Shiiink! Festival d'impro
Shiiink! Festival d'impro is an annual theatrical improvisation festival held in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, organized by La Compagnie du Cachot in co-production with the Theatre de l'Echandole. The festival takes place inside the historic Chateau d'Yverdon and runs over four days, featuring a mix of theatrical, musical, and family-friendly formats. Programming includes its signature talk-show format SOFA uber VIP, evening double-bills, a free kids' show, an after-party, and workshops offered across four half-days with rotating trainers and themes.
History
The festival entered its 17th edition in 2026, indicating it has been held annually since approximately 2010.
Significance
The festival draws improv performers from across the French-speaking world, serving as a regional gathering point for francophone theatrical improvisation in Switzerland.
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How to Reference This Page
The Improv Archive. (2026). Shiiink! Festival d'impro. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/festivals/shiiink-festival-dimpro
The Improv Archive. "Shiiink! Festival d'impro." The Improv Archive, 2026. https://improvarchive.org/festivals/shiiink-festival-dimpro.
The Improv Archive. "Shiiink! Festival d'impro." The Improv Archive, 2026, https://improvarchive.org/festivals/shiiink-festival-dimpro. Accessed September 21, 2026.
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