Dark Kabaret – The Climate Theatre

We had so much fun last year we brought 10 friends with us this year. Paul Nathan delivers world class cutting edge modern comedy and variety entertainment. Incredible musicians and talent kept us laughing and applauding all night. Our whole group had a wonderful time. We even got treated to a tour of the theater and some close up magic after the show by the host. Perfect night out in the city. Can’t wait for next year!

We had a fantastic evening attending Dark Kabaret. Sorry to say it’s the last show of this season. I will be sure to attend every year! I haven’t laughed so much in ages. Not a slow minute. Great music, outstanding performers. Top Notch! And next time I’ll dress up even more!

We go to Paul’s show every year now since over 10 years, and it’s always great. If you haven’t seen Dark Kabaret yet, you should!

We had a fabulous time at Dark Cabaret. It was our first time seeing it, and we were very impressed with the high quality of talent in all the acts. Couldn’t pick a favorite. Great music, and a very funny show. Left with a wonderful high.
I know the heat and sound will be improved by the next show.

I took my wife on Datenight to see the dark kabaret last night, it was a great spectacle, the theaters amazingly decorated. The acts were all a lot of fun and as for flitch and the balloon, must be seen to be believed. It was a little cramped but the drinks were reasonable and the company excellent. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a different Saturday night. we’ll be back

If you are trying to find it for the first time, be ready to walk around asking. There is a bouncer out front and a black curtain hanging over the door. Makes you feel all underground and sh*t.
You will wander up the stairs to a large area divided into a bunch of rooms sort of «themed» if you will. Ok, painted in different colors. There is a stage tucked in the back, there is a rooftop garden for colder socializing if it gets too sweaty downstairs, which it really can and bathrooms that will be busy.
The place tends to draw sort of a Burner and Burner wannabe crowd with some themed parties and art openings. Things have slowed down considerably due to some intervention by the SF Police Dept so look at
for their offsite party info.
Generally, you will want to come in some sort of costume or creative attire. Not something you picked up on sale at Forever 21. I find the folks that attend are a varied and interesting bunch that will try to kiss you if you are new. Pick wisely.

In a past life I was an actor/​improviser. I used to do shows at the Climate Theatre, so I know it well.
Last nite I went with a couple of hep cats to see some of my funnier friends tear up the stage. I noted that since the last time I was in the theater, Paul Nathan (owner of the theater) had made some improvements in the décor and the facilities.
However, it is still hotter than Hades if you get more than two people in the joint, so I give it four stars. Sweating while sitting still is not a favorite of mine.
;P

The Climate Theater is an AMAZING space! I love it. I have been there for a number of different events, ranging from parties to concerts to craft boutiques. It’s always been wonderful, but I especially love coming here for parties, and grabbing a drink up on top of the roof!
Although the space consists of a number of unique different little (and some not so little) rooms, the theater itself is quite nice as well, and I have been lucky enough to catch performances of Paul Nathan’s Dark Kabaret there, as well as many a mesmerizing yo-​yo routine delivered by my boyfriend, Doc. P. !!!

A better name would be Shoebox Theatre. It is tiny. Capital T — tiny. Well, it would be great for a one-​man show, a comedian, musicians. It’s definitely what we call intimate and cozy. It’s a condo that’s been converted — a slapped-​together theatre and art gallery. It’s a little bizarre. So bizarre that I kind of like it. Except for the toilet that doesn’t work. And except for the dancing part. Very hard to do that on this 8′ deep by 16′ wide stage (take away two 6′ tall speakers that sit downstage right and left, about 2′ wide each; take away about 1′ upstage, stage right and stage left for staircases onto the stage). Capital T — tiny. Dancers eat space. This is not a theatre for dancing, really. On stage, I feel like a paper cut-​out in a diorama. But it piques the imagination for all sorts of other performance art.

I of course love Paul Nathan to death and he is one great guy, producer and magician.
As someone who has been working out of the Climate Theater for over three years? I can easily say that the Climate Theater is the textbook idea of what you would consider «Alternative Spaces»
Form Improv Comedy to underground fair… from Beckett to Brassieres and Corsets, you never know what is going to be at The Climate Next. The space is intimate but the stage is surprisingly lush for a small theater. The sound and lights are top rate, and the Cabaret colors makes you feel like you have walked into 1899.
Only one star off for the sometimes unfortunate bouncing of the floor from the very loud Shadow Lounge during performances… but overall the Climate is a place to show someone who has never been to San Francisco what the real word «Underground» means.

the most unique stage show experience in san francisco! Paul Nathans «Devil in the Deck» is so entertaining you’ll go again and again… setting is a small, dark, private upstairs theatre in SOMA.(with creaky floorboards) the minute you reach the top of the stairs, you can feel the magic in the air. all guests are invited to bring their own champagne or wine (if desired) and they generally have cups on-​hand for you to use. The show moves quick and is very humorous. paul nathan does a fire show, card tricks, magic, tells jokes… you’ll either be ‘oohing and ahhing’ or laughing. then later, they switch gears and things lead into a sexy-​seductive underground burlesque show. (yes, beautiful barely clothed women dancing around. hot) i was lucky enough to go to the show with someone who is a close friend of paul nathans so we were invited back to his enormous loft-​like space (which includes its own life-​size theatre!) where we sampled many cocktails and were treated to a midnight roof-​top BBQ. one of the best parties i’ve ever been to. back to the shows though… cost is $ 20/​per person and shows run on friday and saturday nights. so if you’re in the mood for something wonderfully entertaining and a little bit out of the ordinary, go see «Devil in the Deck» at the climate theatre. its truly outstanding!