Holiday comedy show coming to Vancouver lets you build your own sitcom
‘Tis the Sitcom was created by TIC ensemble member and artistic associate, Jacki Gunn, and invites audiences to help the improvisers create a brand-new sitcom about a group of friends living in the big city each night.
The cast will navigate festive dilemmas, create comedic commercial breaks, and have you laughing all the way through the holiday special.
“What excites me most is diving headfirst into all the jolly sitcom tropes and each night instantly creating a lovable, eccentric ensemble of characters,” said Gunn in a release. “I also love that we get to use our theatre’s tech capabilities to heighten the experience, so that it really feels like you’ve turned on the TV, flipped through the channels, and stumbled onto the holiday episode of your favourite sitcom.
“I can’t wait for audiences to experience the mix of production value and nostalgia that makes each performance feel like real holiday television. We’re not just improvising scenes, we’re recreating the full experience of a holiday sitcom episode, start to finish.”
The Improv Centre
The Improv Centre will also be ringing in 2025 with three special NYE at TIC events.
Invite your friends to shed the dread and spread kindness at the Granville Island comedy destination. NYE at TIC promises to be an evening filled with fun and festivities, as tickets include full access to a dessert bar and photo booth.
TIC also recently announced that Alan Pavlakovic, longtime ensemble member and co-creator of The Bachelor-ish, is the organization’s new artistic director.
“I’m honoured and deeply grateful to step into the role of Artistic Director here at The Improv Centre,” said Pavlakovic in a statement. “This theatre has been a creative home for me in many ways, and I feel incredibly fortunate to now help guide its artistic journey.
“I’m excited to champion new formats, nurture emerging artists and deepen our community connections, while ensuring our Mainstage remains a home for both excellence and joy. I do also want to thank Jalen Saip as she steps down to take on a new challenge. She has been a beacon for leadership here at TIC and I’m so grateful to be building upon what she has helped create.”
‘Tis the Sitcom at The Improv Centre
When: Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 21 to Dec. 30, with an opening night performance on Thursday, Nov. 20 and additional shows on Dec. 14, 20, 23, 24, 28 and 30, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. (plus 2 p.m. on Dec. 14, 20 and 24)
Where: The Improv Centre — 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
NYE at TIC
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m.
Where: The Improv Centre — 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
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