Comedy

Big City Improv Festival 2014

Improvisers making it up on stage at the 2013 Big City Improv Festival. Photo by Mandy Sellers.

  • Comedy Bar (945 Bloor Street West)
  • Daily, all day
  • FREE-$60

The third annual Big City Improv Festival runs for eight days this month, featuring improvisers from across the city and a number of special guests from across North America. Local headliners this year include The Sufferettes, Bonspiel, and a showcase hosted by Scott Thompson of The Kids in the Hall; special guests include Tim Baltz (Drunk History), Jet Eveleth & Holly Laurent (Chicago’s The Reckoning), and Vancouver’s Hip.Bang! Multiple shows happen nightly at Comedy Bar and Bad Dog Theatre, with some FREE early evening showcases and regular tickets between $10 and $15; a $60 pass gets you unlimited access to the festival.

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