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Theatre Sports
Category: Arts & Entertainment Performing Arts Performing Arts [Edit]
Varscona Theatre10329-83 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6E 2C6
(780) 433-3399
3 reviews for Theatre Sports
3 reviews in English
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Review from Robyn W.
8/3/2011
$10 for 2 hrs of funny - is there a better value in Edmonton than the guaranteed laugh-fest of Theatresports?
I don't think so.
These talented performers take audience suggestions and transform them into improvised hilarity every Friday night (though they have suspended play for the summer, to start back up in September).
When I am not gasping with laughter, I am in awe of just how quick and funny these performers are.
Plus there's beer and licorce!
My only complaint would be the line. I hate lining up, but the popularity of these shows create large crowds, some that are waiting to get in the door an hour before showtime. Get your tickets in advance (though the cost is extra to buy early through Tix), and you are often (but not always) allowed in ahead of the line.
So have a nap (the show starts at 11pm), bring a change of pants (because you just might wet yours from laughter) and come out to support the local talent!Listed in: 30 Day Challenge
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Review from Lea A.
5/23/2011 ROTD 5/29/2011
My first Theatre Sports experience was phenomenal and I can't believe the value for the money! Also, maybe I was a bit spoiled: I attended their 30th anniversary, so alumni were present, which included celebrities like the Kokanee commercial guys and hometown-boy-done-good Nathan Fillion (if you do not know who he is, we can't be on speaking terms). Though, I feel slightly blasphemous by saying the locals did a wee bit better than Captain Malcolm during the "competition?" Makes me so proud of our local theatre scene!
At any rate, soooo much fun watching improv teams compete against each other with audience suggestions. It's a relatively small theatre, so seats at the back (where my friends and I were situated) still had a great view. It's a first-come, first-served seating so if you're enthusiastic to get better seating, come early.
After such a rousing evening, I have to say I've become a convert. Will definitely attend again.Listed in: YEG's Pulse
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Review from Nicole B.
Edmonton, AB
11/3/2009 1 photo
I mentioned Theatre Sports in my review of the Varscona but it deserves its own attention.
Theatre Sports at the Varscona is the best way to spend a Friday night in Edmonton, hands down.
Not only does it support local talent and the arts, it really is the funniest stuff I have ever seen.
What makes theatre sports different from Chimprov? Theatre Sports is a competition, Chimprov is not. Theatre Sports presents 2 comedy troops at a time (2 in the first half of the show and 2 different ones after the intermission) and they challenge each other to different tasks. They still follow basic improv rules and ask the audience for suggestions which it makes it even better because the comedy becomes interactive.
They have a host for theatre sports (also the judge when needed to be) and he is hilarious! His name is Julian and I love love love him! The host sometimes changes at intermission so that Julian can partake in the actual Theatre Sports, which is always a treat.
Theatre Sports goes from 11pm-1am on Friday nights at the Varscona. It only costs $10 and, believe me, you won't be wasting your money. Make sure to come a bit early though because they sell out fast!
Theatre Sports is honestly one of my favorite things about this city and I want the rest of Edmonton to discover it for themselves!
