Current and Upcoming Shows

Duo Comedy Showcase, Wednesdays 8PM

Duo Comedy Showcase is Seattle’s only public open-mic for improv. Two-person teams doing what they do best: creating spontaneous scenes on the fly that are so hilarious, quick-witted, and perfectly constructed, it’s hard to believe they are made up on the spot. At Duos, newer improvisers have an opportunity to improve while professional improvisers practice and try new things. Who knows, you might even want to join them. $10 every Wednesday at 8:00 at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market

Murder in the Market  Fri. & Sat. 7:30

When a body turns up at Unexpected Productions, it’s up to this vintage cast of colorful cliché characters to discover who did it, how it was done, and who’s next! Inspired by the best-selling author of all time, Dame Agatha Christie, your suggestions help create this fully improvised mystery with you on the edge of your tweed-covered seat until the whodunit final reveal!

Seattle Theatresports, Fri. and Sat. 9:30PM

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter and spontaneity at our electrifying TheatreSports show! This fast-paced improv competition, a favorite with our audience for years, features the city’s best improvisers who will use your suggestions to create a one-of-a-kind performance. With two teams, a lively host, and (ahem) “horrible” judges to keep things in line, TheatreSports guarantees non-stop hilarity and excitement. Join the Unexpected Productions ensemble split as we weave side-splitting stories, scenes, songs, and high-energy improv games on the spot. Boo the judges, cheer during the gum wall race, and become part of unforgettable moments of on-the-spot creativity! Don’t miss out on the fun – come and be a part of the action at our amazing TheatreSports show!

A Seattle Sketch Show by Seattle SketchFest Sat. 10/9 & 11/16 6:00pm

SketchFest showcases the talents of local favorites from around the Emerald City.
Get ready for the most innovative and original local sketch comedy acts in Seattle at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater. Make friends, laugh, and enjoy a drink as you watch scenes about basketball players birdwatching, tax collecting dragons, and politicians with specific questions about dress code.
Featuring the comedic talents of:
CSz’s Something Great
Drop the Root Beer and Run
The “Responsible” “Adults”
Brandon Block
Stinky Rat Academy
…and many more!
Since its inception in 1999, SketchFest Seattle has been the pioneer in sketch comedy festivals worldwide. Our mission is to elevate sketch comedy as a performing art by providing a platform for groups to showcase their talent to Seattle audiences and to facilitate networking opportunities with other performers, writers, and professionals in the comedic arts.

Inside Story: Inside Story: Storytelling & Improv Comedy Show Sun.  11/10

This is an exciting exploration of storytelling in several exciting forms. Our talented cast of improvisers is inspired to create stories from your true-life secrets, personal stories, and funny stories. It’s The Moth meets Whose Line is it Anyway, only less formatted, more spontaneous, and out-of-control fun! Come share an Inside Story.

THIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT, LANGUAGE, AND SITUATIONS

44th Seattle International Comedy Competition, Nov.  7th & 14th 7:00pm

Get ready for a comedy extravaganza as the 43rd edition of the Seattle International Comedy Competition kicks off on November 7th and the 14th! Comedians from across the country are gathering to showcase their unique humor and wit on our stage.

Prepare to be entertained as these talented comedians compete for over $16,000 in prize money. With 18 shows across 15 venues throughout November, this 24-day competition is the ultimate test of comedy talent.

Join us for a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable moments. Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door. Get yours now and get ready to laugh until your sides hurt!

Unexpected Cinema 11/17 7:00pm

Local Improv talent meets local film makers. Unexpected Cinema is a movie shot all in real time and projected to a live audience. The title of the movie is based on a suggestion given by the audience, and the cast and crew shoots the film in real time, with real locations, all unscripted, and completely unpredictable.

Mucho Improv At Loose Cannons, the last Thursday of the month

Mucho Improv will bring you fun, short scenes where English and Spanish collide in the funniest way.

Mucho Improv te traerá divertidas escenas cortas donde el inglés y el español chocan de la manera más divertida.

Improv Unexpected at Jules Maes in Georgetown, Tuesday 7/30 8:00 PM

Improv comes to Georgetown! Seattle’s legendary improv company, Unexpected Productions, brings you the Improv Unexpected. The talented cast members take your suggestions and spontaneously create hilarious stories, zany scenes, and fun songs right on the spot and in the moment just for YOU!

No Strings Attached: An Improvised Puppet Show for Grownups, 2nd Saturday of the Month at 6:00 pm

“Avenue Q” meets improv comedy in this adult puppet show at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater. What do puppets do after their day jobs? Well, after singing songs and dancing at the children’s theater, they let off steam by hanging out and causing all kinds of hijinx. The No Strings Attached crew gets a little rowdy, marionettes and sock puppets alike bust out with bawdy songs and jokes all based on your suggestions. At the Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater in Pike Place Market.

THIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT, LANGUAGE, AND SITUATIONS

An Improvised Christmas Carol 11/29-12/23 Thur. -Sun. 7:30pm

We all know the story of Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol”. Or do we…?

Experience the enchanting world of “An Improvised Christmas Carol” this December! This captivating performance is a brilliant adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless masterpiece, A Christmas Carol.

Our talented improvisers bring the beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge to life with humor and entertainment tailored to your suggestions. Each show is a unique and audience-driven experience, blending over 30 different ideas into a side-splitting improvised holiday extravaganza.

Don’t miss out…it ends on 12/23.

Fa la la la la, ha ha ha ha: A Holiday Musical Extravaganza! 11/30-12/21 Sat. 5:30pm

Sarah Hanchar, Christine Riippi, and Guy Nelson, members of the Unexpected Productions ensemble, are joining forces to celebrate the most beloved aspect of the holiday season: Hallmark’s feel-good holiday movie musicals! This festive event will commence with a sing-along and culminate in a holiday movie musical tailored to your suggestions. Bring the whole family to the Unexpected Productions Market Theater and enjoy some cheerful yuletide fun. Who needs Auld Lang Syne when you can have brand new songs to celebrate the season?

Improv Holiday Happy Hour 12/25, 7:00pm

An improv show on Christmas? What? The presents have been put away, dinner has been eaten, and the dishes are done….now what to do? Come down to Unexpected Productions for a special Improv Happy Holidays Hour. It is an evening of spontaneous comedy based on YOUR suggestions so expect unexpected fun! Leave your family (or bring them) and come laugh with us.

Improv Happy Hour, 12/27, 12/28, & 12/29 7:30pm

Join us for a night of laughter and spontaneous fun at our Improv Happy Hour! This family-friendly improv comedy show offers a variety of improv styles, including movie, literature, and play genres, as well as experimental and daring comedic forms. All content is based on audience suggestions, so be ready for some unexpected fun! The show takes place at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market and is a unique experience you won’t want to miss.

Xtreme Theatresports New Year’s Eve Party! 12/31 10:00pm

Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration filled with laughter, companionship, and champagne! Join Unexpected Productions for Seattle’s one-of-a-kind fast-paced comedy improv battle, featuring 20 hilarious improvisers divided into 4 teams.

The audience scores each performance with cards marked 0-5, making this a party you won’t want to miss. We’ll are giving away amazing gifts and providing all the hats, streamers, and party favors you can think of. As the clock strikes midnight, we’ll raise our glasses for a special champagne toast, marking the start of a new year. The Xtreme teams will perform from 10 pm to almost midnight, leading up to the countdown for our fantastic New Year’s bash! Doors open at 9 pm sharp. Come join in on the fun!