Reach New Audiences
Take the stage with a vibrant mix of international troupes and Vancouver’s best improvisers! It’s your chance to shine, connect, and create comedy magic at Western Canada’s most established improv theatre.
An International Improv Comedy Showcase
January 27 - 31, 2026
Bring your improv troupe from anywhere in the world to light up the stage in Vancouver for The Heat 2026! Share your unique style, connect with fellow performers, and be part of an unforgettable international showcase.
In the past, we've hosted performers from England, the USA, Estonia, the Philippines, Zimbabwe, Aotearoa New Zealand, and more. And now, we want YOU!
Reach New Audiences
Take the stage with a vibrant mix of international troupes and Vancouver’s best improvisers! It’s your chance to shine, connect, and create comedy magic at Western Canada’s most established improv theatre.
Learn Something New
Level up your improv game with exclusive workshops taught by TIC as well as members from troupes around the world. Whether you're into short-form, long-form, or something in between, you'll walk away sharper, braver, and more inspired.
Travel to Vancouver
Ready for a Pacific Northwest adventure? We’ll help you get to Vancouver by covering up to 75% of your airfare, plus take care of your accommodation. Just bring your passport and your funny bone—we’ve got the rest!
Travel to Vancouver
Ready for a Pacific Northwest adventure? We’ll help you get to Vancouver by covering up to 75% of your airfare, plus we’ll take care of your accommodation. Just bring your passport and your funny bone—we’ve got the rest!
Ready to Apply?
If you're part of an 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 in English
• ready and prepared to teach an improv workshop
• be legally allowed to enter Canada
We can't wait to bring your style of improv to our theatre!
Application Deadline: June 30th, 2025 | 11:59pm PST
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)!
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!
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!
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
Each show takes place at our theatre located on Granville Island in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
