Date: Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Time: 6 PM - 7 PM
Venue: Mettlesome Theater, Durham
Price:
Category: Arts
A cast of current Mettlesome students and House Team members are chosen at random to perform a night of improv comedy. Hosted by Lotto Master Meredith Biechele.
Arts · Durham
“Arrive twenty minutes early to grab a drink and find parking at Golden Belt.”
The Lottery: Improv at Mettlesome is a live comedy show in Durham where performers are selected at random to create scenes on the spot. Hosted by Meredith Biechele, the fast-paced event features a mix of current comedy students and seasoned house team members. Because improv is unscripted, the content is unpredictable and generally best suited for teenagers and adults rather than young children. The show runs for just one hour, making it easy to pair with an early dinner nearby. Mettlesome is located in the Golden Belt campus, which offers free on-site parking, though spaces can fill up quickly on Saturday nights. This show makes a great weekend pick if you want an affordable, low-stress night out in Durham. The early evening timeslot means you can enjoy some local comedy and still get home at a reasonable hour.
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The Lottery: Improv at Mettlesome runs Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 6 PM - 7 PM.
Mettlesome Theater is at 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-156, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.
Admission is listed on the official page; otherwise, come as you are.
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