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The Hideout Theatre in downtown Austin features comedy, film, music, live theatre, and more as well as musical and theatrical productions by various other, local performing arts organizations.

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    The Hideout Theatre

    617 Congress Avenue
    Austin, 78701

    Phone: (512)443-3688   |   Fax: (512)476-0473   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    10/28/11- Ongoing	Level One Improv Class The Hideout Theatre Level One Improv Class Presented by The Hideout Theatre at The Hideout Theatre October 28, 2011 - Ongoing Have fun, meet new people and learn to improvise in the Hideout’s low-pressure classes. This six-week workshop is designed for anyone who wants to loosen up, be more spontaneous and learn to take risks on stage and in life. Each week you’ll play games and explore a challenging variety of improv exercises that unleash your natural creativity and humor. Classes start every month, check the website for our next available start date. Classes meet for six weeks, three hours each week,...
    01/01/11- Ongoing	The Weekender The Hideout Theatre The Weekender Presented by The Hideout Theatre at The Hideout Theatre January 1, 2011 - Ongoing Every Sunday night is a combination of Austin’s newest student performers and some of the most experienced troupes in town. Get blown away by the raw, joyful energy of the Hideout’s most recent graduates and then relax into the warm, firm embrace of Austin’s most seasoned improvisers. **The first Sunday of every month features Your Terrific Neighbors (“We are friends that write down the strange things that give us joy and amusement and then we perform them in...
    03/20/10- Ongoing	Maestro: Elimination-style improv The Hideout Theatre Maestro: Elimination-style improv Presented by The Hideout Theatre at The Hideout Theatre March 20, 2010 - Ongoing Every Saturday at 10:00 the Hideout presents twelve of Austin’s virtuoso improv comedians for a night of games and scenes based on audience suggestions — but only one of them will make it to the end of the show and be crowned MAESTRO for the week and awarded the coveted Canadian five-dollar bill.
    01/14/10- Ongoing	The Threefer The Hideout Theatre The Threefer Presented by The Hideout Theatre at The Hideout Theatre January 14, 2010 - Ongoing The Threefer is absolutely the best way to get a sample of what Austin improv has to offer. Troupes from every improv theater in town converge to perform here every Thursday, for only three dollars! Each week features two new groups, and one special headliner.

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  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    10/28/11- Ongoing	Level One Improv Class The Hideout Theatre Level One Improv Class Presented by The Hideout Theatre at The Hideout Theatre October 28, 2011 - Ongoing Have fun, meet new people and learn to improvise in the Hideout’s low-pressure classes. This six-week workshop is designed for anyone who wants to loosen up, be more spontaneous and learn to take risks on stage and in life. Each week you’ll play games and explore a challenging variety of improv exercises that unleash your natural creativity and humor. Classes start every month, check the website for our next available start date. Classes meet for six weeks, three hours each week,...
    01/01/11- Ongoing	The Weekender The Hideout Theatre The Weekender Presented by The Hideout Theatre at The Hideout Theatre January 1, 2011 - Ongoing Every Sunday night is a combination of Austin’s newest student performers and some of the most experienced troupes in town. Get blown away by the raw, joyful energy of the Hideout’s most recent graduates and then relax into the warm, firm embrace of Austin’s most seasoned improvisers. **The first Sunday of every month features Your Terrific Neighbors (“We are friends that write down the strange things that give us joy and amusement and then we perform them in...
    03/20/10- Ongoing	Maestro: Elimination-style improv The Hideout Theatre Maestro: Elimination-style improv Presented by The Hideout Theatre at The Hideout Theatre March 20, 2010 - Ongoing Every Saturday at 10:00 the Hideout presents twelve of Austin’s virtuoso improv comedians for a night of games and scenes based on audience suggestions — but only one of them will make it to the end of the show and be crowned MAESTRO for the week and awarded the coveted Canadian five-dollar bill.
    01/14/10- Ongoing	The Threefer The Hideout Theatre The Threefer Presented by The Hideout Theatre at The Hideout Theatre January 14, 2010 - Ongoing The Threefer is absolutely the best way to get a sample of what Austin improv has to offer. Troupes from every improv theater in town converge to perform here every Thursday, for only three dollars! Each week features two new groups, and one special headliner.

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• Past
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  • Past Events

    03/03/13- 04/28/13	Flying Theater Machine Presents: Pirate Adventures! The Hideout Theatre
    02/14/13	Love is a Funny Thing! The Hideout Theatre
    01/12/13	Kids Improv Class - Free Trial The Hideout Theatre
    11/04/12- 12/30/12	Flying Theater Machine Presents: Monster Families The Hideout Theatre
    11/03/12- 12/29/12	Austin Secrets The Hideout Theatre
    09/09/12- 10/28/12	Flying Theater Machine Presents: Wonderland The Hideout Theatre
    07/28/12	In Our Prime: Improvised Stories The Hideout Theatre
    07/22/12- 08/26/12	Flying Theater Machine Presents: Fairly Silly Fairy Tales The Hideout Theatre
    06/19/12- 12/19/12	The Free Fringe The Hideout Theatre
    06/14/12- 12/14/12	The Fancy-Pants Mashup The Hideout Theatre
    06/14/12- 12/14/12	The spectacle The Hideout Theatre
    06/11/12- 08/22/12	Summer Improv Camps at The Hideout Theatre! The Hideout Theatre
    06/01/12- 06/03/12	43 Hour Improv Marathon The Hideout Theatre
    05/10/12- 05/31/12	Elementary, Dear Holmes The Hideout Theatre
    04/12/12- 04/14/12	The Second Annual Improvised Play Festival The Hideout Theatre
    04/07/12- 04/28/12	Process: An Unscripted Scripted Play The Hideout Theatre
    03/25/12- 04/29/12	Flying Theater Machine Presents: Story Sports The Hideout Theatre
    02/16/12- 01/23/12	Level One Improv Class! The Hideout Theatre
    02/14/12	Love is a Funny Thing!
    01/24/12- 04/28/12	Improv Classes for Teens and Kids The Hideout Theatre
    01/08/12- 02/26/12	Adventure Room: Imaginary Friends Unite! The Hideout Theatre
    12/31/11	New Year's Eve Improv Comedy Extravaganza The Hideout Theatre
    12/04/11- 11/18/12	The Flying Theater Machine Presents: Monster Families The Hideout Theatre
    10/28/11	EPIC! Scare The Hideout Theatre
    09/18/11- 10/30/11	The Flying Theatre Machine Presents: Fairly Silly Fairy Tales The Hideout Theatre
    09/10/11- 10/29/11	Spirited The Hideout Theatre
    09/09/11- 10/28/11	The Spectacle The Hideout Theatre
    08/08/11- 08/12/11	Improv Summer Camp The Hideout Theatre
    08/01/11- 08/05/11	Improv Summer Camp The Hideout Theatre
    08/01/11- 08/05/11	Improv Summer Intensive for Teens The Hideout Theatre
    07/29/11- 08/26/11	Girls Girls Girls: Boys of Summer The Hideout Theatre
    07/17/11- 08/28/11	The Flying Theatre Machine Presents: The Magic Clubhouse The Hideout Theatre
    07/11/11- 07/15/11	Improv Summer Camp The Hideout Theatre
    07/11/11- 07/15/11	Improv Summer Intensive for Teens The Hideout Theatre
    07/09/11- 08/27/11	Live Nude Improv The Hideout Theatre
    06/13/11- 06/17/11	Improv Summer Camp The Hideout Theatre
    06/13/11- 08/01/11	The Hideout Improv Camps The Hideout Theatre
    05/07/11- 06/18/11	Holy 1960s Batman, Batman! The Hideout Theatre
    05/05/11- 05/26/11	Two to Beam Up The Hideout Theatre
    05/05/11	Pirate Adventures! The Hideout Theatre
    04/08/11- 05/27/11	Firth&Arjet presents: Costume Trunk The Hideout Theatre
    03/06/11- 04/17/11	Storybook Capers! The Hideout Theatre
    03/05/11- 04/30/11	The Violet Underbelly The Hideout Theatre
    02/26/11	Solo Improv Showcase The Hideout Theatre
    02/14/11	Love is a Funny Thing The Hideout Theatre
    02/11/11	Pick Your Own Path The Hideout Theatre
    01/09/11- 02/27/11	Snowball Fight The Hideout Theatre
    01/01/11- 02/26/11	Austin Secrets The Hideout Theatre
    12/31/10- 01/01/11	New Year's Eve Improv Extravaganza The Hideout Theatre
    12/30/10- 12/31/10	Same Year's Eve The Hideout Theatre
    11/18/10- 11/20/10	WaffleFest The Hideout Theatre
    10/30/10	Austin Theatresports Tournament - FINALS The Hideout Theatre
    10/24/10- 01/11/11	Level One Improv Class The Hideout Theatre
    10/23/10	Austin Theatresports Tournament - All-Star Game The Hideout Theatre
    09/11/10- 10/30/10	Austin Theatresports Tournament The Hideout Theatre
    08/20/10- 10/08/10	Eris 2035: P-Graph's New Improvised Play The Hideout Theatre
    08/05/10- 08/27/10	The Glamping Trip The Hideout Theatre
    07/17/10	The Hideout's Battle of the Sexes Improv Showdown! The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    07/16/10- 08/20/10	Girls Girls Girls Presents: The Boys of Summer The Hideout Theatre
    07/11/10- 08/29/10	Flying Theater Machine - Made-Up Magic The Hideout Theatre
    07/11/10- 08/29/10	The Weekender: The Freshest in Austin Improv The Hideout Theatre
    07/09/10- 08/27/10	The Spectacle w/ PGraph and Special Guest The Hideout Theatre
    07/03/10- 08/28/10	Who is T. Henry Baudecliffe? Explorations of a Fractured, Fantastical Mind The Hideout Theatre
    06/14/10- 07/02/10	Flying Theater Camp The Hideout Theatre
    06/04/10	41 Hour Improv Marathon The Hideout Theatre
    05/09/10- 06/27/10	The Weekender The Hideout Theatre
    05/07/10- 05/28/10	The Plagiarists The Hideout Theatre
    05/02/10- 06/27/10	Flying Theater Machine The Hideout Theatre
    05/01/10- 06/26/10	The Andersons The Hideout Theatre
    04/09/10- 04/30/10	The Spectacle The Hideout Theatre
    04/09/10- 04/30/10	Flying Theater Machine The Hideout Theatre
    03/07/10- 04/01/10	Hideout Showcase The Hideout Theatre
    03/06/10- 04/24/10	Hitchcocked The Hideout Theatre
    03/05/10- 04/16/10	Double Barrel Improv The Hideout Theatre
    03/04/10- 03/04/11	The Fancy-Pants Mashup The Hideout Theatre
    03/04/10- 06/30/11	The Spectacle The Hideout Theatre
    02/26/10- 04/01/10	This Week Tonight The Hideout Theatre
    02/14/10	Love is a Funny Thing! The Hideout Theatre
    01/17/10	Switch with Sturmundrang The Hideout Theatre
    01/16/10	Maestro Improv Comedy with Keith Johnstone The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    01/16/10- 03/23/10	Level One Improv Class The Hideout Theatre
    01/15/10- 01/20/10	The Keith Johnstone To Teach Improv Workshops The Hideout Theatre
    01/09/10- 02/27/10	Austin Secrets The Hideout Theatre
    12/31/09	New Years Eve Improv Extravaganza The Hideout Theatre
    12/16/09	Maestro Improv Comedy The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    12/04/09- 12/18/09	Double Barrel Improv The Hideout Theatre
    12/04/09- 12/18/09	This Week Tonight The Hideout Theatre
    11/19/09- 11/21/09	Waffle Fest: All You Can Eat Waffles and Improv Comedy The Hideout Theatre
    11/07/09- 12/26/09	Charles Dickens Unleashed: Improvised Tales of Bleak Victorian England The Hideout Theatre
    10/31/09	Fear The Hideout Theatre
    08/06/09- 08/30/07	Snackers: 80's Style Improv Comedy The Hideout Theatre
    06/26/09- 06/28/09	40 Hour Improv Marathon The Hideout Theatre
    03/07/09- 03/28/09	Hyperlinks The Hideout Theatre
    03/07/09- 04/11/09	Improv Class: Beginning Improvisation The Hideout Theatre
    02/26/09- 02/28/09	10th Anniversary Reunion Show and Iron Improviser Tournament The Hideout Theatre
    02/14/09	Love is a Funny Thing The Hideout Theatre
    01/17/09- 02/21/09	Improv Class: Beginning Improvisation The Hideout Theatre
    01/05/09- 02/09/09	Improv Class: Introduction to Improv The Hideout Theatre
    11/01/08- 12/06/08	Improv Class - Beginning Improvisation The Hideout Theatre
    10/06/08- 11/10/08	Improv Class: Beginning Improvisation The Hideout Theatre
    09/06/08- 10/11/08	Improv Class - Beginning Improvisation The Hideout Theatre
    07/05/08	MAESTRO Elimination-Style Improv The Hideout Theatre
    07/04/08	Threefer Madness The Hideout Theatre
    07/04/08	Double Barrel The Hideout Theatre
    05/03/08- 07/05/08	Ka-Baam!! Improvised Comic Book Adventures The Hideout Theatre
    04/24/08- 04/26/08	LAFF: Ladies Are Funny Festival The Hideout Theatre
    04/05/08- 04/26/08	Girls Girls Girls Improvised Musicals The Hideout Theatre
    03/09/08- 03/23/08	Flying Theater Machine The Hideout Theatre
    01/05/08- 03/22/08	Improvised Shakespeare The Hideout Theatre
    12/31/07	New Year's Eve Improv The Hideout Theatre
    12/13/07	Sickest Stories The Hideout Theatre
    11/08/07	Sickest Stories The Hideout Theatre
    10/27/07- 06/17/08	Flying Theater Machine The Hideout Theatre
    10/19/07	Girls Girls Girls Fifth Anniversary Reunion Show The Hideout Theatre
    09/18/07- 09/25/07	Available Cupholders with The Knuckleball Now The Hideout Theatre
    09/08/07- 12/29/07	Maestro Improv Comedy The Hideout Theatre
    09/05/07	Al Gore Memorial High School The Hideout Theatre
    04/07/07	Battle of the Sexes featuring Girls Girls Girls The Hideout Theatre
    03/31/07	Available Cupholders The Hideout Theatre
    03/31/07	Texas Chainsaw Musical The Hideout Theatre
    03/24/07	Aron Taningumbler's Animal Universe The Hideout Theatre
    02/14/07	Love Is A Funny Thing The Hideout Theatre
    01/06/07- 01/27/07	Available Cupholders The Hideout Theatre

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    • Event Name: Spirited
      "Improv is Alive in Austin!"
      Review posted by: Annabel_Guevara Sep 13, 2011
      

      The shows at the Hideout never cease to amaze me. This one, in particular, was filled with many fantastical characters and some of my favorite improvisers. The tale of a girl who disobeys her parents... Expand

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      The shows at the Hideout never cease to amaze me. This one, in particular, was filled with many fantastical characters and some of my favorite improvisers. The tale of a girl who disobeys her parents and ends up in a world very Alice in Wonder-like. In her voyage she encounters cannibalistic frogs, peanutbutterflies and much more! (This show will be unique each time!) Wonderful improv and a sweet dedication at the end that made the show very meaningful to be in the audience for. I recommend it! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Live Nude Improv
      "A Fun Night of Improv & Misdirection"
      Review posted by: Lindsey S. from Austin, TX, Jul 13, 2011
      

      First things first: those looking for a night of scantily clad theater might be more surpised by what they don't see than what they actually do. The Hideout Theatre's Live Nude Improv is more of a... Expand

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      First things first: those looking for a night of scantily clad theater might be more surpised by what they don't see than what they actually do. The Hideout Theatre's Live Nude Improv is more of a marketing tool than an actual basis for the show (something the entire theater/live performance community often does to reel in audiences). In fact, the nudity really seemed like an afterthought and something the improviser's felt like they had to squeeze into the last two minutes of the show. However, Hideout certainly offers a fun, unique and interactive night of entertainment for both the participant and spectator and whether you're drawn to the show for the promise of bare bottoms or simply a night of improvisational play, you'll certainly leave having had a great time. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Live Nude Improv
      "So much fun you'll want in!"
      Review posted by: Annabel Guevara from Austin, TX, Jul 12, 2011
      

      Another great show at The Hideout! I went to their festival jam last weekend and the Threefer on Thursday in preparation for the Live Nude on Saturday. And what fun it was. Live Nude Improv was so... Expand

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      Another great show at The Hideout! I went to their festival jam last weekend and the Threefer on Thursday in preparation for the Live Nude on Saturday. And what fun it was. Live Nude Improv was so quick and clever with a lot of audience participation (seating was in a round) and a lot of laughter. The "director" guides the creative process of staging a play for the hour and based on suggestions from audience members (we are all auditioning btw),the play is then brought to life. It was great to be part of this style of theatre. I was very inspired by it. I would recommend it to anyone that likes spontaneity and surprise. And if I told if there was real nudity in the show, I'd be ruining that element for you so I won't. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Live Nude Improv
      "Intimate, in-your-face, gleefully executed improv."
      Review posted by: Casey H. (A-Teamer) from Austin, TX, Jul 11, 2011
      

      This was my first improv experience in Austin, and will not be my last. I really enjoyed this show because of the close nature of the space and the happy, non-schlocky nature of the actors. Magic... Expand

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      This was my first improv experience in Austin, and will not be my last. I really enjoyed this show because of the close nature of the space and the happy, non-schlocky nature of the actors. Magic is being created in the Hideout Theatre with the commitment level of the players to not just mugging it up for laughs, but exercising their talents in storytelling. Check it out--you wont be disappointed. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Holy 1960s Batman, Batman!
      "Holy Awesome Improv, Batman!"
      Review posted by: Crystal* from Austin, TX, Jun 06, 2011
      

      If you have yet to go to the Hideout to see the amazing improv shows there, I am telling you that now is the time to go. Holy 1960's Batman, Batman is the perfect production to sample Austin's improv... Expand

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      If you have yet to go to the Hideout to see the amazing improv shows there, I am telling you that now is the time to go. Holy 1960's Batman, Batman is the perfect production to sample Austin's improv scene. I was lucky enough to attend when Tom Booker played the guest villain "Toupee", a little know Batman nemesis who schemes to make everyone in Gotham bald and then sell ridiculously over priced wigs back to the city's citizens. Never before has the city of Gotham needed the caped crusader more. Deano Jones and Kaci Beeler are the perfect as the heroic duo. Don't miss out on next weeks' adventures with the latest surprise improv villain. You won't regret it, I promise you. And I'll leave you with my favorite line of the night: "The Bat Catheter is my least favorite of your Bat-Gadgets, Batman." It is a blast! Don't miss it! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Holy 1960s Batman, Batman!
      "Holy Laughter Batman!"
      Review posted by: Ruby Sinclair from Austin, TX, Jun 06, 2011
      

      Deano Jones and Kaci Beeler make the PERFECT dynamic duo! Couldn't stop laughing during the entire 'episode'. Kudos to not only Jones and Beeler but the entire cast and of course the special guest... Expand

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      Deano Jones and Kaci Beeler make the PERFECT dynamic duo! Couldn't stop laughing during the entire 'episode'. Kudos to not only Jones and Beeler but the entire cast and of course the special guest villain. Now the only problem is to figure out when to go and see the show again before the close the run the end of June! See you there -- same bat time, same bat channel! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Holy 1960s Batman, Batman!
      "Improvised Batman"
      Review posted by: Erica F. from Austin, TX USA, May 30, 2011
      

      Every Saturday Batman and Robin must defeat a new absurd villain chosen randomly from audience suggestions. This past Saturday I was delighted to watch them take on "The Toupee," an evil beauty school... Expand

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      Every Saturday Batman and Robin must defeat a new absurd villain chosen randomly from audience suggestions. This past Saturday I was delighted to watch them take on "The Toupee," an evil beauty school drop-out bent on revenge against Gotham’s citizens for shunning his blinding baldness. You can only imagine what hilarity ensued. Even though the show changes week after week, I can tell you that the performers and techs do a marvelous job of making the show flow smoothly, even though they are making it up before your eyes. Even the little stumbles here and there are funny! They are also great at emulating the feel and comedy of the old 1960s Batman. Highlights for me were the comical banter and relationship between Batman and Robin, in addition to simply enjoying watching the improvisers have fun and play out these awesome and silly roles on stage. If you are a fan of the old Batman TV show or of improv comedy, I highly recommend finding out what happens in next week’s "episode!" Collapse

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    • Event Name: Holy 1960s Batman, Batman!
      "Holy Improv, Batman!"
      Review posted by: Albert A. from Austin, TX USA, May 29, 2011
      

      (Pros) Hilarious, many inside jokes for those that grew up on the show, fun for everyone. (Cons) I wish they had comfier chairs. (Unexpected) Coffee shop food and beverages available as you watch the... Expand

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      (Pros) Hilarious, many inside jokes for those that grew up on the show, fun for everyone. (Cons) I wish they had comfier chairs. (Unexpected) Coffee shop food and beverages available as you watch the show!! -- How do you review a show that is never the same thing twice? How about by saying it is one of the funniest shows you can see? How about by saying that it has a nostalgia factor for everyone, whether they were an avid viewer of the Adam West Batman or just a casual watcher? How about the fact that the cast of nine performers (+1 guest villain) and the tech crew did an amazing job splicing together a seamless play that actually felt like an old episode of Batman (only longer), regardless of the fact that everything was being made up on the spot? For me, this is a must see show for any lovers of Batman, improv comedy, or both! Funny, enjoyable, and many references to the old Batman show make this a truly unique experience, even if their chairs could use a comfy upgrade. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Who is T. Henry Baudecliffe? Explorations of a Fractured, Fantastical Mind
      "Clever play on reality"
      Review posted by: Biogirl from Austin, Texas, Jul 15, 2010
      

      What is real and what is not, and does it matter who T. Henry Baudecliffe really is? Not when he has left behind such "fractured, fantastical" stories and drawings and the actors at the Hideout... Expand

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      What is real and what is not, and does it matter who T. Henry Baudecliffe really is? Not when he has left behind such "fractured, fantastical" stories and drawings and the actors at the Hideout improvise upon these themes. You feel as though you are in the mind of T. Henry and seeing the world as he did, even though you have just met him (so to speak). An evening well spent on many layers. Excellent work by the Hideout. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Hitchcocked
      "great show!"
      Comment posted by: Lenny from austin,tx USA, Mar 07, 2010
      

      I loved the show..very clever! And the piano player was fantastic! Thanks for a wonderful evening.

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      I loved the show..very clever! And the piano player was fantastic! Thanks for a wonderful evening.

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