Whose Lineage is it Anyway? An Improvised Shakspearean History – January 2, 2026 at Little Mountain Gallery

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 7:00 PM SALAZAR STAGE · MAIN FLOOR

Tickets$19.93+GST

Length75 MIN

ComedyIMPROV

An improvised Shakespearean history inspired by a story from the audience’s own family history, The Spontaneous Shakespeare Company will create a new, completely improvised epic.

Catch the Fringe Hit before it’s gone!

After a successful run at the 2025 Vancouver Fringe, The Spontaneous Shakespeare company are back at Little Mountain Gallery with an improvised Shakespearean history like you’ve never seen before. Inspired by a story from the audience’s own family history, they will create a new, completely improvised epic, transforming your family lore into a clash of kings and armies, inspiring speeches and the hilarious comedy you’ve come to expect. No Shakespeare knowledge required!

(Audience participation is not required, so come on out and enjoy the show!)

Here’s what the critics are saying!
“…a delightful celebration of what improv — and Shakespeare — can be.” 5/5 Stars – Saskatoon Star Phoenix

“It’s improv like you’ve never heard it before, and it’s drama as you’ve never seen it before.” Best of the Festival – The Orlando Sentinel

“It’s amazing. Get ye hence with haste, before time runneth out” 5/5 Stars – The Winnipeg Free Press
Critics Choice Award – Outstanding Improv Show – Orlando Fringe
Best National Show – Saskatoon Fringe”

VENUE & ACCESSIBILITY

Little Mountain Gallery — Salazar Stage (Main floor)
110 Water Street, Vancouver, BC · Map

Tickets: Tickets are non-refundable. Please arrive before showtime — latecomers may not be admitted.

Transit: 2 minutes from Waterfront Station (SkyTrain, SeaBus). Parking: limited paid street parking, plus EasyPark parkades nearby.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Salazar Stage is on the main floor. The front entrance has power-assisted doors and there’s a powered lift from street level to the main performance space.

The venue has two separate spaces, upstairs and downstairs, which don’t have the same level of accessibility — please check which room this show is in.

There are six private washrooms on the main floor, one of which is fully accessible with a power-assisted door. The theatre doors to the main space are not power-assisted at this time.

Need wheelchair seating? Message us ahead of the performance at programming@littlemountaingallery.ca so we can arrange seating.

Full accessibility details, venue policies and visiting info are on our FAQ page.