Hitch-Cocktails

Hitch-Cocktails Hitch*Cocktails is an improvised thriller/drinking game in the style of Alfred Hitchcock.

It starts with an audience suggestion... then, the players create a full-length thriller in the style of Alfred Hitchcock. There could be murder, car chases, gun play, shady characters, exciting music, and drinks… well, plenty of drinks. Since this is high-class crime, the stage is complete with a wet bar, and the actors will be forced to partake as the plot develops. By the end of the show, you m

ight not be able to stand the suspense... and the actors might not be able to stand at all. "With the tagline, 'Action so tense, you'll have to get tight," how can you go wrong? "Vlcek's nimble cast dove into the narrative with stylized aplomb, tying in earlier nuggets of information and leaving no MacGuffin unturned." — Kerry Reid, Chicago Tribune

"Hitch-Cocktails creates an original suspense story each week in the vein of its namesake Alfred Hitchcock. It's fun for people who've never seen Hitchcock's films - but if you're well-versed, you'll catch some of their sneakier jokes." - ChooseChicago.com

Every Friday at 9:30PM at The Annoyance Theatre: 851 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657

For booking Hitch*Cocktails contact [email protected].

09/04/2026

Another look back at our SUMMER OF SUSPENSE, featuring Asher Perlman! Thanks to Alec Martin Plant for capturing the show! 🎥

Hitch*Cocktails returns to The Annoyance tonight at 9:30PM! Order up some bevs with your closest confidants and prepare for a fully improvised thriller inspired by the work and themes of Alfred Hitchcock, with one more hitch (pun intended) - all of our ensemble will be tasked with finishing any drinks offered to them, whatever they may be, before the scene ends. Don’t miss out on a raucous evening that’ll have you laughing on the edge of your seat!

09/02/2026

Try as we might, but we’re just not more clever than Asher Perlman! Thanks to Alec Martin Plant for capturing this moment from our Summer of Suspense!

08/27/2026

All are very good points ✏️📋🍎

Thank you to Alec Martin Plant for capturing this moment for us!

07/30/2026

War changes a man 🪖💥🎖️

Closing weekend of our Summer of Suspense is THIS WEEKEND! Friday at 9:30PM will feature Aurora Gozmic slaying (or being slain!) on The Annoyance stage, while Saturday (CLOSING NIGHT) will feature classic cocktails with MALÖRT twists! Our onstage bartender and server can even provide you with one of your own (if you’re brave enough!)

Get your tickets now and let’s close out the Summer of Suspense with some thrills, chills, and spills! 🔪🥃☠️

07/29/2026

🚨🚨Now, an important message from Hitch*Cocktails!🚨🚨

When the suspense gets too much for you, steel those nerves with a refreshing cocktail infused with the unmistakable taste of Malört! 🥃

Join us at The Annoyance Theatre (Annoyance Theatre) this Saturday at 7PM as we close out our Summer of Suspense with an ALL MALÖRT show. That’s right - not only will we have an onstage server mixing up malört modified versions of classic cocktails for our performers, but the audience can also get a taste… if they’re daring enough! 😱

We’ll also have the good folks at Jeppson's Malört on hand offering up exclusive swag and a chance at a free taste of everyone’s favorite liqueur!

Get those tickets while you can and don’t miss out on a thrilling send off to the Summer of Suspense! 🎟️🎟️🎟️

07/27/2026

👸🏼 ᴅʀᴀɢ ɪᴄᴏɴ ᴍᴇᴇᴛꜱ ʜɪᴛᴄʜ*ᴄᴏᴄᴋᴛᴀɪʟꜱ
🖤 Aurora Gozmic, goth drag mistress from Boulet Brothers' Dragula, closes Summer of Suspense channeling Grace Kelly, Kim Novak, and Doris Day.

Will she kill or die? Unclear. Will she be as stunning and intoxicated as an original Hitchcock blonde? Guaranteed.
Friday @ 9:30 PM Annoyance Theatre

07/24/2026

Thank you to Asher Perlman for talking cartoons, comedy, and Hitch*Cocktails on his latest appearance on WGN Radio! Join us TONIGHT as he fares the twists and turns of a fully improvised thriller - while also being tasked with any beverages handed to him!

Check out the full interview online at https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/comedian-asher-perlman-talks-new-yorker-cartoons-late-show-end-jimothy-more/ (but you can also find it linked in our stories!)

Get your tickets and we’ll see you tonight at Annoyance Theatre - 9:30PM!

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851 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL
60657

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+17736979693

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