The Hideout Theatre

Came here for maestro improv with some friends and we loved it!! They have beer/wine/coffee here as well and I got a glass of cab that was delicious!! We had so many great laughs and definitely will be back!! We loved the concept!!

Post-pandemic reviews are in, and this place is still solid. This intimate comedy speakeasy is nestled in the back of a coffee shop. Grab a cuppa or a beer and head in (it will be very noticeable if you leave in the middle to grab a drink because you'll be inches from the stage, so be prepared) to see some up and coming fun. Interested in taking improv classes? I hear they have 'em here. Or maybe just have a coffee klatch with your pals before a show at The Paramount down the street.

Having been here for not only improv and musical improv many times over the past year, I cannot recommend a more quintessential Austin thing to do except to come here and laugh. You'll laugh so hard you'll get a 6 pack.One memorable show was with the Stranger Things themed improv night. I invited a group of 6 friends and while some of us were caught up on the latest season (4) and some were not, we all left feeling like we experienced real comedy and humor. Everything was pretty clean as I brought some new friends, fearing there would be cringe worthy, lewd jokes but it was nothing but wholesome and witty.The most recent musical improv show I went to was the Ramadamaling high school rock themed one where they ask the audience for inspiration and build a real story line and set of songs - verses and choruses included. My friends thought it was a hit and it's catering to a creative, witty, and family friendly humor.No drink minimum like some other places and no need as there's plenty of natural buzz in the theatre. You can book tickets in advance which helps. Just recommend to come early to get good seats as a first come first served basis.

No one is better at improv in Austin than The Hideout, and I can say as a repeat customer you will lay laugh and have fun. The games are unique are aren't all a copy from Whose Line Is It Anyway, which was refreshing! Pro tip, if you participate when they ask they like to give a free ticket for a future show! :-)

I come here for my weekly improv class and love it. The curriculum is incredible, and the teaching talent is an unexpected surprise. Huge shout out to Caeriel for creating a safe space to play and learn.

So much fun! I have gone to many shows here over the last several years and have never been disappointed. I've often taken out of town guests, the price is right and I love the energy

What a little gem! We stopped in for coffee and tea (very tasty little menu) and realized there was live improv comedy happening that evening! Came back for the Maestro show and were thrilled to learn that not only had all the participants taken some improv lessons right there, but we were able to participate a little in the show as the audience. Well organized, fun, I belly laughed several times. Was delighted to support live theater and made me wish we had something like this in my home town!

First improv comedy show I've ever been to and it did not disappoint. $15 for our ticket and we bought it the day of for the Maestro show at 10pm. Started a bit late so we didn't get out til 11:50pm.So funny and love how the audience votes for sketches.

If you're a theater lover and not quite sure what this whole "improv" thing is all about, The Hideout Theatre is the perfect gateway drug to the world of improvised theater. If your only dose of improv is "Whose Line is it Anyway?" then your first stop should be the weekly Maestro show. The cast is made up weekly of the best players in town, and the audience is just as much part of the show as those on stage. Be ready to laugh, with some moments of tenderness thrown in there, too. You'll get to vote on the winner, and trust me, it'll be hard.If you're into plays, try one of their main stage shows. While every theater in town is on somewhat of a shoestring budget for shows, you'd never know it at Hideout. The costumes, the set pieces, it all comes alive and you will find yourself wondering how the heck this could all be made up on the spot. Past shows have included improvised works of Shakespeare, entire musicals (yes, improvised!), and pop culture shows inspired by Star Trek, Stranger Things, Barbarella, and more.Shows are Thursday through Sunday (kids shows on weekend afternoons!), reasonably priced, and the cafe stays open so you can bring a snack and alcoholic beverage in with you while you watch.And if you're interested in taking classes and trying your hand at the craft, you won't find a more welcoming theater. The classes are tight-knit and supportive, the teachers know how to put a class at ease and get the most fun out of every hour. It's a great place to start your improv journey and make incredible friends.

I went w/a date to the Big Bash 8pm Friday night improv show and we both enjoyed ourselves. However, while each little skit was mostly funny and when the cast incorporated the lines the audience wrote into the final skits, it was funnier often than not; both my date and I were kind of surprised and baffled at how off the cuff and almost disorganized the show was, especially for the $15 price tag. Having been involved in the improv scene in Indpls and seen a few shows around Austin at much cheaper ticket prices, I was kind of sitting there expecting a bit more giggle for my buck. The improvisers were good, but they often broke character, cracked up at their own jokes and I just felt like I was more watching a graduating improv class than a $15 improv comedy troupe. I will say, that the keyboardist (his name escapes me at the moment), was the BEST part of the show! Seriously, this guy's musical prowess was just amazing! His musical improv skills were just incredible and he definitely made the show! Anyone who can play a bossanova rendition of "Silent Night" on the fly deserves made crazy props!