Octavarius Presents 'Harry Potter vs. Twilight,' 1/22 at ComedySportz
By: Kelsey Denette
Chicago comedy group Octavarius is hosting show titled "Harry Potter vs. Twilight" on Sunday, January 22 at 7pm at ComedySportz (929 W. Belmont Ave.). Harry Potter characters battle Twilight stars in the style of West Side Story. Ron Weasley is to Edward Cullen as Tony is to Maria. Thus, true love breaks out amongst the fighting. The story continues, complete with wands and sparkles for the Potterheads and Twi-hards! Individuals who dress to the theme or bring a sign rooting for their favorite team get in for a discounted rate of $7, regularly $10.
About Octavarius
Octavarius has created the fastest growing comedy show in Chicago, with a new and unique way to present sketches, improv and comedy music. Their current run (Sundays at 7pm at ComedySportz through February 26) totals 35 weeks and is one of the longest running independent improv shows at the theatre. Each show has a theme (like The Trial of the O'Leary Cow, A Titanic of a Heartbreak: The Unsinkable Valentine's Day Show, etc.) for which the group and audience dress up. Videos, improv, sketches and music inspired by the week's theme come together to create a completely unique show each week.
The Monday before each show, Octavarius hosts a live interactive podcast, where they explore the week's theme. They also create videos, music, blog posts on their site and more! The group lives and breathes comedy and is split into two apartments where they reside together. For more information, visit www.Octavarius.com.
Octavarius has created the fastest growing comedy show in Chicago, with a new and unique way to present sketches, improv and comedy music. Their current run (Sundays at 7pm at ComedySportz through February 26) totals 35 weeks and is one of the longest running independent improv shows at the theatre. Each show has a theme (like The Trial of the O'Leary Cow, A Titanic of a Heartbreak: The Unsinkable Valentine's Day Show, etc.) for which the group and audience dress up. Videos, improv, sketches and music inspired by the week's theme come together to create a completely unique show each week.
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