'Darwin's Waiting Room' at The Players' Ring Theatre

PORTSMOUTH – “Darwin’s Waiting Room” is back — and they’re bringing their signature brand of strange, hysterical, and totally surprising sketch comedy to the Players’ Ring Theatre for a full weekend takeover Oct. 3-5.

Originally born on the Seacoast, this ever-evolving troupe of writers and performers kicked off their return with a mini-summer tour across New England. Now, they’re back home and ready to perplex and delight local audiences with a fresh lineup of comic shorts that range from the curiously relatable to the gloriously absurd.

Expect the unexpected: a restaurant with no tables or food, a meeting entirely about meetings, and dramatic tributes to the illustrious Emperor Kestro Delipantsia by the ambassadors of the Silly Provinces. Yes, really.

Produced by Eric Doucet and Julia Doucett, and directed by Tomer Oz, “Darwin’s Waiting Room” features a cast of seasoned comedic performers dedicated to building a creative, laughter-filled community. Whether you’re a longtime Darwinite or a curious newcomer, you’ll be welcomed into a world that’s equal parts quirky, clever, and joyously weird. Learn more about the group at www.dwrcomedy.com

When: Oct. 3, 4 and 5. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30. p.m.