IMPROV NIAGARA

Improv Community of Practice | June: Experienced
2026-06-09 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada
Welcome to Improv Niagara’s Community of Practice for Experienced 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 2nd & 4th Tuesday 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 over 2 years of practiced experience, either in Improv Niagara classes or an agreeable 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. (All found Here.)

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

Improv Community of Practice - June - Beginner / Intermediate
2026-06-02 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada
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 Tuesday 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.

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!

Improv Niagara presents Off the Shelf
2026-05-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 Saint Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3M7, Canada
Unique and delightful improv comedy inspired by local author Karrie Haynes’ novel: “Lucid.”

Join Improv Niagara for an evening of live improv comedy inspired by local literature!

Niagara-based author Karrie Haynes will read an exerpt from her new novel “Lucid.” Inspired by this passage, the Improv Niagara cast will take you on a journey into the magical world of Lucid; live, improvised & unfolding right before your eyes.

An exciting combination of local literature and live theatre.

One night only at Mahtay Café!

For more inforamation about Karrie Haynes & Lucid, check out: @lucid.karriehaynes

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Improv Community of Practice: May / Experienced
2026-05-12 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada
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.

Our Experienced COP:

Meets twice per month, the 2nd & 4th Tuesday 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 over 2 years of practiced experience, either in Improv Niagara classes or an agreeable 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. (All found Here.)

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

Improv Community of Practice: May / Beginner & Intermediate
2026-05-12 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada
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.

Our COP:

Meets twice per month, the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month for 1.5 hours. *** Exceptionally, May’s CoP will run on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of the month.***

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.

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!

Spaceprov: Improv in Space
2026-04-25 20:00 - 21:30 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 Saint Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3M7, Canada
An improv comedy show that’s Artemis II good to be true!

Inspired by NASA’s recent trip to the moon, Improv Niagara are stretching the limits of earthly improv and we need you to take us out into the atmosphere!

Live improv comedy, inpsired by your suggestions, featuring a hilarious cast of improv performers including a visiting troupe all the way from Oakville Ontario: The Highway Bandits.

Don’t miss this lovely evening of laughter and out of this world fun!

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Improv Community of Practice: April / Experienced
2026-04-14 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada
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 2nd & 4th Tuesday 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 over 2 years of practiced experience, either in Improv Niagara classes or an agreeable 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. (All found Here.)

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

Improv Community of Practice: April / Beginner & Intermediate
2026-04-07 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada
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 Tuesday 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.

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!

Improv Niagara's Pot o' Laughs ft. The Phlegmies.
2026-03-28 20:00 - 21:30 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 Saint Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3M7, Canada
As many laughs as there are clovers in Ireland, right here in downtown St. Catharines! Live. Improv. Comedy!

March brings with it the luck of the Irish, and we feel SO LUCKY to welome this extraordinary comedy troupe all the way from Guelph. It’s the The Phlegmies!

Join Improv Niagara & the Phlegmies as we share our particular styles of improv comedy; hilarious scenes, stories and games made-up completely on the spot!

Forget gold, we’re filling the pot with laughs and fun on Saturday March 28th, 2026 at 8:00 PM live at Mahtay Café, in the heart of downtown St. Catharines.

Featuring:Dan DingwallDina SeniorBrie Watson &

MORE!

& an epic performance from our visitors: THE PHLEGMIES!

Get your tickets TODAY before the luck runs out. 🍀

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Improv Community of Practice: March / Experienced
2026-03-24 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-10 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada
Welcome to Improv Niagara’s Community of Practice for Experienced 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 2nd & 4th Tuesday 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 next 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 over 2 years of practiced experience, either in Improv Niagara classes or an agreeable 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. (All found Here.)

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

Improv Community of Practice: March Beginner / Intermediate
2026-03-03 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada

Improv LoveFest
2026-02-28 20:00 - 21:30 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 Saint Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3M7, Canada
We’re back for another hilarious night of improv comedy with Improv Niagara! Advance recommended.

The last day of February calls for a celebration… a celebration of LOVE!

Join us as we close out this Heart Month as stories of love inform our improvised scenes and games.

Who says just because Valentine’s Day is over we can’t still focus on LOVE… with this wonderful cast of improvisers, each one a lovely human through and through! Saturday, February 28th 2026 at 8:00 PM only at Mahtay Café , in the heart of downtown St. Catharines.

Featuring:Natasha BromfieldDan DingwallJonas McLeanDina Senior &Brie Watson

Get your tickets TODAY before the love is gone!

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Improv Community of Practice: February / Experienced
2026-02-10 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada

Improv Community of Practice: February | Beginner/Intermediate
2026-02-03 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada

ZEBRAPROV 2026
2026-01-31 20:00 - 21:30 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 Saint Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3M7, Canada
Join us in celebration of National Zebra Day as we let this noble striped beast inform our scenes and games.

Celebrate National Zebra Day with this wonderful cast of improvisers, each’s style as unique as the striped pattern on each of these noble horse/donkey-type beasts. Saturday, January 31st 2026 at 8:00 PM only at Mahtay Café , in the heart of downtown St. Catharines.

Featuring:Dan DingwallDave HietalahtiSean HowardDina SeniorKate Urquhart &Brie Watson

Get your tickets TODAY before they’re extinct. UNLIKE the zebra!

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Improv 1812: Where History & Improv Collide
2026-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Navy Hall, 305 Ricardo St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0, Canada
Join us for an unpredictable evening of history and hilarity! Performers from award-winning comedy troupe Improv Niagara join forces with the brilliant interpretive staff of Fort George NHS to present a one-night-only showcase of muskets, music, and mishaps! Enjoy a series of completely improvised short comedic plays set in the era of the War of 1812, live and at historic Navy Hall. You won’t want to miss this exciting, quick-witted, and historically accurate (we hope) adventure back in time.

Improv Community of Practice: January | Experienced
2026-01-13 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada
New Year. New commitment to being in the moment! Welcome to Improv Niagara’s Community of Practice for Experienced 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 2nd & 4th Tuesday 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 next 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 over 2 years of practiced experience, either in Improv Niagara classes or an agreeable 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. (All found Here.)

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

Improv Community of Practice: January | Beginner/Intermediate
2026-01-06 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada
Kick off the New Year by learning a fun new skill. Or, come on back and dive a little deeper into spontaneity & fun! It’s 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 ICoP:

Meets twice per month, the 1st & 3rd Tuesday 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 next 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.

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!

nice cans: a comedy show for a nice cause
2025-12-27 00:30 - 21:30 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 Saint Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3M7, Canada
Live improv comedy to help our community.

Improv Niagara presents NICE CANS! A comedy show turned fundraiser / food drive to help our local food bank feed people in need.

This show is in that sweet spot between Christmas and New Years, so come on out in your comfies, grab a tasty drink or treat from Mahtay Café’s bar or bakery and let’s spend a bit of time this holiday season having some laughs.

Featuring:

Brie Watson

Dan Dingwall

Deanna Herbert

Dina Senior

Heather Eyman &

Jamie Roboz

Tickets cost $15 or show up with some canned goods or non-perishable food items, and let’s have some holiday cheer!

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Improv Community of Practice - December - Experienced
2025-12-09 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada
Welcome to Improv Niagara’s Community of Practice for Experienced 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 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month for 1.5 hours. **Note, in December, the Experienced CoP will meet on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday. The second practice will be combined with the Beginner/Intermediate group**

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 over 2 years of practiced experience, either in Improv Niagara classes or an agreeable 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. (All found Here.)

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

Improv Community of Practice: December - Beginner / Intermediate
2025-12-02 20:00 - 21:30 | The Studio @ PDC, 4 Nihan Drive, St Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1L1, Canada
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 Tuesday of the month for 1.5 hours. ***Note the 2nd practice in December will be a joint practice with the “Experienced” group. We hope this will make more time for Holiday enjoyment.***

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!

Movember Rain
2025-11-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 Saint Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3M7, Canada
Live improv comedy for a good cause.

Live, lonform improv comedy in the heart of St Catharines.

Featuring:

Jo Anne Tacorda (Big Chick Energy)

Aaron Boyd

Simon Calaycay

Dan Dingwall

Dina Senior

Brie Watson

This month, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Movember Foundation. Wear your moustaches proud! (Or bring a fake one, if you’d like.)

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I Know What You Did Last Improv
2025-10-25 20:00 - 21:30 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 Saint Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3M7, Canada
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!

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Improv Niagara goes Back to School
2025-09-27 20:00 - 21:30 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 Saint Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3M7, Canada
It’s Back to School time at Improv Niagara!

Take a seat and have some laughs. Improv Niagara brings you hilarious comedy created on the spot, inspired by your suggestions.

Improv 1812 promises to make you laugh AND learn. (WHAT?) Let them take you back to a hugely important time in Niagara’ s history, but like… through improv!

The Substitute Teachers know when the teacher’s away the cats will play! So, sit back, relax, put down your books and get ready for some laughs.

Brock, Niagara College & University of Niagara Falls students get $5 off regular admission!

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The Niagara Improv ShowJam
2025-07-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 Saint Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3M7, Canada
The Niagara Improv Community ShoJam: Come on out and try out some improv with a beginner-friendly jam! Then stay for a show featuring a variety of members from improv groups across the Niagara Region! Featuring Improv Niagara, Tangent Quest, No Such Thing, DeeJayEmcee, and you too!

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