ZEBRAPROV 2026

January 31 @ 8:00 pm 9:30 pm EST

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 Dingwall
Dave Hietalahti
Sean Howard
Dina Senior
Kate Urquhart &
Brie Watson

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

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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Improv Community of Practice: January | Experienced

January 13 @ 8:00 pm 9:30 pm EST

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!

$20 January ICoP – Experiened

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4 Nihan Drive
St Catharines, Ontario L2N 1L1 Canada
289-407-6130
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Improv Community of Practice: January | Beginner/Intermediate

January 6 @ 8:00 pm 9:30 pm EST

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!

$20 January ICoP
4 Nihan Drive
St Catharines, Ontario L2N 1L1 Canada
289-407-6130
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nice cans: a comedy show for a nice cause

December 27, 2025 @ 12:30 am 9:30 pm EST

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!

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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Improv Community of Practice – December – Experienced

December 9, 2025 @ 8:00 pm 9:30 pm EST

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!

$20 December Registration
4 Nihan Drive
St Catharines, Ontario L2N 1L1 Canada
289-407-6130
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Movember Rain

November 29, 2025 @ 8:00 pm 9:30 pm EST

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.)

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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Improv Niagara goes Back to School

September 27, 2025 @ 8:00 pm 9:30 pm EDT

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!

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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Improv Fallout: Over-the-Top Canadian Eh-dition

May 31, 2025 @ 8:00 pm 10:00 pm EDT

Welcome to Improv Fallout: Over-theTop-Canadian Eh-dition! Get ready for a huge night of laughs, hosers, as Niagara’s best improvisers really give’r at Mahtay Café & Lounge. Join us on Sat May 31, 2025 at 8PM for a night better than that first double double of the day! Will Dan-the-Teach keep hang onto his title? Or will someone new be crowned victorious? ONLY YOU CAN DECIDE!

It’s Improv Fallooooouuuuttt!!!!

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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Tuesday Night Improv: April Fools!

April 1, 2025 @ 8:00 pm 9:30 pm EDT

Part Improv Jam – Part Improv Showcase.

Come be a little bit foolish this April Fools Day!

This is your chance to try improv. You can play get on stage and try your hand at some super fun improv games.

Or sit back and just watch as these hilarious improv comedians create spontaneous comedy gold right on the spot. No scripts are attached!

Come watch or play!

Doors @ 7:30PM | Showtime 8PM

92 St. Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M2 Canada
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7 Years of Improv Fallout

March 29, 2025 @ 8:00 pm 10:00 pm EDT

An improv bonanza as Improv Niagara celebrates the 7th anniversary of our flagship show, Improv Fallout.

It’s been 7 Years of Improv Fallout ! Join us on Sat Mar 29 2025 at 8:00 PM at Mahtay Café & Lounge for a night of bonkers comedy! Get ready for the best improv performances as we celebrate seven years of bringing joy to St. Catharines and the Niagara Region. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening filled with laughs and prizes, and a special toast to 7 years and more to come. See you there!

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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905-685-4040
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