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Laughing at the Annoyance.

Shows Tonight
at The Annoyance

Saturday, July 18

Hitch*Cocktails

Saturday

7:00 PM

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together an intricate Hitchcock-like drama, while holding true to the amount of drinking shown in his movies. You'll barely be able to stand the suspense, and the cast will barely be able to stand.

Steamworks The Musical 2026

Saturday

9:00 PM

Al's a new gay in Chicago looking for love in the big city when he bumps into the most beautiful man he's ever seen on the streets of Northalsted one night. Desperate to make his acquaintance, Al follows him into the legendary bathhouse Steamworks. As he makes his way through the maze of jacuzzis, slings, gloryholes, and fuck benches, Al makes a wild group of friends who help him discover what love might really mean when everyone's covered in cum.

We Took Edibles an Hour Ago

Saturday

11:59 PM

They take edibles. Then they improvise. There's a 'too-high' button, for when it gets too crazy.

Trigger Happy: Annoyance's Signature Improv Show

Saturday

7:00 PM

Mentalism meets improv comedy in the entirely unique form created by Annoyance founder Mick Napier. There is truly nothing else like it.

Best of Annoyance Sketch

Saturday

9:30 PM

An hour long comedy show featuring some of Annoyance Theatre’s best and funniest. Show Runner: Hails Reeves

Father Figures

Saturday

8:00 PM

Kath Courtney and Rockie Wenrich are: Father Figures! Two dudes with the ability to fix your car, be fuckable, and die before you really get the chance to understand them. Special thanks, as always, to Chelsea Matkins. Made for fathers and DILF-enjoyers everywhere.

The Soccer Show

Saturday

10:30 PM

Kit culture, FIFA (corrupt?), gooooaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllls, and the MF WORLD CUP - this is the only Soccer show you'll need for the summer. This will be a soccer-centric variety show for the ages featuring sketch, improv, and a lot more lead by Ian Mullen supported by a team of soccer stars including Max Kantor, Annie Scott, and Mitch Winkler. And finally, a special Chicago soccer guest every week!

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IMPROV CLASSES AT
THE ANNOYANCE

Mick Napier - Artistic Director of Annoyance Theatre
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Under the guidance of Artistic Director Mick Napier, The Annoyance provides excellent quality training in improvisation. Based on Napier’s book, Improvise: Scene From the Inside Out, the Annoyance philosophy focuses on the individual, giving students feedback and support to allow them to find and enhance their personal point of view and creative voice.

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Rent a Space!

From the bar, our two theaters, and our studios, we have it all! 

 

We have 6 studio classrooms to rent for rehearsals, meetings, and auditions. They may also be rented for commercial use (classes/workshops) at our commercial rates.

Our Small (40 seat) and Mainstage (100 seat) theaters are also available for rental for corporate/special events and parties. 

Visit Us!

With shows 7 days a week, The Annoyance has something for everyone.  
 
Come catch a show, hang out at the bar, take a class and meet some of the funniest people in comedy.  

About Us:

For over 35 years, The Annoyance Theatre has created some of Chicago’s finest comedy. Home of such iconic shows as, Co-ed Prison Sluts, That Darned Antichrist, and Splatter Theater, The Annoyance uses improvisation to create new and original plays, musicals, sketch-comedy, and more in a vibrant, creative atmosphere.

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