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Monkey Barrel

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

Upcoming Shows

Phil Ellis - Bath Mat

Aug 3 – Aug 30, 2026

Multi award-winning comedian Phil Ellis, breakout star of Taskmaster Series 20 on Channel 4, performs his hit stand-up show Bath Mat at the Edinburgh Festival...

Trout

Aug 3 – Aug 30, 2026

Kate Dolan brings her third consecutive Edinburgh Festival Fringe show with Trout, which recently won the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026 Director's Choice Award. The...



Review: THE HEN NIGHT, Òran Mór


by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 13, 2026

Jade, Amber and Lilac have been organising Coral’s hen night for the past six months and it’s going to be epic! But at the last minute, Coral’s cousin Luna rocks up uninvited. Perfect skin, a model, a poet, and a human rights lawyer…a total goddess. It’s too easy to hate her but little do...

Review: MISS SAIGON, King's Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 12, 2026

Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents the spectacular new production of MISS SAIGON as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn. The soaring score features hit songs including; “The Heat is On”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” an...

Review: THE LONG DROP, Citizens Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 11, 2026

Between whisky-soaked confessions and half-truths swirling in cigarette smoke, William Watt and Peter Manuel share a night that will change everything. Winding through stale-aired bars, shadowed backstreets and tangled lies – leading to one of the most infamous trials in Scottish history. ...

Review: MY ROMANTIC HISTORY, Tron Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 10, 2026

A fast, funny, painfully relatable rom-com about two people who might just be perfect for each other – if they can ever get over their past. In a world of dodgy office flings and terrible exes who never quite stay exed, My Romantic History asks: if you haven’t met ‘the one’ by thirty, are yo...

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Pavilion Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 09, 2026

Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids–Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the cha...

Review: THE CORINTHIAN, Òran Mór


by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 07, 2026

The remarkable untold story of the world's first Black international footballer who captained Scotland to glory....

Review: NORA: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Chandler Studio Theatre


by Mary Baillie - June 06, 2026

Few plays have sparked as much controversy as Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. First staged in 1879, its depiction of a woman rejecting the limitations imposed upon her shocked audiences and helped redefine modern drama. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's final-year BA Acting students now bring Ste...

Review: SINGLE WHITE FEMALE, Theatre Royal


by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 03, 2026

Based on the iconic 90’s psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stiletto heel!...

Review: ONCE, Pitlochry Festival Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 28, 2026

Premiering in New York in 2012 and winning eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is now coming to Scotland for the very first time. The original creative team reunite to bring this modern classic to the stage, opening Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry F...

Review: THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD at Theatre Royal Glasgow


by Mary Baillie - May 28, 2026

Initially a 1963 novel by John le Carré, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold sneaks into Glasgow this week in a fresh new stage adaptation . Set amid the deceptive terrain of Cold War Europe, the story follows British intelligence officer Alec Leamas as he is sent on a dangerous mission to East Germa...

Past Shows

Bella Hull: Doctors Hate Her

Jul 30 – Aug 24, 2025

In Bella Hull: Doctors Hate Her, stand-up comedian Bella Hull reflects on her newfound single life after a seven-year relationship with a logical doctor. As...

You Sit There, I’ll Stand Here

Jul 28 – Aug 24, 2025

Pierre Novellie returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his new show, You Sit There, I’ll Stand Here, marking his tenth appearance at the festival. Following...

Alfie Brown: Red Flags Galore!

Alfie Brown: Red Flags Galore!

Nov 24

In his new show, award winning comedian Alfie Brown is showing signs that he probably can't have a healthy relationship and proceeding down the road...

Josh Glanc: Family Man

Jul 31 – Aug 25, 2024

Fringe favorite Josh Glanc returns with Family Man, an intimate and musical exploration of life's trade-offs. Having left a lucrative legal career for comedy, he...

Steve Bugeja: Self Doubt (I Think)

Steve Bugeja: Self Doubt (I Think)

Jun 13

The creator and star of ITV2's hit sitcom, Buffering, is back on the road following a sell-out 2022 tour and a critically acclaimed run at...

Vittorio Angelone: Work In Progress

Vittorio Angelone: Work In Progress

Jun 7

Vittorio Angelone previews a work in progress of his brand new show ahead of the Fringe.Dave Comedy Awards Best Newcomer Nominee 2022.As seen/heard on BBC...

Lou Conran: Tangent

Lou Conran: Tangent

May 16

Award-winning comedian Lou Conran embarks on her first mini tour around the UK.Comedy is a serious business these days, and you absolutely won’t find that...

Adam Flood: Remoulded

Adam Flood: Remoulded

Mar 16

Adam Flood: RemouldedThe Times - Top 3 Rising Stars of the FringeBritish Comedy Guide Top Picks of The Fringe“Quote” - Ivo Graham‘Ay up ducks, it’s...

Sam Campbell: Wobservations

Sam Campbell: Wobservations

Mar 6 – Mar 10, 2024

Basically, we keep him in a metal crate. Once everyone is settled and the house lights go down, we will let him loose on to...

Ian Smith: Crushing

Ian Smith: Crushing

Feb 24

Critically acclaimed, multi-award winning comedian Ian Smith presents his brand new solo show fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe. It's a show about stress, teeth, love...

Alexandra Haddow: Not My Finest Hour

Alexandra Haddow: Not My Finest Hour

Feb 17

What's the worst thing you've ever done? Alex has done a lot of things the way she wasn't supposed to; relationships, sex, feminism, kids, saying...

Paddy Young: Hungry, Horny, Scared

Paddy Young: Hungry, Horny, Scared

Feb 17

Berk's Nest & Parkas presentPADDY YOUNG: HUNGRY, HORNY, SCAREDNominee: Best Newcomer - Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023He's hungry. He's horny. He's scared. He's in the gutter...

Sally-Anne Hayward: Egg Shortage

Sally-Anne Hayward: Egg Shortage

Feb 3

Sally's approaching a certain age. No need for numbers - but getting sweaty at night no longer involves someone else having to be there.So is...

Sarah Keyworth: Work In Progress

Sarah Keyworth: Work In Progress

Jan 25

Sarah Keyworth (Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown) delivers brand-new comedy as they build a new show....

Robin Morgan: Snip Snip, Bitch

Robin Morgan: Snip Snip, Bitch

Jan 20

One of the UK’s fastest rising comedy stars Robin Morgan brings a hilarious brand new show on tour for 2023, now extended into 2024 due...

Paddy McDonnell: Stories

Paddy McDonnell: Stories

Jan 19

Paddy is well known for his hilarious stories and viral clips from various podcast appearances and has decided to give his fans what they want,...

Catherine Bohart: Work In Progress

Catherine Bohart: Work In Progress

Jan 13

The giddy inner workings of a comedy show in its beginnings.Catherine Bohart (Live at the Apollo, The Mash Report, Mock the Week) brings her newest...

Tom Ward: Burner (WIP)

Tom Ward: Burner (WIP)

Dec 10

Tom has done Live at The Apollo, QI, Roast Battle & The Stand-Up Sketch Show. But all of that means nothing now as he is...

Aurie Styla: The Aurator (Preview)

Aurie Styla: The Aurator (Preview)

Dec 2

After a year of performing worldwide, award-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back on tour with his biggest one to date. Join him as he talks...

Mark Watson and Friends

Mark Watson and Friends

Nov 27

As part of our monthly Monday-night series, Mark Watson hosts a riotous selection of local and imported talent. Expect surprises both in the room and...

Ed Night: Rise and Smile

Ed Night: Rise and Smile

Nov 25

Crazy talented comedian Ed Night is on his debut tour with an hour of new stand up about different topics and subjects. Edinburgh Comedy Award...

Jordan Brookes: Work In Progress

Jordan Brookes: Work In Progress

Nov 11

A while back, I found a video online of an animated snake crawling, made for entertaining cats. My cat got bored, but I carried on...

Ignacio Lopez: Nine IG Fails

Ignacio Lopez: Nine IG Fails

Nov 8

Gag Reflex by arrangement with AROL presents:IGNACIO LOPEZNINE IG FAILS2023 TourSpain’s best export, Ignacio Lopez, (Star of Live At The Apollo, The Now Show, Stand-Up...

Morton, Burke & Fry

Morton, Burke & Fry

Oct 24

Online viral sketch group Morton, Burke & Fry make their real life debut with this one-off show at Monkey Barrel. Expect songs, sketches and silliness...

Mark Watson and Friends

Mark Watson and Friends

Oct 23

As part of our monthly Monday-night series, Mark Watson hosts a riotous selection of local and imported talent. Expect surprises both in the room and...

Steff Todd: GUESTLIST

Steff Todd: GUESTLIST

Oct 19

STEFF TODD: GUESTLISTGet yourself on the GUESTLIST. Come see some brand new, hilarious stand-up comedy from the creator of the online smash-hit 'Yorkshire Kardashians', Steff...

Ria Lina: Riawakening

Ria Lina: Riawakening

Oct 11

UTC LIVE PRESENTSRIA LINA: RIAWAKENINGIn the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently....

Morgan Rees: RoboTop (WIP)

Morgan Rees: RoboTop (WIP)

Oct 7

After his hit debut hour and sold out national tour of ‘Bi & Large’, Welsh comedian Morgan Rees brings us his hilarious work-in-progress hour, RoboTop....

Paul Foot: Dissolve

Paul Foot: Dissolve

Oct 7

Plosive Live presents...Paul Foot: DissolveLife is a stress: full of rushed breakfasts, angry people, internal conflict, and Jacob Rees-Mogg. But what happens when everything you...

Colin Geddis: OVERKILL

Colin Geddis: OVERKILL

Sep 19

Colin Geddis Brings his 2023 tour show 'OVERKILL' to Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy!Colin Geddis is a stand-up comedian and podcaster from Northern Ireland. Colin is...

Ben Pope: Holy Cow

Ben Pope: Holy Cow

Sep 16

Ben Pope - "a total delight" (Fest) - is bored of small talk. So here it is! A show about The Big Stuff: God, death,...

The Edinburgh Revue Show

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Sep 12

The Edinburgh Revue is a group made up of students and young people across Edinburgh. Performing stand-up and sketch comedy featuring some new and up...

Sam Lake: Aspiring DILF (Preview)

Sam Lake: Aspiring DILF (Preview)

Jul 28

After his “Gut Bustingly Funny” (Deadline News) debut show last year, Sam Lake is back and he is DADDY. Well…he’s trying to be. Get ready...

Mark Nelson: Bits & Pieces (Preview)

Mark Nelson: Bits & Pieces (Preview)

Jul 23

The multi-award winning comedian trying out some new stuff ahead of his 10th Fringe show.Host of BBC Radio Scotland's No 1 show, The Good, the...

Bee Babylon: Cancer Culture (Preview)

Bee Babylon: Cancer Culture (Preview)

Jul 22

Fresh from punching the big C in the face, though now barren and slightly menopausal, Icelandic comedian Bee brings her first hour-long show to the...

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd (Preview)

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd (Preview)

Jul 21

A new hour of stand-up by the wee guy with the glasses from Glasgow. Featuring routines and jokes on such topics as Edinburgh Zoo, going...

Kieran Hodgson: Big In Scotland (WIP)

Kieran Hodgson: Big In Scotland (WIP)

Jul 16

Berk's Nest in association with United Agents presentKieran Hodgson: Big In Scotland (WIP)In 2020 the world changed forever, as Kieran Hodgson moved to Scotland. Since...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jay Lafferty: Bahookie (Preview)

Jay Lafferty: Bahookie (Preview)

Jul 1

Jay Lafferty: Bahookie (Preview)‘One of Scotland’s top stand-ups’ HeraldStar of BBC’s Breaking The News performs a new hour packed with her signature warm wit and...

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...

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...

Helen Bauer: Work In Progress

Helen Bauer: Work In Progress

Jun 24

As seen on Live at The Apollo and star of ITV2, BBC Three, Dave, Comedy Central and Radio 4 Helen Bauer presents a work in...

John Achkar: Wen 3ayish?

John Achkar: Wen 3ayish?

Jun 20

John Achkar is a Lebanese stand-up comedian and entrepreneur who has recently attracted a lot of attention in the UAE and Lebanon through his content...

The Edinburgh Revue Show

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Jun 20

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...

Stephen Buchanan: Charicature (Preview)

Stephen Buchanan: Charicature (Preview)

Jun 18

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...

Sam Lake: Aspiring DILF (Preview)

Sam Lake: Aspiring DILF (Preview)

Jun 17

After his “Gut Bustingly Funny” (Deadline News) debut show last year, Sam Lake is back and he is DADDY. Well…he’s trying to be. Get ready...

Susan Riddell: Wonder Woman (WIP)

Susan Riddell: Wonder Woman (WIP)

Jun 16

Join Susan Riddell as she performs a mix of stand-up and filmed sketches tackling hard-hitting topics like Turkey teeth and air fryers. 30 million TikTok...

Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

Jun 13

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...

Spontaneous Potter

Spontaneous Potter

Jun 12

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...

Pierre Novellie (Preview)

Pierre Novellie (Preview)

Jun 11

Award-winning comedian Pierre Novellie looks into what happens when rhetorical questions get answered. It’s observational comedy for people who think they hate it.‘Packed full of...

Josh Berry: Sexual Politics

Josh Berry: Sexual Politics

Jun 6

Fresh off the back of a sell-out debut tour, Josh Berry returns with a new stand up show. Expect plenty of characters and impressions as...

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound (WIP)

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound (WIP)

Jun 2

An hour of new ideas and jokes from Edinburgh Award Nominee and host of no podcasts Josh Pugh. "As seen on Mock the Week, Hypothetical,...

John Kearns: Varnishing Days

John Kearns: Varnishing Days

May 30

The Varnishing Days is the heart-stopping, glasses-dropping, hard-rocking, wig-shaking, levothyroxine-taking, knee-knocking, boot-licking, justifying, teeth rattling, digressing new show from stand up comedian to the stars...

Mark Simmons: Quip Off The Mark

Mark Simmons: Quip Off The Mark

May 29

“One of the UK’s pre-eminent pun merchants…the quickest quipster in showbusiness.” - Evening StandardAs seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of...

The Muslims Are Coming

The Muslims Are Coming

May 28

The Muslims Are Coming… so round up your friends and join us for an uplifting night of laughter!Acts:– Aatif Nawaz (BBC 3, Radio 4)– Muhsin...

Jay Lafferty: Bahookie (WIP)

Jay Lafferty: Bahookie (WIP)

May 26

‘One of Scotland’s top stand-ups’ HeraldStar of BBC’s Breaking The News performs a new hour packed with her signature warm wit and razor sharp observations....

Impatient at Monkey Barrel Comedy

Impatient at Monkey Barrel Comedy

May 22

As part of a new monthly Monday-night series, Mark Watson hosts a riotous selection of local and imported talent. Expect surprises both in the room...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

Sarah Keyworth: Work In Progress

Sarah Keyworth: Work In Progress

May 6

An hour of new material from Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee Sarah Keyworth.Winner: Herald Angel Award. Winner: Pleasance Best Newcomer Award.As seen and heard on Live at...

Roast Battle

Roast Battle

May 2

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...

Fesshole: Live and Uncensored

Fesshole: Live and Uncensored

Apr 25

FORGIVE ME EDINBURGH, FOR I HAVE SINNED!Rob Manuel, creator of Fesshole & Beta, brings the internet’s naughtiest, funniest, cringiest confessions to Edinburgh for one night...

Impatient at Monkey Barrel Comedy

Impatient at Monkey Barrel Comedy

Apr 24

As part of a new monthly Monday-night series, Mark Watson hosts a riotous selection of local and imported talent. Expect surprises both in the room...

Marjolein Robertson: MARJ (WIP)

Marjolein Robertson: MARJ (WIP)

Apr 21

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...

Bethany Black: Always Bet on Beth

Bethany Black: Always Bet on Beth

Apr 16

In 2019 Beth faced turning 40 head on and moved to a small village just outside the town she grew up in. She imagined she'd...

Stuart McPherson: Work In Progress

Stuart McPherson: Work In Progress

Apr 14

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...

Josh Jones: Work In Progress

Josh Jones: Work In Progress

Apr 7

Brand new hour from BBC New Comedy Award finalist and Edinburgh’s Best Newcomer Award nominee 2022; one of the most refreshing and original comedic voices...

Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

Apr 7

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...

Alex Kealy: Winner Takes All

Alex Kealy: Winner Takes All

Apr 3

Rising star of the British stand-up scene’ (List) Alex Kealy presents a stand-up hour tackling Silicon Valley, advertising, addiction and monopolies with ‘perfectly expressed gags’...

Priya Hall: Work In Progress

Priya Hall: Work In Progress

Mar 31

A show by stand-up comedian Priya Hall about how she burned her whole life to the ground for a laugh and has been living in...

Impatient at Monkey Barrel Comedy

Impatient at Monkey Barrel Comedy

Mar 27

As part of a new monthly Monday-night series, Mark Watson hosts a riotous selection of local and imported talent. Expect surprises both in the room...

Victor Patrscan: The Dirty Immigrant

Victor Patrscan: The Dirty Immigrant

Mar 26

Wanna see a dirty immigrant tell dirty jokes? If you’re someone who thinks we should question everything about life, love, religion and politics then you’re...

Louise Young: Far Out (WIP)

Louise Young: Far Out (WIP)

Mar 24

An hour of stand-up from a rising-star in the world of comedy, join Newcastle’s hilarious Louise Young (Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2020 nominee...

John Kearns: Varnishing Days

John Kearns: Varnishing Days

Mar 22

The Varnishing Days is the heart-stopping, glasses-dropping, hard-rocking, wig-shaking, levothyroxine-taking, knee-knocking, boot-licking, justifying, teeth rattling, digressing new show from stand up comedian to the stars...

The Edinburgh Revue Show

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Mar 21

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...

Ladies of Laughter

Ladies of Laughter

Mar 19

The Ladies Of Laughter are back, flexing their female funny muscles especially for you! This hit tour returns for a night made for everybody (whatever...

Olga Koch: Please Respond (WIP)

Olga Koch: Please Respond (WIP)

Mar 18

Star of Mock the Week, QI and Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Olga Koch, got a master's degree and she won't shut up about it...

Liam Withnail: Work In Progress

Liam Withnail: Work In Progress

Mar 17

Over 10 million views on TikTok and Instagram! New show from the award-winning smash hit comic. Winner of Amused Moose's Outstanding Show Award, Edinburgh Fringe...

Roast Battle

Roast Battle

Mar 7

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...

The Edinburgh Revue Show

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Mar 7

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...

Marc Jennings: Original Sound

Marc Jennings: Original Sound

Mar 3

Scottish Comedian of the Year winner, viral video star and regular panellist on BBC Scotland's Breaking the News Marc Jennings, brings his show back to...

Simon Munnery: Trials and Tribulations

Simon Munnery: Trials and Tribulations

Feb 28

“I’ve been mugged three times and arrested once. What a night!” Twenty years ago, in Edinburgh, legendary comedian Simon Munnery was arrested for “being a...

Impatient at Monkey Barrel Comedy

Impatient at Monkey Barrel Comedy

Feb 27

As part of a new monthly Monday-night series, Mark Watson hosts a riotous selection of local and imported talent. Expect surprises both in the room...

The OTHER Show

The OTHER Show

Jan 14 – Feb 25, 2023

From the utterly sublime to the unapologetically ridiculous, Monkey Barrel Comedy presents a night of comedy at the cliff's edge of surreal humour.Top Alternative Comedy...

Tom Ward: Anthem

Tom Ward: Anthem

Feb 18

Fresh from his celebrated debut on Live at the Apollo, Tom Ward embarks on his first ever national tour. A brand-new construction of offbeat observations...

John Hastings: Work In Progress

John Hastings: Work In Progress

Feb 17

GREATEST COMEDIAN EVER PRESENTS NEW JOKES FOR OLD FRIENDS. Edinburgh Festival, Fresh Air, -Ed Fest Mag, ‘… a truly inspired show’, - The Mirror 'Bold...

Kieran Hodgson: Big In Scotland (WIP)

Kieran Hodgson: Big In Scotland (WIP)

Feb 14

Berk's Nest in association with United Agents presentKieran Hodgson: Big In Scotland (WIP)In 2020 the world changed forever, as Kieran Hodgson moved to Scotland. Since...

Tony Law: A Now Begin In Again

Tony Law: A Now Begin In Again

Feb 10

Fresh from a critically acclaimed run at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, neanderthal Canadian-Trinidadian Norn Iron loon Law, is taking his half-baked thoughts on the last...

The Edinburgh Revue Show

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Feb 7

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...

Robin Morgan: Snip Snip, Bitch

Robin Morgan: Snip Snip, Bitch

Jan 28

A lot has happened to Robin since the last tour. He's moved back to Wales, happily married with two kids. So what happens next? A...

Danny Bhoy: Tour Preview

Danny Bhoy: Tour Preview

Jan 24

Come and see this globally-renowned Scottish comedian in the first previews of his new show, Now Is Not A Good Time, where he attempts to...

The Edinburgh Revue Show

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Jan 24

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...

Impatient at Monkey Barrel Comedy

Impatient at Monkey Barrel Comedy

Jan 23

As part of a new monthly Monday-night series, Mark Watson hosts a riotous selection of local and imported talent. Expect surprises both in the room...

Alison Spittle: WET

Alison Spittle: WET

Jan 21

Fresh off the back of a complete sell out run at The Edinburgh Fringe and voted one of the best reviewed shows in the comedy...

Roast Battle

Roast Battle

Jan 17

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...

Sam Lake: Cake (Live Recording)

Sam Lake: Cake (Live Recording)

Jan 15

Join Sam Lake for the live special recording of his acclaimed debut show CAKE at Monkey Barrel Comedy!Sam, an "elderly" (30-year-old) gay man, tells the...

Hannah Platt: Work In Progress

Hannah Platt: Work In Progress

Jan 14

Work in progress show from BBC NCA Finalist Hannah Platt.'A voice of a new generation'...'she clearly captures a disaffected youth and world-weariness far beyond her...

Robin Grainger: Robin Time

Robin Grainger: Robin Time

Jan 14

The sold-out success story of the 2022 Edinburgh Festival, featured in 60+ news outlets worldwide, recommended by the likes of Kevin Bridges and Iain Stirling.Hand-picked...

The Big Show: Xmas & NY Specials!

The Big Show: Xmas & NY Specials!

Dec 27 – Dec 29, 2022

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas!Top stand-up Comedy at Edinburgh's #1 rated Comedy Club.As the reviews say… “Fantastic” acts, a “well priced” bar in...

The Big Show: Xmas & NY Specials!

The Big Show: Xmas & NY Specials!

Dec 18 – Dec 22, 2022

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas!Top stand-up Comedy at Edinburgh's #1 rated Comedy Club.As the reviews say… “Fantastic” acts, a “well priced” bar in...

Micky Overman: The Stuff (WIP)

Micky Overman: The Stuff (WIP)

Dec 17

A brand spanking new work-in-progress show from stand-up and sketch comedian Micky Overman. Join her as she attempts an hour full of new jokes, 'smart...

Dating Crapp

Dating Crapp

Dec 16

Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, Farmers Only... We don't care! Come and laugh as some of Scotland's best improvisers join forces to perform based off of 2...

Vittorio Angelone: Work In Progress

Vittorio Angelone: Work In Progress

Dec 16

Fresh off of a sold out fringe run, Best Newcomer Nominee 2022 Vittorio Angelone presents a work in progress version of his 2023 show with...

The Big Show: Xmas & NY Specials!

The Big Show: Xmas & NY Specials!

Dec 12 – Dec 15, 2022

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas!Top stand-up Comedy at Edinburgh's #1 rated Comedy Club.As the reviews say… “Fantastic” acts, a “well priced” bar in...

The Edinburgh Revue Show

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Dec 13

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...

The Indians Are Coming

The Indians Are Coming

Dec 11

The Indians Are Coming : Diwali Dhamaka brings some of the circuits funniest acts for an evening of fun & laughter. The Indians Are Coming...

Mr Chonkers by John Norris

Mr Chonkers by John Norris

Dec 6

"Mr. Chonkers defies definition. It’s a late-night rendezvous with the absurd — a completely ridiculous and thoroughly enjoyable 50 minutes" - STAGE RAW"I could try...

Alfie Brown: Red Flags Galore! (WIP)

Alfie Brown: Red Flags Galore! (WIP)

Dec 3

In his new show, award winning comedian Alfie Brown is showing signs that he probably can't have a healthy relationship and proceeding down the road...

Dating Crapp

Dating Crapp

Dec 2

Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, Farmers Only... We don't care! Come and laugh as some of Scotland's best improvisers join forces to perform based off of 2...

Marc Jennings: Work In Progress

Marc Jennings: Work In Progress

Nov 25

Scottish Comedian of the Year winner, viral video star and regular panellist on BBC Scotland's Breaking the News, Marc Jennings follows up his sold-out run...

Sally-Anne Hayward: Ever So Nice

Sally-Anne Hayward: Ever So Nice

Nov 22

Tour support for Sarah Millican, Sally-Anne Hayward brings us her hilarious new show Ever So Nice. Sally-Anne has the rare ability to be both cynical...

The Edinburgh Revue Show

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Nov 22

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...

Ian Smith: Work In Progress

Ian Smith: Work In Progress

Nov 19

Multi award-winning comedian Ian Smith (As heard on BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz and The Now Show - and seen on Comedy Central Live)...

Dating Crapp

Dating Crapp

Nov 18

Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, Farmers Only... We don't care! Come and laugh as some of Scotland's best improvisers join forces to perform based off of 2...

The Edinburgh Revue Show

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Nov 8

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...

Dating Crapp

Dating Crapp

Nov 4

Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, Farmers Only... We don't care! Come and laugh as some of Scotland's best improvisers join forces to perform based off of 2...

Fruit Salad: Halloween Special!

Fruit Salad: Halloween Special!

Oct 31

Never mind cauldron bubble, prepare yourself for toil and trouble! Fruit Salad, Edinburgh’s queerest cabaret is about to get spookier as we invite you to...

Colin Geddis: Both Barrels

Colin Geddis: Both Barrels

Oct 30

Colin Geddis hits the road in 2022 with his brand new stand-up show 'Both Barrels', doing what he does best giving his ruthless take on...

The Edinburgh Revue Show

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Oct 25

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...

Desi Central Comedy Show

Desi Central Comedy Show

Oct 23

Get ready folks, Desi Central returns with another hilarious line up… so round up your friends & family and join us for an uplifting night...

Dating Crapp

Dating Crapp

Oct 21

Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, Farmers Only... We don't care! Come and laugh as some of Scotland's best improvisers join forces to perform based off of 2...

The Edinburgh Revue Show

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Oct 11

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...

Dating Crapp

Dating Crapp

Oct 7

Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, Farmers Only... We don't care! Come and laugh as some of Scotland's best improvisers join forces to perform based off of 2...

Huge Davies: Work In Progress

Huge Davies: Work In Progress

Oct 7

Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Huge Davies tries out some brand new jokes. As seen on Cats Does Countdown, Roast Battle, Jools Holland, Hypothetical, Live at...

Colin Hoult: The Death of Anna Mann

Colin Hoult: The Death of Anna Mann

Oct 6

Berk's Nest in association with United Agents presents Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022, Best Comedy Show Nominee Fresh from a smash-hit, critically acclaimed, sold out...

STAMPTOWN

STAMPTOWN

Oct 3 – Oct 4, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Stephen Buchanan: Work In Progress

Stephen Buchanan: Work In Progress

Jul 1

Join multi award-winning comedian Stephen Buchanan as he introduces you to a world of new characters for the very first time. BBC New Comedy Award...

Mark Nelson: Work In Progress

Mark Nelson: Work In Progress

Jun 19

Multi award-winning stand up Mark Nelson brings all his new jokes to try out before the Fringe. UK Comedian's Comedian Of The Year 2021 Host...

Jacob Hawley: Bump (WIP)

Jacob Hawley: Bump (WIP)

Jun 18

Stevenage's favourite son Jacob Hawley ponders; is it fair to bring children into a broken world? Can young men be trusted with the internet? And...

Shelf: Hair (WIP)

Shelf: Hair (WIP)

Jun 18

Shelf are a musical comedy double act. Sort of. One of them is tone deaf, so technically they're a musical single act plus guest. Hair...

Luke Rollason's Planet Earth

Luke Rollason's Planet Earth

Aug 2 – Aug 26, 2018

"...undoubtedly expert at what he does, making for an ever-playful hour of silliness from a fertile comic mind" - CHORTLE - STEVE BENNETT Welcome to...

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One Hour Wedding in Scotland One Hour Wedding
Underbelly (The Friesian) (8/05-8/23)
Giovanni: Unstoppable in Scotland Giovanni: Unstoppable
Alhambra Theatre (4/11-4/11)
Couplet: Folk Marry Kill in Scotland Couplet: Folk Marry Kill
Assembly George Square (8/05-8/30)
Helen Bradley: Painter and Storyteller in Scotland Helen Bradley: Painter and Storyteller
Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar) (8/05-8/30)
Copycat in Scotland Copycat
Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) (8/05-8/31)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Scotland Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Alhambra Theatre (10/07-10/10)
One Man Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart and The Pit and the Pendulum in Scotland One Man Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart and The Pit and the Pendulum
Greenside Venue @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) – Venue 16 - 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PG (8/08-8/28)
Sitting (In Silence) in Scotland Sitting (In Silence)
Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre) (8/06-8/31)
An A to Z Guide to Dating in Scotland An A to Z Guide to Dating
Underbelly (Buttercup) (8/05-8/31)