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The Improv Centre on Granville Island

The Improv Centre is a theatre at Vancouver’s Granville Island. It’s where you’ll find live improv, theatresports-style shows and stand-up comedy.

 


For the most up-to-date information about what’s showing at the theatre, visit theimprovcentre.ca/shows.


 

What’s Showing at the Improv Centre at Granville Island?

There are regular shows on most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, as well select Sundays. As of July in 2024, shows include TheatresportsSummer Blockbuster, Camp What’s-It-Called, Choose-Day, House Teams and Date Night.

The venue’s address is 1502 Duranleau Street. It’s near the entrance to Granville Island under the Granville Street Bridge.

 

Improv Centre

 

Special Shows at the Improv Centre

There are special shows at the Improv Centre from time to time. They include seasonal shows, like romance-themed ones around Valentine’s Day, or Christmas-themed productions in December.

In July of 2024, one special show is Camp What’s-It-Called every Friday and Saturday until July 27th. This summer-themed show is all about spending time at a fun camp. Another show made for this season is Summer Blockbuster. It runs on select Thursdays starting July 4th and features improvised re-creations of movie scenes.

There are a few other special shows as well. Pride Race happens on August 1st, and is followed by “Slasher?” “I Hardly Know Her!” on the same day. The first show is a competition full of improv challenges. The second is a drag show. Later in August, there’s also Unhinged with Kevin McDonald. His show runs on August 24th and is a blend of improv and stand-up comedy.

The Improv Centre hosts a special free improv workshop for folks in the LGBTQIA2S+ community this summer. It happens on Saturday, July 20th. Advanced registration is recommended.

 


See The Improv Centre‘s website for tickets and to learn more about the shows.


 

Vancouver Theatresports Show

 

Regular Comedy Shows at the Improv Centre

As of July 2024, regular shows at Granville Island’s Improv Centre include Theatresports, Date Night, House Teams and Choose-Day. Below are details about each of them.

 

Theatresports at the Improv Centre

Theatresports is the name of the venue’s traditional style of show. It’s what the Improv Centre has become famous for.

During this show two teams of actors do short, improvised skits and compete against one another for points. It’s kind of like the TV program Whose Line Is It Anyway. The “contestants” have to act out silly, quirky and unusual scenes. They have to think fast on their feet and make things up as they go.

With the Theatresports shows, sometimes the actors use props, sometimes they have to sing, and frequently there is audience participation. Even the sound and lighting person has to act and react quickly to what’s happening on stage.

The Theatresports shows happen on Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 pm. Performances run for about an hour-and-a-half including a 15-minute intermission. Tickets start at about $26 each.

 

Improv Centre Theatresports

 


See The Improv Centre‘s official website for tickets and to see what’s currently showing.


 

Improv Centre Theatre

 

Date Night

Date Night is a show that’s all about dating and relationships. It’s a celebration of love with a funny twist. The show runs for 90 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.

In 2024 the shows happen on Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost about $23 per person.

 

Theatresports Actor at The Improv Centre

 

House Teams

House Teams is a weekly show featuring two different teams of performers. One team hits the stage in the first half, followed by another team in the second half. The show runs on Sunday nights at 7:30 pm.

In total, each show lasts for 90 minutes with a short intermission. Tickets cost $10 and Happy Hour is on throughout the evening.

 

Choose-Day

Playing at 7:30 pm on Tuesdays at The Improv Centre is the show Choose-Day. During this show, the audience is in control of the scenes. They draw cards and yell out suggestions. The talented cast then improvises hilarious scenes.

The show runs for 90 minutes and tickets are pay what you can with a minimum of $10 each.

 

The Improv Centre at Granville Island

 

Other Information

To learn more about the venue and its shows, see The Improv Centre‘s website.

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