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National Comedy Theatre

3717 India St., San Diego, CA 92103
619 295 4999
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Ranked #2 of 74 nightlife in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Type: Comedy Clubs, Performances
Traveller Description: The National Comedy Theatre is San Diego's nationally acclaimed improv comedy show.  Now in its 12th season, the National Comedy Theatre is the... more »
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Chino Hills, CA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

My family of six (2 adults and 4 children ranging in age from 19 to 10) went to this improv theater over Spring Break. What a gas! All six of us laughed the entire time. The humor is fresh and unexpected, and the whole audience gets drawn into the excitement of the performance. As parents, it was great to know... More

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New York City, New York
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Attended a Friday night 9:45 show ($15 per person) and it was tons of fun. Improv, not stand-up comedy.

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los angeles, ca
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

without a doubt this was one of the best comedy experiences i've ever had. it was just laugh out loud funny the entire night. And completely clean, which makes it even better – no insulting or demeaning jokes at all. the theater is small, maybe 100 seats total, and the performers were just great. it was improv, and they take... More

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waukesha
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

It was very funny. The only thing I didn't like was that you had to go outside and around the building to use the 2 stall bathroom.

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Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The National Comedy Theatre was one of the highlights of our six week trip to America! We took our teenage boys (16 & 13) and we all laughed so much and had an absolute ball. The team is so funny and put on a wonderful show. Very highly recommended for families with teens - you have to go!

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Anaheim
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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My wife and I ALWAYS come here whenever we visit San Diego, it's a must see! The only other place we've found that can compare in talent and laughter is the Theatresports in Vancouver on Granville Island. Come, sit, and laugh out loud, real loud! Thanks from us, the audience!

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Lexington, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Loved the show. The location was difficult to find, and it was hard to get a cab afterwards. But, if you are driving, this is certainly worth the price and the effort.

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Nebraska
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

The actors are very quick witted and funny. My thirteen year old son loved it. He was consently shouting out answers to their questions. Parking was hard. I'd go again

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Domzale, Slovenia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Fun with a couple of outstanding comics, but not so fresh and definitely too "family friendly", which makes it a bit cheesy at times.

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Bakersfield, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Bought tickets online, went there and could not find a parking spot. If you go take a cab, you may not be able to park.

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