Cocktails at the Centre of the Earth

Thu-Sat at 8 pm, Jan 26-Feb 25

Written & directed by Simon Astor. Imagine a world run on refined, harvested mummies, where blimps are accessed via pneumatic tube, surgically enhanced foxes lecture on inter-species marriage, and self-winding is the latest advancement in mechanical men. Set among the steamcabs and airships of this alternate world is a comedy of manners, in which street urchins try to land rich lovers, bandaged terrorists attempt to overthrow the government, and socialites train seahorses to bring them martinis. With musical numbers, arch dialogue, and a dash of anarchy, Cocktails at the Centre of the Earth is a steampunk extravaganza of words, wit and wonder! [MORE INFO] [TALK ABOUT IT]

The Thrilling Adventures of the Famous Lewis & Clark!

Fri-Sat at 11 pm, Feb 4-Feb 24

Written by Nick Poling & Alex DeRoest, directed by Collin Schreiber. What do Fu Manchu, Zorro, and the Barbary Pirates have to do with charting the Louisiana Purchase? Find out in The Thrilling Adventures of the Famous Lewis & Clark! – the smart mouthed, fast paced, omnisciently narrated, fight-a-minute treatment of the great Northwest expedition. History has never been this much fun, or this devoid of history. [MORE INFO] [TALK ABOUT IT]

Spin the Bottle

1st Friday of the Month at 11pm
Next one: Friday, January 6

There have been laughs. There have been tears. There has been nudity. Since 1997, audiences of all shapes and sizes have seen variety-show-style performances of all shapes and sizes on the first Friday of every month at 11pm. Don’t miss the next one! [MORE INFO] [TALK ABOUT IT]

Weird and Awesome with Emmett Montgomery

1st Sunday of the Month at 7:30 pm
Next one: Sunday, February 5

Like Ed Sullivan presiding over the Gong Show, or Donny & Marie produced by Andy Warhol at the height of the Factory, WEIRD AND AWESOME WITH EMMETT MONTGOMERY promises entertainment at its most human and inexplicable. [MORE INFO] [TALK ABOUT IT]

Annex announces its 2012 season!

That’s right – Annex Theatre is soon embarking upon its 25th season! At our 25th Silver Anniversary Gala, we announced the line up: four mainstage, two late night, and two off night productions.