The Improv Centre celebrates 45 years of spontaneous Vancouver fun

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeEntertainmentLocal ArtsTheatre The Improv Centre celebrates 45 years of spontaneous Vancouver fun With no two performances ever the same, you can never know what to expect of an evening. Author of the article: By Stuart Derdeyn Published Sep 24, 2026 Last updated 27 minutes ago 3 minute read Join the conversation Deadly Dinner Party cast members include Alan Pavlakovic, Jacki Gunn, Meaghan Hommy, Chris Casillan and Caitlin Maira. PHOTO BY CREDIT: THE IMPROV CENTRE (2026, /Credit: The Improv Centre (2026, Article content An extravagant feast at an eccentric millionaire’s mansion turns into a meal of murder served with a side of silly. Article content Just how the madcap mystery plays out depends entirely on the audience’s ability to wrangle up the best possible whodunit at the Deadly Dinner Party. Article content Article content The world premiere of this new themed performance launches the 45th-anniversary season at The Improv Centre (TIC). Article content Article content For artistic director Alan Pavlakovic, a twisted take on crime solving makes complete sense. After all, this is the same company that has turned everything from Star Trek and Star Wars to competitive trivia tournaments inside out in search of their funniest features. Article content Sun Spots Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content And no two performances are ever the same. Article content Alan Pavlakovic is the artistic director at The Improv Centre. PHOTO BY SUBMITTED/CREDIT: THE IMPROV CEN /Submitted/Credit: The Improv Cen Article content From its beginnings as Vancouver TheatreSports League, TIC has produced such well known comics as Colin Mochrie of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Drew Carey Show’s Ryan Stiles and Corner Gas’ Nancy Robertson. The Improv Centre has gained a global reputation for its talented players. Article content “Every rehearsal and show you do becomes a way to further hone your skills, so the more you put in, the faster and fresher you get,” said Pavlakovic. “Vancouver has created its own brand of improv styles and formats over the years that really differs from the formats and structures of other places. Anyone and everyone comes to our…