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Monkey Barrel Comedy

Monkey Barrel Comedy, 9-12 Blair Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QR
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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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Chris Forbes: Court Jester (Preview)

Chris Forbes: Court Jester (Preview)

Jul 15

Did you hear the one about a skinny 16-year-old Scottish kid that moved to America with dreams of becoming a professional basketball player? No? Well why not come along and hear Chris recount his experience of being a high school student in the good ole USA back in 1999...

Adam Flood: Remoulded (Preview)

Adam Flood: Remoulded (Preview)

Jul 14

Ay up ducks, it’s me (fella doing the show). An hour of stand-up about an odyssey of reinvention with a few tricks* up its sleeve. Last year I had an award-nominated work in progress, so this is gonna be decent I reckon, especially if you come. Get on Stoke-on-Trent’s premium...

Stuart McPherson: Love That For Me (Preview)

Stuart McPherson: Love That For Me (Preview)

Jul 9

Brand new hour from the star of Scot Squad and the Some Laugh podcast. Praise for Stuart's last show: "An hour of perfectly crafted stand up, with plenty of gags that wouldn't sound out of place at a weekend comedy club" - The List "A terrific torrent of laughs from start to...

Stephen Buchanan: Charicature (Preview)

Stephen Buchanan: Charicature (Preview)

Jul 8

Award-winning comedian Stephen Buchanan (BBC New Comedy Award & Scottish Comedian of the Year) returns to the Fringe with his unique blend of stand-up, sketch and character comedy, in this hour of daft laughs. As seen/heard on: Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), Scot Squad (BBC...

Infectious

Infectious

Jul 7

From the depths of Glasgow's finest watering holes, Infectious is set to take over Scotland's capital for the first time ever. Join "The Man" Scout and several of Edinburgh's finest local drag talent, as Scotland's fastest growing drag extravaganza comes to Monkey Barrel Comedy...

Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

Jul 4

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...

Ian Smith: Work In Progress

Ian Smith: Work In Progress

Jul 1

Ian Smith is a multi-award winning comedian as heard on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show and his own show, Girl Stuck in Basketball Hoop. This is a work in progress of his new solo show. It’s about stress - but in a fun way - and will include complex theatrical...

Jay Lafferty: Bahookie (Preview)

Jay Lafferty: Bahookie (Preview)

Jul 1

Jay Lafferty: Bahookie (Preview) ‘One of Scotland’s top stand-ups’ Herald Star of BBC’s Breaking The News performs a new hour packed with her signature warm wit and razor sharp observations. A unique telling of a tale as old as time. ‘Jay Lafferty has set the bar incredibly high...

Marjolein Robertson: MARJ (Preview)

Marjolein Robertson: MARJ (Preview)

Jul 1

I know you're reading this, look at your eyes darting about. Bet they'd be much happier shut. Dreaming about being a seal again. Anyway, please come see my show; about times I've been waylaid, but also, reclaiming who I am (about 40 minutes in). Some reasons to see me: sold-out...

Daniel Downie: Hour of Scotland

Daniel Downie: Hour of Scotland

Jun 25

Comedian Daniel Downie, creator of the acclaimed ‘Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh’ and ‘Mountebank History of Scotland’ series brings his show ‘Hour of Scotland’ to Monkey Barrel Comedy this summer. Hour of Scotland is a show all about Scotland’s history, culture, people...

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Acting Coach Scotland (2/27-2/27)
Here Come The Boys in Scotland Here Come The Boys
Bradford Live (6/09-6/09)
Ed Byrne: No Dramas in Scotland Ed Byrne: No Dramas
Music Hall (2/10-2/10)
This City in Scotland This City
Summerhall (12/04-12/06)
Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years in Scotland Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years
Traverse Theatre (12/11-12/11)