I can't rate it any higher than 3, and even then, I'm being generous. The prices for tickets and beverages are very reasonable and I have great respect for people who perform improv well. The entertainment was pretty good, though I wish they had taken more audience suggestions over the course of the performance rather than just ask 2-3 questions in the beginning and go from there. And I'm sorry to say it, but the decor in the lobby is far too politically and sexually focused. I came for entertainment, I didn't come for a rally. read more

ComedyWorx is located at the Royal Mall (former bakery complex) on Hillsborough Street. ComedyWorx has improv comedy shows where two teams compete against each other playing improvised games. They have been performing since 1989. I went to the matinee performance that was child friendly as were a lot of the suggestions from the kids in the audience. There is free parking for the shows in the lot behind the building or the parking garage. The complex has dining choices for before or after the show. They offer a deal to stay for additional shows. It is a great place to check out for a fun afternoon or evening. read more

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This is an intimate improvisation comedy club. Open 3 days a week, they offer a variety of improv shows based on the time of the show, a matinee is offered at 4 PM which is child friendly. Followed by a 6 PM show, 8 PM show and a 10 PM adult content based show. They have a concession stand with snacks, beverages, and adult drinks. They performed with a team of 8 performers plus a referee. This was a significantly larger ensemble than anticipated. I am glad I was convinced to attend and look forward to returning. It was a nice entertainment option for those living in the Raleigh area. read more

Great time here! A unique experience here with a family-friendly vibe. There is something here that everyone will find funny and relatable. The comedians put on a great show. The staff is pleasant and helpful. read more

My boyfriend and I were looking for something a little different to do on a Sat night for a date. We were going out w my parents so we were trying to find something that would entertain across the generation. That's how we found ComedyWorx. We decided to go to the later show (at 10pm) because it was a few dollars cheaper than the 8 pm show. Little did we know, if we went to the earlier show, we could have stayed for the later show free! It's located off Hillsborough St but parking is not an issue. There is a parking lot/ garage for the building it's in. We got there early and were able to walk around. we enjoyed some icecream at Ben and Jerry's and found a little card trading shop that I will be checking out later today( it was closed last night) because my kids love football cards! It was seat yourself style inside the comedy club. We sat in the middle to the right. The only complaint I have about my seat was at times the talking behind the curtain( which separated the room from the front lobby)was a little loud and distracting. The groups that performed were funny enough. Some of it was not my type of humor, but I appreciate the talent and skill that improve requires. I felt that people were "planted " in the audience to offer ideas/support. One of the times during an audience question my mom yelled out an idea, first and loudest, but then they went with an idea from the back corner and said .. I heard ______ first. But no real proof of this, just a gut feeling. Overall, it was an ok evening that was different than your usual date night type of thing. I wouldn't mind checking out the earlier show once and see what the difference is between the two. If your looking for a change, check it out but perhaps pay the 3 extra bucks in order to check out both shows. They do offer concessions which include alcohol options but we did not purchase any so I'm not sure what exactly is offered or what the prices are. read more

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Went after a birthday dinner for my wife ...we left at intermission....we both didn't laugh once..it was painfully unfunny.

We visited on Valentines Day to take advantage of a VD special. For $40 total, We had our own table up front, 2 drinks (yes there are beers at the concession stand), popcorn, chocolates and a long stem rose. This is not a stand up comedy club. It is an Improv Show with teams of creative spontaneous comedians, skilled actors, impersonators and entertainers rolled into one. The friendly games of competition are explained by a referee/master of ceremonies/game show host with "Lady Voice" helping out. The shows before 10pm are family friendly, but this doesn't mean they aren't LOL funny. Plenty of audience participation is encouraged. Parking and locating the show were easy enough. The location makes it easy to combine dinner, drinks and comedy all in the same venue (a rehabilitated Bunny Bread Bakery). I had a little difficulty making a reservation online, their square was down, but a phone call to someone very helpful. Although she couldn't take my credit card either, I just made a reservation and paid at the door. I'm so glad I persevered because it made for a unique double-date for Valentines Day. It was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. They packed us in tightly, making it difficulty to get out to the concession stand or restrooms. read more

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We had a great time! The actors did a wonderful job taking our suggestions and making them hilarious! They also have really cheap concessions, I got two alcoholic drinks, popcorn, and candy for under $20. read more

Our first time here and we will be back! We had so much fun. Definitely a great laugh after a long week! Highly recommend!

Something different and fun to do! Affordable as well. ComedyWorx has an intimate setting and is very interactive with audience participation. The best part about it was that the cast was having as much fun as the audience. I would love to participate in their workshops if I lived in the area. Here's the Useful checkbox: When they ask for volunteers, don't volunteer your friend if you don't want to be volunteered yourself. read more

I would highly recommend especially for families. Comedy works is good clean fun. The entertainment first class. I loved how the audience really formed the show The actors were outstanding! My youngest son made suggestions. I love wild card! No telling what he will pull out of his fannypack. Now my son wants a fannypack!! They should make some up with comedy works on the to sell. The blue team had a lady who was terrific. She put on a wig for the dating show skit and I thought I would fall out my chair. Too funny. Their slow motion at the end..epic!!!! Hahaha. We had so much fun! We are definitely going back !!!! read more

This place is awesome it's family-friendly has no cussing whatsoever and they liked my Scottish accent and they let you make suggestions it's awesome and it's affordable if you haven't got the chance stop on by read more

We had the best time! The ComedyWorx show was entertaining and fun! The cast and games kept us all engaged. Would definitely go back!

Was in town visiting family for the weekend. Stopped by here for the 4pm show on Saturday. It was a funny show, sort of similar to the improv show we had back at my university. I was kind of disappointed that the jokes were a little dumbed down to cater to the kids. I understand that there's a 10pm R-rated show, but still this could use a little boost. All in all it was good fun though. Reminded me of a college days since the various segments like Red vs Blue, starting with the same word, roleplay and other stuff are by the book. Go here for some friendly family fun Oh and the popcorn was epic read more

ComedyWorx - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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An amazing place. All sorts of comedy. From improv to standup. Great beer selection!

I was nervous taking my 12 year old to an improv comedy show. I assumed it would be boring for me or not appropriate for my child. We had an ABSOLUTE BLAST and can't wait to go back. We went to a matinee show, that lasted about 75 minutes. There was the perfect amount of crowd participation without making you feel awkward and imposed upon. My quiet introverted son participated, I participated....it was great. I can't wait to return and also try the adult show. read more

An intimate setting that may seem intimidating at first. But stick around; it's very entertaining! Improv is different EVERY show. The cast works very hard to make every one feel comfortable and happy. read more

Dueling improv teams try to win the most laughter based on audience suggestions. It's a great little venue to add a bit of levity to your life and you'll probably have a great time. Nothing fancy in here but it's cozy and fits maybe 75-100 people. Rows of chairs with a few tables and additional bleacher seating along one wall. You can get refreshments including beer or wine along with sodas and bottled water. Also popcorn, nachos, and I'm pretty sure I saw a few people with ice cream during intermission. Prices are less than what you'll find in movie theaters. Choose from the kid-friendly early show or the adults-only late show. Overall, a great little local venue that is super reasonably priced. read more

Hidden gem on Hillsborough! I've been several times and it's been fun every time. Improv comedy means you get a unique show every time. Love it! read more

A really great value. We went to a Friday night, 8 p.m. show, and laughed hysterically as two local improv groups battled it out against each other. It was very inexpensive, and a great value. It was a family-friendly show, I would have no reservations about bringing my 7 year old to it. They have the kind of concessions that you would get at a movie theater and an extensive craft selection. They also offered a 10pm show which was more for the adult crowd, but in the PG-13 sense, not the rated R sense. That show also had us laughing until we hurt. Very, very talented group of performers, and it was quite evident that they enjoyed making everyone laugh. It's been a little while since we had been there, we went to the older location years ago. It made for a really great date night and we are looking forward to returning again and again with family and groups of friends. read more

So, this was a last minute activity on a Saturday afternoon. My friend and I were looking for something to do that didn't start late at night. I've been to Improv before and have good memories of those experiences. We attended the matinee show at 4 pm. They have a concession stand with popcorn, candy and beverages. It was family friendly. I'll be honest, it was below average. While I appreciated the talent, it did not translate well in terms of entertainment. I was bored. If I didn't invite my friend, I would have left mid-show. read more

ComedyWorx - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

ComedyWorx is a great option when you have nothing else lined up on a Friday or Saturday night. Like other Yelpers, I'd recommend making reservations for groups of 4 or larger. They hold them till 15 minutes before the show. Shows are 8:30pm, but they also have a 4:45pm show on Saturday. Now, down to business... all shows are "family friendly", which I think is a bit unfortunate. I think ComedyWorx should copy DSI's Improv Slam and have a 7:30pm clean show and a 9:30pm show for adults. But, hey, ComedyWorx has been around since 1989 so maybe I don't know what I'm talking about. There's limited seating (and parking outside), so I'd recommend showing up 20 minutes or so early and grabbing a beer and a snack at the concessions. Local beer bottles (including Big Boss) are $3.50 and I'd pair it with a small popcorn for a couple more bucks. ComedyWorx is at the tip of Glenwood South, so you're steps away from MoJoe's and Mellow Mushroom. There's an R-Line stop right across the street. I can actually walk to ComedyWorx from Glenwood Brooklyn so I have no complaints at all! "Late Night at the Worx" is for adults and kicks off at 10:30pm. The sweatpants/baseball competition format is ditched in favor of long-form "Chicago-style" improv. If you paid for the 8:30pm show, then you can stay for free (highly recommended). It's just $5 otherwise. read more

Get there early for sure, at least 20 minutes. Make a reservation as well just so they don't stick you in the back of the room. We got there at 730 for the 800 Saturday night show, and we got the second-to-last parking spot there. Not sure where else to go to park around there. We walked in and paid, then got seated in the front row, almost center. After about 15 minutes it was half full and everyone was being packed in. By 800 it was jam packed, which I imagine would be unpleasant for people in the middle or the back, but front row was great. It's a very small area and small seats so make sure you're prepared to be rubbing arms with other people. I can understand why they have to put everyone so close which is fine. The show was funny and very interactive with the crowd which was great! I loved the whole way that it was set up and that its family friendly. Crude humor isn't always a good thing. Overall, it was definitely worth the $12 to come here and be ready to laugh. We will be back again. read more

We went to a late night show with a couple we had visiting from out of town, and I have to say that we laughed far more here than we have watching big-ticket comics. Comedy Worx goes down in a black box theater. It's raw improv comedy (the late show is where you'll find more of the questionable language and raunchy stuff... I think it's funny when done right, but I know some folks like their comedy squeaky clean, so it's worth mentioning) and it's an inexpensive, fun time. Tickets for the 8:30pm show are $10 (but you can stay for the late show for FREEEEE!) and late night show (10:30pm) tickets are just $5. You can make reservations, and if you're going to go with a group I'd definitely suggest it because seating is limited. There's a concession stand with very reasonably priced beer, soda, nachos and popcorn. All in all, this is a great option for a fun and reasonable evening in Glenwood South... or a fantastic place to get your night started! read more

Visited friends in Raleigh and we decided to go to the family friendly team battle improv show on a Saturday evening. We were early, and I was slightly frightened to be the first people in the audience sitting in the front row. I was relieved when more people arrived, and pleasantly surprised at the great job the host did as well as the two teams. I can reinforce how seriously they take "family friendly" and truly try their best to engage the audience with suggestions. Would definitely recommend for those who are wanting a unique experience in Raleigh! read more

Okay, so I really didn't want to be the first person to give the Worx a review. It's hard to be completely non-biased having joined them almost 9 years ago and still performing with them now. So of course I think it's great, because I think I'm great. But there's much, much more to the place than a guy who's basically down to doing two or three shows a month. First off, Comedy Worx specializes in improv comedy. The "Comedy Worx" show (based very much on the Comedy Sportz show...which we used to be a part of...at least we stuck with a hilarious misspelling!) is the big draw. Basically put it's team-against-team comedy with the players performing games in the vein of "Whose Line is it Anyway" only, you know, funny. Like any live theater, the quality of the show depends on the talent involved. There are a lot of talented people on the roster, and the teams shuffle so it'll be near-impossible to see the same line-up twice. The downside to making things up as we go along is that of course some shows will be funnier than others. The good news is that this show format works (worx?), and it's very hard to not be entertained on your first handful of visits (go enough times, and you probably will be able to tell a good show from an okay show...but it'll take a while). After the Comedy Worx show comes the "Late Night at the Worx" show, which is a grab bag of groups that perform a different style of improv. Some call it long form, some call it Chicago-style, and my parents call it "that kind where you said dirty things." In this show, two teams each perform about a 25-minute set based solely on one suggestion from the audience. That show is much more hit-and-miss than the main Comedy Worx show, and my recommendation is to go to the earlier show and wait to be invited to stick around for the following show (usually for the low, low price of free) until you find a long form group you enjoy. Then come back for the nights they're playing. So there it is. I tried not to talk it up too much, but I can almost promise you a good time. Just go. Tell 'em Ben sent you, and watch them be impressed that you know me. Seriously, they'll be very impressed with you. read more

Very awesome experience! We went to the 8pm family friendly show and honestly thought it was going to be cheesy. It was amazing though. We especially enjoyed the quick thinking of all of the comedians. Definitely will attend future shows and will be checking out the "mature" show on a future date! Thanks again for the laughs! read more

ComedyWorx was fun and good-value! Went to the 8pm and enjoyed the skits. If you buy a ticket to the 8pm show you can stay for the 10pm show for free. The quality of the show is definitely very dependent of audience suggestions and participation but that's just improv! Also, the "paddles of justice" make the set a lot more entertaining so definitely get a set when you arrive! read more

I have been lamenting doing a review on this place because I'm torn. We were very excited to find this place and opted for the late-night show as it was advertised to be more adult-themed. Once we arrived, we were a bit disheartened to see it full of kids. No, not children, but late-teens and early twenty-somethings. Immediately I knew it wasn't going to be all that funny or edgy as the cultural references would be limited to the five years in which the young audience would understand. Still, we grabbed some beers and a seat and waited for the show to start. It did, but the comedy really wasn't that good. We watched two groups do their impromptu act and my feeling was this: Doing comedy live is hard, perhaps one of the hardest things in entertainment. Audience members have their own expectations and gauge humor differently this creating a very hard working environment. Now, these groups did have the audience laughing, but they were cheap laughs. Having a male act gay or act like a woman is funny, once or twice. When they do it over and over again, the joke fades and becomes old. This, however, was essentially the only laugh-generating stunt. Physical comedy needs to be accompanied by wit and intelligence. Perhaps it was because the crowd was so young they had to omit the content and increase the physical, but it was a bit flat and we left after the first break. While that might have seemed tough, I have no doubt that this place and the actors/comics aren't worth visiting again. I will certainly give it a go once more. As one of the other reviewers mentioned, it was an attempt at adult-themed humor that really didn't land. read more

I really was not expecting to like this place as much as I did. My friend and I wound up here completely by accident. It was $12 to see the Friday show at 8pm. When I first walked in and saw the place, I initially thought that even 12 bucks was too much. It seemed liked most of the people there were just in attendance to see a friend perform. That scared me a bit. I've gone to comedy shows strictly to support a friend. Sadly, they are usually never that entertaining. We were also informed that this would be a kid-friendly show. I was expecting cheesiness galore. I did get cheesiness galore, but it was hilarious cheesiness! There is a ref who warms up the crowd before the show gets started and coordinates the games between the two teams. Two teams of three competed against each other in a series of improv games. The majority of the performers were really funny and energetic. In fact out of all the people on the stage, there was just one that I did not find entertaining. There's also a lot of crowd participation as the ref will ask for suggestions to go with the games. I had a lot of fun here and laughed A LOT! read more

I was really not sure what to expect.....my friend invited me to see his improv show......about two years ago......and I finally just now got around to making it. I'm glad I finally got over there. Genuine belly chuckles. I laughed a lot. The two teams were very witty and clever and super creative with their challenges. read more

Comedy Worx-Comedy Sports-whatever they call it it's awesome! I love going to see these guys perform because it is never the same experience but every show is hilarious and fun. From the theme song to the names of the players to the creative energy that flows through the building. And the best part is it's LOCAL! Yay for supporting local performers and local entertainment! read more

Awesome show! Definite recommendation for family fun. Interactive, funny, all age appropriate. The venue is comfortable and reasonably priced. You can go online to view show times, descriptions and hold seats. I was very happy with how great the whole family enjoyed the show. The jokes can be cheesy, hilarious and creative. Lots of snacks and drink options. read more

Very fun with a low price for entrance and drinks. We had a girls versus guys battle which was well worth the hour and a half. read more

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I love this place I always leave with my face hurting from laughing so hard. You have to make sure your are going to the show that fits your comfort level. If you want it safer stick to the early shows. Which are great for preteen and teens. The 10 pm show is definitely for the adult crowd. The players change out a lot so every show is different. read more

ComedyWorx - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is a very fun place for families and a great start to a night out on Glenwood. It's competitive improv comedy. Kind of like 'Who's Line is it Anyway' mixed with a sporting event. You can really tell that the people on stage are having a blast and as a member of the audience you can just sit back and enjoy yourself and yell out suggestions. The Saturday matinees at 4:00pm are perfect for a day out with the family and it's only $6. The later family friendly shows at 8:00pm on Friday's and Saturday's are a bit longer and feature the more seasoned members of the troupe and it's $12. There are discounts for children, students, military. The M for mature shows are at 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Typically, it's a show called the 'Harry Show' and every once in a while there is 'The Yes Yard', which is theater style improv and 'The Match Game', where someone in the audience has a chance to win a gift card to a local eatery/bar. The website has the schedule and somewhere where you can make reservations. They offer a good variety of local beers themselves and carry snacks that are cheaper than what you'd find at bars and movie theaters. read more

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I'm giving the place three stars because I thought that the late night Friday night show was just an attempt at perversion that failed. Had I not stayed for the late show, I'd probably give this place at least four stars. The family friendly show was absolutely hilarious; they get all the crowd involved, especially the kids. The bits are just funny. The room is a bit small and the seating is tight, but the atmosphere is great. they have a small selection of drinks and concessions at good prices. Wish they did dinner to make it a more complete experience. read more

Husband and I are from out of town. Love traveling to Raleigh for a night, but always get sick of the same old scene! Decided to try the comedy Worx, went to an 8:00pm show loved it so much were here for the 10pm show as well. Awesome place hilarious and very fun. It's a must see!!!!!!! You won't regret it!!!!!!!! read more

Today was our first visit and we LOVED the show, the cast is great, very interactive. Great for the whole family. We will be back!

I know that improv is really hard and requires a very special talent - it requires quick thinking, creativity, and intelligent wit. My husband and I both found this show absolutely painfully unfunny. In fact we left at intermission. On the bright side, there were good beers at the concession and the tickets were inexpensive, but we will certainly never go back or recommend to friends. read more