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Welcome to Improv Niagara’s Community of Practice for beginner and intermediate Improvisers.

A COP is a group of people who share a passion for something they do, (improv) and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.

This particular COP:

• Meets twice per month, the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month for 1.5 hours.
• Has open registration for the month, at the beginning of the month, for both sessions. (No admission will be permitted later in the month. Interested individuals can instead wait for the following month to register.)
• Has a monthly fee of $20 to participate in both sessions. These funds ensure we have access to the rehearsal space.
• Is for improvisers with under 2 years of practiced experience, and who have taken Improv Niagara’s “Intro” Session, or a suitable alternative.
• Is open to improvisers who accept and want to contribute to our Vision, our Code of Conduct, who adhere to our Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy and who believe in What We Stand For.

We share a dedication to the craft of improv, laughter and the joy of comedy, and hope you do too!

Don’t miss I Know What You Did Last Improv! We all know the best horror movies are the ones that are also super funny, right? So join us at Mahtay Café & Lounge on October 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM for a hilarious celebration of the macabre and hilarious.

Duo sets inspired by the grostesque and gruesome spirit of the Halloween season culminating in a terrifyingly funny group set with the entire cast.

Improv comedy at the heart of downtown St. Catharines, featuring:

Andrew Cromwell

Dan Dingwall

Michael Divinski

Sean Howard

Dina Senior

Brie Watson

Get your tickets while they’re HOT!

Come celebrate Pride month 2025 with us on June 21st 8pm-10pm at Mahtay Cafe and Lounge. We will be featuring our LGBTQ+ performers for this improv show and they are sure to knock your rainbow socks off and tickle your funny bones!

Join your host Brie Watson for Variety Night Live! An evening of laughs from some of Niagara’s funniest comedy collectives!

Starring

Improv Niagara

Improv Niagara is an award-winning improv comedy theatre company based in the Niagara Region. They perform improv comedy shows and provide classes, workshops and jams for all those interested in “yes and” in this incredible region of the country.

Jar of Jams

Jar of Jams is a fully improvised musical experience hosted by Jordan Alexander. Pulling from a jar of one-word suggestions submitted by the audience, Jordan and a collection of different musicians improvise music based on those words.

Scene Therapy Films

Scene Therapy Films is a vibrant community of passionate filmmakers dedicated to honing their craft and pushing the boundaries of creativity. They’re not just a group; they’re a collective of storytellers eager to bring diverse ideas to life through consistent collaboration.

Followed by the Garden City Comedy Festival After Party hosted by Tommy J Warren with special guests and surprises!

For more details please call 289-668-3425