content and mature themes.
Come celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Improv Centre! Three real-life audience couples will compete in this hilarious, improvised take on love, comedy and finding that someone special. This show will leave you gleefully wondering, “how well do I really know my sweetheart?”
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Thursday, February 15
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
14A – Some sexual content and mature themes.
Screw Valentine’s Day! Bring some pals and join us as we explore the unromantic in us all. This 90 minute show explores the fun of hating on this holiday!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT FOR FEBRUARY!
Fridays and Saturdays
Doors at 8:30pm | Show at 9:30pm
14A – Some sexual content and mature themes.
Whether you’re coupled, throupled or none-of-the-above, you’ll have a belly-aching, heart-breaking good time as our performers explore the ups and downs of relationships and the lack thereof!
Show duration: 90 minutes including a 15-minute intermission
Wednesday, March 13
Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm
18A – As you know, Cards Against Humanity contains the most horrible content imaginable. Be prepared for adult content and mature themes.
Using the hit party game as inspiration, the comedians will create twisted and hilarious scenes for your comedy pleasure. Featuring Vancouver’s funniest femme performers, you’re in for one heck of a show. Swapping bodies with mom? Discovering that giraffes are real? Anything can happen at Improv Against Humanity!
Plus sign up for your chance to play in the live Cards Against Humanity tournament for your chance to win great prizes and be crowned the Most Horrible Person. It looks great on a resume OR your Tinder profile!
All together now: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… HUMANITY!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Wednesday, November 8
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
18A – Basically the most horrible stuff imaginable. Be prepared for adult content and mature themes.
Improv Against Humanity’s birthday bash is coming to The Improv Centre on Granville Island, and The Fictionals invite YOU to the party. And yes, there will be cake!
Using the hit party game as inspiration, the comedians will create twisted and hilarious scenes for your comedy pleasure.
Plus, sign up for your chance to play in the live Cards Against Humanity tournament for your chance to win great prizes and be crowned the Most Horrible Person.
All together now: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… HUMANITY!
Special Event – no coupons, passes, or vouchers
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
Saturdays
Doors at 10:15pm | Show at 11:15pm
18A – Material is considered risqué and not for youngsters!
Things are about to get risky! Join us for our hour-long Adults Only late-night show where things will get delightfully dirty! It’s the perfect way to end (or begin…) your Saturday night!
Show duration: 60 minutes including a 5-minute intermission
Second Thursday of the Month
Next show: Thursday, September 14
Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm
PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences
Our audience has spoken! After an incredibly successful International Women’s Day show and a sold out Ladies Against Humanity, you said “MORE!” and you’re gonna get it! Time for femme-forward comedy on a regular basis.
Thursdays are Accessible Pricing Night –
Pay What You Can (PWYC) tickets start at $10!
Show duration: 90 minutes including an intermission.
September 28 – October 28
Fridays & Saturdays
Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm
PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences
It’s 1977 and the Diamond Disco is all abuzz as it’s time for their annual disco-til-you-drop-a-thon. Everyone is ready to boogie to the max to win a MAJOR cash prize…but this disco might be their last!
This WHODUNNIT is full of hilarious hijinks inspired by YOUR suggestions. In fact… YOU might be the one to solve The Murder at the Disco!
Show duration: 90 minutes including a 15-minute intermission.
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