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 and some Tuesdays. As of October in 2025, shows include Theatresports,�Blockbuster,�House Teams,�Twist of Fate, Choose-Day�and more.

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 production in 2025 is Ha-Ha-Halloween. It takes place at 9:30 pm on October 31st. The show features hilarious scenes with a spooky twist and there’s a costume contest for the audience too. Another special show is I Know What You Did Last Weekend. It’s a funny take on the original slasher film, where a group of friends have a deadly secret that unfolds through flashbacks.

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

Regular Comedy Shows at the Improv Centre

As of October, regular shows at Granville Island’s Improv Centre include Theatresports, House Teams, Blockbuster, Twist of Fate�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. Tickets cost about $29.50 each.

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

Choose-Day

A fun show where the audience gets to shout out suggestions for scenes. It’s an interactive experience that keeps guests engaged and improv performers on their toes.

The show runs on select Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with options such as $10, $15 and $20 per person.

Twist of Fate

This show features a host that doesn’t let the performers rest. Topics are constantly changed, teams are swapped and there are challenges with points to be won as well. It’s a true test of improvisation.

Twist of Fate shows happen on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost about $25 each.

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 cost about $20 each.

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.