Something sinister stirs in the shadows. A classic mystery is about to unfold: a group of intriguing, often eccentric characters gathers in a remote, isolated location—each bringing secrets, suspicions, and stories of their own. But when one of them turns up dead, the tension rises. Whispers turn to accusations, alliances form and fracture, and paranoia takes hold. Someone in the room is a killer… and they’re not finished yet. Can you solve the mystery before the characters do—or will the truth stay buried? ​

Watch the sexiest, most melodramatic improv show of your life! Critics’ Choice winner Diane Jorge (2025 Orlando Fringe) turns someone’s life into a hilariously high-energy telenovela. One performer. Every character. A brand-new story each night. No two shows are ever the same!

“Don’t wait until mañana; grab your tickets ahora…” – Orlando Weekly

Watch the sexiest, most melodramatic improv show of your life! Critics’ Choice winner Diane Jorge (2025 Orlando Fringe) turns someone’s life into a hilariously high-energy telenovela. One performer. Every character. A brand-new story each night. No two shows are ever the same!

“Don’t wait until mañana; grab your tickets ahora…” – Orlando Weekly

Something sinister stirs in the shadows. A classic mystery is about to unfold: a group of intriguing, often eccentric characters gathers in a remote, isolated location—each bringing secrets, suspicions, and stories of their own. But when one of them turns up dead, the tension rises. Whispers turn to accusations, alliances form and fracture, and paranoia takes hold. Someone in the room is a killer… and they’re not finished yet. Can you solve the mystery before the characters do—or will the truth stay buried? ​

Big laughs. Catchy songs. Joyful chaos. BELT is a family-friendly musical where every show feels like opening night, because it is! Experience unforgettable characters, spontaneous dance moves and original songs that are sure to get stuck in your head. BELT is perfect for fans of live music, musicals, comedy, improv, or anyone looking to have a good time.

Something sinister stirs in the shadows. A classic mystery is about to unfold: a group of intriguing, often eccentric characters gathers in a remote, isolated location—each bringing secrets, suspicions, and stories of their own. But when one of them turns up dead, the tension rises. Whispers turn to accusations, alliances form and fracture, and paranoia takes hold. Someone in the room is a killer… and they’re not finished yet. Can you solve the mystery before the characters do—or will the truth stay buried? ​

Big laughs. Catchy songs. Joyful chaos. BELT is a family-friendly musical where every show feels like opening night, because it is! Experience unforgettable characters, spontaneous dance moves and original songs that are sure to get stuck in your head. BELT is perfect for fans of live music, musicals, comedy, improv, or anyone looking to have a good time.

Watch the sexiest, most melodramatic improv show of your life! Critics’ Choice winner Diane Jorge (2025 Orlando Fringe) turns someone’s life into a hilariously high-energy telenovela. One performer. Every character. A brand-new story each night. No two shows are ever the same!

“Don’t wait until mañana; grab your tickets ahora…” – Orlando Weekly

Something sinister stirs in the shadows. A classic mystery is about to unfold: a group of intriguing, often eccentric characters gathers in a remote, isolated location—each bringing secrets, suspicions, and stories of their own. But when one of them turns up dead, the tension rises. Whispers turn to accusations, alliances form and fracture, and paranoia takes hold. Someone in the room is a killer… and they’re not finished yet. Can you solve the mystery before the characters do—or will the truth stay buried? ​

Big laughs. Catchy songs. Joyful chaos. BELT is a family-friendly musical where every show feels like opening night, because it is! Experience unforgettable characters, spontaneous dance moves and original songs that are sure to get stuck in your head. BELT is perfect for fans of live music, musicals, comedy, improv, or anyone looking to have a good time.

Something sinister stirs in the shadows. A classic mystery is about to unfold: a group of intriguing, often eccentric characters gathers in a remote, isolated location—each bringing secrets, suspicions, and stories of their own. But when one of them turns up dead, the tension rises. Whispers turn to accusations, alliances form and fracture, and paranoia takes hold. Someone in the room is a killer… and they’re not finished yet. Can you solve the mystery before the characters do—or will the truth stay buried? ​

Watch the sexiest, most melodramatic improv show of your life! Critics’ Choice winner Diane Jorge (2025 Orlando Fringe) turns someone’s life into a hilariously high-energy telenovela. One performer. Every character. A brand-new story each night. No two shows are ever the same!

“Don’t wait until mañana; grab your tickets ahora…” – Orlando Weekly

Watch the sexiest, most melodramatic improv show of your life! Critics’ Choice winner Diane Jorge (2025 Orlando Fringe) turns someone’s life into a hilariously high-energy telenovela. One performer. Every character. A brand-new story each night. No two shows are ever the same!

“Don’t wait until mañana; grab your tickets ahora…” – Orlando Weekly

Big laughs. Catchy songs. Joyful chaos. BELT is a family-friendly musical where every show feels like opening night, because it is! Experience unforgettable characters, spontaneous dance moves and original songs that are sure to get stuck in your head. BELT is perfect for fans of live music, musicals, comedy, improv, or anyone looking to have a good time.

Watch the sexiest, most melodramatic improv show of your life! Critics’ Choice winner Diane Jorge (2025 Orlando Fringe) turns someone’s life into a hilariously high-energy telenovela. One performer. Every character. A brand-new story each night. No two shows are ever the same!

“Don’t wait until mañana; grab your tickets ahora…” – Orlando Weekly

Something sinister stirs in the shadows. A classic mystery is about to unfold: a group of intriguing, often eccentric characters gathers in a remote, isolated location—each bringing secrets, suspicions, and stories of their own. But when one of them turns up dead, the tension rises. Whispers turn to accusations, alliances form and fracture, and paranoia takes hold. Someone in the room is a killer… and they’re not finished yet. Can you solve the mystery before the characters do—or will the truth stay buried? ​

Big laughs. Catchy songs. Joyful chaos. BELT is a family-friendly musical where every show feels like opening night, because it is! Experience unforgettable characters, spontaneous dance moves and original songs that are sure to get stuck in your head. BELT is perfect for fans of live music, musicals, comedy, improv, or anyone looking to have a good time.

Something sinister stirs in the shadows. A classic mystery is about to unfold: a group of intriguing, often eccentric characters gathers in a remote, isolated location—each bringing secrets, suspicions, and stories of their own. But when one of them turns up dead, the tension rises. Whispers turn to accusations, alliances form and fracture, and paranoia takes hold. Someone in the room is a killer… and they’re not finished yet. Can you solve the mystery before the characters do—or will the truth stay buried? ​

Big laughs. Catchy songs. Joyful chaos. BELT is a family-friendly musical where every show feels like opening night, because it is! Experience unforgettable characters, spontaneous dance moves and original songs that are sure to get stuck in your head. BELT is perfect for fans of live music, musicals, comedy, improv, or anyone looking to have a good time.

The Velvet Duke celebrates their Comedy Fiveversary in Ottawa. They have a prolific assortment of formats, and talented comedians ready to spontaneously entertain you. Do you like witty games? Got you. Serious scenes? Got that too. Want to sit back and watch or jump in on stage? Come on through!

Here at Damn Fine Improv we have a commitment to offering you, our cherished audiences, a night of Improv comedy like no other. Damn Fine showcases teams, formats and players from across the capital who thrive on laughter and who are eager to experiment and expand their horizons. This monthly Improv show takes place at Ottawa’s hottest live performance venue Live on Elgin! With cool cocktails, mocktails and a local beer selection, Live has everything you need to enjoy the show.
Before every show we host a free Improv jam from 630-730, there for you to learn new skills, test out Improv, or just get warmed up for the show! Book your tickets today and don’t miss out on some Damn Fine Improv!

The Ottawa Improv Festival, or OIF, is an annual improvised comedy festival that features hilarious and talented local, national and international performers. The festival’s vision is to inspire the Ottawa community to expand and grow the art of improv by offering awe-inspiring shows, world-class workshops and a great hang. 

​SATURDAY EARLY SHOW: Saturday Primetime 

6:30 pm doors, 7 pm show

Featuring: 

Twong & Agnes (Kitchener/Ottawa)

Wassup? (Montreal)

Pandemic! @ the Disco (US)

Headliner:

Festival Armando:

Festival & Local Favourites join the Headliners:

Stacey Smith, Paloma Nuñez, Kris Siddiqi, and Kevin Whalen

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SATURDAY LATE SHOW: Saturday Grand Finale 

8:40 pm doors, 9 pm show

Featuring: 

The Improv Embassy All-Stars (Ottawa)

RATS! Another Musical? (TO)

Headliner:

The Toronto Headliners: 

Paloma Nuñez, Kris Siddiqi, and Kevin Whalen

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OIF is produced by The Improv Embassy, Ottawa’s theatre school dedicated to improv comedy.

Festival Workshops:

Don’t Panic Its Organic with Kevin Whalen 9:00am-11:00am

Character Creation with Stacey Smith 9:00am-11:00am

Initiation, Commitment and Editing with Kris Siddiqi 11:30am-1:30am

The Vocal Chameleon (Musicial Improv-Singing and Character Style) with Stacey Smith 2:00pm-5:00pm

Truthful Characters and Grounded Scene Work with Paloma Nuñez 2:30pm-4:30pm

The Ottawa Improv Festival, or OIF, is an annual improvised comedy festival that features hilarious and talented local, national and international performers. The festival’s vision is to inspire the Ottawa community to expand and grow the art of improv by offering awe-inspiring shows, world-class workshops and a great hang. 

FRIDAY EARLY SHOW: Friday Primetime 

6:30 pm doors, 7 pm show

Featuring:

Gwyneth (Montreal)

Boy Stinko (Ottawa)

Embezzelment (Vancouver)

Headliner:

The Festival Headliner Mashup:

Stacey Smith (Amsterdam) &

Paloma Nuñez, Kris Siddiqi and Kevin Whalen (Toronto)

​FRIDAY LATE SHOW: Friday Finale 

8:40 pm doors, 9 pm show

Featuring: 

Questionable Decision (Montreal)

Babe Rave (TO)

Power of the Mind (Ottawa)

Headliner:

Stacejam:

Stacey Smith's Solo Improvised Musical

OIF is produced by The Improv Embassy, Ottawa’s theatre school dedicated to improv comedy.

The Ottawa Improv Festival, or OIF, is an annual improvised comedy festival that features hilarious and talented local, national and international performers. The festival’s vision is to inspire the Ottawa community to expand and grow the art of improv by offering awe-inspiring shows, world-class workshops and a great hang. 

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THURSDAY SHOW: Festival Kickoff

6:30 pm doors, 7 pm show

Featuring: 

Do you prefer Josh or Joshua? (Ottawa)

Flying Panda Theme Park (Ottawa)

Reindeer Tornado (TO)

The Scenario (TO)

Indoor Recess (Ottawa)

siblings (Ottawa)

mom.boy.dad (Montreal)

Peaking Duck (TO)

Belt Musical Improv (Ottawa)

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OIF is produced by The Improv Embassy, Ottawa’s theatre school dedicated to improv comedy.

10 improv comedians compete for survival – and a cash prize!

Plus YOU - the audience - are the arbiters of who wins and who's eliminated until only one remains standing: the MAESTRO!

WIT presents ten of Ottawa's virtuoso improv comedians for a night of games and scenes based on audience suggestions — but only one of them will make it to the end of the show and be crowned MAESTRO and awarded the coveted Canadian five-dollar bill.

If you’ve never seen improv comedy at WIT, this is the show to catch.

Note: Doors are at 8:45pm.

Wanderlust is a fully improvised road trip across Canada—packed with heart, humor, and surprise. Two friends set out to explore new places, meet unforgettable characters, and discover what really happens when you travel with someone long enough to see their best and worst. From epic journeys toward the Arctic Circle to hilariously mundane stops like an IKEA gone wrong, this show celebrates the chaos and connection of life on the road.

No two performances are ever the same. Each night, the audience shapes the adventure—deciding where the travelers go and why they're heading there - and the actors define their relationship, how it evolves, and which moments will define their journey. Along the way, an inventive ensemble brings the world to life, using bold physicality and vocal creativity to transform the stage into highways, towns, wilderness, and everything in between. Fans of movement and dance will be captivated by a chorus whose expressive, entirely un-choreographed motion is seamlessly woven into the story.

With two new improvisers stepping into the lead roles each week, Wanderlust is never the same trip twice—an ever-changing, heartfelt exploration of connection, conflict, and discovery on the long road forward.

Damn Fine Improv Presents: A Damn Fine Evening with Saket!

Our beloved Saket is taking over Damn Fine and you better ready with tissues and thunderous applause!

Before I leave the city, I’m gathering the people who shaped my improv journey for one night of unrepeatable theatre!It’s a celebration of comedy, sincerity, and the kind of generous, unforgettable love this community showed me!Performers I’ve worked with or learned from will be randomly paired into one-night-only duos, trios, and ensembles, meeting onstage for the first and last time, with many twists and surprises thrown into the performances as they unfold! Come be there with me, and with the people who make this all feel like home!

Here at Damn Fine Improv we have a commitment to offering you, our cherished audiences, a night of Improv comedy like no other. Damn Fine showcases teams, formats and players from across the capital who thrive on laughter and who are eager to experiment and expand their horizons. This monthly Improv show takes place at Ottawa’s hottest live performance venue Live on Elgin! With cool cocktails, mocktails and a local beer selection, Live has everything you need to enjoy the show.
Before every show we host a free Improv jam from 630-730, there for you to learn new skills, test out Improv, or just get warmed up for the show!Book your tickets today and don’t miss out on some Damn Fine Improv!

10 improv comedians compete for survival – and a cash prize!

Plus YOU - the audience - are the arbiters of who wins and who's eliminated until only one remains standing: the MAESTRO!

WIT presents ten of Ottawa's virtuoso improv comedians for a night of games and scenes based on audience suggestions — but only one of them will make it to the end of the show and be crowned MAESTRO and awarded the coveted Canadian five-dollar bill.

If you’ve never seen improv comedy at WIT, this is the show to catch.

Note: Doors are at 8:45pm.

Wanderlust is a fully improvised road trip across Canada—packed with heart, humor, and surprise. Two friends set out to explore new places, meet unforgettable characters, and discover what really happens when you travel with someone long enough to see their best and worst. From epic journeys toward the Arctic Circle to hilariously mundane stops like an IKEA gone wrong, this show celebrates the chaos and connection of life on the road.

No two performances are ever the same. Each night, the audience shapes the adventure—deciding where the travelers go and why they're heading there - and the actors define their relationship, how it evolves, and which moments will define their journey. Along the way, an inventive ensemble brings the world to life, using bold physicality and vocal creativity to transform the stage into highways, towns, wilderness, and everything in between. Fans of movement and dance will be captivated by a chorus whose expressive, entirely un-choreographed motion is seamlessly woven into the story.

With two new improvisers stepping into the lead roles each week, Wanderlust is never the same trip twice—an ever-changing, heartfelt exploration of connection, conflict, and discovery on the long road forward.