The Improv Centre
The Vancouver Improv Centre Society (The Improv Centre) is one of Vancouver’s leading and best-known improv theatre companies.
The Improv Centre was originally established in 1981 under the name The Vancouver TheatreSports League, to promote, develop, maintain, and present improvisational theatre productions and presentations to local and visiting audiences in Vancouver.
As it reopened following the pandemic closure, The Improv Centre continues to promote artistic excellence and values the growth, development and life-long learning of improvisors of all backgrounds and experience levels. Dedicated to artistic excellence, integrity, diversity and inclusivity, the company has made a commitment to prioritizing outreach and engagement with the broader arts community and is proud to be establishing partnerships with organizations representing and advocating for marginalized and underrepresented communities.
The Improv Centre office and 186-seat theatre are located on Vancouver’s Granville Island, with a waterfront patio on the False Creek Marina. Each year, over 60,000 audience members, artists, and students enjoy the theatre’s productions. Its regular shows include TheatresportsTM every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, with two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vying for the laughs and support of audience judges—and a high-energy, fast-paced and good-natured competition. Wednesdays are Date Night, a spicy night full of laughter and love for couples and singles alike! The company is also known for its light-hearted holiday specialty shows. As well, there is a monthly standup comedy showcase, a fabulous monthly Drag show and many fun and quirky guest shows!
If you’re looking for a night of fun and laughter, the Improv Centre on Granville Island is your year-round destination!
Spontaneous laughs meet heart-racing suspense in show that sends up TV phenomenon Traitors
New show created by Allen Morrison is based on the hit reality-TV series The Traitors
The ever-self-effacing Kids in the Hall star still finds his happy place onstage, whether he’s in a sketch, alone, or improvising with strangers
Canadian comedy legend will perform a just-announced evening of improv and standup sets, plus teach two writing and performance workshops
Audience suggestions make for a fun night of cabin shenanigans, lake whales, and poison ivy
Artistic director and former avid summer camper Jalen Saip tapped into her experiences for a show about the wild world of canoeing, campfires, and crushes
Evening hosted by Mark Chavez will be followed by a month’s worth of hilarious improv events on Granville Island
Check out Gal-entine’s Day on February 13, and even some shows for those who hate V-day with a passion
Los Angeles troupe Glass Clown joins ensembles from Canada, England, the U.S., and the Philippines in inaugural festival
Reflect on the past year at 2023 & Me, and celebrate 2024 with NYE at TIC
Community-driven improv comedy show melds all the best parts of A Christmas Carol and Back to the Future
Back to the Holidays, 2023 and Me, and NYE at TIC deliver festivity and fun
1970s-inspired interactive murder mystery follows the same format as last year’s hit Stage Fright: Murder at the Improv
Groovy whodunnit set in 1977 moves along with the help of audience interaction
Granville Island hub also launches the return of its improv education programs
The summer show created by TIC ensemble member Mary Saunders draws inspiration from classic fantasies
The Improv Centre’s new show celebrates the pastel decade
Nostalgia-packed show is a throwback to the days of VHS tapes and lava lamps
Valentine’s Day–themed programming proves how love and laughter go hand in hand
Happy (Hectic) Holidays is followed by an improvised Year in Review and a New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
The Improv Centre features an array of new talent for its 1950s-set thriller-comedy
A cast of improvisors needs the help of a brave audience member to solve the mystery
The Granville Island improv-theatre company partners with philanthropist David McCann for Theatresports-format performances
Find The Improv Centre at
1502 Duranleau Street
Vancouver
V6H 3S4
Box Office Phone Number: 604-738-7013