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The Browncoat Pub & Theatre

The Browncoat Pub & Theatre Your one-stop destination for live theatre, great bar specials, karaoke, and more! Established in 2007, The Browncoat Pub & Theatre is a strange hybrid.

While we are first and foremost a theatrical venue, we are also a geeky bar. Not only do we produce multiple plays a year, but we have nightly karaoke and a variety of other forms of entertainment, such as magicians and mentalists, comedians, art shows, and the Cape Fear Independent Film Festival. But at the root of it all, we can be summed up as a place where people can meet and share ideas, purs

ue artistic endeavors, enjoy quality entertainment, and not feel constrained by the "traditional" bar atmosphere. THEATRE

Established in 2007 by Richard and Amber Davis, Guerilla Theatre started out first as a small blackbox under what was once the Soapbox Laundro-Lounge. The following year, it moved into the space in historic downtown Wilmington that is the Browncoat Pub and Theatre, where it has put on full seasons of theatre ever since. The mission of the theatre is to encourage and promote local, emerging talent, from new actors to brand new plays. The vast majority of work on our stage is original, including several pieces by the late Leonard Melfi, and we have debuted several actors and directors to Wilmington's vibrant theatre community. We are also proud that we are the most nominated and awarded straight theatre company in the Greater Wilmington Area at the annual StarNews Theatre Awards. BAR

We are a geek bar, plain and simple. When first walk in, you see the CIC tables from Battlestar Galactica to your left, and the TARDIS directly in the back of the bar. The karaoke booth is a steampunk machination, and the bar itself is some strange amalgamation of Victorian library and a spaceship engine. Both the bar top and bathrooms are Wilmington's most literate, covered in comic book excerpts, and our drink menu is quite literally out of this world, with drink such as a "Sonic Screwdriver" and "Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster". And once you've had that Gargle Blaster, you'll be ready to get up on our stage under real theatrical lights and sing your favorite songs across our theatrical sound system during our 7-days-a-week Karaoke, starting nightly at 10pm. Perhaps most impressive, though, is that we are completely non-profit, even down to our bartenders proudly being volunteers. The Browncoat is probably the only place in North Carolina where your beer dollars go directly to funding the next great show that goes up on our stage.

Operating as usual

Sending this out to the Verse. Former Browncoat owner Rich Davis has written a comic book called Cult of Dracula! It's a...
09/15/2020
Cult of Dracula #1

Sending this out to the Verse. Former Browncoat owner Rich Davis has written a comic book called Cult of Dracula! It's available for digital pre-order on Amazon! Just click on the link below to secure your digital copy. It'll be delivered to you automatically 9/23!

Even if you don't order the book, please click the link. It helps raise traffic numbers so Amazon will show it to more people!

Cult of Dracula #1

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11/17/2016
Lyft Promo Code - Get Free Rides

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Greetings everyone,As you may have heard, we were unable to reach an agreement with the landlord that would work for us ...
10/14/2016
Save the Browncoat Theatre!

Greetings everyone,

As you may have heard, we were unable to reach an agreement with the landlord that would work for us with the money we'd raised thus far, and so while we dearly wish that we could continue our efforts to keep the Browncoat Pub & Theatre open as is, it's just not possible.

The spirit of the Browncoat will live on, and in the future we hope to give the theater company a new home. The mission of providing a voice and outlet for those artists without other options is a vital one, and we remain committed to that mission. For the time being, though, we will be refunding all of the money that we raised as this goal is no longer viable.

However, we will be in touch when we're ready to try again, and we welcome and appreciate your donation to those efforts, whenever they may happen.

Thank you for helping us keep up the good fight.

Nick Smith has posted a new update!

Happy Friday everybody!  We're getting down to the wire.  We're meeting with the landlord on Sunday (storm permitting) t...
10/07/2016
Save the Browncoat Theatre!

Happy Friday everybody! We're getting down to the wire. We're meeting with the landlord on Sunday (storm permitting) to see if we can work out a final deal... but the more ammunition we have - including showing that the fundraiser is working - the better! We don't want to let him rent the building out to someone else, do we? So please, donate if you can, tell your friends, like, share, and SAVE THE BROWNCOAT!!!

Nick Smith has posted a new update!

Happy Friday everybody!  We're getting down to the wire.  We're meeting with the landlord on Sunday (storm permitting) t...
10/07/2016
Save the Browncoat Theatre!

Happy Friday everybody! We're getting down to the wire. We're meeting with the landlord on Sunday (storm permitting) to see if we can work out a final deal... but the more ammunition we have - including showing that the fundraiser is working - the better! We don't want to let him rent the building out to someone else, do we? So please, donate if you can, tell your friends, like, share, and SAVE THE BROWNCOAT!!!

Nick Smith has posted a new update!

So many people to mention!   Many thanks to Krista Grandfield, Megan Burgan, Matt Wilkinson,  Carla Michelle, Lauren Wal...
10/05/2016
Click here to support Save the Browncoat Theatre! by Nick Smith

So many people to mention! Many thanks to Krista Grandfield, Megan Burgan, Matt Wilkinson, Carla Michelle, Lauren Wall, Greg Yeager, Paul Pittenger, The folks over at the Sending A Wave Podcast, Eleanor Zeddies, Timothy Zeddies, Robb Mann, Josh Lowry, Shannon Crate, Nancy Buffett, Loren Parker, Jacki Booth, and Eric Shock for joining the fight to Save the Browncoat! Also a huge thank you to Steve Bakunas for the phone call and very generous donation by he and his wife Linda Lavin. Thanks so much to everyone helping continue the effort.

Please join these wonderful people in giving what you can, spreading the word, and help us SAVE THE BROWNCOAT!!!

Founded in 2007, the Browncoat Pub & Theatre is one of the most unusual hybrids you’ll ever see. On the one hand, it’s a vibrant theater with a very special mission – to give young and untried artists a chance to create, grow, and stretch their creative wings.  As an artist, you want your work t...

So many people to mention! Many thanks to Krista Grandfield, Megan Burgan, Matt Wilkinson,  Carla Michelle, Lauren Wall,...
10/05/2016
Save the Browncoat Theatre!

So many people to mention! Many thanks to Krista Grandfield, Megan Burgan, Matt Wilkinson, Carla Michelle, Lauren Wall, Greg Yeager, Paul Pittenger, The folks over at the Sending A Wave Podcast, Eleanor Zeddies, Timothy Zeddies, Robb Mann, Josh Lowry, Shannon Crate, Nancy Buffett, Loren Parker, Jacki Booth, and Eric Shock for joining the fight to Save the Browncoat! Also a huge thank you to Steve Bakunas for the phone call and very generous donation by he and his wife Linda Lavin. Thanks so much to everyone helping continue the effort.

Please join these wonderful people in giving what you can, spreading the word, and help us SAVE THE BROWNCOAT!!!

Nick Smith has posted a new update!

Hey everyone… our fundraiser is going well, but we still have a lot of work to do.  I want to make it clear; if this fun...
10/04/2016
Click here to support Save the Browncoat Theatre! by Nick Smith

Hey everyone… our fundraiser is going well, but we still have a lot of work to do. I want to make it clear; if this fundraiser doesn’t succeed, the Browncoat will no longer exist. Yes, we’re raising money to help with needed improvements, but we’re also fighting for the theater’s survival, so we need all of your help.

Also, I know there are some hard feelings and leftover resentment over the Browncoat’s previous owner, Richard Davis. Please understand; Richard is no longer a part of this. As of this morning, he and Amber have moved to Knoxville, TN. Not a penny raised will be going into his pocket. Every penny raised will go to one purpose – saving the Browncoat and keeping this haven for local artists around. I humbly ask your help in accomplishing that goal.

Founded in 2007, the Browncoat Pub & Theatre is one of the most unusual hybrids you’ll ever see. On the one hand, it’s a vibrant theater with a very special mission – to give young and untried artists a chance to create, grow, and stretch their creative wings.  As an artist, you want your work t...

Click here to support Save the Browncoat Theatre! by Nick Smith
10/03/2016
Click here to support Save the Browncoat Theatre! by Nick Smith

Click here to support Save the Browncoat Theatre! by Nick Smith

Founded in 2007, the Browncoat Pub & Theatre is one of the most unusual hybrids you’ll ever see. On the one hand, it’s a vibrant theater with a very special mission – to give young and untried artists a chance to create, grow, and stretch their creative wings.  As an artist, you want your work t...

Click here to support Save the Browncoat Theatre! by Nick Smith
10/03/2016
Click here to support Save the Browncoat Theatre! by Nick Smith

Click here to support Save the Browncoat Theatre! by Nick Smith

As an artist, you want your work to be seen.  You want to share it with people.  You want to elicit emotions.  You need both the praise, and the criticism, of what you have created to continue your own growth. However, all too often, especially as a young or untried artist, you don’t have the op...

Click here to support Save the Browncoat Theatre! by Nick Smith
09/27/2016
Click here to support Save the Browncoat Theatre! by Nick Smith

Click here to support Save the Browncoat Theatre! by Nick Smith

As an artist, you want your work to be seen.  You want to share it with people.  You want to elicit emotions.  You need both the praise, and the criticism, of what you have created to continue your own growth. However, all too often, especially as a young or untried artist, you don’t have the op...

09/24/2016

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

WHAT: As step one of our efforts to improve the Browncoat, the landlord has asked us to get the back alleyway area cleaned out.
WHEN: Sunday 9/25, 10:00am.
WHERE: The Browncoat
WHO: Need 3-4 people willing to come down for at max 2 hours to help carry out trash and cut down some over growth.
HOW: Contact Nick through FB or at [email protected] if you're available. Thank you!

THERE WILL BE DONUTS AND COFFEE!

09/23/2016

OK, so, Facebook Live didn't work out. So here's the announcement on tape delay!

09/23/2016

Technical difficulties! Video Uploading!

09/23/2016

Browncoat Fans! Join us on Facebook Live tonight at 7pm for a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT regarding the future of the Browncoat Theatre! Don't miss it!

Join us tonight starting at 10pm for Wilmington's Best Karaoke at the Browncoat!
09/11/2016

Join us tonight starting at 10pm for Wilmington's Best Karaoke at the Browncoat!

09/07/2016

Closed tonight and Thursday for repairs. Hope to be open on Friday. Thanks for your patience while our roof is being repaired.

09/04/2016

Yes! We're open for karaoke tonight!

08/31/2016

Our roof is currently being entirely replaced! That's good news and bad news. Good news is that we'll soon be super dry inside the Browncoat! The bad news is that we'll have to be closed temporarily until the roofer finishes his work.

We hope to be back up and running on Friday!

08/12/2016

Backstage at "Inherit the Stars"!

08/11/2016

Top 10 reasons to check out Browncoat Theatre's "Inherit the Stars" by Ray Wagner this weekend:

1) Star Wars vs. Star Trek. 'Nuff said.

2) Eric Ganey as a psychotic and foul-mouthed judge.

3) The R2-D2 dress.

4) Lt. Commander Ollie Daniels.

5) The celebrity cameos.

6) More justice than in your average American courtroom.

7) First-time playwright, first run of his show. Pretty special.

8) Two words: Lightsaber duel.

9) You get a chance to learn about "filking."

10) "Mercy Seat" and "Becoming Dr. Ruth" have more weekends after this one. We don't :) (And by the way... break legs guys!!! So proud to be part of this community where there is SO MUCH theater!)

Only 4 chances left to check us out. Be there at the Browncoat tonight! Doors open at 7:30!

07/31/2016

Lightsabers! Phasers! R2-D2! Troi! P. Chuckles! Filking! IKEA! Vader! Reading Rainbow! J.J. Abrams! The Gorton's Fisherman! It's "Inherit the Stars," with our 5pm matinee today at Browncoat! BE THERE!

07/31/2016

Bar Is Open!

07/27/2016

Hey everyone! Open Mic Comedy will not be held tonight as we finish up final preparations for our new show, "Inherit the Stars" by Ray Wagner, opening tomorrow night! We'll be back next week!

07/26/2016

First rehearsal in the space for "Inherit the Stars." Opening Thursday!

07/25/2016

Going LIVE at rehearsal for "Inherit the Stars" soon! Stay tuned!

07/24/2016

Charlie doing Green Day

07/24/2016

One more...

07/24/2016

More Michael May

07/24/2016

Michael May at the Browncoat!

Will King killing it.  Michael May coming up live next!
07/24/2016

Will King killing it. Michael May coming up live next!

07/22/2016

Browncoat faithful! Our tech director extraordinaire Zeb Mims will be at the Browncoat tomorrow at 9am for set build for our latest show, "Inherit the Stars," and we're looking for volunteers! If you enjoy construction, want experience building sets, or just want to help out, your presence would be appreciated! Shoot us a message if you need details!

Wanna help support an incredibly funny Web series from some really talented local artists? Who are we kidding? Of course...
07/19/2016
Gigahoes Season 2

Wanna help support an incredibly funny Web series from some really talented local artists? Who are we kidding? Of course you do!

The sexy and hilarious adventure continues as Steven, and the bots from Artificial In*******se, struggle against becoming obsolete.

Opening July 28th, only at the Browncoat Pub & Theatre! Forget Batman vs. Superman or Captain America vs. Iron Man... it...
07/12/2016

Opening July 28th, only at the Browncoat Pub & Theatre! Forget Batman vs. Superman or Captain America vs. Iron Man... it's time for Star Wars vs. Star Trek!

Address

111 Grace Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

Opening Hours

Monday 10pm - 2am
Tuesday 10pm - 2am
Wednesday 10pm - 2am
Thursday 10pm - 2am
Friday 7:30pm - 2am
Saturday 7:30pm - 2am
Sunday 7:30pm - 2am

Telephone

(910) 341-0001

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