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Thursday Night Social Club

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:16:35 +0000

To celebrate being named ColdTowne Theater’s Thursday Night Social Club hosts for the month of April, The Nesting Dolls and Troubled Gourd have decided to throw a party. Every Thursday in April, the theater will open a full 30 minutes before showtime where you can enjoy free beer, snacks, and an atmosphere fit for a swinging soiree in the deep, dark 1970s. Dress up or dress down. There will be holiday lights and rhythm & blues until the Social Club’s amiable host — the undeniably hilarious Kath Barbadoro — sets the evening’s tone with a short set of stand-up comedy and introductions of the host-troupes. Then the “outstanding” begins: two deep-dish sets of conceptually-hearty and physically-demanding improvised long-form comedy from the Nesting Dolls and Trouble Gourd–with a brief intermission of surprise proportions.

Paul F. Tompkins: Crying & Driving (ATX Sketch Fest)

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:47:58 +0000

Paul F. Tompkins makes his triumphant return to Austin for the third annual ATX Sketch Fest, performing two shows Memorial Day Weekend at the 29th St. Ballroom.

Paul F. Tompkins is regarded as one of the best stand ups working today. His credits include Mr. Show with Bob and David, Community, Comedy Bang Bang and his own podcast, the Pod F. Tompcast. Paul is appearing as part of his Driving & Crying Tour

The third annual Austin Sketch Comedy Festival is happening May 23th

Paul F. Tompkins: Crying & Driving (ATX Sketch Fest)

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:38:01 +0000

Paul F. Tompkins makes his triumphant return to Austin for the third annual ATX Sketch Fest, performing two shows Memorial Day Weekend at the 29th St. Ballroom.

The third annual Austin Sketch Comedy Festival is happening May 23th – 27th over Memorial Day weekend and will showcase Austin’s exploding sketch comedy scene and the very best scripted comedy America has to offer.

Live at ColdTowne!

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:45:43 +0000

Live at Coldtowne is a stand-up showcase that takes place every Friday at the coziest comedy room in Austin, Coldtowne Theater. Comfy couches and a free-wheelin’ BYOB policy makes for an intimate and laid-back atmosphere that Austin audiences have come to expect and love.

The showcase displays a variety of comics ranging from complete comedy noobs to road-tested pros.

Coldtowne Theater is an integral piece in the local comedy puzzle, as it’s helped Austin become on of the best cities in the world to see stand-up. Many of the comics who perform at Live at Coldtowne you may recognize from Comedy Central, HBO, Letterman, Conan, and more!

Breaking News! (Sketch)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:26:40 +0000

BREAKING NEWS is Austin’s only comedy show that focuses on news and current events… probably. News happens too fast to do research.

Other people make the news. We break it.

Townsville Presents:

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:03:34 +0000

Townsville Presents: “MacDaddy’s Bar and Grill”
Tim Honker and Nicole McCracken set out to make a new and original comedy show for Austin, Texas audiences and developed a hybrid of a comedic play and a sketch comedy show, Townsville. Named after a small fictitious community of their creation, the first installment of this series of shows presents the events of a Saturday night at the local Townsville bar and grill, MacDaddy

Townsville Presents:

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:03:33 +0000

Townsville Presents:

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:03:33 +0000

Townsville Presents: “MacDaddy’s Bar and Grill”

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:52:04 +0000

Frank Mills and Midnight Society (Improv)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:44:40 +0000

Every Saturday night, the best of the very best come out to play. If you’re new to improv or ColdTowne Theater, this show is the best place to start.

ColdTowne Theater comedy powerhouses Midnight Society and The Frank Mills (who between them have 40+ years of improv experience) come together every Saturday night to perform the smartest and funniest set in Austin. Smart, character driven and absurdest comedy from true masters!