2012 Festival Show Schedule

The Calgary International Improv Festival runs Monday Sept. 17 until Sunday Sept. 23. Please click on the calendar date you are interested in attending for more information.

For information about the headliner show featuring Colin Mochrie, click here.

For ticket information click here.

All shows Monday through Saturday are CASH ONLY. Box office is on site, inside the Impro Depot and the Engineered Air Theatre. We will accept Live Rush cards Thursday through Saturday.

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Monday, September 17

Dirty Laundry Season Opener
7:30 PM - Lunchbox Theatre
$14 - Ticket Info

Dirty Laundry, Calgary's improvised soap opera kicks off a new season as part of the 2012 Festival.

 

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Tuesday, September 18

Local 2405
8 PM - The Impro Depot
$10 - Ticket Info

The Improv Guild hosts the best local troupes from Calgary and Central Alberta in a fun improv mix n' mash. You'll catch the Loose Moose, The Kinkonauts, Bull Skit, U of C Improv Club, St. Francis Improv Team (winners of the 2012 Calgary High School Theatresports Championship) and of course The Improv Guild onstage. DJ and dancing to follow.

 

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Wednesday, September 19

International Jam
8 PM - The Impro Depot
$10 - Ticket Info

Guests from Australia, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Calgary will jump onstage and play together for the very first time. The result: cutting edge improv from around the world.

 

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Thursday, September 20

Women in Improv … that’s what SHE said! (Co-Presented by Urban Curvz)
8 PM - Engineered Air Theatre (Epcor Centre)
$20 - Two For One Night (Bring a friend, pay $10 each) - Ticket Info

What happens when the ladies kick the men out of the theatre and improvise with each other? Come find out at Ladies Night, where 100% of the cast and crew are women. Led by internationally acclaimed improv director Patti Stiles, this festival favourite is not to be missed.

 

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Friday, September 21

Impro Theatre presents: Tennesse Williams Unscripted
8 PM - Engineered Air Theatre (Epcor Centre)
$20 - Ticket Info

Impro Theatre, hailing from Los Angeles, will present a full length improvised Tennessee Williams play. Theatre and comedy fans alike must witness this incredible improvised experience.

M & M Improv
10:30 PM - Engineered Air Theatre (Epcor Centre)
$10 - (Only $5 with ticket to early show. Attend the 8 PM show and buy a late night ticket for $5!) - Ticket Info

Sweet, sweet improv candy. Laugh late into the night with M & M Improv. Composed of two of Vancouver’s most celebrated improvisers, this show takes the audience on a wild improvised journey using nothing but two chairs and the wits of the performers onstage. Save $5 bucks when you get tickets for both Friday shows together.

 

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Saturday, September 22

Kidprov w/ Calgary Young People's Theatre
12 NOON - Engineered Air Theatre (Epcor Centre)
$10 adults, $5 for kids up to 17yrs- Ticket Info

Calgary Young People's Theatre kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season with the Calgary Improv Festival and Kidprov. Teens will take to the stage and improvise a show perfect for the whole family.

5 Funny Years with the Improv Guild w/ Special Guests
8 PM - Engineered Air Theatre (Epcor Centre)
$20 - Ticket Info

Join the Improv Guild and special guest Colin Mochrie for the cabaret style performance that has become a festival fan favourite. It's our official festival 5 year anniversary show so we're pulling out all the stops.

West Coast Laugh Express
10:30 PM - Engineered Air Theatre (Epcor Centre)
$10 - (Only $5 with ticket to early show. Attend the 8 PM show and buy a late night ticket for $5!) - Ticket Info

L.A.'s Impro Theatre and Vancouver's M&M Improv will take to the stage and showcase their innovative perfomance styles. Be ready to laugh at some funny west coasters from north and south of the border.

 

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Sunday, September 23

COLIN MOCHRIE LIVE!
7:30 PM - Jack Singer Concert Hall (Epcor Centre)
$35 plus ticketing fees - Ticket Info

Colin Mochrie is back to help celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Calgary International Improv Festival. With a cast of festival all-stars, Colin will perform the brand of improv that has earned him an international reputation as one of the best improvisers on the planet. Bring your friends. Bring your enemies. This is the festival’s marquee event and an unforgettable evening out.

Get your tickets now, because last year this event sold out!

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