Monkey Barrel Comedy

Jordan Brookes: Some Stuff (WIP)
Jordan Brookes: Some Stuff (WIP)

After 18 months off, the longest reigning Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner is back with some half-ideas, some fuller ideas, and some stuff he’s nearly written. This is just what happens.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

John-Luke Roberts: It Is Better - Live!
John-Luke Roberts: It Is Better - Live!

A special live show to celebrate the launch of It Is Better, a comedy album by John-Luke Roberts.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Fern Brady: Autistic Bikini Queen (Work In Progress)
Fern Brady: Autistic Bikini Queen (Work In Progress)

Fern Brady is writing her fifth solo show Autistic Bikini Queen to bring on a nationwide tour.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Sofie Hagen: Optimistically Working On A New Show, In Case The World Doesn't End
Sofie Hagen: Optimistically Working On A New Show, In Case The World Doesn't End

After taking a year off because of a global pandemic, when leaving the house was illegal, and the government allowed culture to die completely, I am back with an attempt to write a new show. (WIP)


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Josie Long: Work In Progress
Josie Long: Work In Progress

Oh, you like Josie Long? Well, she's back in Edinburgh to try new stuff.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Stuart Goldsmith: Cut & Shut (Warm-Up)
Stuart Goldsmith: Cut & Shut (Warm-Up)

Stu prepares to film a special later this year by splicing together the best bits from his two favourite shows, End Of & Primer.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Catherine Bohart: Work In Progress (2nd to 5th)
Catherine Bohart: Work In Progress (2nd to 5th)

An hour of new material from the star of BBC2’s The Mash Report.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Catherine Bohart: Work In Progress (6th to 7th)
Catherine Bohart: Work In Progress (6th to 7th)

An hour of new material from the star of BBC2’s The Mash Report.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Ahir Shah: Work-In-Progress
Ahir Shah: Work-In-Progress

Nominated twice for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Ahir Shah returns to the Monkey Barrel with a work-in-progress show ahead of a brand new national tour.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Elf Lyons: TALK DIRTY
Elf Lyons: TALK DIRTY

Award winning comedian and raconteur Elf Lyons invites you for an hour of revelry, raconteuring and comedy your great-grandad would consider 'indecent' for a lady to listen to.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Larry Dean: Work In Progress
Larry Dean: Work In Progress

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Larry Dean is here to try out some brand-new jokes.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Larry Dean: Special Recording Warm-Up
Larry Dean: Special Recording Warm-Up

Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and star of Live At The Apollo Larry Dean performs a selection of his favourite material in preparation for recording his first stand-up special.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Nish Kumar: Control (WIP)
Nish Kumar: Control (WIP)

A work progress show from Nish Kumar ahead of his 2022 tour.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Olga Koch: Homecoming (Preview)
Olga Koch: Homecoming (Preview)

Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated comedian and star of Mock The Week and QI, Olga Koch returns to Monkey Barrel with previews of her third show!


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)

A crucible in which we will forge comedy’s golden future, and literal GOOD GIG, hosted by John-Luke Roberts for two nights only.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Rachel Fairburn: Maniac (WIP)
Rachel Fairburn: Maniac (WIP)

This is a brand new show from Rachel. A lot has happened, hasn’t it?


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Rosco McClelland & Christopher MacArthur-Boyd (WIP)
Rosco McClelland & Christopher MacArthur-Boyd (WIP)

Two of the best modern comedians in Scotland share a bill. As seen on BBC Scotland’s Up For It and The Comedy Underground.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Lauren Pattison: It Is What It Is (WIP)
Lauren Pattison: It Is What It Is (WIP)

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee 2017 Lauren Pattison is back with a mix of best bits and the beginnings of a brand new show.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Rob Kemp: Agenda (WIP)
Rob Kemp: Agenda (WIP)

A show about shame, identity, and gender expectations.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The Elvis Dead
The Elvis Dead

Evil Dead 2 retold through the songs of Elvis Presley.


Edinburgh, United Kingdom