Our Shows
Ham Awry Improve Troupe performs regularly throughout the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Canada. Whether it be short form or long form improv, corporate or public, free shows, fundraisers or our regular performances, Ham Awry always brings their best. We could not do any of it without our venues, clients and you, the audience.
ACTING UP!
ACTING UP! is our short form improv show regularly performed at the ACT as part of their Cafe ACT After Hours series. Based on your suggestions, the cast plays out short scenes using all your favorite short form games. The result is unrehearsed comedy at its finest!
“The ACT” is the home for culture and live entertainment in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. They are a non-profit public resource serving the artistic and cultural needs of the diverse audiences in our community. The ACT offers a wide range of activities throughout the year including live music, theatre and comedy to classes, workshops and events. The ACT also houses the Maple Ridge Art Gallery, presenting the best of visual arts in our community!
Presented By: Ham Awry Improv Troupe and The ACT!
Location: The ACT-
Cost: FREE!
Dates: Last Tuesday of every month (except December)
Time: Show starts at 6:30– SEATING IS LIMITED
Duration: 2 hours (with intermission)
For more information, email us at info@hamawry.com
FOOLS DUEL - Armageddon at the ACT!
Fools Duel - Armageddon at the ACT! Proudly presented by the ACT and Ham Awry Improv, ARMEGEDDON will bring an end to the long cold war between the neighbouring comedy groups. This epic encounter will collide on stage in a war that will finally answer the question...WHO HAS THE BIGGER BOMBS?! Competing in some of your favourite improv games, YOU will JUDGE who will be VICTORIOUS and who will whimper home, scorched by the fires of DEFEAT!
ARMAGEDDON, IMPROVISED!
"The ACT" is the home for culture and live entertainment in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. They are a non-profit public resource serving the artistic and cultural needs of the diverse audiences in our community. The ACT offers a wide range of activities throughout the year including live music, theatre and comedy to classes, workshops and events. The ACT also houses the Maple Ridge Art Gallery, presenting the best of visual arts in our community.
Presented By: The ACT and Ham Awry Improv Troupe
Location: The ACT-
Cost: $12 (Adults) $8 (Students/Seniors)
Dates: April 20, 2010
Time: Preshow starts at 7:00pm – SEATING IS LIMITED
Duration: 2 hours (aprox.)
For more information, email us at info@hamawry.com
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: http://tiny.cc/FoolsDuelTickets
SUPERVISION REQUIRED!
SUPERVISION REQUIRED! is our short form improv show regularly performed at the Ridge Coffee Roasting Company (known to most simply as “The Ridge”). Based on your suggestions, the cast plays out short scenes using all your favorite short form games. The result is unrehearsed comedy at its finest!
“The Ridge” is Maple Ridge town centre’s premier coffee shop. Owned and operated by Mitcheal Izan, The Ridge provides a great atmosphere and some great bistro food and refreshments. Everything you want out of a cafe and some of the best Paninis in Maple Ridge!
Presented By: Ham Awry Improv Troupe and The Ridge Coffee Roasting Co.
Location: The Ridge -
Cost: FREE!
Dates: Sept. 13 & 27, Oct. 11 & 25, Nov. 8 & 22, Dec. 6 & 20, 2008
Time: Show starts at 8pm – SEATING IS LIMITED
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes (aprox.)
For more information, email us at info@hamawry.com
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
"I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. can't wait to see you guys (and gal) again!"
Kelly Ellis Veino
UIC 2 - FOOLS DUEL!
ULTIMATE IMPROV CHAMPIONSHIP 2 - Fools Duel! Ham Awry Improv proudly presents an improv comedy showdown of epic proportions. On April Fools' Day, two improv troupes from opposite sides of Metro Vancouver will begin an epic battle. Maple Ridge’s Ham Awry Improv will meet Richmond’s Tickle Me Pickle and battle it out on stage for FUNNY SUPERIORITY! Competing in some of your favourite improv games, YOU will JUDGE who will be VICTORIOUS and who will whimper home, shattered by DEFEAT!
Only one team will leave the stage VICTORIOUS!
"The Giggle Dam" is a very reputable and well known establishment that has been enthralling audiences since 2001 with outrageous musical skit comedy. To have the opportunity to showcase Ham Awry and Tickle Me Pickle in their house is fantastic!!
Presented By: Ham Awry Improv Troupe
Location: The Giggle Dam-
Cost: $10
Dates: April 1, 2009
Time: Preshow starts at 7:30pm – SEATING IS LIMITED
Duration: 2 hours (aprox.)
For more information, email us at info@hamawry.com
GET PORKED!
GET PORKED! was our short form improv show regularly performed at the Beast Public House (in the Maple Ridge Best Western). Small scenes are made up on the spot from audience suggestions in the style many may remember from the hit ABC television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” hosted by Drew Carey. This is not your Family show, mature themes are expected.
“The Beast Public House” is Maple Ridge's newest watering hole. It's intimate environment and neighbourhood feel make it the perfect place for improv comedy. Bring your friends, order yourself a "Tickle Me Blue," our signiture drink, and "Get Porked!" You can drink all you want but please remember, LAUGH responsibly!
Location: The Beast Public House @ the Best Western - Cost: FREE! Dates: Every Second Wednesday Time: Show starts at 8pm – SEATING IS LIMITED Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes (aprox.) WHAT THEY'RE SAYING!
Presented By: The Beast Public House
"That was an awesome improv show last night at the Beast! I really enjoyed the "Jeopardy" and "Marshmellow" skits."
Heather Cardno
UIC 01 - CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE!
ULTIMATE IMPROV CHAMPIONSHIP! is our first FREE PAY PER VIEW! At UIC 01: Civil Disobedience, we will ask YOU, our fantastic audience, to decide which of our performers joins the BLUE TEAM and which ones join the RED. Both teams will then battle it out on stage for FUNNY SUPERIORITY! Who will win? YOU DECIDE!
Only one team will leave the stage VICTORIOUS!
“The Ridge” is Maple Ridge town centre’s premier coffee shop. Owned and operated by Mitcheal Izan, The Ridge provides a great atmosphere and some great bistro food and refreshments. Everything you want out of a cafe and some of the best Paninis in Maple Ridge!
Presented By: Ham Awry Improv Troupe and The Ridge Coffee Roasting Co.
Location: The Ridge -
Cost: FREE!
Dates: September 27, 2008
Time: Preshow starts at 7:30pm – SEATING IS LIMITED
Duration: 2 hours (aprox.)
For more information, email us at info@hamawry.com
PICKLED PIGS PRESTIGIOUS PUB NIGHT!
The Emerald Pig held a raffle, 50/50 draw and other fundraising games. The Legion provided a live band to entertain and Ham Awry provided face passed and hugely funny improv. Presented By: Ham Awry Improv Troupe and Emerald Pig Theatrical Society Location: Royal Canadian Legion #88 - Cost: $20.00 Dates: May 24th, 2008 Time: 7pm
"Pickled Pigs Prestigious Pub Night" always puts the FUN in FUNdraising! It is Emerald Pig Theatrical Society's BIGGEST and BEST Fundraiser! For the low, low price of $20, guests received a drink of their choice, a full dinner prepared by the wonderful kitchen at the Legion, and all the fun that can possibly come from socializing with a large group of theatre folks.
COME TOGETHER!
Ham Awry performed multiple sets at the first ever “Come Together” event. It was an entertaining evening full of surprises! Over 25 acts were part of an inspiring event for adults by adults designed to get people away from the TV for a guaranteed night of cheers, fun and lots of laughter. All profits went to Share Family and Community Services.
Singers-Dancers-Actors-Musicians! Burlesque, Do Wop, Jazz, Improv, Hip Hop, Rock‘n Roll, Musical Theatre, Folk, Cloggers,
Presented By: Prism Dance Centre
Location: Terry Fox Theatre - 1260 Riverwood Gate,
Cost: $24.00
Dates: April 6th, 2008
Time: 7pm
FOOLS FOR THE CURE!
FOOLS FOR THE CURE! was our April Fools improv fundraiser. Our friend Frances got the idea that she was going to enter a marathon to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The least we could do was help her raise some money! On April 4th, at the Cambrian Hall in
“Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training” is the world's largest endurance sports training program. The program provides training to run or walk marathons and half marathons or participate in triathlons and century (100-mile) bike rides. Since 1988, more than 360,000 volunteer participants have helped raise more than $850 million!
On June 21 Frances will be walking 42KM on Alaskan trails raising funds to provide patient services and research for people who have leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma. She is completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. Help us help them cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!
By buying a ticket to this event, our guests helped support Frances’s participation in Team In Training. Check out her fundraising site HERE!
Presented By: Ham Awry Improv Troupe and Frances Logan
Location: Cambrian Hall -
Cost: $25.00
Dates: April 4th, 2008
Time: Doors Open 7pm, Show at 8pm – Tickets Selling Fast!
Duration: 2 hours with the 20 minute intermission (aprox.)
HOOPS'N HOAGIES!
"Hoops'n Hoagies!" is an annual basketball tournament at the Kits Community Centre and each year it is bigger and better than the last! Teams square off on the court in hopes of winning the highly sought after Hoops’n Hoagies Trophy. Guys and Girls create their our KCC team and participate in the a round robyn Basketball Tournament. After the tournament, there is always food, prizes and great participation gifts. It is a free event to participate in as well as be a spectator.On February 22, Ham Awry Improv Troupe was proud to provide a quality half time improv show for the audience and players.
Presented By: Ham Awry Improv Troupe and Kits Community Centre
Location: Kitsilano Community Centre -
Cost: FREE!
Dates: February 22nd, 2008
Time: All Day