The Winnipeg iF... Improv Festival 2010


The festival runs Feb 15th - 20th and will feature shows, shows and more shows!

here are some details:

Monday Feb 15th at the Park Theatre
Soap Scum presents a live improvised soap opera
8pm $5

Tuesday Feb 16th at the King's Head Pub
Free Laughs presents the Improv Festival Jam Platter
9pm and free

Thursday Feb 18th at the Gas Station Theatre
The Advanced D & D live improv serial
8pm $10

Friday Feb 19th at the Gas Station Theatre
The Improv Festival Mainstage Show
8pm $10

Saturday Feb 20th at the Gas Station Theatre
The Improv Festival Mainstage Show
8pm $10

For more information and tickets call 284-9477

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