The Hideout Theatre - Austin, Texas

Edward C.

This is an improv show, and for the first timers like me who saw the Saturday 9:30 PM show who don't know what to expect, it is as follows:

Location: Will take you to a coffee shop they run, but the box office and actual theater is at the back of the building. It's first come first serve seating, so get there at least 10 mins early before doors open (5 mins before the show starts) to ensure you get seating with friends/family.

Setup: There are 12 improv actor/actressss (all that have taken classes through this theater and have varying levels of experience), that compete in various different skits. The organizers will draw random numbers and different actors who have their number called will come on stage and perform a skit assigned by the organizer (for example, a group of clowns in the circus). Audience feedback will be collected on a scale of 1-5 (5 bring the best) by clapping, and the actors will get points (also audience members are highly involved in participating in the show). After every actor has gone once, points are summed up and the lowest performers are eliminated. This continues on for several rounds until one performer is left standing and crowned improv king/queen of the night. In total this lasts about 1.5 hours, no intermission. Based on the performance and language, I would not recommend bringing younger kids.

Rating: 9/10. Very comfy place, easily good location in downtown Austin. Parking is street parking or the garages and wasn't too bad for a Saturday night. Organizers were good and controlled the pace well, AV team was top notch and always had great timing with their music and lights. Some of the performers were clearly more experienced than others and it showed. Wished a couple of the stronger performers had a chance to perform together, but that's okay. It was still pretty fun and I even got to perform on stage in one of the skits, so that was a cool experience. Would highly recommend for those that want to see a different style of comedy and a fun competition based theme.

Amanda B.

We went to the show last night. We’ve been to a lot of stand up but not improv. Let me say The Hideout didn’t disappoint! We laughed and laughed! It was amazing. Coffee was great too! Highly recommended from this Kentucky girl visiting!

s U.

Took our grand kids for Sunday 4pm family, interactive improv. Our family loved it and the kids all participated!! The cast was great and very kid friendly. Kept them entertained for an hour. We will be back

Katy V.

Really fun space at the back of a coffee shop. The improv kid events are a lot of fun, especially for how affordable the tickets are! It’s a huge plus that you can bring in snacks and drinks from the coffee shop into the theater.

Another favorite feature of this theater is the seating. I love the stadium style seating in such a small theater. It feels intimate without feeling too crowded.

Diana L. P.

I was looking for a third place, one that was not my home or work, but somewhere in between. The Hideout quickly became one of my absolutely favorite places, one that has allowed me to express myself through improv theater (classes starting all the time!) but more importantly, I found a community of awesome and supportive people. Come for the live theater, stay for the friendliness (and delicious easy tiger pastries) I hope you enjoy what these funny, talented people have in store for you!

Ashlin N.

My husband and I went on our weekend trip to Austin and didn’t know what to expect but were pleasantly surprised! We had a ton of fun and laughed a lot. Would go back!

Laura H.

A super cute improve theater at the back of a coffee house. Every show is different, the audience participates, and the players strive to make you laugh. And they succeed! Check out this hidden gem of Austin! 💎

Robert M.

This niche little coffee shop was a unique experience. It was not my ideal coffee house, but others may enjoy the ambience. The place was incredibly quiet, despite having a few people inside. Honestly reminded me of a library. I assume great if you want to read a book or work in peace.

What I wasn't exactly impressed with was the staff member who seemed rather uninviting. I don't expect everyone to be jovial, but I expect them to look at you and respond politely to questions. I felt as though I was being a burden by ordering a coffee, which made my experience uncomfortable.

My coffee was better than average, but not the best coffee I've had. It's definitely an acceptable cup of coffee for a quick stop in.

If the staff member was more polite and courteous to my ignorance of the options I'd probably say this place is a solid 4-star. I realize I may have just had an unlucky experience.