Venue Information

Venue Code:
515
Venue:
Monkey Barrel Comedy
Venue Address:
9-12 Blair Street
Venue Postcode:
EH1 1QR

Venue Description:
'Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and described as “a year-round Edinburgh institution” (The List), the club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. "Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can't stop drinking it!" (Sam Campbell) “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges)

Venue Phone:


Venue Facilities:
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Cafe Details:

Age Limits:
16+ restriction after 10pm (no under 16s for shows starting at 9pm or later), 18+ restriction after 11pm (no under 18s for shows starting at 10pm or later). See individual shows for Suitability / Restrictions.

Performance Spaces

NameCapacityAge LimitShowsPerformances
Monkey Barrel 110616+ restriction after 10pm (no under 16s for shows starting at 9pm or later), 18+ restriction after 11pm (no under 18s for shows starting at 10pm or later). See individual shows for Suitability / Restrictions. 28270
Monkey Barrel 26516+ restriction after 10pm (no under 16s for shows starting at 9pm or later), 18+ restriction after 11pm (no under 18s for shows starting at 10pm or later). See individual shows for Suitability / Restrictions. 23289
Monkey Barrel 315516+ restriction after 10pm (no under 16s for shows starting at 9pm or later), 18+ restriction after 11pm (no under 18s for shows starting at 10pm or later). See individual shows for Suitability / Restrictions. 43238
Monkey Barrel 410016+ restriction after 10pm (no under 16s for shows starting at 9pm or later), 18+ restriction after 11pm (no under 18s for shows starting at 10pm or later). See individual shows for Suitability / Restrictions. 34258

Shows and Performances

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NameGenreWherePerformancesNext Performance
800 Pound Gorilla Alumni ShowcaseComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
Abby Wambaugh: Another World Is Possible (A WIP)ComedyMonkey Barrel 25-
Amy Matthews: Definitions of ToastComedyMonkey Barrel 11-
Andrew O'Neill: A Short, Aggressive Lecture On Krill. Then JokesComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
Ania Magliano: Peach FuzzComedyMonkey Barrel 316-
Ari Eldjárn: The Icelander's Guide to EuropeComedyMonkey Barrel 45Fri 28/08 12:45
Ayo Adenekan: Homeland InsecurityComedyMonkey Barrel 12-
Ayoade Bamgboye: Small Talk (WIP + Q&A)ComedyMonkey Barrel 26-
Bella Hull: Mad Cow DiseaseComedyMonkey Barrel 128Sat 29/08 12:30
Bella Hull: Mad Cow DiseaseComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Bridget Christie: Work in ProgressComedyMonkey Barrel 32-
BudPod Live!ComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Catherine Bohart: Work in ProgressComedyMonkey Barrel 315Sat 29/08 12:00
Celya AB: We Must Stop Meeting Like ThisComedyMonkey Barrel 124Fri 28/08 18:10
Chris Cantrill: RewildingComedyMonkey Barrel 31Fri 28/08 21:55
Chris Cantrill: RewildingComedyMonkey Barrel 12-
Chris Forbes: Father ChristmasComedyMonkey Barrel 225Fri 28/08 13:30
Christian Brighty: Outlord (WIP)ComedyMonkey Barrel 25-
CLONGComedyMonkey Barrel 43-
Cody Dahler Presents: The Truth (In My Opinion) LIVE!ComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Comedians Pub Games and Beer Mat FlippingComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Dan Tiernan: Quartz and AllComedyMonkey Barrel 127Fri 28/08 22:25
Dan Tiernan: Quartz and AllComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Dan Tiernan: Quartz and AllComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
Daniel Foxx: How Lovely.ComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Daniel Foxx: How Lovely.ComedyMonkey Barrel 414-
Daniel Sloss with David McIntosh Jr: Origin Story Podcast – Late & Live (Special Guest)ComedyMonkey Barrel 32-
Ed Night: We'll Be Alright, DarlingComedyMonkey Barrel 127Fri 28/08 16:45
Eric Rushton: Could Well Be InComedyMonkey Barrel 225Fri 28/08 14:55
Esther Manito: Ranting Queen (Work in Progress)ComedyMonkey Barrel 11-
Fatiha El-Ghorri: Cockney Stacking DollComedyMonkey Barrel 414Fri 28/08 15:35
Fatiha El-Ghorri: Cockney Stacking DollComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Finlay Christie: Champagne CasanovaComedyMonkey Barrel 11-
Finlay Christie: Champagne CasanovaComedyMonkey Barrel 427Fri 28/08 22:40
Flo & Joan: With Feeling (WIP)ComedyMonkey Barrel 35Sat 29/08 10:35
Flo & Joan: With Feeling (WIP)ComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
Frankie Monroe: A Show for BabiesChildren's ShowsMonkey Barrel 31-
Free for AllComedyMonkey Barrel 42-
Gareth Waugh: Is Pepsi OK?ComedyMonkey Barrel 227Fri 28/08 16:20
Gareth Waugh: Is Pepsi OK?ComedyMonkey Barrel 11-
Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 – There's No Bloke Without FireComedyMonkey Barrel 11Fri 28/08 21:00
Geoffrey Asmus: PatriautismComedyMonkey Barrel 424Fri 28/08 19:50
Glenn Moore: Work in ProgressComedyMonkey Barrel 114-
Graham and SteenComedyMonkey Barrel 43-
Grubby Little Mitts: Late Night 70s Game Show (WIP)ComedyMonkey Barrel 25-
Harriet Dyer: Easily Distra...ComedyMonkey Barrel 41Fri 28/08 18:25
Harriet Kemsley: Floozy (Work in Progress)ComedyMonkey Barrel 49-
Helen Bauer: Working and God Willing Progressing (WIP)ComedyMonkey Barrel 13-
Holy Shit ImprovComedyMonkey Barrel 417-
Horatio Gould's: Weekend at Dad'sComedyMonkey Barrel 13-
I've Had A Rosé, Let's Talk About Feelings: Live!ComedyMonkey Barrel 21-
In the Doghouse with Frankie MonroeComedyMonkey Barrel 48Sat 29/08 01:30
Jamali Maddix: Work in ProgressComedyMonkey Barrel 33-
James AcasterComedyMonkey Barrel 34-
John Kearns: Tilting at WindmillsComedyMonkey Barrel 313Fri 28/08 16:15
John-Luke Roberts: Sunday LatesComedyMonkey Barrel 42-
John-Luke Roberts: What I Talk About When I Run About, TalkingComedyMonkey Barrel 425Fri 28/08 14:10
Joke ExploderComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Jonno: Here Comes Mr FunnyComedyMonkey Barrel 225Fri 28/08 19:10
Josie Long: Florida panther sits beside last remaining tree in massive cleared field alone (but good vibes actually) (WIP)ComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
Joz Norris and John-Luke Roberts are Barry and Tony in The BaritonesComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
Kate Dolan: TroutComedyMonkey Barrel 228Fri 28/08 20:35
Krystal Evans: I'm Gonna Die in a Ditch (WIP)ComedyMonkey Barrel 23-
Lachlan Werner: Sleeper Hit (WIP)ComedyMonkey Barrel 25Sat 29/08 00:50
Lara Ricote: INKLINGComedyMonkey Barrel 327Fri 28/08 17:40
Late Night Comedy RaveComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Laurie Luxe: Scold (WIP)ComedyMonkey Barrel 25-
Lil Wenker in Ronny Eucalitto's Love Hour LiveComedyMonkey Barrel 22-
LMAOF (for OF.TV)ComedyMonkey Barrel 13Mon 31/08 15:00
Lorna Rose Treen: Work in ProgressComedyMonkey Barrel 25Sat 29/08 12:05
Lou Wall: Where Are All The Tall Grandmas?ComedyMonkey Barrel 426Fri 28/08 21:15
Marc Jennings: If & WhenComedyMonkey Barrel 126Fri 28/08 19:35
MBC SOUNDSYSTEM: Indie Karaoke Party with Liam WithnailMusicMonkey Barrel 31-
Mike Rice: A Work in Progress Show (Testing New Horrible Material)ComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Mike Rice: A Work in Progress Show (Testing New Horrible Material)ComedyMonkey Barrel 424Sat 29/08 11:20
Mike Rice: Cruel Little ManComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
Morgan Rees: What a Bummer (Tour Warm-Up)ComedyMonkey Barrel 25-
MOVIE x4 with Tom Lawrinson and Sam O'learyComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
Mr Chonkers: Work in ChonkersComedyMonkey Barrel 32-
Mr Chonkers: Work in ChonkersComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy (Work in Progress)ComedyMonkey Barrel 324Fri 28/08 14:50
Nu Metal KaraokeComedyMonkey Barrel 31Fri 28/08 23:20
Old RopeComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Paddy Young Presents: A Night with the StarsComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?ComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?ComedyMonkey Barrel 113-
People I Consider ComediansComedyMonkey Barrel 33-
Phil Ellis: Bath MatComedyMonkey Barrel 32-
Phil Ellis: Bath MatComedyMonkey Barrel 128Fri 28/08 13:55
Phil Wang: UH OHComedyMonkey Barrel 312-
Pierre Novellie: Okay, One More Then BedtimeComedyMonkey Barrel 325Fri 28/08 19:05
Piggy TimeComedyMonkey Barrel 13-
Rachel Fairburn: Vexy BeastsComedyMonkey Barrel 11-
Rachel Galvo: Work in ProgressComedyMonkey Barrel 47-
Roast Battle AllstarsComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
RODEO!ComedyMonkey Barrel 13-
Roger O'Sullivan: Divil May CryComedyMonkey Barrel 223Fri 28/08 17:45
Rose Matafeo: Work in Progress Morning HourComedyMonkey Barrel 114Sat 29/08 11:05
Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul SewageComedyMonkey Barrel 227Fri 28/08 23:25
Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul SewageComedyMonkey Barrel 11-
Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul SewageComedyMonkey Barrel 34-
Sam Nicoresti: And For My Next Trick [WIP]ComedyMonkey Barrel 44-
Sarah Keyworth: Work in ProgressComedyMonkey Barrel 38-
Sarah Roberts: Scary Movie 7ComedyMonkey Barrel 227Fri 28/08 22:00
Serena Terry: Factory SettingsComedyMonkey Barrel 43-
Siblings and Family FriendsComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
Sofar ComedyComedyMonkey Barrel 22-
Sofar ComedyComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
Sofie Hagen – I Think Some of This Is My FaultComedyMonkey Barrel 125Fri 28/08 15:20
Stand Up For PalestineComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Stepdads: The Stepdads Les Mis (And More)ComedyMonkey Barrel 13Fri 28/08 23:55
Stuart Laws as Michael Caine Doing Something For An Hour MBComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Stuart McPherson and Stephen Buchanan: Work in ProgressComedyMonkey Barrel 28-
Table Reads: New Comedy Script ShowcaseComedyMonkey Barrel 223Sun 30/08 11:00
Take Your Shoes Off Live PodcastComedyMonkey Barrel 11-
Tatty Macleod: Things My Mother Did (WIP)ComedyMonkey Barrel 310-
The Alternative Comedy Memorial SocietyComedyMonkey Barrel 113Sun 30/08 23:55
The Battered Book ClubComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase!ComedyMonkey Barrel 329Fri 28/08 20:30
The Night SistersComedyMonkey Barrel 41-
The Silver Lining with Gianmarco SoresiComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Tom Cashman: NPC (Nearly Proficient Comedian)ComedyMonkey Barrel 11-
Tom Cashman: NPC (Nearly Proficient Comedian)ComedyMonkey Barrel 426Fri 28/08 17:00
TONSIL HOCKEY: Live in EdinburghComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Top of the Kochs: Karaoke with Olga KochEventsMonkey Barrel 31-
Vittorio Angelone: Off the CuffComedyMonkey Barrel 39-
Welcome To Hell LIVE with Daniel Foxx and Dane BuckleyComedyMonkey Barrel 31-
Zoe Coombs Marr: Busy Club (Work in Progress)ComedyMonkey Barrel 22-