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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

187 total · showing 81–90

Daniel Downie: Hour of Scotland

Daniel Downie: Hour of Scotland

May 21

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...

Stuart McPherson: Work In Progress

Stuart McPherson: Work In Progress

May 19

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...

Amy Matthews: I Feel Like I'm Made of Spiders (WIP)

Amy Matthews: I Feel Like I'm Made of Spiders (WIP)

May 14

Amy spins a sparkling web of comedy magic between the two states she finds herself caught between – stability and restlessness. She swings between the unbridled joy in the freedom that everything can change and the crawling anxiety that nothing is certain. This is a show about...

Phil Ellis: Hedgehog

Phil Ellis: Hedgehog

May 14

After the huge success of his last ever sell-out show, Edinburgh Award-winning comedian Phil Ellis is back with his latest final stand-up show ever. Join him for his first ever hour of pure stand up comedy. Discover how love and family finally gave a 40 year-old, house-sharing...

Chris Forbes: Work In Progress

Chris Forbes: Work In Progress

May 13

Multi award-winning comedian, Chris Forbes, presents a Work In Progress show about how his dream of becoming a professional basketball player took him all the way to Portland, Oregon when he was just 16 years old. Forbes reflects on his time spent living in the U.S, his run-ins...

Erika Ehler Goes Off (WIP)

Erika Ehler Goes Off (WIP)

May 13

Join Erika Ehler fresh from appearances on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC2) and Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave) as she presents an hour of new material in this work in progress show. Erika’s razor-sharp, dark and visceral writing paired with precise delivery makes her one...

Vittorio Angelone: Translations

Vittorio Angelone: Translations

May 12

Irish-Italian comedian Vittorio Angelone went to see a play (Translations by Brian Friel) at the National Theatre in London. He loved the play, still does, but was deeply disturbed by the reaction of the English audience. Join him as he tackles being Irish in England, identity...

Vittorio Angelone: Translations

Vittorio Angelone: Translations

May 11

Irish-Italian comedian Vittorio Angelone went to see a play (Translations by Brian Friel) at the National Theatre in London. He loved the play, still does, but was deeply disturbed by the reaction of the English audience. Join him as he tackles being Irish in England, identity...

Spontaneous Potter

Spontaneous Potter

May 9

Grab your wands, don your house robes, and apparate yourselves to the box office! A very magical improv show awaits... The smash hit Spontaneous Potter is an entirely improvised wizarding comedy play, based on an audience suggestion of a fanfiction title. Hilarity ensues as an...

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Bradford Live (6/09-6/09)
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