Monkey Barrel Comedy

Jackie Fabulous is a hilarious and affable stand-up comedian, writer, actor, producer and motivational speaker who uses her jokes and sparkling nature to entertain, encourage, and empower audiences.

Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award, UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani is going to tell stories of her experiences, thoughts and imagination as a work in progress.

After a sold-out international run of his last show Cultural Appreciation, David Nihill is back with his new show, Shelf Help.

Iceland’s biggest stand up comedian (and first-ever Netflix star) returns to the UK following sold out runs at Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne and London’s Soho Theatre.

Award-winning stand-up comedian and multi-viral online sketch sensation Ali Woods comes to Edinburgh on his debut stand-up tour! “In a world of wannabes, Woods is the real deal” (Evening Standard)

After a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022/23, Celya AB is trying new jokes. ‘Effortlessly charming and undeniably talented’ ★★★★ List

Carl Donnelly returns looking and feeling great – which is surprising considering he’s officially hit middle age and has had a tough couple of years. 'A bringer of delight.' ★★★★ The Scotsman

She's loud, she swears, she's inappropriate, and she's the comedian behind the social media antics of Knee Deep In Life.

Join multi award winning stand up star and viral sensation Laura Lexx (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Hypothetical, The Now Show) with her highly anticipated UK tour: Slinky. ★★★★ GUARDIAN

Star of Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and QI Kiri Pritchard-McLean is back with a brand new tour, her funniest and most personal to date.

Red Richardson is one of the most exciting new stand up comedians in the UK | “Red will find his audience and in turn they will become slavishly devoted” ★★★★ Chortle

Gianmarco Soresi is a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence.

Debut work in progress from BBC New Comedy Awards & Chortle Student Awards finalist. “Now here is a guy to watch” - One4Review

Avital Ash's debut explores growing up a Hasidic Jew, depression, queer identity, and generational Holocaust trauma, all while being hilarious. ★★★★★ "Beautifully fuses tragedy and comedy" Distractify

Due to demand THE BOMB SQUAD POD LIVE, featuring COLIN GEDDIS and AARON MCCANN, tours the UK with their hilarious video reactions and explicit sound effects for a very special live recording!

For one night only, MC Hammersmith is completely improvising 100% of the content, including the structure. "Stomach-achingly funny improv raps" EdFringeReview (★★★★★)

Matthews brings a work in progress version of her latest show to the Monkey Barrel stage. “Insanely original” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby

Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty. The Independent ★★★★★

Joe ‘could have been a dancer’ Sutherland returns to say a bunch of naughty things in a new work-in-progress show to prepare for an international tour.

In his new no-holes barred standup show, Freddy fearlessly confronts his own mortality with his trademark wit and often brutal punchlines, covering everything from topical news to universal truths.