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Monkey Barrel Comedy

Monkey Barrel Comedy, 9-12 Blair Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QR
Edinburgh

Monkey Barrel Comedy is a theatre in Scotland.

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Review: THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE, Citizens Theatre

Review: THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE, Citizens Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · October 22, 2026

In an adaptation by David Harrower, which sharpens the knives of Spark’s extraordinary work, and with a cast lead by Gayle Rankin (GLOW, House of The Dragon), this visceral production looks head on at our enduring moral fascination with such a beguiling and dangerous character.…

Review: THE SEVEN WITCHES OF TORRYBURN, Cottiers

Review: THE SEVEN WITCHES OF TORRYBURN, Cottiers

by Natalie O'Donoghue · October 20, 2026

In 17th Century Torryburn, as the Scottish Witch Trials reach a fevered peak, seven ordinary women are accused of the unthinkable. It’s 1666 and as fear turns neighbour against neighbour, the seven women must risk everything to defend themselves. The Seven Witches of Torryburn is a stark, lyrical …

Review: SYLVIA, Festival Theatre

Review: SYLVIA, Festival Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · October 15, 2026

Powerhouse talent Beverley Knight (Sister Act, The Drifters Girl, Memphis The Musical) will reprise her Olivier award winning role as Emmeline Pankhurst, alongside Naomi Katiyo (Hamilton, Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical) as Sylvia Pankhurst. Book now for this revolutionary, uplifting musical …

Review: JOHN BARROWMAN: MY LIFE IN MUSICALS, Pavilion Theatre

Review: JOHN BARROWMAN: MY LIFE IN MUSICALS, Pavilion Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · October 12, 2026

With a career spanning over three decades on stage and screen, John has played an astonishing 22 leading male roles across the West End and Broadway. From Sunset Boulevard to Chicago, Anything Goes to La Cage Aux Folles, Phantom of the Opera to Miss Saigon. Barrowman takes centre stage bringing his …

Review: TWO DOORS DOWN, OVO Hydro

Review: TWO DOORS DOWN, OVO Hydro

by Natalie O'Donoghue · October 12, 2026

Beloved Scottish sitcom takes to the OVO Hydro arena for their first ever live shows.…

Review: THE ENCHANTED FOREST, Pitlochry

Review: THE ENCHANTED FOREST, Pitlochry

by Natalie O'Donoghue · October 12, 2026

For 25 years, The Enchanted Forest has welcomed audiences to leave everyday life behind and immerse themselves in a world of imagination, wonder and shared experiences. This special anniversary Show offers visitors a chance to escape the pressures of the outside world and spend time in a place where…

Review: WAITRESS, King's Theatre

Review: WAITRESS, King's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · October 6, 2026

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the …

Review: FUTURE ACTS, National Theatre of Scotland

Review: FUTURE ACTS, National Theatre of Scotland

by Natalie O'Donoghue · October 5, 2026

National Theatre of Scotland has joined forces once more with BBC Scotland to create a special hybrid project focused on the future, created by a team of leading Scottish theatre-makers, filmmakers, actors and artists.…

Review: DO NOT PASS GO, Platform Glasgow

Review: DO NOT PASS GO, Platform Glasgow

by Natalie O'Donoghue · October 4, 2026

Award-winning theatre company Jordan & Skinner bring their original and irreverent style of physical theatre and comedy to this epic story of women, games and money. All performances are performed in BSL and English.…

Review: TRISTAN & YSEULT, Citizens Theatre

Review: TRISTAN & YSEULT, Citizens Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · October 4, 2026

Experience the original, critically acclaimed production of Tristan & Yseult – one of the most influential theatre productions of the 21st century. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, this iconic show returns to the UK for the first time in ten years, offering a rare chance to encounter a modern ma…

Past Shows

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The Edinburgh Revue Show

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Sep 27

The Edinburgh Revue is a student group made up of students and young people across Edinburgh. Performing stand-up and sketch comedy featuring some new and up and coming acts. 20:00 (1 hour 45 mins) £3 per person Venue Doors Open at least 30 minutes before show starts - Barrel...

Roast Battle

Roast Battle

Oct 10 – Sep 10, 2022

The show that turns smack talk into an art form! Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts. Not for the faint-hearted, each battler has five roast jokes to defeat their opponent.""Undeniably, Roast Battle doesn't fail to live up to its...

Eleanor Morton Has Peaked (WIP)

Eleanor Morton Has Peaked (WIP)

Jul 29

Edinburgh comedian and reluctant online hit Eleanor Morton presents a brand new stand-up show. In 2020, Eleanor climbed a hill, and that was all she achieved that year. Eleanor Morton presents a brand new hour about failures, goals and trying. Sharp, silly stand-up with the...

The Intervention (Preview)

The Intervention (Preview)

Jul 27

Ahead of its Fringe debut we will be performing a final preview of The Intervention - new Scottish writing by award winning and published playwright Keir McAllister. Its been two years since Finn quit his job, came off social media and disappeared. His best friend Ally is...

Lauren Pattison: It Is What It Is (Preview)

Lauren Pattison: It Is What It Is (Preview)

Jul 15

Following a whirlwind couple of years of awards, nominations, sell-out shows and international touring, proceeded by a lengthy period of watching the world unravel, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee Lauren Pattison is back with a brand-new show. She is reluctant to...

STAMPTOWN

STAMPTOWN

Jul 11 – Jul 12, 2022

Hosted by the bad boy of clown, Zach Zucker, this show has packed out shows at Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Glastonbury and Off-Broadway in New York City. Past acts include David Cross, Aisling Bea, Joe Pera, Lolly Adefope, John Kearns, Bridget...

Sam Lake: Cake (WIP)

Sam Lake: Cake (WIP)

Jul 8

Award Winning stand-up and nice young man Sam Lake presents an hour of hilarious and camp stand-up shaped into a heart-warming love story, talking about his life goals, and how he copes with succeeding and (more often) failing at them. As well as starring in All4's 'The Joy of...

Steve Bugeja: Tried To Start His Own Nickname

Steve Bugeja: Tried To Start His Own Nickname

Jul 3

One of comedys most exciting rising stars, Steve Bugeja (AKA The Mighty Booj, Moulin Booj, or for December only Ebenezer Booj) is bringing his brand new show for 2020. A familiar face on TV and radio, Steve hosted the BBC Radio 4 series Economics with Subtitles, and has made...

Aurie Styla: Green (WIP)

Aurie Styla: Green (WIP)

Jul 2

The global pandemic became difficult for nearly everyone to get through, showing us a different perspective on what life is and means, and this new show will be Aurie's hilarious outlet and transition into being less Styla and more Green (his real last name). Question is, what...

OK, Let Me Explain

OK, Let Me Explain

Jul 2

Preview of a brand-new comedy improv panel show 'OK, Let Me Explain' which will be making its debut at Edinburgh Fringe 2022. Host Ross Leslie invites four of the finest comedians and improvisers to answer impossible questions where we force them into justifying their answer...

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