Event Directory

Micky Overman: Hold On
Micky Overman: Hold On

Join Micky as she desperately fights against her old coping mechanisms, whilst contemplating love, the art of gift giving and Ozzy Osbourne. ★★★★★ (Funny Women)


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye
Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye

Rachel's bringing not only her (“Bright, brave and bitterly enjoyable” The Skinny) stand-up comedy out on the road but also some brand-new characters along for the ride.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Lou Sanders: Work in Progress
Lou Sanders: Work in Progress

Lou Sanders returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy to try out some new material. ‘A comedian who leaves you wanting more’ ★★★★ Times


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Ahir Shah: Ends
Ahir Shah: Ends

Ahir Shah presents his award-winning stand-up show “Ends”. “It’s clear why Ahir Shah won the Edinburgh Comedy Award with this remarkable piece of storytelling”★★★★★-Steve Bennett, Chortle


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

MC Hammersmith: The MC Stands for Middle Class
MC Hammersmith: The MC Stands for Middle Class

MC Hammersmith presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. 'An improvised hip hop masterpiece' ***** (VoiceMag.uk)


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

ALISON SPITTLE: high value woman WIP
ALISON SPITTLE: high value woman WIP

Alison Spittle returns to Edinburgh with a work in progress about misogyny and M&Ms. There are very few comics doing what Spittle does today, and even fewer doing it well.' ***** (Irish Times).


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Chris Cantrill: Easily Swayed
Chris Cantrill: Easily Swayed

Join Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Chris Cantrill as he wrestles with the consequences of exile, middle-aged friendships, and the best way to admit you wear a cape sometimes.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Stuart McPherson: HORSE
Stuart McPherson: HORSE

An hour of laughs and self-analysis from one of Scottish comedy’s rising stars. 'If you’ve never seen his stand-up, it’s time to make that right' (Times).


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Jamali Maddix: Aston
Jamali Maddix: Aston

Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand new tour show: Aston.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Priya Hall: Work in Progress
Priya Hall: Work in Progress

Priya Hall brings new material to Monkey Barrel Comedy.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Campfire Improv
Campfire Improv

Gather round the campfire to watch some of Scotland's top improvisers create hilarious scenes based on stories from a special guest monologist.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Scary Times
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Scary Times

A new hour of stand-up from CMB. As seen on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and Comedy Central. Tour support for Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe. 'CMB's on killer form' **** (FEST)


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Patrick Spicer: Absolutely
Patrick Spicer: Absolutely

Following multiple sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, and the release of his comedy special, his new show is a riotous mix of the comical and the candid. “Comedy masterclass” - Mumble Comedy


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Chris Kent: Offline (WIP)
Chris Kent: Offline (WIP)

Cork’s own Chris Kent returns with a brand new show ‘Offline’. Join him on a journey that will either make him or break him. “Kent is a master storyteller” The Irish Times ****


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

William Thompson: Scumbag Millionaire
William Thompson: Scumbag Millionaire

What would you do if you became a millionaire overnight? Stand-up comedian and rising star from Belfast, William Thompson will answer this question in his brand-new tour show! ★★★★ (TheArtsDesk.com)


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Thomas Green: Brainstorm
Thomas Green: Brainstorm

After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating through the impulsive, random and stupid. ★★★★ - The List


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

John Tothill: Thank God This Lasts Forever
John Tothill: Thank God This Lasts Forever

The critically-acclaimed John Tothill brings his fantastic new show on his debut UK tour. ‘One of the funniest hours of stand-up at this year’s Fringe’ ★★★★★ Telegraph


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart LIVE
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart LIVE

Join award-winning stand-up comedian and podcast host Matt Stewart (Do Go On, Prime Mates, Who Knew It) for a night of podcasting and stand-up comedy.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Celya AB: Of All People
Celya AB: Of All People

Following multiple sell-out tours and barnstorming appearances at JFL Montreal and Melbourne ICF, Celya is back to tackle the big three: beauty, money and the void, in her most personal show yet.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Liam Withnail: Live at Monkey Barrel (Special Taping)
Liam Withnail: Live at Monkey Barrel (Special Taping)

Join Liam as he presents a special one off night of his classic stand up routines from over the years, to be filmed for his debut special! 'Astonishing... crowd can't get enough' ★★★★★ The Independent


Edinburgh, United Kingdom