The Improvisers

About

Mary Winspear Centre Presents THE IMPROVISERS A Touring Stand-up & Improv Comedy Show. THE IMPROVISERS, some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians, take on your suggestions and create spontaneous comedy sketches right before your eyes. The show is a fun, variety filled, high energy comedy experience with performers who have been seen on CBC’s JUST FOR LAUGHS, CTV’s COMEDY INC, NBC’s LATE FRIDAY, CBC’s WINNIPEG COMEDY FESTIVAL, CTV’s COMEDY NOW, CBC’s HALIFAX COMEDY FESTIVAL and many more. Many of THE IMPROVISERS also perform with THE COMIC STRIPPERS, a parody comedy show that has been wowing audiences across the globe since 2011. Roman Danylo- Roman has appeared on CTV’s Comedy Now, Comedy Inc. and Corner Gas. CBC’s Just For Laughs, The Debaters, Winnipeg, Halifax Comedy Festivals and is the creator of The Comic Strippers. Peter Oldring- Peter is a multi award winning actor/comedian. He co-created the long running CBC Radio Show This Is That. He’s been seen on both the big and small screen many times and is an alum of The Second City. Richard Side - For CBC TV Richard created The Improv Comedy Games, The Western Alienation Comedy Hour (starring Brent Butt) and the hit radio show, The Debaters. Improv credits include a world championship trophy with teammates Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles. Screen credits include Stargate, Psych and the Christmas classic, Elf. Chris Casillan- An actor and improviser based in Vancouver BC. Currently, he is touring with the The Comic Strippers show, where he is an original contributor and performer. He is a two time Canadian Comedy Awards winner with various tv credits such as NBC’s Trial & Error, Phantom Pups, Super Pups, Puppy Pep and film credits Been Better, Actually (Short 2023), Kingsway (2018). Catch him in his new improvised musical show, TROUBADOUR, coming soon. Pearce Visser- Pearce is an actor/improviser/writer/emcee/entertainer based in Vancouver with over 35 years professional experience. He has earned a spot in Cirque du Soleil’s actor talent pool, entertained on cruise ships, and performed in 100's of corporate events. Don’t miss this chance to see some of these award winning comedians on tour near you! For Audiences 18+ Venue: Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney BC. Date: 2026-09-11.