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Esther's Follies

525 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
512-320-0198
Ranked #1 of 50 nightlife in Austin
5.0 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
Type: Comedy Clubs
Traveller Description: Esther's Follies...Now in their 33rd Season of Magic, Music and Comedy on Sixth Street!                    ...   For over 33 years Esther's Follies... more »
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England
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We really enjoyed the Esthers Follies show. Definitely not a family show, but none the less funny. Magician was the best! More

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Upland, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This place is like a local SNL with some magic thrown in. I had no idea what it was going to be like and was happily surprised! You can buy a few drinks, then get ready to enjoy some magic, songs, and dirty humor, not to mention some political funnies. A great time!! More

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Vancouver, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Have to admit it was a hoot - small venue, goofy humor, fun magician, singing, political satire. Have a drink, relax, and laugh. Then go walking and enjoy the nightlife on 6th Street - or end it with a nightcap at the Driskill. More

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The show we saw was basically Texas, Republican humor but they did poke fun of a lot of people. The actors were funny and the way they incorporated the 'stage' outside on 6th st was funny. More

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Kenmore
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

A lot of fun and very topical with today's stories. Very imaginative and high energy, a must see in Austin! More

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Edina, Minnesota, United States
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Esther's is a hysterically funny comedy club, satirical musical review, magic act, and skewer of everything political and societal. Unique combination of very talented people, great writing, and willingness to poke fun at virtually everything and anything. If it's been in the news lately, Esther's will lampoon it. We roared almost the entire time. Watching the passers-by on 6th Street... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

My husband and I had a wonderful time at this show. The staff was fun and full of energy. I couldn't have asked for a more pleasant experience. More

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pawcatuck
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

If you like to laugh and have fun this is definately the place. Our family has been a couple of times. Staff is unique. It keeps Austin weird. It is a DO NOT MISS in Austin Can't wait to see it again. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Austin has more than music...it has comedy,too. The talented Esther's troupe uses hilarious comedy, music and magic to skewer politicians, the sexes, the quirks of Austin life and much more. Be sure to pay attention to what's going on outside the theater's windows during the show. More

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Vermont, USA
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

We thought this sounded fun, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our 10-day trip to Texas. We purchased reserved seats which were small theater seats with good views, but would have preferred the unreserved tables up front. The show is fast-paced and packed with riotous political, offbeat, and Texas humor and music. We had a... More

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