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 days of the week except for Mondays. As of January in 2025, shows include Theatresports, Blockbuster, House Teams, and Improv Arcade. There’s also New Year, New Me with a New Year’s theme and The Heat: An International Improv Comedy Showcase on select dates.

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

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.

One special show in 2025 is New Year, New Me. It’s a fun way to celebrate the beginning of the year. The show turns memories from 2024 into hilarious entertainment. New Year, New Me runs at 9:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays from January 3rd to 25th.

The Improv Centre also hosts The Heat: An International Improv Comedy Showcase. It features improv groups from around the world. Performances take place between January 28th and February 1st in 2025.

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

Regular Comedy Shows at the Improv Centre

As of January 2025, regular shows at Granville Island’s Improv Centre include Theatresports, House Teams, Blockbuster and Improv Arcade. 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 7:30 or 9:30 pm. Tickets start at about $23 each.

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

Improv Arcade

Improv Arcade is a fast-paced show full of energy. It features all sorts of fun improv games. Expect to see various challenges and unpredictable comedy throughout the performances.

In 2025 the shows happen on Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost about $18 per person.

Blockbuster

Blockbuster is a show based on films. Scenes from popular movies are recreated on stage with hilarious twists.

The show runs on Thursday nights at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available on a sliding scale ranging from $8.50 to $18.50.

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.

Tickets cost $10 and Happy Hour is on throughout the evening.