Thu, December 18, 2025
Doors: 6:30 pm
Show: 8:00 pm
lincoln theatre
Washington, DC
HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis is the comedy show where anything can happen — and you get a front-row seat to the madness. Watch as world-renowned hypnotist Asad Mecci puts volunteers into a trance, then pairs them with improv legend Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) to create a show that’s unscripted, unpredictable, and absolutely unforgettable.
Time Out New York calls it “hilarious and fascinating.” The New Yorker says “say yes to HYPROV!”
Forbes calls it “Crazy Comedy.”
Join us for a laugh-out-loud experience you’ll always remember.
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HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis is the comedy show where anything can happen — and you get a front-row seat to the madness. Watch as world-renowned hypnotist Asad Mecci puts volunteers into a trance, then pairs them with improv legend Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) to create a show that’s unscripted, unpredictable, and absolutely unforgettable.
Time Out New York calls it “hilarious and fascinating.” The New Yorker says “say yes to HYPROV!”
Forbes calls it “Crazy Comedy.”
Join us for a laugh-out-loud experience you’ll always remember.
Scottish-born Colin Mochrie is one of the most prolific improvisers on both sides of the pond today. HefoundhisfirstlineofworkasamemberoftheVancouverTheatreSportsLeaguewhere he met fellow improviser Ryan Stiles. He toured with The Second City comedy troupe until he auditioned for a brand new British TV show, “Whose Line Is It, Anyway?” After failing in his first attempt to get on the show, Mochrie spent eight years as a regular until it ended in 1998. He then joined the US version on ABC, appearing in every episode, and continues with the current revival on the CW Network, now in its ninth season having played 18 seasons in total and currently airing in over 100 countries. Mochrie has toured the world with fellow Whoser Brad Sherwood for the past 20 years, appears in the Second City Guide to Symphonies in front of orchestras all over North America and recently wrote his first collection of short stories, Not Quite the Classics, available on Amazon. This year, Colin was crowned the Last One Laughing on Netflix’ series of the same
name. Colin is the co-creator and one of the stars of Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis with World Renowned Hypnotist, Asad Mecci. The show launched in 2015, has toured across North American and Europe including an O􏰀-Broadway run, a Las Vegas Residency and is currently on a 57 city tour. You can also hear Colin narrate the television show Old Enough on TVO.
Highly sought-after world-renowned Consulting Hypnotist Asad Mecci has been profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The Chicago Herald, The Toronto Star and on Entertainment Tonight, MTV, HGTV, BBC, and others.
In 2015, Asad co-created HYPROV (Improv Under Hypnosis) with International Comedy Icon Colin Mochrie from “Whose Line is it Anyway”? This first of a kind show brings together two masters in Asad and Colin, along with audience volunteers and they form an instant improv troop performing for the audience. The result? Absolute hilarity!! HYPROV continues to sell out shows across North America and Europe. HYPROV recently completed it’s O􏰀-Broadway run in New York City at the Daryl Roth Theatre and a Las Vegas Residency in Harrah’s Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
In 2024, Asad released an album called “An Exploration of Hypnotic Sound” with the legendary singer / songwriter / composer Rufus Wainwright. The groundbreaking album seamlessly blends enchanting compositions with expert hypnotic techniques and vocal suggestions by Asad Mecci. This pioneering work transcends traditional musical boundaries, o􏰀ering a deeply immersive auditory experience designed to evoke peace, relaxation, introspection, and heightened creativity.
As a mental strength coach, Asad teaches athletes to use visualization and mental imagery to enhance their abilities. Asad has also worked with professional Tennis Players and elite basketball players reach their peak level of performance.
Mecci collaborated with legendary figure skating coach Brian Orser to produce a visualization figure skating app, which would eventually help Yuzuru Hanyu win the gold medal in the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics.
Beyond athletics, Asad has been hired by major corporations to serve as an expert consultant in the areas of motivation, advanced communication and stress management. He helped Roberto Verri, the host of Talk Television, lose 40 pounds in two months and Leanne Delap achieve her health goals as documented in The Toronto Star and The Kit.
Visit www.asadmecci.com for more.
Venue Information:
Lincoln Theatre
1215 U St NW
Washington, DC, 20009
THELINCOLNDC.COM