What Is The Hideout Theatre in Austin?

The Hideout Theatre is an improv theater and school in Austin, Texas, describing itself as Austin's longest-running improv theater and school. It offers fully improvised comedy shows, improv classes for adults and kids, and corporate training, and it is currently performing at 5555 N Lamar Blvd, Unit B103, in an intimate 35-seat boutique theater with free parking.

What The Hideout Offers

The Hideout runs several distinct programs under one roof:

• Improv shows — fully improvised performances with no script and no plan. The theater describes its award-winning shows as "equal parts funny and heart-felt."
• Improv classes — for actors, comedians, and anyone else looking to develop a creative voice. Classes are organized by level (for example, Level One).
• Kids classes, camps, and shows — improv programs aimed at younger participants, including a kids summer camp.
• Corporate training — The Hideout At Work brings improv's collaborative approach into companies, and the theater says it has worked with hundreds of companies around the country.

Where It Is and What the Space Is Like

The Hideout is currently performing at:

5555 N Lamar Blvd, Unit B103, Austin

Details worth knowing before you go:

The 35-seat size means shows are close-up and small-scale rather than large-venue productions — useful to know if you prefer an intimate setting or are planning to bring a group.

Shows You Can Expect

Upcoming listings on the site give a sense of the range:

• Glitter Witch — described as award-winning improv.
• PGraph — called "Austin comedy royalty" by The Austin Chronicle.
• Y'HONOR Presents — fast-paced improv and game-show-style chaos, with the disclaimer of "zero actual law degrees."
• Maestro — Austin's longest-running improv show and an Austin Chronicle "Best Bet."

Showtimes in the listings run in the evening, with Friday slots at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 10:00 PM, and a Saturday show at 9:30 PM.

Classes and How to Try One

Classes are listed by level and by instructor. In the current listings, two Level One sessions show as sold out, which suggests demand can be high for entry-level slots.

If you want to sample the format before committing to a multi-week class, the site lists a Free Improv Class — a 90-minute taste of the in-person classes — offered on Sunday at 5:30 PM. That is the lowest-commitment way to see whether the teaching style suits you.

Who This Is For

• People looking for something to do in Austin — the show schedule and small theater make it a straightforward night out.
• Aspiring performers and comedians — the leveled class structure starts at Level One.
• Parents — kids classes, camps, and shows are a separate track.
• Companies — the corporate program is aimed at teams rather than individuals.

Practical Notes

• Check the full schedule pages for shows and classes, since listings change and individual sessions can sell out.
• The site links to a checkout page for purchases and uses Stripe as its payment platform.
• The theater is in a relocation period, so confirm the current address before attending.