Apr
18
7:30 PM19:30
Apr
18
9:00 PM21:00
Hush Hush
Join Hush Hush for a special comedy show full of deep laughs and true revelations. Each show, audience members add their anonymous confessions into our bucket of truth. Our cast of improv all-stars read those aloud and turn one person's wild shame into everyone's party.
What happens when that thing you’ve never said out loud becomes the best thing that could have happened? Find out at Hush Hush.
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
19
4:00 PM16:00
Improv 201 Class Showcase
Come out and support the graduates of Charles Givens’ Improv 201: Game of the Scene class!
Tickets: $5 at the door
Apr
19
5:00 PM17:00
Sketch 101 Class Showcase
This class show is the culmination of six week sketch comedy deep dive. Come hear the graduates of Ashley Melzer’s Sketch 101: Intro to Sketch Comedy show off at a table read!
Apr
19
6:00 PM18:00
House Party
House Party features a cast of improvisers as they bring your suggestions to the life for a hilarious good time. (Don’t worry, we’ll never pull you on stage unless you want to be there.)
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
19
7:30 PM19:30
The Armando Show
Discover the lives of others with the debut of a new Mettlesome show!
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
19
8:30 PM20:30
Harold Night
One suggestion leads to the creation of a whole new world of comedy.
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
19
9:30 PM21:30
Apr
19
10:30 PM22:30
Free Late-Night Improv Jam!
Whether you’ve done improv before or have absolutely no experience on stage, everyone is invited to submit their name into the Bucket of Truth and participate in some fun improv scenes.
Cost: Free!
Apr
25
7:00 PM19:00
Mettlesome Sketch Comedy Show
A brand new sketch showcase every month! Come see unique and original sketch comedy from the best Mettlesome has to offer.
$8 at the door
Apr
25
8:00 PM20:00
Well Seasoned
The cast of Well Seasoned invites you to an improv comedy kickback where Black comedy takes center stage.
Tickets: $8
Apr
25
9:00 PM21:00
Hush Hush
Join Hush Hush for a special comedy show full of deep laughs and true revelations. Each show, audience members add their anonymous confessions into our bucket of truth. Our cast of improv all-stars read those aloud and turn one person's wild shame into everyone's party.
What happens when that thing you’ve never said out loud becomes the best thing that could have happened? Find out at Hush Hush.
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
26
5:30 PM17:30
Secret Society Improv Show
See the talented performers of Mettlesome’s Secret Society perform improv comedy.
Tickets: $5 at the door
Apr
26
7:00 PM19:00
Bull City Press Presents
Come ready to this reading series from Durham’s own Bull City Press for engaging poetry, fiction, and nonfiction from established and emerging writers.
Admission: Free!
Apr
26
8:00 PM20:00
Golden Age
One location. A world of comedy.
The cast of Golden Age will showcase a whole world of characters all based on your suggestions.
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
26
9:00 PM21:00
Nik Narin presents "RUSK," A Standup Comedy Showcase
In his debut comedy special, Nik Narain talks about starting stand-up, getting a physics degree, performing drag, coming out, and Indian tea biscuits in a series of personal stories and gender puns.
May
2
7:00 PM19:00
May
3
7:00 PM19:00
May
9
7:00 PM19:00
Secret Society Improv Show
See the talented performers of Mettlesome’s Secret Society perform improv comedy.
Tickets: $5 at the door
May
9
8:00 PM20:00
Broken Records
Musical improv! Come here a brand new completely improvised musical comedy show!
Tickets: $8 at the door
May
9
9:00 PM21:00
Hush Hush
Join Hush Hush for a special comedy show full of deep laughs and true revelations. Each show, audience members add their anonymous confessions into our bucket of truth. Our cast of improv all-stars read those aloud and turn one person's wild shame into everyone's party.
What happens when that thing you’ve never said out loud becomes the best thing that could have happened? Find out at Hush Hush.
Tickets: $8 at the door
May
10
7:00 PM19:00
May
10
8:00 PM20:00
Golden Age
One location. A world of comedy.
The cast of Golden Age will showcase a whole world of characters all based on your suggestions.
Tickets: $8 at the door
May
13
6:00 PM18:00
Mettlesome Improv @ Boxyard RTP!
This family-friendly show at Boxyard RTP will invite you to express yourself and share your creative spirit as Mettlesome's improvisers use your suggestions to inspire their big characters and on-the-spot jokes.
Tickets are free and required to attend.
May
16
7:30 PM19:30
May
16
9:00 PM21:00
Hush Hush
Join Hush Hush for a special comedy show full of deep laughs and true revelations. Each show, audience members add their anonymous confessions into our bucket of truth. Our cast of improv all-stars read those aloud and turn one person's wild shame into everyone's party.
What happens when that thing you’ve never said out loud becomes the best thing that could have happened? Find out at Hush Hush.
Tickets: $8 at the door
May
17
6:00 PM18:00
House Party
House Party features a cast of improvisers as they bring your suggestions to the life for a hilarious good time. (Don’t worry, we’ll never pull you on stage unless you want to be there.)
Tickets: $8 at the door
May
17
7:30 PM19:30
The Armando Show
Discover the lives of others with the debut of a new Mettlesome show!
Tickets: $8 at the door
May
17
8:30 PM20:30
Harold Night
One suggestion leads to the creation of a whole new world of comedy.
Tickets: $8 at the door
May
17
9:30 PM21:30
May
22
7:00 PM19:00
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Whitelisted
A funny, spooky haunted house play about the price of gentrification.
Buy tickets.
May
23
7:00 PM19:00
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Whitelisted
A funny, spooky haunted house play about the price of gentrification.
Buy tickets.
May
23
7:00 PM19:00
Mettlesome @ Center Theater (Family Friendly)
This show is appropriate for the whole family! See a rotating cast of the best Mettlesome has to offer at Center Theater in Carrboro, NC. Straight out of Durham, this award winning comedy theater brings their quick wit and boundless creativity to create an interactive show that everyone in your family will enjoy. All based on YOUR suggestions!
May
23
9:00 PM21:00
Well Seasoned
The cast of Well Seasoned invites you to an improv comedy kickback where Black comedy takes center stage.
Tickets: $8
May
24
5:00 PM17:00
Bull City Press Presents
Come ready to this reading series from Durham’s own Bull City Press for engaging poetry, fiction, and nonfiction from established and emerging writers.
Admission: Free!
May
24
7:00 PM19:00
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Whitelisted
A funny, spooky haunted house play about the price of gentrification.
Buy tickets.
May
24
9:00 PM21:00
Golden Age
One location. A world of comedy.
The cast of Golden Age will showcase a whole world of characters all based on your suggestions.
Tickets: $8 at the door
May
25
2:00 PM14:00
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Whitelisted
A funny, spooky haunted house play about the price of gentrification.
Buy tickets.
May
29
7:00 PM19:00
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Whitelisted
A funny, spooky haunted house play about the price of gentrification.
Buy tickets.
May
30
7:00 PM19:00
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Whitelisted
A funny, spooky haunted house play about the price of gentrification.
Buy tickets.
May
30
9:00 PM21:00
Hush Hush
Join Hush Hush for a special comedy show full of deep laughs and true revelations. Each show, audience members add their anonymous confessions into our bucket of truth. Our cast of improv all-stars read those aloud and turn one person's wild shame into everyone's party.
What happens when that thing you’ve never said out loud becomes the best thing that could have happened? Find out at Hush Hush.
Tickets: $8 at the door
May
31
5:00 PM17:00
Secret Society Improv Show
See the talented performers of Mettlesome’s Secret Society perform improv comedy.
Tickets: $5 at the door
May
31
7:00 PM19:00
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Whitelisted
A funny, spooky haunted house play about the price of gentrification.
Buy tickets.
May
31
9:00 PM21:00
Mettlesome Sketch Comedy Show
A brand new sketch showcase every month! Come see unique and original sketch comedy from the best Mettlesome has to offer.
$8 at the door
Jun
1
2:00 PM14:00
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Whitelisted
A funny, spooky haunted house play about the price of gentrification.
Buy tickets.
Jun
21
7:00 PM19:00
Mettlesome @ Center Theater (Family Friendly)
This show is appropriate for the whole family! See a rotating cast of the best Mettlesome has to offer at Center Theater in Carrboro, NC. Straight out of Durham, this award winning comedy theater brings their quick wit and boundless creativity to create an interactive show that everyone in your family will enjoy. All based on YOUR suggestions!
Jul
11
7:00 PM19:00
Mettlesome @ Center Theater (Family Friendly)
This show is appropriate for the whole family! See a rotating cast of the best Mettlesome has to offer at Center Theater in Carrboro, NC. Straight out of Durham, this award winning comedy theater brings their quick wit and boundless creativity to create an interactive show that everyone in your family will enjoy. All based on YOUR suggestions!
Aug
8
7:00 PM19:00
Mettlesome @ Center Theater (Family Friendly)
This show is appropriate for the whole family! See a rotating cast of the best Mettlesome has to offer at Center Theater in Carrboro, NC. Straight out of Durham, this award winning comedy theater brings their quick wit and boundless creativity to create an interactive show that everyone in your family will enjoy. All based on YOUR suggestions!
Aug
12
6:00 PM18:00
Mettlesome Improv @ Boxyard RTP!
This family-friendly show at Boxyard RTP will invite you to express yourself and share your creative spirit as Mettlesome's improvisers use your suggestions to inspire their big characters and on-the-spot jokes.
Tickets are free and required to attend.
Oct
3
7:00 PM19:00
Mettlesome @ Center Theater (Family Friendly)
This show is appropriate for the whole family! See a rotating cast of the best Mettlesome has to offer at Center Theater in Carrboro, NC. Straight out of Durham, this award winning comedy theater brings their quick wit and boundless creativity to create an interactive show that everyone in your family will enjoy. All based on YOUR suggestions!
Apr
13
10:00 AM10:00
Musical Improv Jam
Love improv? Love singing? Come combine them at our musical jam! We'll be making up scenes and songs on the spot in a fun, supportive environment - with live accompaniment! No musical improv experience necessary.
Apr
12
8:00 PM20:00
Golden Age
One location. A world of comedy.
The cast of Golden Age will showcase a whole world of characters all based on your suggestions.
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
12
7:00 PM19:00
Broken Records
Musical improv! Come here a brand new completely improvised musical comedy show!
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
12
6:00 PM18:00
Newt Work presents: Turning Over A New Leaf
See indie improv team Newt Work debut their new sketch show: Turning Over A New Leaf.
Tickets: $5 at the door
Apr
12
5:00 PM17:00
Improv 101 Class Showcase
See the student graduates of Mettlesome Instructor Adrienne Tegreeny’s Improv 101 class show off what they’ve learned the past six weeks!
Tickets: $5
Apr
12
4:00 PM16:00
Improv 101 Class Showcase
See the student graduates of Mettlesome Instructor Kelly Hoover’s Improv 101 class show off what they’ve learned the past six weeks!
Tickets: $5
Apr
11
9:00 PM21:00
Hush Hush
Join Hush Hush for a special comedy show full of deep laughs and true revelations. Each show, audience members add their anonymous confessions into our bucket of truth. Our cast of improv all-stars read those aloud and turn one person's wild shame into everyone's party.
What happens when that thing you’ve never said out loud becomes the best thing that could have happened? Find out at Hush Hush.
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
11
8:00 PM20:00
Newt Work presents: Turning Over A New Leaf
See indie improv team Newt Work debut their new sketch show: Turning Over A New Leaf.
Tickets: $5 at the door
Apr
11
7:00 PM19:00
Mettlesome @ Center Theater (Family Friendly)
This show is appropriate for the whole family! See a rotating cast of the best Mettlesome has to offer at Center Theater in Carrboro, NC. Straight out of Durham, this award winning comedy theater brings their quick wit and boundless creativity to create an interactive show that everyone in your family will enjoy. All based on YOUR suggestions!
Apr
11
7:00 PM19:00
Apr
5
9:30 PM21:30
Apr
5
8:30 PM20:30
Harold Night
One suggestion leads to the creation of a whole new world of comedy.
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
5
7:30 PM19:30
The Armando Show
Discover the lives of others with the debut of a new Mettlesome show!
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
5
6:00 PM18:00
House Party
House Party features a cast of improvisers as they bring your suggestions to the life for a hilarious good time. (Don’t worry, we’ll never pull you on stage unless you want to be there.)
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
4
9:00 PM21:00
Hush Hush
Join Hush Hush for a special comedy show full of deep laughs and true revelations. Each show, audience members add their anonymous confessions into our bucket of truth. Our cast of improv all-stars read those aloud and turn one person's wild shame into everyone's party.
What happens when that thing you’ve never said out loud becomes the best thing that could have happened? Find out at Hush Hush.
Tickets: $8 at the door
Apr
4
8:00 PM20:00
Advanced Study Class Show: Narrative Improv
The students of Aditya Pabba’s Advanced Study: Narrative Improv class will create two completely improvised plays opening and closing on the same day.
Tickets $5 at the door
Apr
4
7:00 PM19:00
Mar
29
9:30 PM21:30
Mar
29
8:30 PM20:30
Advanced Study Class Show: Narrative Improv
The students of Aditya Pabba’s Advanced Study: Narrative Improv class will create two completely improvised plays opening and closing on the same day.
Tickets $5 at the door
Mar
29
7:30 PM19:30
Mettlesome Sketch Showcase - Table Read
Come see the first table read for Mettlesome’s brand new sketch team! This special preview will showcase the talents of the team who will be performing a brand new show every month going forward! Come see unique and original sketch comedy from the best Mettlesome has to offer.
Mar
28
9:00 PM21:00
Hush Hush
Join Hush Hush for a special comedy show full of deep laughs and true revelations. Each show, audience members add their anonymous confessions into our bucket of truth. Our cast of improv all-stars read those aloud and turn one person's wild shame into everyone's party.
What happens when that thing you’ve never said out loud becomes the best thing that could have happened? Find out at Hush Hush.
Tickets: $8
Mar
28
8:00 PM20:00
Well Seasoned
The cast of Well Seasoned invites you to an improv comedy kickback where Black comedy takes center stage.
Tickets: $8
Mar
28
7:00 PM19:00
Mar
22
9:00 PM21:00
Advanced Study Class Show: Narrative Improv
The students of Aditya Pabba’s Advanced Study: Narrative Improv class will create two completely improvised plays opening and closing on the same day.
Tickets $5 at the door
Mar
22
8:00 PM20:00
Mar
22
6:45 PM18:45
Bull City Press Presents
Come ready to this reading series from Durham’s own Bull City Press for engaging poetry, fiction, and nonfiction from established and emerging writers.
Admission: Free!
Mar
22
6:00 PM18:00
Snake Chicks - Improv Comedy from UNC
Watch as one suggestion leads to hilarious and startling scenes. Snake Chicks is a UNC based improv team that promises not to bring any live snakes to the Mettlesome Theater. They'll bring comedy, they'll bring stories, they'll bring laughter. But they will not be bringing any snakes. Does it feel weird that they feel the need to keep repeating the fact that they will not bring snakes into the theater? Do not be alarmed. There will be no snakes.
Admission is free!
Mar
21
9:00 PM21:00
Hush Hush
Join Hush Hush for a special comedy show full of deep laughs and true revelations. Each show, audience members add their anonymous confessions into our bucket of truth. Our cast of improv all-stars read those aloud and turn one person's wild shame into everyone's party.
What happens when that thing you’ve never said out loud becomes the best thing that could have happened? Find out at Hush Hush.
Tickets: $8
Mar
21
7:30 PM19:30
Mar
15
9:30 PM21:30
Advanced Study Class Show: Narrative Improv
The students of Aditya Pabba’s Advanced Study: Narrative Improv class will create two completely improvised plays opening and closing on the same day.
Tickets $5 at the door