Canarias Improvisa: Festival of Improvisational Theatre at the Teatro Leal
The fifth edition of Canarias Improvisa features ten days of improvisational theatre: spontaneous, interactive shows by groups from the Canary Islands and the mainland. The programme ranges from workshops and traditional formats to new forms of performance. The event is suitable for families.
Sunday15November 2026
When
Friday 6 November to Sunday 15 November 2026
Where
Teatro Leal
Calle Obispo Rey Redondo 48, 38201 San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Teatro Leal, San Cristóbal de La Laguna · Get directions
Among the participating groups are Vives Impro from Gran Canaria, led by Romina Vives, one of the pioneers of improvisational theatre in the Canary Islands, and Imprudentes Teatro from Tenerife, founded by the actresses Guacimara Gil and Irene Álvarez. Joining them from further afield are La Tetera Impro from Granada, active since 2008 and now based in Málaga and Granada, and Teatro Indigesto from Zaragoza.
The programme also features the show "Woman Up!" with Paula Galimberti, Encarni Corrales, Laura Márquez and Ana Puerta; an improv match by the group "La Luchada Impro", staged as a derby between a local team and a visiting team from the Canary Islands; and an improv jam hosted by Irene Álvarez and Guacimara Gil.
According to the festival organisers, performances, workshops and meet-ups will take place in theatres, event venues and open-air locations in La Laguna, Tejina, Tacoronte, El Rosario and Vilaflor. Tickets are available via the festival website.
Last checked on 12 November 2026 at 4:28. Source: Canarias Improvisa; Instituto Canario de Desarrollo Cultural.
