Jan
9
7:30 PM19:30
Jan
9
9:00 PM21:00
House Party & Hush Hush
Hush Hush AND House Party All in one night? Yes. Really.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Jan
10
6:00 PM18:00
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!
Jan
10
7:30 PM19:30
Jan
10
9:00 PM21:00
Mettlesome Mashup
Worlds Collide! See players from across the Mettlesome House Teams come together for one special night of comedy.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Jan
15
7:30 PM19:30
Jan
16
7:30 PM19:30
Jan
16
9:00 PM21:00
Broken Records & Hush Hush
Hush Hush AND Broken Records! All in one night? Yes. Really.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Jan
17
5:00 PM17:00
Secret Society Improv Show
See the talented performers of Mettlesome’s Secret Society perform improv comedy.
Tickets: $7 at the door
Jan
17
6:00 PM18:00
Family Friendly 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: $9 at the door
Jan
17
7:30 PM19:30
Jan
17
9:00 PM21:00
Show And Tell & Harold Night
Three sets! One night!
The cast of Show and Tell talented will weave true stories into comedic gold, live on stage for one night only.
Plus, Cosmic Chaos and The Short Straw from Harold Night will weave a twisted web intertwining worlds.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Jan
22
7:30 PM19:30
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
When a father gets swept up in political conspiracy theories and turns to violent insurrection, his son must make an impossible choice to bring him to justice. A thrilling courtroom drama based on real-life trial transcripts.
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Jan
23
7:30 PM19:30
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
When a father gets swept up in political conspiracy theories and turns to violent insurrection, his son must make an impossible choice to bring him to justice. A thrilling courtroom drama based on real-life trial transcripts.
Buy tickets.
Jan
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: $9 at the door
Jan
24
6:00 PM18:00
FREE SHOW: SINGamajig
It’s an improvised musical for kids!
A made-up story with songs, all inspired by your suggestions
Fun for ALL ages - no, seriously
Help us create the world with your drawings and suggestions
This special pilot presentation is FREE!
Jan
24
7:30 PM19:30
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
When a father gets swept up in political conspiracy theories and turns to violent insurrection, his son must make an impossible choice to bring him to justice. A thrilling courtroom drama based on real-life trial transcripts.
Buy tickets.
Jan
24
9:00 PM21:00
Show And Tell & Golden Age
First, the talented cast of Show and Tell will weave true stories into comedic gold.
Followed by Golden Age, where a cast of veteran improvisers will showcase a whole world of characters all inhabiting the same location.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Jan
25
2:00 PM14:00
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
When a father gets swept up in political conspiracy theories and turns to violent insurrection, his son must make an impossible choice to bring him to justice. A thrilling courtroom drama based on real-life trial transcripts.
Buy tickets.
Jan
29
7:30 PM19:30
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
When a father gets swept up in political conspiracy theories and turns to violent insurrection, his son must make an impossible choice to bring him to justice. A thrilling courtroom drama based on real-life trial transcripts.
Buy tickets.
Jan
30
7:30 PM19:30
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
When a father gets swept up in political conspiracy theories and turns to violent insurrection, his son must make an impossible choice to bring him to justice. A thrilling courtroom drama based on real-life trial transcripts.
Buy tickets.
Jan
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.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Jan
31
6:00 PM18:00
The Racket - Indie Comedy ft. The Royal Treatment
It’s The Racket! Make some noise for indie comedy night!
Tickets: $8 at the door
Jan
31
7:30 PM19:30
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
When a father gets swept up in political conspiracy theories and turns to violent insurrection, his son must make an impossible choice to bring him to justice. A thrilling courtroom drama based on real-life trial transcripts.
Buy tickets.
Feb
1
2:00 PM14:00
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
When a father gets swept up in political conspiracy theories and turns to violent insurrection, his son must make an impossible choice to bring him to justice. A thrilling courtroom drama based on real-life trial transcripts.
Buy tickets.
Feb
5
7:30 PM19:30
The Racket & Bring Your Own Sketch
A double dose! First The Racket features the best indie comedy from the Triangle.
Followed by Bring Your Own Sketch (BYOS). It’s like an open mic, but for sketch scripts!
Tickets: $8 at the door.
Feb
6
7:00 PM19:00
Secret Society Improv Show
See the talented performers of Mettlesome’s Secret Society perform improv comedy.
Tickets: $7 at the door
Feb
6
8:00 PM20:00
Broken Records: Musical Improv
Experience a completely improvised musical comedy show. Watch and listen as the cast of Broken Records makes up songs on the spot with live accompaniment, based on suggestions from you, the audience.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Feb
6
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.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Feb
7
6:00 PM18:00
Family-Friendly 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: $9 at the door
Feb
7
7:30 PM19:30
Show And Tell & Golden Age
First, the talented cast of Show and Tell will weave true stories into comedic gold.
Followed by Golden Age, where a cast of veteran improvisers will showcase a whole world of characters all inhabiting the same location.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Feb
7
9:00 PM21:00
Harold Night
One suggestion leads to the creation of a whole new world of comedy.
Tickets: $8 at the door
Feb
7
10:00 PM22:00
Free Improv Jam
Everybody who attends will get a chance to perform. Put your name in the spinner and get randomly assigned a team to a group. Featuring players of all experience levels.
Great for students, beginners, and veterans! Free to attend and participate.
Feb
13
7:30 PM19:30
"Be Good!" with Paulette - A Humble Evening of Mild Manners
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
OH LOOK! IT'S THE MILDEST MAN IMAGINABLE.
Paulette stumbles into a room full of the most strangers he's ever seen, and he doesn't know whether to panic or mingle—so he does both. Sporting a brown sweater and a hot-off-the-fist black eye, he dares to address the room armed with nothing but an arsenal of pleasantries and a monumental fear of rejection.
Hot off of sold-out shows in Edinburgh, DC, Philly, and NYC, certified clown Daniel Maseda brings well-mannered idiot Paulette to Mettlesome with this fan-favorite show that never plays out the same way twice. A good night for anyone who wants to scream at a polite person.
Buy tickets.
Feb
13
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.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Feb
14
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: $9 at the door
Feb
20
7:00 PM19:00
Secret Society Improv Show
See the talented performers of Mettlesome’s Secret Society perform improv comedy.
Tickets: $7 at the door
Feb
20
8:00 PM20:00
Broken Records: Musical Improv
Experience a completely improvised musical comedy show. Watch and listen as the cast of Broken Records makes up songs on the spot with live accompaniment, based on suggestions from you, the audience.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Feb
20
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.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Feb
21
6:00 PM18:00
FREE SHOW: SINGamajig
It’s an improvised musical for kids!
A made-up story with songs, all inspired by your suggestions
Fun for ALL ages - no, seriously
Help us create the world with your drawings and suggestions
This special pilot presentation is FREE!
Feb
21
7:30 PM19:30
Show And Tell & Golden Age
First, the cast of Show and Tell talented will weave true stories into comedic gold, live on stage for one night only.
Followed by Golden Age, where a cast of veteran improvisers will showcase a whole world of characters all inhabiting the same location. .
Tickets: $9 at the door
Feb
21
9:00 PM21:00
Harold Night
One suggestion leads to the creation of a whole new world of comedy.
Tickets: $8 at the door
Feb
21
10:00 PM22:00
Free Improv Jam
Everybody who attends will get a chance to perform. Put your name in the spinner and get randomly assigned a team to a group. Featuring players of all experience levels.
Great for students, beginners, and veterans! Free to attend and participate.
Feb
28
9:00 PM21:00
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: $9 at the door
Jan
8
7:30 PM19:30
Jan
3
10:00 PM22:00
Free Improv Jam
Everybody who attends will get a chance to perform. Put your name in the spinner and get randomly assigned a team to a group. Featuring players of all experience levels.
Great for students, beginners, and veterans! Free to attend and participate.
Jan
3
9:00 PM21:00
Harold Night
One suggestion leads to the creation of a whole new world of comedy.
Tickets: $8 at the door
Jan
3
7:30 PM19:30
Show And Tell & Golden Age
First, the talented cast of Show and Tell will weave true stories into comedic gold.
Followed by Golden Age, where a cast of veteran improvisers will showcase a whole world of characters all inhabiting the same location.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Jan
3
6:00 PM18:00
Family-Friendly 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: $9 at the door
Jan
2
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.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Jan
2
8:00 PM20:00
Broken Records: Musical Improv
Experience a completely improvised musical comedy show. Watch and listen as the cast of Broken Records makes up songs on the spot with live accompaniment, based on suggestions from you, the audience.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Jan
2
7:00 PM19:00
Secret Society Improv Show
See the talented performers of Mettlesome’s Secret Society perform improv comedy.
Tickets: $7 at the door
Dec
27
8:00 PM20:00
Golden Age Presents: Home for the Holidays w/ Show and Tell
Special Limited Run Show!
The cast of Golden Age has the holiday spirit. Throughout November and December, Golden Age will create improvised Holiday show that weave together holiday tropes and comedy hijinks. Inspired by your suggestions (and a fair dose of Hallmark movie melodrama), this show will have you ready to raise your glass and toast the season with a deep laugh and a full heart. You won’t have to be a big city business woman stuck her small-town for the holidays to fall in love with this show!
Followed by SHOW AND TELL!
Tickets: $9 at the door
Dec
27
7:00 PM19:00
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: $9 at the door
Dec
27
6:00 PM18:00
FREE SHOW: SINGamajig
It’s an improvised musical for kids!
A made-up story with songs, all inspired by your suggestions
Fun for ALL ages - no, seriously
Help us create the world with your drawings and suggestions
This special pilot presentation is FREE!
Dec
21
4:00 PM16:00
Dickens in Durham: A Christmas Carol Reading
Experience a live, festive reading of Charles Dickens's holiday classic A Christmas Carol. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $5 to benefit the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
Dec
20
9:00 PM21:00
Show And Tell & Harold Night
Three sets! One night!
The cast of Show and Tell talented will weave true stories into comedic gold, live on stage for one night only.
Plus, Cosmic Chaos and The Short Straw from Harold Night will weave a twisted web intertwining worlds.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Dec
20
7:30 PM19:30
UNWRAPPED: A 2025 Holiday Sketch Show
Rip the paper off 2025 with a holiday sketch comedy spectacular!
Dec
20
6:00 PM18:00
Family Friendly 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: $9 at the door
Dec
20
5:00 PM17:00
Secret Society Improv Show
See the talented performers of Mettlesome’s Secret Society perform improv comedy.
Tickets: $7 at the door
Dec
20
4:00 PM16:00
Acting for Improvisers Class Showcase
This class show is the culmination of a six-week improv and acting deep dive. Come out and support the graduates of Allen Tedder’s Acting for Improvisers classes!
Tickets: $7 at the door
Dec
19
9:00 PM21:00
Broken Records & Hush Hush
Hush Hush AND Broken Records! All in one night? Yes. Really.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Dec
19
7:30 PM19:30
UNWRAPPED: A 2025 Holiday Sketch Show
Rip the paper off 2025 with a holiday sketch comedy spectacular!
Dec
18
7:30 PM19:30
UNWRAPPED: A 2025 Holiday Sketch Show
Rip the paper off 2025 with a holiday sketch comedy spectacular!
Dec
14
2:30 PM14:30
Stone Soup Theatre Co. Presents "Every Brilliant Thing"
Presented by Stone Soup Theatre Co., a nonprofit theatre company in Durham and Chapel Hill: In a time when the world feels increasingly heavy—with headlines full of conflict, division, and uncertainty—Every Brilliant Thing offers a luminous reminder of hope. This deeply human, interactive play celebrates the beauty of everyday joys—the smell of coffee, the sound of laughter, the comfort of connection.
Purchase your tickets here.
Dec
13
9:00 PM21:00
Golden Age Presents: Home for the Holidays w/ Show and Tell
Special Limited Run Show!
The cast of Golden Age has the holiday spirit. Throughout November and December, Golden Age will create improvised Holiday show that weave together holiday tropes and comedy hijinks. Inspired by your suggestions (and a fair dose of Hallmark movie melodrama), this show will have you ready to raise your glass and toast the season with a deep laugh and a full heart. You won’t have to be a big city business woman stuck her small-town for the holidays to fall in love with this show!
Followed by SHOW AND TELL!
Tickets: $9 at the door
Dec
13
7:30 PM19:30
UNWRAPPED: A 2025 Holiday Sketch Show
Rip the paper off 2025 with a holiday sketch comedy spectacular!
Dec
13
5:00 PM17:00
Stone Soup Theatre Co. Presents "Every Brilliant Thing"
Presented by Stone Soup Theatre Co., a nonprofit theatre company in Durham and Chapel Hill: In a time when the world feels increasingly heavy—with headlines full of conflict, division, and uncertainty—Every Brilliant Thing offers a luminous reminder of hope. This deeply human, interactive play celebrates the beauty of everyday joys—the smell of coffee, the sound of laughter, the comfort of connection.
Purchase your tickets here.
Dec
13
3:00 PM15:00
Sketch 201 Class Showcase
This class show is the culmination of a seven-week sketch comedy deep dive. Come hear the graduates of Kara Phelps’ Sketch 201: The Writers’ Room show off at a table read!
Tickets at the door: $7
Dec
13
2:00 PM14:00
Improv 201 Class Showcase
This class show is the culmination of a seven-week improv comedy deep dive. Come out and support the graduates of Mettlesome Instructor Charles Givens’ Improv 201: Game of the Scene Thursday class!
Tickets: $7 at the door
Dec
12
9:00 PM21:00
House Party & Hush Hush
Hush Hush AND House Party All in one night? Yes. Really.
Tickets: $9 at the door
Dec
12
7:30 PM19:30
UNWRAPPED: A 2025 Holiday Sketch Show
Rip the paper off 2025 with a holiday sketch comedy spectacular!
Dec
12
6:30 PM18:30
Secret Society Improv Show
See the talented performers of Mettlesome’s Secret Society perform improv comedy.
Tickets: $7 at the door
Dec
11
8:15 PM20:15
UNC Improv Comedy
UNC's newest improv team takes the stage for an evening of fun and laughter.
Tickets at the Door: Free!