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DIE

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Laughing at the Annoyance.

Featured Shows:

The Evil that Men Do

The Evil that Men Do

Friday

10/13 - 11/17

8:00 PM

Mainstage

Sketch

A new original sketch revue that explores deeply human themes through a lens that is fearless but vulnerable, compassionate but comedic, and, most importantly, just a profoundly entertaining piece of theater.

Splatter Theater 2023

Splatter Theater 2023

Saturday

9/23 - 10/31

8:00 PM

Mainstage

Sketch

“In the town of Mayfield, thirteen horror movie caricatures find themselves at the murderous whims of some guy in a hockey mask.”

Burlesque is Gore

Burlesque is Gore

Saturday

9/30 - 10/31

10:30 PM

Mainstage

Showcase

A spooky-fun Halloween themed sexy burlesque show!

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

Check out all of our shows

IMPROV CLASSES AT
THE ANNOYANCE

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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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THE ANNOYANCE BAR.

FOOD.
DRINK.
FUN.

TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS.

The Annoyance is a safe space for

our Transgender friends and allies.

If you see or experience harassment or discrimination, please report it to a member of our staff.

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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