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Show Us Your Wits: Improv & Burlesque Extravaganza at Rio Theatre on February 11th

It is scientifically proven that laughter, not distance, makes the heart grow fonder, so The Fictionals Comedy Co. are excited to present a special pre-Valentine’s Tease edition of Show Us Your Wits at the Rio Theatre! On Wednesday, February 11th, join The Fictionals for The Improv & Burlesque Extravaganza: we will perform a hot set of your favourite improv games, and two of Vancouver’s finest burlesque dancers will turn up the heat! Plus a chance to win some prizes in “Let’s Make A Date”!

Wednesday, February 11th
Doors at 7pm/Show @ 8pm.

Tickets: $9 in advance, $12 at the door
Advance tickets: https://riotheatretickets.ca/

More Info:
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https://twitter.com/TheFictionals
http://instagram.com/thefictionals

Show Us Your Wits is proud to welcome:

~ Veronica Vex (Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society, Lost Girls Burlesque)

~ Just Call Her Heather (NSFW: Hip Hop Meets Striptease, This Ain’t Yo Mumma’s Bingo)

Singles, Duos, Triads and all of the above: come celebrate the season of love with Show Us Your Wits!

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Warning: may contain some strong language, sexual content and mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.

Show Us Your Wits - Feb 2015

Entertainment for all occasions: Hire The Fictionals for your next event!

Since 2010, The Fictionals Comedy Co. has been entertaining audiences stretching from Seattle to Whistler, and in sold-out comedy shows all around Vancouver. Now we want to bring that energy and fun to you!

If you need entertainment for your next special event, contact The Fictionals! Our professional and experienced performers are ready to spice up any occasion, big or small. Birthday and Christmas parties, employee functions, fundraisers, flashmobs and corporate launches; just a few of the events we can collaborate with you on to make shine!

Let us create a personalized & interactive improv comedy show for you and your guests, or choose from our wide array of talent for your needs, including stand-up comedians, burlesque dancers, magicians and even fire dancers. Best of all we work within your space, time requirement and budget.

For more information on hiring The Fictionals for your next event, please contact Daniel Chai at chaicanada@yahoo.ca.

Testimonials:

“The Fictionals performed several fun and interactive improv skits at our staff appreciation luncheon event. We all enjoyed many laughs together and everyone commented on what a great time they had! I would highly recommend hiring this group to perform to groups large and small.” – Sheila Allen, Executive Director, Howe Sound Women’ Centre Society


“It was so great working with (The Fictionals)! Your team was really fun and I’m looking forward to working with you again.”
– Lululemon

“The Fictionals were spectacular as entertainment at our faculty Christmas party! We had many laughs and chuckles. An improv show by The Fictionals was a great way to end a school year and bring out the playful child in all of us. Thanks so much!” – Tatiana Mersiadis, University Hill Secondary

On behalf of all my guests this past Saturday, I want to thank the Fictionals for the wonderful time and unstoppable laughters you provided us. We’ve got the most amazing feedbacks and responses about the event for both your improvs and standup comedians you lined up for us. Thank you very much. We will recommend you to everyone we know!” – Humphrey Tam, BC Cancer Foundation fundraiser

A few of our previous clients: Lululemon Athletica, Sereca Fire Consulting Ltd., Howe Sound Women’s Centre, BC Cancer Foundation, Ride to Conquer Cancer, University Hill Secondary.

Fan Expo Vancouver gets a SUPER afterparty with The Fictionals and Boom! Pow!

BIFF! KERPLOWIEE! ZOINKS! Just a few of the phrases you will utter when you come to Boom! Pow! The Fictionals’ Official-Unofficial Fan Expo Vancouver Afterparty on Saturday, April 20th!
 
Just because you’re done shaking hands with the likes of Draco
Malfoy, William Riker and Stan Lee at the giant Comic / Sci Fi / Etc. Con doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Come get your geek on with an evening full of super-powered entertainment, featuring:
 
– Superhero Comedy by The Fictionals and special guests

– Nerdlesque performances from Sherry Hyman (VanDolls Burlesque) and Trixie Hobbitses (Geekenders)

– The Trivia Crisis on Infinite Earths competition
 
– A dazzling Costume Contest! Come dressed up in your finest crime-fighting or super-villainous outfits for your chance at some sweet prizes!

– More awesome door and raffle prizes from our awesome sponsors (TBA). Plus, show us your Fan Expo pass and be entered into a special Super Bonus Raffle Draw!
 
Don’t let the bad guys win! Come down

Cafe Deux Soleils – 2096 Commercial Dr.
(Just a 5 min walk from the Broadway/Commercial skytrain)

 Doors @ 730pm
Show @ 8pm
Tickets: $10 at the door

More info at www.thefictionals.com
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