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Annoyance Theatre at night in black and white with marquis sign in color

DIE

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Laughing at the Annoyance.

Annoyance - Featured Shows:
(Thurs - Sat)

Y2K: A 90's Musical

Y2K: A 90's Musical

THU

6:30 PM

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12/5 - 1/9

Fishbowl with Sight Unseen

Fishbowl with Sight Unseen

THU

9:30 PM

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Open Run

The Sleighover

The Sleighover

FRI

8:30 PM

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11/29 - 12/27

Escapades

Escapades

FRI

10:30 PM

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Bi-Weekly

OY! (a Jewish holiday show for everyone!)

OY! (a Jewish holiday show for everyone!)

SAT

6:00 PM

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12/7 - 12/28

Best of Annoyance Sketch

Best of Annoyance Sketch

SAT

9:30 PM

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Open Run

Colosseum

Colosseum

SAT

11:00 PM

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11/16- 12/28

Messing with a Friend  w/ Ryan Nolan

Messing with a Friend w/ Ryan Nolan

THU

8:00 PM

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11/26

Formal Entertainment

Formal Entertainment

FRI

6:00 PM

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11/15 - 11/22

Teeny Tiny Character Show

Teeny Tiny Character Show

FRI

10:30 PM

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Bi-Weekly

Holy Fuck Comedy Hour

Holy Fuck Comedy Hour

FRI

11:59 PM

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Open Run

Trigger Happy: Annoyance Signature Improv

Trigger Happy: Annoyance Signature Improv

SAT

7:00 PM

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Open Run

A Max and Annie Show

A Max and Annie Show

SAT

10:00 PM

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11/23

After Hours Improv

After Hours Improv

SAT

11:59 PM

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Open Run

Super Human

Super Human

THU

8:00 PM

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Open Run

Little Orphan Boy the Musical

Little Orphan Boy the Musical

FRI

6:30 PM

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11/1 - 12/29

Baby Wine

Baby Wine

FRI

9:30 PM

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Open Run

Double Trouble

Double Trouble

SAT

6:00 PM

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11/9 - 11/23

Fire & Beer: Annoyance House Ensemble

Fire & Beer: Annoyance House Ensemble

SAT

8:00 PM

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Open Run

A Very Steamworks Christmas

A Very Steamworks Christmas

SAT

10:00 PM

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11/30 - 12/28

Christmas Karen 3

Christmas Karen 3

THU

9:30 PM

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11/7 - 12/26

Missed Call

Missed Call

FRI

8:00 PM

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Open Run

Hitch*Cocktails

Hitch*Cocktails

FRI

10:00 PM

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Open Run

David & David

David & David

SAT

6:00 PM

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11/2 - 11/23

CHIP Chats

CHIP Chats

SAT

8:00 PM

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Open Run

Dead Poet's Sobriety

Dead Poet's Sobriety

Saturday

11:00 PM

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Open Run

Annoyance Theatre's marquis neon martini sign at night, in black and white

Chicago's Only Funny Comedy. 
7 Nights a Week.

Check out all of our shows

IMPROV CLASSES AT
THE ANNOYANCE

Mick Napier - Artistic Director of Annoyance Theatre

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.

Annoyance horn logo
cocktail

THE ANNOYANCE BAR.

FOOD.
DRINK.
FUN.

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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