Staircase Improv was founded in 1998, and has been rocking Hamilton with shows and workshops ever since. Come and join Hamilton's most experienced and talented improvisers at weekly workshops and regular shows. Staircase Improv lives in The Staircase Theatre, and is also available for off site shows, training, conventions and parties.

Workshops restart on Monday the 4th of January 2010

HOW WE FIRST MET

Valentine's Eve and Day at 8pm

Staircase Improv presents the world famous improvised comedy show that re-creates couples stories about "How We First Met." Created by Jill Bourque from San Francisco, How We First Met takes three lucky couples from the audience, interviews them, then immediately improvises a hilarious recreation of their first meeting for everyone in the audience to enjoy. Tickets are $14 per person, and $28 per couple. Shows take place in The Staircase theatre. Call Colette (Staircase) at 905.529.3000 for show tickets.

THE WORKSHOW

Wednesdays at 7:30pm

The Workshow is Hamilton's longest running theatre show! This weekly improv comedy event is part workshop, part show and all fun. Watch Hamilton's top improvisers get put through their paces in a public display of how to learn improv comedy. Definitely the funniest class you will ever attend. The show starts at 7:30pm every Wednesday and takes place at The Staircase. General admission is $5 or less. Usually $2. Call Colette (Staircase) at 905.529.3000 for show tickets.

IMPROV BOOT CAMP

Mondays at 7pm

Improv Boot Camp is a drop in basic improv workshop for beginners, and beyond. The Boot Camp is Hamilton's oldest and most established improv training programme. Learn improv comedy in a fun and supportive environment from experienced improvisers that are ready to teach. Drop in any Mondays at 7pm for the most fun learning you can get. Cost is $5 per class. Workshops take place at The Staircase. Call Colette (Staircase) at 905.529.3000 for show tickets.

HMCS LONGFORM

Mondays at 8:30pm

HMCS Longform is an improv theatre workshop that focuses on character development and story telling. Beginners are welcome. Drop in Mondays at 8:30pm to get a taste of the long form improv theatre experience. Cost is $5 per class. Workshops take place at The Staircase. Call Colette (Staircase) at 905.529.3000 for show tickets.

FIND US

Staircase Improv is the resident improv comedy troupe for The Staircase. You can follow us on Facebook, or get to us from google. Located at 27 Dundurn Street North (one block north of king street). Call Colette at 905.529.3000 or email info@staircase.org for more information.