Celebrating 50 years · 1977 to 2027

Fifty years of putting Canadian high school students on a real stage

Canadian Improv Games is a national charity that empowers youth across Canada to build confidence, belonging and leadership through team-based improv theatre. Fifteen regions, one national festival, and a season that belongs to every team in it.

50th Anniversary National Festival: March 23-27, 2027 in Ottawa

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What we do

Every team gets its own season. Whatever happens at the tournament, the year still belongs to them: their school, their coach, their school year, their time on stage.

The Team

Up to eight students and a teacher‑coach at their own high school. However a team gets picked, the door is open to any kind of student.

The Season

September to March: weekly practice, CIG curriculum, trainer support calls, and exhibition nights in front of their own school.

The Tournament

One of 15 regional events across Canada. A real venue, real production, a real audience. For most players, the biggest stage of their life.

Nationals

Regional champions travel to Ottawa for a week of workshops, guest artists, and a finals night on a national stage, broadcast live online.

The Numbers

years of unbroken tradition since 1977
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alumni across the country
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schools coast to coast
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teams competing every year
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regions: fourteen tournaments plus online wildcard
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students on stage every single year
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Partners

Get involved

We are looking for volunteers for our tournaments across Canada. From helping run the All-Teams Meetings, to helping out with box office, being a part of the What’s In The Box crew, becoming a judge or trainer, or reffing the tournaments, you can help be a part of the Canadian Improv Games.

Fill out the CIG Alumni Census!

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