Improvisation in Victoria
Companies
Historical Moments
Paper Street Theatre Founded in Victoria, BC
Dave Morris founded Paper Street Theatre in Victoria, British Columbia in 2011, creating a company focused on theatrical long-form improvisation that embodies specific playwright styles and theatrical genres.
Paper Street Theatre Opens Victoria Studio
Paper Street Theatre opened a dedicated studio space in Victoria, BC in March 2015, providing a permanent home for rehearsals, classes, and performances.
Garden City Improv Founded in Victoria, BC
Kevin Matviw and Nash Park founded Garden City Improv in Victoria, BC in September 2021, establishing the city's first professional improv training centre with Second City-trained instruction.
How to Reference This Page
The Improv Archive. (2026). Victoria. Retrieved March 17, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/canada/british-columbia/victoria-bc
The Improv Archive. "Victoria." The Improv Archive, 2026. https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/canada/british-columbia/victoria-bc.
The Improv Archive. "Victoria." The Improv Archive, 2026, https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/canada/british-columbia/victoria-bc. Accessed March 17, 2026.
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