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Monkey Barrel Comedy, 9-12 Blair Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QR
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Review: FEEL GOOD, Òran Mór

Review: FEEL GOOD, Òran Mór

by Natalie O'Donoghue · September 20, 2026

Henry never expected his first girlfriend, Liz, to turn up at his flat. Especially not as a sex robot.…

Review: SIX, Festival Theatre

Review: SIX, Festival Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · September 16, 2026

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.…

Review: TRANSPARENT, Oran Mor

Review: TRANSPARENT, Oran Mor

by Natalie O'Donoghue · September 12, 2026

Barry feels like he’s slowly fading into the background of his own life. Clare, after a recent loss, feels like she’s unravelling in hers. A chance encounter in a crowded bar means they both end up on a night out together, where sparks fly. Will they both see what’s right in front of them? …

Review: EMERGENCE, Theatre Royal

Review: EMERGENCE, Theatre Royal

by Natalie O'Donoghue · September 11, 2026

Enter a mesmerising underworld where human-kind dissolves into something altogether more elemental.…

Review: BURLESQUE, King's Theatre

Review: BURLESQUE, King's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · September 9, 2026

From executive producer Christina Aguilera and written by Steven Antin, based on the hit movie, Burlesque invites you to a club like no other: a hidden world beneath the city lights where sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers and lives can change in the flick of a feather boa.…

Review: READY TAE DRAP, Oran Mor

Review: READY TAE DRAP, Oran Mor

by Natalie O'Donoghue · September 5, 2026

A rabbit, a refugee and a racist get stuck in a lift... That sounds like the start of a bad joke but for high rise residents Lauren, Aaliyah and Pat, it’s a night they’ll never forget.…

Review: ONE HUNDRED VOICES, Citizens Theatre

Review: ONE HUNDRED VOICES, Citizens Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · September 5, 2026

One Hundred Voices is an interactive, audio-guided installation, bringing creative insight into living in the care system. It serves as an artistic act of recognition and celebration of the one hundred testimonies recorded through the Caring Scotland project.…

Review: 1984, Citizens Theatre

Review: 1984, Citizens Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · September 4, 2026

The Thought Police monitor every word you say. Children spy on their parents and the Party has abolished the truth. In this totally controlled world, Winston and Julia begin a love affair which catapults them into rebellion against the Party.…

Book Review: SEETHING LANE, by Jack Jewers, Moonflower Books

Book Review: SEETHING LANE, by Jack Jewers, Moonflower Books

by Louise Penn · September 2, 2026

Jewers returns to Samuel Pepys as a subject of fiction following his debut novel, The Lost Diary of Samuel Pepys (2022). At the start of Seething Lane, Pepys is again looking for signs of corruption in and outside of the Court, but when violent death raises its head, he realises it is folly to t…

Review: HIGH SOCIETY, King's Theatre

Review: HIGH SOCIETY, King's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · September 2, 2026

Helen George (Call the Midwife, The King and I) leads a 28-strong cast as glamorous socialite Tracy Lord, joined by stage and screen favourites Freddie Fox (Slow Horses), Nigel Lindsay (Kiss Me, Kate), Julian Ovenden (South Pacific), and Malcolm Sinclair (Pie in the Sky). As plans for the society we…

Past Shows

187 total · showing 21–30

Paddy Young: Hungry, Horny, Scared

Paddy Young: Hungry, Horny, Scared

Feb 17

Berk's Nest & Parkas present PADDY YOUNG: HUNGRY, HORNY, SCARED Nominee: Best Newcomer - Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 He's hungry. He's horny. He's scared. He's in the gutter but he's looking down on all of you. Join Northern powerhouse Paddy Young for his unmissable debut...

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 she worried about being 'Over the Hill'? Well not enough to stop her rolling playfully down the other side. Join her for hilarious tales...

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. Come and join in! “Outrageously silly” Skinny “Achingly funny” Herald Thursday 25th January 2024 20:00 (60mins) £8 Venue Doors and Bar open up...

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 to phenomenal public demand. This is the EXTRA SHOW in Edinburgh – the first selling out back in January 2023, so act fast and book now. A lot...

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, a show full of various tales of everyday life and people he has met along the way. This is one not to be missed! Friday 19th January...

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 material as she gears up for a national tour. Watch the co-host of hit podcast Trusty Hogs, try, fail and hopefully succeed to...

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 doing a new show and new shows generally take a long time to not be crap. So, expect desperate floundering attempts to get your laughs, charm levels cranked...

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 about this wild world and his journey to make sense of it in The Aurator Preview. As seen on Deep Fake Neighbour Wars (ITVX), Comedy...

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 on the live stream. Although, by definition, you can't really expect a surprise. But do your best. Monday 27th November 2023...

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 nominee. The Times Pick of the Fringe. The Scotsman Critics' Pick of the Fringe. As seen on Comedy Central's Roast Battle, ABC...

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Music Hall (2/10-2/10)
Giovanni: Unstoppable in Scotland Giovanni: Unstoppable
Alhambra Theatre (4/11-4/11)
Trainspotting The Musical in Scotland Trainspotting The Musical
Alhambra Theatre (3/01-3/06)
Rollers Forever in Scotland Rollers Forever
King's Theatre (10/27-10/31)
Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert in Scotland Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
Usher Hall (12/03-12/03)
Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years in Scotland Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years
The Lemon Tree (9/24-9/24)
Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years in Scotland Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years
The Stand 1 (9/23-9/23)
Venue Premium - Two Doors Down in Scotland Venue Premium - Two Doors Down
OVO Hydro (9/25-10/11)
Count Arthur Strong - And It’s Goodnight From Me! in Scotland Count Arthur Strong - And It’s Goodnight From Me!
EICC (5/30-5/30)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Scotland Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Alhambra Theatre (10/07-10/10)