See Performers From Around the World
Watch the world's best improvisers without needing to renew your passport!
International Improv Comedy Festival
January 27 - 31, 2026
Michelle Impro | London, UK
Dumb John | Chicago, USA
Teresa & Folusho | London, UK
Second Breakfast | Aotearoa New Zealand
The Improv Centre | Vancouver, Canada
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- Michelle Impro | London, UK
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- Dumb John | Chicago, USA
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- Teresa & Folusho | London, UK
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- Second Breakfast | Aotearoa New Zealand
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- The Improv Centre | Vancouver, Canada
Thank you for a fantastic 2026 festival!
See Performers From Around the World!
Watch the best improvisers from around the globe – without needing to renew your passport!
Learn Something New
Enroll in unique improv workshops led by this year’s international guests!*
*All workshops are currently at capacity.
Shows You'll
Never See Twice
World-class improv, on a world-class stage. Only at The Improv Centre.
Shows You'll Never See Twice
World-class improv, on a world-class stage. Only at The Improv Centre.
Thank you to all who have applied! We'll be in touch soon!
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 – 2026 Schedule
All shows in The Heat are rated PG.
Weds, Jan. 28
Teresa & Folusho 🇬🇧 Showcase
ft. The Improv Centre 🇨🇦
– 7:00pm
Dumb John 🇺🇸
& Michelle Impro 🇬🇧
– 9:00pm
Thurs, Jan. 29
Dumb John 🇺🇸 Showcase
ft. The Improv Centre 🇨🇦
– 7:00pm
Second Breakfast 🇳🇿 &
Teresa & Folusho 🇬🇧
– 9:00pm
Fri, Jan. 30
Second Breakfast 🇳🇿 Showcase
ft. Michelle Impro 🇬🇧
– 7:00pm
Dumb John 🇺🇸
& The Improv Centre 🇨🇦
– 9:00pm
Teresa & Folusho 🇬🇧
& The Improv Centre 🇨🇦
– 10:45pm Late Show
Sat, Jan. 31
Michelle Impro 🇬🇧 Showcase
ft. The Improv Centre 🇨🇦
– 7:00pm
Second Breakfast 🇳🇿
& The Improv Centre 🇨🇦
– 9:00pm
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.
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