The Upfront Theatre

A group of heroic misfit adventures known as the Dirty 20 get hired by you, the audience, to go on a epic quest. Will they succeed? It's all in the fate of the dice!

It’s the last weekend of 50 Shades of Velvet!

You’ve got three more chances to see this silly & steamy improvised romance novel, including a newly added Saturday late night showing at 9:30pm.

Don’t miss it!

Cheesy romance: ✅
Innuendos galore: ✅
You in the audience: ❓

We’re coming up on the last weekend of our improvised romance novel, “50 Shades of Velvet!” Time flies when you’re feeling silly and romantic.

Next month is Cupid’s Arrow- an improvised dating show! Meet and get to know wacky characters as they answer our bachelor or bachelorette’s most probing questions. Will there be a love connection? You’ll have to be there to find out 😘

Games galore- the best way to spend a Friday night! You’ll be giggling up a storm while we perform awesome improv games. Laughing counts as an ab workout, right?

Ready to have some fun? Head over to our website to see how we can bring you joy 🤩

More pics from our holiday party- secret Santa style! 🎁

👀 50 Shades of Velvet is a hilariously steamy improv show styled after cheesy romance novels! You can see it Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 all month long 🔥

At our holiday party two of our players (Chris & Mark) accidentally showed up in matching outfits. This is not the first time this has happened.

We’re standing by to bring joy to your life. 🎭

Indulge in an improvised romance novel- inspired by you! Fridays & Saturdays in January at 7:30pm. This show is recommended for mature audiences aged 14+

Don’t miss this one-night-only event! August: Whatcom County- When a large family reunites at the family farmhouse under duress, secrets will be revealed, casseroles will spill, and wigs will fly in a hilarious improvised show based on the beloved (?) Oscar-baiting family drama.

Yes. We agree. Come see us this Thursday at 7:30 for our classic GBU improv show!

A good old-fashioned improv games show! All your favorite games from "Whose Line is it, Anyway?" and many more you may never have seen before. It's a whole lot of fun packed into one show! You can catch this show all month long at 9:30pm on Fridays & Saturdays.

Happy 2023! We've got new shows and classes starting up this month. Check us out! - https://mailchi.mp/theupfront/january2023

Improv is awesome. You are awesome. You + Improv = Even More Awesome-er.

Practicing hard for “50 Shades of Velvet,” our improvised romance novel debuting in January!

Thank you for making us a part of your holidays this year! We loved bringing joy and giggles to the community with Ha-Ha Holiday & our Upfront Classic show this month. Keep the good times rolling with our New Years shows! We love you, Bellingham!

It’s an improv show with a special twist! Exchange gifts with our performers and we’ll use what we’re given in our show! See more details on the ticketing page of our website 🎁 One night only- December 30th at 7:30 & 9:30.

Celebrate 2022 and ring in the New Year with laughter! - https://mailchi.mp/theupfront/nye

We hope to see y’all next week!

We’re saving up our hilariousness for NEXT weekend! Next week we have the Jingle Jam, White Elephant Improv, and NYE shows! See ya then, folks! ❄️

Back by popular demand!!! If you love performing improv OR are curious about it, then this is the show for you! This is an open-mic-style improv show where you can sign up to perform random, hilarious games with random, hilarious people! Sign up to perform when you arrive or just come to enjoy the show! It's a wonderful way to see some funny people help usher in the new year!

Join us on December 30th for a night of wacky gift giving and improv fun! It’s a White Elephant gift exchange like you’ve never seen before. Wrap up those unwanted, funny, and weird gifts. Bring your gift to the Upfront and exchange it with an improvisor (you'll receive a gift, too!). They’ll open it on stage, and watch as your gift becomes a hilarious part of the show!
If you are bringing a gift, use code GIFT730 upon checkout to receive 50% off your ticket. This code will be applied to one ticket per order. You do not have to bring a gift to enjoy this show!

Need a laugh? We’re here for you. Want to learn a new skill? We have options. Booking entertainment for an event? We’ve got you covered.

No matter how you frame it, the Upfront is the place to be.

One Night Only: A warm & fuzzy fully-improvised holiday musical 🎄✨ Don’t miss this amazing holiday event for the whole family!!

What’s that on the horizon?? It’s our Thursday night show, the GBU!! Games, monologues, special guests- you never know what amazing performances await you. Tickets are available right meow 😻

A spontaneous holiday-themed “movie” inspired by YOU… who could ask for more? Tickets are available now! 🎄❄️

From weekly shows to private performances for parties & businesses- we do it all! Check out our website to see how we can bring joy & spontaneity to your life.

Did you see that NPR article about how improv can improve your life? You can see for yourself by enrolling in our classes! The next session starts in January! Head over to our website for more info.

Let’s get into the holiday spirit! Comment below what gift this character just saw in their stocking! 🎄

Be sure to check out our holiday show this month on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm! Immediately after it’s a really fun improv games show (like on Whose Line) so you can make a whole night of it ✨

Tomorrow night is a special GBU, because there’s two class showcases!! Our students will be showing off their incredible improv skills that they got by taking our classes (the next round starts next month, and signups are open now)!

Following the GBU is a “Duo Night” show at 9pm!

See ya tomorrow for giggles and joy 🤩

“Do you smell what The Upfront is cookin’, jabroni?”
Off The Top Rope is the only show in Bellingham combining pro wrestling and improvised comedy. Come see a regular day in the life of pro wrestlers followed by competitive improv. Cheer and Boo as everyone on stage tries to win you over and get the ultimate grand prize: a child-size championship belt!

Want to feel festive while giggling and supporting local performance art? Come see our wonderful holiday improv show “Ha-Ha Holiday!” Tickets are available now ❄️🎄

Tickets are available now for this awesome show that features groups of 2 improvisers! *cookies not included 😮

🎶It’s most hilarious time of the year🎶

Tomorrow night at 9pm (right after the GBU) we’re bringing you another edition of “The Bat: Improv in the Dark!” It’s like an old-timey radio show, but made up for it in the spot ✨

Bellingham is brimming with talented folks, and we hope you can come to our Talent Night to see for yourself! Some improvised, some prepared, all awesome!!

It's the most wonderful time of the year for laughter and cheer at The Upfront! - https://mailchi.mp/theupfront/december2022

Catch the “Duo Night” show on December 8th at 9pm for groups of two improvisers making up amazing stories just for you, inspired by you ✨