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Laughing at the Annoyance.
Windy City Comedy Fest Presents: Gold Standard Comedy
Saturday
11:00 PM
Sharp. Polished. Unmissable. Gold Standard Comedy lives up to its name with a lineup of some of the finest comedians at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026. Every performer is a proven crowd favorite—delivering stand-up that’s clever, confident, and consistently funny. This late-night showcase brings together top-tier talent for a smooth, high-quality comedy experience that highlights the best of the fest.
IMPROV CLASSES AT
THE ANNOYANCE
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.
The Annoyance Bar lounge area at night.
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.
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.