This Durham based performance and production collective is the perfect spot to catch some improv, a theatrical production, or attend a class. Located in the Goldenbelt Campus, Mettlesome provides the community with an invaluable outlet to pursue the arts.
I started taking classes and watching shows at mettlesome a year ago and it has been a blast. The quality of instruction is top notch, and there are plenty of opportunities to perform. Above all, great community. Diverse, friendly people who are supportive and welcoming.
Justin Plant
Aug 1, 2025
5
Classes: I just finished my Improv 101 class - six weeks of pure fun and personal growth. Time and money well spent.
People: My classmates were some of the coolest people that I never knew right here in Durham. And the entire Mettlesome staff is so great to work with - helpful, kind, encouraging, fun.
Events: they have a huge variety of shows - some recurring troupes, and other new ones, or traveling groups popping up all the time. Whether its sketch, improv, or something else, they've all been a blast.
Meg Rayder
Jul 20, 2025
5
Such a great local theater! Made for a fun night out with my partner. The limited-run show we saw was hilarious and we stayed after to get more laughs in with their improv Show and Tell. Good selection of beer! Friendly folks running the theater. We will be back!
M Myers
Mar 30, 2025
5
I took my first improv class with Mettlesome in 2019 and I've loved coming to this theater ever since (highly recommend the sketch classes too!). Professional-quality comedy from the kindest folks in the Triangle.
Charles Givens
Jan 2, 2025
5
Ever been with a friend group and they're all "I want to go somewhere different." Mettlesome is absolutely that place! Great local comedy scene here, with hilarious improv and sketch performances. I also hear the improv and sketch classes are excellent 😉
Daniel Duncan
Jan 2, 2025
5
Best live comedy shows in Durham. Cheap tickets, cheap beer (good beer!), great entertainment with a real local community feel. They do improv classes and sketch comedy too!
