Event Directory

Alexander Bennett: Emotional Daredevil
Alexander Bennett: Emotional Daredevil

Award nominated comedian and hilariously sentimental cynic Alexander Bennett is presenting a new show about risk. ★★★★★ "Take a risk. See this show" Broadway Baby


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Diona Doherty: GET YOUR PINK BACK!
Diona Doherty: GET YOUR PINK BACK!

A new stand up show from Diona Doherty, filled with hilariously relatable anecdotes and whole lot of brutal honesty. 'One of Irelands Top Comedians' - Belfast Live


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Stuart Laws: Has To Be Joking?
Stuart Laws: Has To Be Joking?

He's back baby, fresh from a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe. It’s funny, it’s real, it’s immaculately structured and it’s a chance to see a comedian at the top of his game.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Hannah Platt: Defence Mechanism
Hannah Platt: Defence Mechanism

In this multi-award-nominated debut, Hannah unravels her frank and acerbic world view - and after a diagnosis of body dysmorphia, how the world looks back at her. ★★★★ The Scotsman


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Rosco McClelland: Sudden Death
Rosco McClelland: Sudden Death

Join Rosco as he navigates highs and lows of life, death and a penchant for edibles, all while grappling with the ultimate game-changer: a potentially fatal heart condition. ★★★★ Scotsman


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Abigoliah Schamaun: Legally Cheeky
Abigoliah Schamaun: Legally Cheeky

Legally Cheeky charts Abigoliah Schamaun’s journey in a heart-warming tale of highs, lows, twists & turns as she recounts the year that shook her and her partner Tom to the core. ★★★★★ The Wee Review


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The Improv Show
The Improv Show

Monkey Barrel Comedy’s monthly improv show! A spectacular variety night showcasing the very best of Scotland’s improv comedy talent.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Garrett Millerick: One Trick Pony
Garrett Millerick: One Trick Pony

Creator and star of BBC R4’s hit new comedy ‘Do Gooders’ brings his ‘Big Hitting Stand-Up’ (Guardian) to The Monkey Barrel for a special one off performance. “Wonderfully funny” ★★★★ The Times


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Dan Tiernan: Stomp
Dan Tiernan: Stomp

Following two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, Dan Tiernan is back with his trademark high-energy chaos. ‘Relentlessly fun, expertly written and delivered with dynamic force.’ – ***** Skinny


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Marjolein Robertson: O
Marjolein Robertson: O

Marjolein embarks on the second instalment of her standup trilogy by looking at a health condition that, left unspoken about in the past, was almost fatal. ★★★★ The Independent


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

George Zacharopoulos: The Right Swipe That Ruined My Life
George Zacharopoulos: The Right Swipe That Ruined My Life

Come see George with his show The Right Swipe That Ruined My Life. One of the best reviewed comedy shows at 2023 Edinburgh Fringe (British Comedy Guide), this is the show everyone is talking about.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Rachel Fairburn: Work In Progress
Rachel Fairburn: Work In Progress

Join Rachel (Live at the Apollo, All Killa No Filla) as she tries brand new material ahead of her 2025 tour. “Gag-heavy, opinionated and smart “ ★★★★ Funny Women


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tiff Stevenson: Husband Material
Tiff Stevenson: Husband Material

Tiff tells you why she’d make a good husband. There are also jokes about her actual husband. Husband material. 'Hugely accomplished and enjoyably provocative comedian' (Times)


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Best of the Fringe
Best of the Fringe

Join us for a taste of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND!


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Top Banana
Top Banana

Monkey Barrel Comedy's New Material and New Act Night


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Free For All
Free For All

Edinburgh's biggest and best open mic comedy night!


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!
THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

Top stand-up Comedy at Edinburgh's #1 rated Comedy Club.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The OTHER Show
The OTHER Show

A late night of alternative comedy at Edinburgh's #1 rated Comedy Club.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Alfie Brown: Open Hearted Human Enquiry
Alfie Brown: Open Hearted Human Enquiry

Award-winning comedian Alfie Brown brings his tour show to Monkey Barrel | ★★★★★ "Wow! F**k! Wow!" - The Scotsman


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

THE BIG SHOW Friday
THE BIG SHOW Friday

Top stand-up Comedy at Scotland's Best Comedy Venue (Chortle Awards 2023) and Edinburgh's #1 rated Comedy Club.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom