During this show, the cast will act as a jury, determining the guilt of a defendant who's crime (based on audience suggestion) will be re-examined scene by scene.

In the world of improv comedy, anything can happen. But what happens when all the decent folk have left and a cast of delirious performers take over? After Hours Improv is The Annoyance's late night non-so-secret show where only the dumbest and most daring bits can truly be given the space they deserve...After Hours

QUEER COMEDY, HON!

Christmas Karen 3 is a new original multi-media play, written by Elizabeth Fulton, and picks up one year after last year's Christmas Karen 2 show left. If you didn't see the first or second Christmas Karen, we'll start the play with a recap to get you up to speed.

High-octane improv comedy from Chicago's most seasoned performers.

Escapades is a completely improvised choose-your-own adventure.

The night opens with students performing with veteran improvisers and closes with a dynamic, debaucherous set from house team Sight Unseen.

A curated hour of eclectic, comedic material written in a week and performed for the first time.

A classic tale...retold by an improv ensemble that sends it up like with brilliant wit and irreverance.

Lil Weenie Salad is a stupid fun improv show where even the teams are made up on the spot!

"Little Orphan Boy the Musical!" follows the uplifting tale of a Little English Lad who has lost his Mum yet again, this time in the city that never sleeps, New York, baby!

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Bask in the warmth of a one-hour improvised musical inspired by The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants books and movies.

A night of Roman fuckery. Watch philosophers roast each other, improv gladiators battle, and kneel to Cesar in this truly unruly night of alt-comedy.

Three families are marooned in the Houston airport on Christmas Eve, evoking cabin fever, bureaucratic insanity, and the true meaning of Christmas (?!) in this world-premiere ensemble comedy.

Welcome to Wolf Town! We like it here, and we think you will too!

It’s an Old Hollywood Christmas Special hosted by the jolliest movie monsters around, Frankenstein and Bride Of Frankenstein!

A high caliber comedy variety hour for people who fuck. Cum see Chicago's top stand ups and alt-comics do their nasty little routine. NO VIRGINS ALLOWED.

An hour long comedy show featuring some of Annoyance Theatre’s best and funniest.

A lamp is a device that makes light and heat while a HAPPY LAMP is a device that makes light and heat and happiness.

Dirty Laundry is Rach Granillo’s debut solo show which highlights different pain points from Rachel’s life through a comedic lens in the form of scenes, songs, and videos.

On March 23rd, 2012 a group of best friends attends the midnight showing of the most anticipated film of the millennium, The Hunger Games, only to find that their favorite book has been besmirched by an unfaithful adaptation. When their English class final project rolls around, they know what they must do - create a truly accurate adaptation, and restore honor to Suzanne Collins.

the Deconstruction ("decon") is a mother sauce form that revolves around a central source scene - from which resulting scenes, some comedic, some surreal, some a slice of life - are spun off, deconstructing the basic reality.

Join us for a night of laughs at The Annoyance Theater in Chicago on Saturday January 11th @8pm!

Welcome to a fully improvised dimension beyond that which is known to man. Join us in a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity, the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition.

"Little Orphan Boy the Musical!" follows the uplifting tale of a Little English Lad who has lost his Mum yet again, this time in the city that never sleeps, New York, baby!

Missed Call is a premiere Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday.

We're closed tonight!

Super Human is synonymous with bold, hilarious, fearless and fun comedy.

Two girls, one sketch show!

Tindred Spirits is a one-act play written by Elizabeth Fulton that features all-too-real dating stories. Please don't come if you've been on a date with her.

A tight-knit group of friends lean on each other through every 90’s New Year’s Eve – but a secret midnight kiss puts their friendships to the test.

It's Christmas at Steamworks, and all through the baths, all the gays are celebrating, and there are ghosts?!

Bring your own team to Annoyance on Tuesday nights to get a rep in and giggle. If you don't have a team to bring, no worries! There's a mashup team and we're happy to throw you on it! Signups are at 8:30PM and we'll hit the stage at 9:00PM.

CHIP Chats is a PowerPoint comedy show that is a bit like TED Talks, but much Worse.

Treat yourself to Chicago’s most intellectual comedy show.

Dirty Laundry is Rach Granillo’s debut solo show which highlights different pain points from Rachel’s life through a comedic lens in the form of scenes, songs, and videos.

The show features the fantastic Annoyance House Ensemble in both long- and short-form improv.

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

IRRELEPHANT is an hour-long collection of brand-new sketch comedy from some of Chicago’s brightest comedic minds, just in time for Valentine’s Day. In a world where everything matters, nothing is IRRELEPHANT.

Welcome to "Juicy," the unapologetically sassy three-act experience where the only thing hotter than the gossip, is the cast.

"Little Orphan Boy the Musical!" follows the uplifting tale of a Little English Lad who has lost his Mum yet again, this time in the city that never sleeps, New York, baby!

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What even is Hanukkah? And how the hell do you spell it?? Join us for this delightful holiday party that remembers the holidays are for everyone, and celebrates Jewish joy and traditions.

ONE TIME ONLY - the Athletes are going to be competing LIVE at the Game at which they are competitors at, LIVE on stage! What is the Game? Come find out on January 11 at 10 PM, and wear your Team's Colors to feel the extreme feeling of magical excitement. It is good to feel!

Two girls, one sketch show!

An Improv comedy show with startling theatricality that looks like magic.