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Harold Night: Improv at Mettlesome

Date: Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue: Mettlesome Comedy Theater, Durham

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Category: Arts

See Short Straw and No Consequences! The short story: Two teams of improvisers create a world like you’ve never seen before. The long story: The Harold is a longform improvised format which emphasizes patterns, themes and group discoveries instead of a traditional plot or story. It is performed around the world and is generally regarded as the core form of improv comedy. While there are many styles of Harold, the structure follows a basic organization of an opening, three beats, a group game, three beats, and a run. If you’ve seen a sitcom, you’ve seen a Harold.

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Harold Night: Improv at Mettlesome

“Leave the younger kids at home and make this a date night or teen outing.”

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Thu, Sep 17, 2026
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Harold Night: Improv at Mettlesome is a live comedy show in Durham featuring two local teams performing longform improvisation. The performers use audience suggestions to build connected scenes, patterns, and running jokes without a script, using the classic format that inspired many of your favorite television sitcoms. This show is best suited for parents with high schoolers and teenagers, as improv can sometimes lean into mature themes. The theater is located in the heart of Durham, where street parking is available nearby. Tickets are typically affordable, making it an easy addition to a casual weeknight out. Heading to a local comedy show is a smart way to break up the school week. It offers a relaxed, indoor setting to share some laughs with your older kids before the weekend rush begins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this comedy show appropriate for younger children?
Because longform improv is entirely unscripted, the content is unpredictable and generally best suited for teenagers and adults rather than young children.
Where is the show located and where should I park?
The event takes place at the Mettlesome Comedy Theater in Durham. You can find street parking nearby or use one of the downtown public parking decks.

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Harold Night: Improv at Mettlesome runs Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

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Mettlesome Comedy Theater is at 800 Taylor St Ste 9-156, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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