Shows

Check out The Improv Centre’s hilarious comedy shows!

Our bar and lounge opens 1 hour before first showtime. As we are a licensed facility, people under the age of 19 are required to be accompanied by an adult or guardian, regardless of a show’s rating.
Shows run 90 minutes long and include a 15-minute intermission, unless otherwise specified.

Theatresports™

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some 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.

It’s the show we based our whole performance style on for 40 years, so you know the comedy in this show is top notch!

Single, Not Single

Fridays & Saturdays 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, or the lack thereof!

Presented in partnership with The Georgia Straight

I Saw You

Wednesdays at 7:30pm 

18A – Adult content and mature themes. 

A show based on the hopeful notes and letters of potential loves who shared lingering glances on public transit or flirtatious smiles while pretending to listen to their friend at a coffee date! This show will explore close calls, chance encounters and fateful rendezvous with inspiration from the hopeful romantics who have written into the I Saw You column of the Georgia Straight, believing that fate might just lead them back to their special someone.

Blockbuster: Rom-Com Edition

Thursdays at 7:30pm

14A – May include suggestive language and/or scenes. 

Our Blockbuster shows are completely improvised and all about our favourite films and genres – horror, western, sci-fi… you name it! And now for a limited time – we’re taking all our suggestions and putting them through a rom-com filter for Love Month!

Can a robot find true love? Will the rival police captains finally admit their feelings for each other during their last day on the force? Come laugh yourself silly at the Blockbuster you know and love, this time with a little more love!

Gal-entine’s Day

Thursday, February 12th at 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!

My Funny Valentines Show

Saturday, February 14th at 7:30pm & 9:30pm 

14A – May include suggestive language and/or scenes. 

It’s time for flirtation and fun, sappy songs and smooches, and of course, love and laughter! Bring your sweety or your best bud and help guide our performers into the sweet and spicy scenarios you want to see most!

Choose-Day

Select Tuesdays at 7:30pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

 Make your mind up with this audience favourite! A night where our audience gets to pick the who, what, and where of our scenes by drawing cards, shouting suggestions, and writing inspirations! Happy Choose-Day!

Sliding scale tickets are either $10-$15-$20! You pick how much you pay! 

PLUS – happy half-hour prices are in effect all night long!

Blockbuster

Thursdays at 7:30pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Stop scrolling streamer menus for the perfect movie – we’ll make it up for you on the spot! In this show, our improvisers pitch movies off the tops of their heads, and whichever the audience wants to see ! Explore cinematic genres, plotlines and tropes as we watch your choice come to life! Will it be shelved for tax breaks, or will it win the Oscar? Find out!

Theatresports™

 Unhinged

Starting March 6th!
Fridays & Saturdays
at 9:30pm

14A – Some suggestive 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!

Spontaneous Combustion

Tuesdays, once a month!
February 24th at 7:30pm
March 24th at 7:30pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Step into our improv laboratory as Mainstage veterans team up with our House Teams players for a night of unpredictable comedy! Expect a hilarious chain reaction of improv scenes where anything can happen. Witness comedy in its rawest, most reactive form!

Sliding scale tickets are either $10-$15-$20 – you pick how much you pay! And happy half-hour prices are in effect all night long!

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House Teams Showcase

Sundays at 7:30pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Vancouver’s finest performers from around the Lower Mainland strut their stuff in back-to-back showcases! 

Don’t miss the season opener that features ALL THREE teams of Season 6!

Tickets are only $10! And happy half-hour prices are in effect all night long!

True Story!

Returning April 15th!
Wednesdays at 7:30pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

There’s nothing wrong with oversharing in public, right? Especially when it fuels incredible comedy! In this show, audience members share true stories – from your office win of the week to the household thorn in your side – and our cast turns them into fast, hilarious improvised scenes. 

In the second half, the performers share their own true stories in a classic Armando-style format, sparking even more laughs. Expect heartfelt storytelling, genuine connection, and a reminder that real life can be pretty funny!

Co-Presentations:

A Court of Crits and Bits

Sunday February 15th at 9:30pm

18A – Adult content and mature themes. 

The Fools’ Guild is oh so pleased to present a spicy sapphic romantasy show in A Court of Crits & Bits. Six flirty femmes will journey through a tale of deceit and desire, where you decide who gets with who. 

 Will our heroine fulfil her destiny and find true love, or get caught up in the courtship and lost in the lovemaking along the way? 

Hot. Fantasy. Funny as Hell. 

A Court of Crits & Bits is a Valentine’s treat you don’t want to miss.

Co-Presentation of The Fools’ Guild & The Improv Centre

The Rhinestone Golden Standard

Sunday, February 22nd at 7:00pm

18A – Adult content and mature themes. 

The Rhinestone Golden Standard is a glittering celebration of excellence, artistry, and unapologetic self-expression – all in support of a meaningful cause. This 19+ charity event brings together sensational drag performers and captivating variety artists for an evening where glamour meets generosity and the standard is nothing short of golden.

Expect jaw-dropping looks, powerhouse performances, and moments that shimmer long after the lights go down. From rhinestones and high drama to unexpected twists and crowd-pleasing spectacle, this show highlights artists who raise the bar while giving back to the community. Every act is thoughtfully curated to deliver a dynamic mix of drag, variety, and pure entertainment, creating an experience that is bold, inclusive, and unforgettable.

A co-presentation of The Rhinestone Phoenix Charity Foundation & The Improv Centre

Tita Jokes Vancouver: A Musical Comedy Extravaganza

Thursday, March 5th & Friday, March 6th at 7:30pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Tita Jokes is a musical comedy about our Filipina elders, our Titas. A love letter to our mothers, sisters, Lolas and friends, the show explores Filipina heart ache and resiliency and how we cope through humour, story and song.

“…an exquisite, hilarious, multi-layered spectacle.” Mooney on Theatre

Tita Collective is an all-Filipina collective composed of award-winning playwrights, comedians, musicians, dancers, theatre makers and actors, based in Toronto, Canada. We explore different mediums to tell the stories about the Filipin* diaspora.

Co-Presentation of Tita Collective, vAct & The Improv Centre

The Improv Centre LIVE at Site B

*OFF-SITE SHOW*
Friday, February 20th a
t 6:30pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

The Improv Centre brings a night of laughs to Site B! Quick wit, wild scenes, and community vibes – don’t miss the fun on February 20th!

Get ready for a night of fast-paced, spontaneous improv comedy featuring The Improv Centre’s funniest performers! Three of our talented improvisers will bring their sharp wit and quick thinking to the stage in a show full of audience-inspired scenes and unscripted hilarity!

This show takes place at Site B Community Centre, located at 3012 Murray Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X2

Co-Presentation of Site B & The Improv Centre

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House Teams
Showcase

Select Sundays at 7:30pm 

Season Opener LOL-A-PALOOZA:
Sunday, February 15th at 7:30pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Some of Vancouver’s finest improv performers from around the Lower Mainland are ready to show their stuff in back-to-back showcases!

Don’t miss the season opener that will feature all three teams of Season 6!

Tickets are only $10! And get this – happy half-hour prices are in effect all night long!

Spontaneous Combustion

Tuesdays, once a month!
February 24th at 7:30pm

March 24th at 7:30pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Step into our improv laboratory as Mainstage veterans team up with our House Teams players for a night of unpredictable comedy! Expect a hilarious chain reaction of improv scenes where anything can happen. Witness comedy in its rawest, most reactive form!

Choose your price tickets are either $10-$15-$20! You pick how much you pay! And happy half-hour prices are in effect all night long!

Theatresports™

 Unhinged

Starting March 7th!

Fridays & Saturdays at 9:30pm

14A – Some suggestive 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!

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Canada ‘Eh Show

Tuesday, July 1st at 7:00pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Inspired by experiences of locals and visitors alike, join us as we honour our favourite bits and pieces of Canada! Let’s celebrate our wonderful, scenic and friendly country together with an evening of laughter!

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I Know What You Did Last Weekend

Until Nov. 1st!

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
 at 7:30pm 

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

A group of friends. One terrible incident. Can they keep their deadly secret buried? …or will their past come back to haunt them?
Prepare to be launched into a laugh-out-loud world of secrets, betrayals, and melodrama inspired by teen slasher films. With the audience steering the twists, the story unfolds through uproarious flashbacks, culminating in one final gasp-worthy reveal: the outrageous truth about what happened last weekend!

Pride Race

**Special Pride Improv Show**

Thursday, July 31st at 7:30pm

14A – May include suggestive language and/or scenes.

Get ready for a queer improv extravaganza! Inspired by RuPaul’s Drag Race, watch a cast of our fiercest and funniest as they compete in side-splitting improv challenges, all in to be crowned the next improv superstar. Whether you’re a die-hard Drag Race fan or just love spontaneous comedy, this show will leave you gooped AND gagged! Grab your best squirrel friends, throw on your sequins, and join us for a night of laughter, love, and unapologetic pride!

Pay-What-You-Can tickets start at just $10 and happy hour prices are in effect all night long!

Mother’s Day Special

Sunday, May 11th at 2:00pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Bring your mom or mom-figure to The Improv Centre on Mother’s Day for a special afternoon that’s all about her! Treat them to a drink on our waterfront patio, and then sit back and enjoy this high energy, improvised laugh fest that’s going to be fun not only for moms, but for the whole family!

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House Teams

Select Sundays at 7:30pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Vancouver’s finest up and coming improv performers are ready to show their stuff in back-to-back showcases! It’s all teams, all talent with the new season of House Teams! 

Tickets are only $10! And get this – happy hour prices are in effect all night long!

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Father’s Day Special

Sunday, June 15th at 2:00pm

PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

This Father’s Day, head down to The Improv Centre to celebrate Fathers and father-figures alike with an afternoon of laughter! Dedicated to backyard ball games, bad puns, and never asking for directions, celebrate with us at this delightfully dad-inspired show that’ll be fun for the whole family!

Ticket Prices

Pricing at our shows is easy as pie – it all comes down to the day of the week you’d like to attend and where you’d like to sit.

In case you’re wondering, we hold accessible seating at every show. We’re happy to offer $5 discounts on regular priced seats for students with valid ID & seniors aged 65+.

Sundays / Tuesdays

Sunday is our most cost effective night – sit wherever you like for $10!

Tuesday is Sliding Scale pricing: sit wherever you like and you pay whatever you can from $10, $15, or $20 per ticket.

Wednesdays / Thursdays

For the middle of the week, get your laughs for middle range pricing:

Theatre seats: $20.00
Bench seats: $23.00
Table seats: $25.00

Fridays / Saturdays

It’s the weekend, baby! The dollar per laugh ratio is going to heavily lean in your favour.

Theatre seats: $31.50
Bench seats: $34.50
Table seats: $38.50

Taxes and ticket fees included in above prices. Pricing of special shows and co-presentations vary and may differ from these posted rates.

To purchase tickets, visit or call our Box Office at 604 738 7013,
or buy online!

Theatresports™ was created (©) by Keith Johnstone and is a trademark of International Theatresports™ Institute, registered in the U.S.A., Canada and other countries. All Rights Reserved. Production rights are exclusively managed by the International Theatresports™ Institute.