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Now in its 15th year,  the smash hit epic comedy THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW returns to the Rio Theatre’s stage on Wednesday, August 26 for another night of dork-filled humour. Prepare yourself for a generous dose of laughter and snorting out loud, as some of Vancouver’s best comedic performers grace the stage in a night … Read more

The live, smash hit epic comedy returns for more monstrous merriment (and snacks!) – it’s THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW! Join Vancouver’s best comedic performers at the Rio Theatre for your favorite #DNDLive comedy on the last Wednesday of every month (except in April, when it’s on Wednesday, April 22). As always, our intrepid performers will venture on a quest for … Read more

The live, smash hit epic comedy THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW returns to the Rio Theatre‘s stage for another night of improv comedy gold on Wednesday, August 28. Prepare yourself for more monsters, medieval mirth, merriment, and… snacks. Now in its 12th year, THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW is bone fide East Van staple. Some of the … Read more

More monsters! More Magic! More Mayhem! More Off-Brand soda! The live, smash hit epic comedy returns for more monstrous merriment (and snacks!) – it’s THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW! Join Vancouver’s best comedic performers at the Rio Theatre for your favorite #DNDLive improv night inspired by the world’s most popular role-playing game. As always, our intrepid performers will … Read more

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Friday, March 20 for the second annual H Cupcake Productions Foundation‘s THE COSPLAY SWIMSUIT CONTEST, a charity variety show mixing comedy and sex appeal – for a good cause! H Cupcake Productions was founded with the goals of bringing laughter and smiles to adults, while supporting the needs of children. … Read more

The award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves, and even quicker wits. A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 19+ ONLY WARNING! No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity. A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. They try … Read more

THE CHURCH With Special Guests Saturday February 21, 2015 Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:30pm Tickets $30.00 (plus appl. s/c) advance available online CLICK HERE. Also available at Red Cat, Zulu and Highlife 19+; 2 pieces of ID required for bar service. Australian alternative rock band on tour to support their 25th album “Further/Deeper”.

After the ghostly ushers from ancient Galway have lead you to your seat and the time-machine-lights of the legendary Rio Theatre have dimmed, you’ll know that you’re about to witness something special going down. From the historic Rio’s lower level to the box-seat balcony, the audience will be engrossed and electrified by the cut-throat Gregorian … Read more

After the ghostly ushers from ancient Galway have lead you to your seat and the time-machine-lights of the legendary Rio Theatre have dimmed, you’ll know that you’re about to witness something special going down. From the historic Rio’s lower level to the box-seat balcony, the audience will be engrossed and electrified by the cut-throat Gregorian … Read more

The BRATPACK present THE B FACTOR Ever wonder how you create a drag supergroup? This summer, get ready for the unofficial story on how three queens from Vancouver became one of the biggest drag groups, in THE B FACTOR. Get ready for Kendall Gender, Gia Metric and Synthia Kiss to take you on a journey … Read more