Anirban Dasgupta: Player

Anirban Dasgupta brings his acclaimed solo show "Player" to the DC Improv for a single performance, reimagining stand-up comedy as an interactive sport. The show frames the evening as a live match where audience members become participants—scoring jokes, receiving yellow cards, and experiencing half-time pep talks and trash talk. The premise draws on Dasgupta’s own path from aspiring athlete to comedian, asking what happens when life’s pursuits are treated as a game. The performance will be held in the main room and marks Dasgupta’s debut at the venue.

When: Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Showtimes: One performance only, starting at 7:30 PM.

Tickets: General admission is $39.95, and VIP seating (preferred seating closer to the stage) is $55.95. Prices listed are all-in and include service charges. Tickets are sold exclusively through the DC Improv website; third-party tickets are not accepted.

Lineup: Anirban Dasgupta (headliner). A featured performer is listed as TBA.

Run time: Not specified in the provided information.

Ages: Not specified; check with venue for age policy.

Venue: DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036.

Note: This is a special event and Dasgupta’s DC Improv debut. The show is an immersive stand-up experience with audience interaction and scoring. Dasgupta is a Kolkata-based engineer turned comedian, co-founder of Comedified, and released an Amazon Prime Special titled "Take It Easy" in 2018.