Colin Mochrie
Independent, Toronto

Know best for his work on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Colin has been delighting audiences with his charm, wit and humble attitude towards comedy for decades.

Bassprov
Group, Chicago

Bassprov, featuring legendary improvisers and teachers Joe Bill and Mark Sutton, is a two-person longform improvisational comedy show comprised of two Characters: Donny Weaver (Sutton) and Earl Hinkle (Bill).

Patti Stiles
Independent, Melbourne

Patti Stiles’ personal motto says it all: “Inspire!” Informed by a deep, intelligent and perceptive understanding of her subject, Patti leads and teaches from the heart.

SAK
Group, Orlando

SAK Comedy Lab has been performing and teaching improv for over 30 years. Their performers come from a wide range of professional performance experience and their alumni have performed around the world.

Improv Guild
Host Group, Calgary

The Improv Guild's mission is to create theatrical works using improvisation as both a performance and rehearsal tool and make Calgary, Alberta the hub of improvisational theatre.

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 8:00pm
Local 2405 UNO
Impro Depot Theatre (map)

Come see the best of Calgary’s improv scene in one comedy filled night. Chock full of awesome up and comers and veteran improv troupes, you are guaranteed to see some of your favourite local performers take the stage. Anchored by the Improv Guild, this performance is the official kickoff to the 2013 festival.

Thursday, Sept. 19, 8:00pm
Women in Improv
Epcor Centre's Engineered Air Theatre (map)

All the way from Melbourne, Australia, Patti Stiles returns to direct this festival favourite. The best female performers from Calgary and beyond will delight, amaze and keep you laughing all night long. This female only comedy showcase sold out last year so get your tickets early. This event is presented in association with Urban Curvz, Calgary's leading female centric theatre company.

Friday, Sept. 20, 8:00pm
Bassprov Chicago
Epcor Centre's Engineered Air Theatre (map)

Chicago Improv stars Joe Bill and Mark Sutton bring their internationally renowned Bassprov to Calgary for the very first time. Donny and Earl are two beer drinking good old boys who live to fish.  Improvising stories based on several audience suggestions the two of them will take the audience on a journey of funny tales, intelligent debate, and often poignant insight into life in modern times. This show has travelled to almost every major improv festival in North America and is perfect for those who love the outdoors, beer or simply having a good laugh.

Friday, Sept. 20, 10:30pm
Freakin' Funny Florida
Epcor Centre's Engineered Air Theatre (map)

For over 30 years, SAK has been entertaining audiences from Orlando with its unique brand of southwestern comedy. Now they are bringing the fun to Calgary in this great late night showcase. Warning: This show may include Disney references.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 12:00pm
Kidprov!
Epcor Centre's Engineered Air Theatre (map)

Since the very first festival the Improv Guild has been proud to partner with Calgary Young People’s Theatre and present the future of funny. Hilarious teens trained by veteran Improv Guild teachers will perform a show perfect for the whole family.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 8:00pm
Improv Guild 10th Anniversary Show
Epcor Centre's Engineered Air Theatre (map)

For 10 funny years the Improv Guild has brought it’s signature blend of improvised comedy to audiences in the beautiful city of Calgary. Come celebrate this milestone with us in the most hilarious way possible. This show will include special guests, fast paced improv and a few surprises we’re not at liberty to discuss. You’ll just have to come and find out.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 10:30pm
International Jam
Epcor Centre's Engineered Air Theatre (map)

Top improvisers from across the globe will unite and jump onstage together for the very first time. What will they come up with? Nobody knows. But you’ll have a great time watching them figure it out!

Sunday, Sept. 22, 8:00pm
Comedy Cave-in
The Comedy Cave (map)

Finish off your weekend with some great improv at Calgary’s premiere independent comedy club, the Comedy Cave. This relaxed, lounge style venue is the perfect place to kick back, enjoy a meal and laugh away the fact that Monday is just around the corner. This venue is 18+.

Monday, Sept. 23, 8:00pm
Dirty Laundry
Lunchbox Theatre (map)

Enjoy the hilarious, melodramatic stylings of Dirty Laundry: Calgary’s only completely live, completely improvised soap opera. Join some of Calgary’s most talented professional actors as the gang kicks off Season 14 on this night. Tickets and more info avaiable at: http://www.dirtylaundrycalgary.com/

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 8:00pm
Local 2405 DOS
Impro Depot Theatre (map)

There are too many great groups in Calgary to be limited to one Local Night at this festival. Local 2405 DOS will feature the rest of the best improvisation in YYC. Don’t miss: (list of groups)

Thursday, Sept. 26, 8:00pm
The Sound of Improv
Impro Depot Theatre (map)

This one goes out to all the music lovers. Musical director of the 2013 CIF Chase Padgett (6 Guitars) will direct performers in a high energy, completely improvised music romp that you won’t soon forget.

Friday, Sept. 27, 8:00pm
TBD
Impro Depot Theatre (map)

Stay tuned for the announcement of the final troupe of our festival ensemble!

Friday, Sept. 27, 10:30pm
Pump up the Jam
Impro Depot Theatre (map)

Ever feel like improv is like a 1989 techno hit? That a lot of strange things are all coming together at once but you can’t help but smile? Well this show will bring all the strange and wonderful performers of week two together onstage and you won’t be able to help but laugh.

Saturday, Sept. 28, 8:00pm
Up Close and Personal with Colin Mochrie
Impro Depot Theatre (map)

One show. 80 tickets. Unlimited Laughs. This is an exclusive, once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the comedic stylings of Mr. Colin Mochrie up close and personal. Hosted at the studio home of the Improv Guild, this intimate evening of improv will feature Canada’s favourite improviser alongside your favourite performers of the Guild.

The only way into this show is to come to any Improv Guild show and enter our Colin lottery in person. In September we’ll draw out names and those picked will have the opportunity to buy a pair of tickets to the show. You can enter as many evenings as you attend shows at the Depot. May the biggest fans win!

Sunday, Sept. 29, 7:30pm
Colin Mochrie Live!
Epcor Centre's Jack Singer Concert Hall (map)

Don’t miss the final and biggest show of the Boardwalk Calgary Improv Festival. This gala performance will feature the best performers of the fest alongside one of Canada’s funniest, most charming performers. Last year we broke our own record of the largest improv show in the history of Calgary. Come help us break it again Calgary and have an amazing time to boot. And just so ya know, Colin is even funnier in person.