Ottawa Improv Festival

With the return of some classic Ottawa events (hello Ribfest!), it feels like we’ve finally made it to summer in the city.

After solidifying their comeback to live performance last year, the Ottawa Improv Festival is ramping up the energy, presenting some of the best improv in the city from May 29-31 at Arts Court.

Another weekend, another roundup. If you want something to do other than an all-weekend St. Patrick’s party, we’ve got you covered.

With a slew of great performances and workshops, the Ottawa Improv Festival boasts local and international talent from March 14–16 at the Ottawa Dominion-Chalmers Centre. Apt613 sat down with Festival Director Adriana Johnston, and the festival’s Communications and Marketing Coordinator Chelsea Fahey, for all the details.

Indie improv comedy troupes are meeting in Ottawa for the 2020 Improv Festival.

Whether it comes in like a lion or a lamb, March is finally here!

The Kids In The Hall comedian is featuring at The Improv Embassy’s 4th Birthday Show this Sunday June 10 at Brigid’s Well.

Comedy duo Christina Muehlberger and Ryan Mulligan are hosts of the podcast Scene Partners, focusing on improv and stand up comedy, pop culture, television shows, movies, relationships and life.

Welcome to March, the time of year when it’s safest to bring an umbrella along with your toque and sunglasses. Just because the weather can’t make up it’s mind doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Plenty of options this weekend, so enjoy!

Nestled between the sights and sounds of Downtown Rideau, you’ll find The Improv Embassy. From March 1–3, they’ll be presenting the Ottawa Improv Festival at the neighbouring Arts Court Theatre.

Post by Adam Fowler As the hosts of the Ottawa Improv Festival (OIF) say, the blessing and the curse of improv is that it’s totally original—magical, but you’ll never see it again. This year’s OIF ran from April 14-16 at the Arts Court Theatre, selling out both Friday April 15 and Saturday 16. A ton […]

Improv is like dancing. No one wants to be the only one doing it, but once a few people start, only the hardest of hearts can hold back. Something similar is happening in the Ottawa improv scene as new troupes continue to spring up, adding to the diversity of the local improv landscape. These days, […]