Delighting audiences with stellar improv shows and plays, The Hideout Theatre is a premier comedy club in the city. A coffee shop onsite serves delectable snacks, which you can munch on while you watch performers put on their best act. The theater also offers improv classes and conducts workshops for adults and kids alike.

Right next door to Esther's Follies, its sibling act is a venue for local and visiting comics. Featuring all the elements of the stand-up comic's typical venue; dimly lit, crowded audience, bar, central stage; it has sustained the careers of many a local comedian for ages. In the past, it has showcased people such as the late, great comics Sam Kinison and Bill Hicks, both of whom began their careers in Texas. Beer and other drinks are cheap and the comedy is pretty constant. A stable of regular performers keeps the place friendly do not be surprised if the Esther's Follies gang turns up a lot.

En parte vodevil y en parte sátira política y social, este lugar ha estado divirtiendo y deleitando a sus clientes así como a los peatones que pasan por las vidrieras y miran el escenario principal desde finales de la década de 1970. Un grupo de artistas polifacéticos es quien escribe, actúa, canta y baila a lo largo de una gran variedad de actos de comedia que se burlan de funcionarios electos, celebridades y ciudadanos normales. No todo es para reírse, sin embargo. Se lleva a cabo un espectáculo de magia de vez en cuando para sorprender y cautivar a la audiencia. Este lugar es infalible.

Austin has long been a serious hotbed for film & TV production, and, with many talented artists living here, there is great competition for this industry's attention. Thus, in addition to a rotating lineup of shows, it is nice to see that The Institution Theater dedicates itself to providing intimate, affordable acting & sketch writing classes. As if all of that were not enough, the instructors of this company offer "Corporate Training" packages. The idea of this package is to help young business people effectively and efficiently communicate within the workplace through improv.

Bored of the regular entertainment options like nightclubs or bars? Then book a ticket for a show at ColdTowne Theater. Each season, the group brings forth better, improved and novel comedy shows. What started out as a mere training center has now blossomed into a full-fledged comedy theater that runs house-full shows. The performers dabble in varied forms of comedy like stand-up, improv, sketch and so on. On off-days, you can also rent the premises for private events and functions. Check website for season schedule and other details.