An International Improv Comedy Showcase
January 28th – February 1st, 2025
The Improv Centre is bringing improv troupes from around the world to perform for Vancouver audiences again for 2025!
Each show includes short form games, an international showcase of a visiting troupe’s unique style of improv, and an all-play!
Come enjoy improv from around the world and revel in the joy of yes, and as our visiting performers bring THE HEAT!
The Heat – 2025 Schedule
Tues, Jan. 28
Opening Night: All Teams! – 7:30pm
All 5 teams open the festival! Featuring Second Breakfast (Aotearoa New Zealand), Ruutu10 (Estonia), The Impro Show (Zimbabwe), SPIT Manila (Philippines) and The Improv Centre (Canada)!
Weds, Jan. 29
The Impro Show w/ The Improv Centre
– 7:30pm
SHOWCASE: The Impro Show (Zimbabwe)
FEATURING: The Improv Centre (Canada)!
Second Breakfast & Ruutu10 – 9:15pm
Second Breakfast (Aotearoa New Zealand) and Ruutu10 (Estonia) co-headline the show!
Thurs, Jan. 30
Ruutu10
w/ The Improv Centre – 7:30pm
SHOWCASE: Ruutu10 (Estonia)
FEATURING: The Improv Centre (Canada)!
The Impro Show & SPIT Manila – 9:15pm
The Impro Show (Zimbabwe) and SPIT Manila (Philippines) co-headline the show!
Fri, Jan. 31
Spit Manila w/ Second Breakfast – 7:30pm
SHOWCASE: SPIT Manila (Philippines)
FEATURING: Second Breakfast (Aotearoa New Zealand)!
Ruutu10 & The Improv Centre
– 9:30pm
Ruutu10 (Estonia) and The Improv Centre (Canada) co-headline the show!
The Impro Show & The Improv Centre
– 11:15pm Late Show
The Impro Show (Zimbabwe) and The Improv Centre (Canada) close out the night with a late show where anything goes!
Sat, Feb. 1
Second Breakfast
w/ The Improv Centre
– 7:30pm
SHOWCASE: Second Breakfast (Aotearoa New Zealand)
FEATURING: The Improv Centre (Canada)!
SPIT Manila & The Improv Centre – 9:30pm
SPIT Manila (Philippines) & The Improv Centre (Canada) co-headline the festival closer!
The Heat 2025 Lineup
Second Breakfast | Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
SPIT Manila | Manila, Phillipines
Ruutu10 | Tartu, Estonia
The Impro Show | Harare, Zimbabwe
The Improv Centre | Vancouver, Canada
Want to apply?
If you are part of an international improv troupe and you're interested in performing,
we want you to apply!
To be considered, teams should:
• be a team of 3 people or less;
• be able to perform primarily in English;
• ready and prepared to teach an improv workshop;
• be legally allowed to enter Canada.
The Improv Centre will contribute to airfare costs, as well as supply accommodation
and per diems to successful applicants during their stay.
We can't wait to bring your style of improv to our theatre!
Applications are open from June 3rd - 28th, 2024.
Who is going to bring the HEAT?
We're placing a call out to the world for the most talented, varied and entertaining improv performers and of the first-rate teams from around the world!
Applications are open from June 3 - 28, 2024!
If you are part of an international improv troupe and you're interested in performing,
we want you to apply!
To be considered, teams should:
• be a team of 3 people or less;
• be able to perform primarily in English;
• ready and prepared to teach an improv workshop;
• be legally allowed to enter Canada.
The Improv Centre will contribute to airfare costs, as well as supply accommodation
and per diems to successful applicants during their stay.
We can't wait to bring your style of improv to our theatre!
Applications are open from June 3 - 28, 2024!
Who will bring the HEAT?
We placed a call out to the world for the most talented, varied and entertaining improv performers and of the first-rate teams from around the world, here's your 2024 lineup!
Each show takes place at our theatre located on Granville Island in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
