Completing the Trilogy begun with Genius 2.0 and The Work of the Devil, Have We Met? finds Simon standing, like Ulysses in Tennyson’s famous verse, gazing out over the moaning deep and the twinkling rocks and wondering whether to seek a newer world? To smite the sounding furrows? To strive, to seek, and to find? Or whether in fact, to put the kettle on, crack open the Hobnobs and simply yield? Drawing on Joyce, Proust and the career of Philip Schofield to make sense of his own tangled past and possible future, Evans skilfully weaves comedy, pathos and narrowly averted cancellation into an unforgettable two hours of unique entertainment.

Desi Central is brought to you by LuvEntertainment, a Multiple Award Winning provider of comedy events since 2009. Desi Central comedy tour hosts memorable, quality shows all over the UK and feature the very best of established and new comedy talent – both homegrown and international. We also pride ourselves on presenting and championing comedians who appeal to comedy lovers of all ages and backgrounds. Our events are the perfect place to come to for a guaranteed fun night out where you can unwind, relax and have a laugh with friends, family or work colleagues. Get your tickets to Desi Central Comedy Show today & join us for an evening of fun & laughter. Tommy Sandhu, Aatif Nawaz, Eshaan Akbar & Kane Brown

John Robertson is a comedian, streamer, children’s author, improviser, actor, videogame writer, insult comic and manic hurricane man. LGBTQIA+, gamer, Goth, geeky and goddamn good at screaming at large groups. His crowd are diverse, perverse, wholesome, yet awful. This high-octane show is the brainchild of comedian & cult leader John Robertson. Filled with stand-up, appalling prizes and more audience chanting than you’d get at a protest – it’s a gut-busting rock n’ roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket.

Following an election year – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe, with extra dates now added due to phenomenal demand. Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who didn’t vote for a British Indian Prime Minister. Sweet, sweet vibe killing. As seen and heard on The Mash Report, Taskmaster, Pod Save the UK, Live at the Apollo, Hold the Front Page and your favourite tabloid newspaper. Presented by Plosive Live in association with PBJ Management.

On 23rd January 2024 I was diagnosed as being neurodivergent which was kind of a surprise to me, funny enough, not to anyone that knows me. Although surprising this pretty much answered my full life and why I am the way I am. So come join me in a show where I’ll give you a 1st hand insight from my delusional eyes to what goes on in my ever expanding mind with stories of how I’ve manage to survive through a life of total confusement to how and why I now prefer to be alone, mostly!

The story covers subjects ranging from pantomimes to dreams, how to behave in hospitals, small talk, realising his Mum is a northern version of Columbo, and how being a smart-mouthed kid saved him from a life of continually being beaten up. Above all else, it’s the Justin you have to come to expect. It’s funny and interesting, and perhaps there’s a little bit that warms the soul, too.

With over 20 million views online, MC Hammersmith is a multi-award-winning freestyle rap comedian. He is the world’s leading gangsta rapper to ever emerge from the ghetto of middle class west London. He presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. You’ll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.

Joe Sutherland is a comedian and Greggs brand ambassador. Stand-up, acting, writing, influencing, there is nothing he won’t think about doing and maybe even get around to. He performs all over the UK and internationally, sometimes on the internet and sometimes on the television (nature’s internet).

He's supported fellow Geordie Chris Ramsay in the past and now Carl presents his own show about his (self-confessed) stubborn nature.

Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Lauren Pattison is back with a brand-new show. She's decided she wants to come back bigger, braver and maybe blonder... either way it's time to put her big girl pants on. As seen on Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Stand Up For Live Comedy (BBC One), Comedy Up Late (ABC) and as heard on the smash-hit Have A Word podcast.

Stand up sensation and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand new tour: What's O'Kurd. Co-host of the hit podcast Aint Got a Clue, voice of ITV's Loaded in Paradise and star of Live at the Apollo (BBC), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Celebrity Masterchef (BBC One) and The Apprentice: You're Fired (BBC Two) As a hugely in-demand writer, his credits include Cunk & Other Humans (BBC Two), Have I Got News For You (BBC Two) and A League of Their Own (Sky One) ★★★★ The Herald ★★★★ Evening Standard

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.

A TV favourite, and now an aspiring doctor’s wife, Josh Jones is now knee-deep into his 30's and nothing thrills him more than a Greggs Sausage Roll and an M&S food shop. Living a more sedate life isn’t without its challenges though - he’s still trying to earn his cat’s respect!

Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening, the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel. Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of Zhrowing life up in the air after years of following the rules. Much loved in the industry, this multi-award winner commands the stage with a whirlwind of energy and leaves audiences breathless with laughter. Her extensive list of credits includes Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week, cohosting Pointless, Lovestruck High, Richard Osman’s House of Games, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mastermind.

Ben Pope ('a total delight' - Fest) brings his brand-new UK stand-up tour to Brighton.   Look, there's no easy way to put this. Last year, Ben got circumcised. On purpose, and as recommended by medical professionals. This show is a 55min inventory of his ensuing masculine panic. Expect jokes and stories on: the male ego, pillow talk, charity shops, the sublime mystery of having a father, and also exactly one pig.   It's a show about losing a part of yourself. A very specific part. See you there. Chop chop.

Join Carl Donnelly, one of the UKs finest comedians as he brings you up to speed on how he's settling into being a married middle-aged father with recurring stomach ulcers, a bald patch, and an internet search history that now includes anti-leakage boxer shorts. Previously nominated for both the Best Newcomer and Best Show in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, he's appeared on such shows as Mock The Week and Russell Howards Good News as well as recently supporting Kevin Bridges on his international tour. He's also a regular on radio (BBC 5Lives Fighting Talk and Talksport) as well as being one half of the podcast TVI (Two Vegan Idiots).

Esther’s new show ‘Slagbomb’ takes a nosedive into the awkward sandwich years of life. The phase when youthful freedom gives way to the reality of adult responsibilities. It’s a time when one finds oneself juggling everything from prostate checks to hosing faeces off the garden decking, whilst clad in questionable footwear like crocs. Growing up, Esther imagined she would fulfil all the expectations of a lady, poised and dignified, but looking around she realises that just hasn't happened. Esther's life seems to be a magnet for embarrassing moments and endless cockups. No matter how hard she tries to project sophistication, she often ends up highlighting her unrefined side. Now she wants to embrace her lack of dignity - whether it’s her less-than-graceful posture, cringeworthy encounters with shady drug dealers, or the painful realities of waxing gone wrong. At its core, Esther’s show is an exploration of the challenges and hilarities of navigating the sandwich years, and an invitation to the audience to feel good about the madness in their own lives. After all, she has a Lebanese father dealing with war, a mother dealing with cancer, two kids (who seem to have permanently lost their PE kit), a husband who just wanted some birthday nooky, and a sudden loss of hearing. It’s all part of the messy, chaotic, and often hilarious journey of a right Slagbomb.

A brand new show from award-winning comedian, star of Live at the Apollo, and co-host of award-winning podcast Trusty Hogs - Helen is back and is struggling. She has spent the last year being forced to hang out with someone she doesn’t like and who honestly does not like her. It’s tense, it’s uncomfortable, they won’t leave.

Join Robin for more of his trademark cheeky charm, more quick wit and even more hilarious oversharing, in this brand new stand-up show from the star of Mock The Week and Radio 4’s The News Quiz. We’re all talking to each other in an increasingly online world, is that really talking? Robin doesn’t think so.  So let’s get together, in real life, to watch Robin share some more outrageously honest stories. It’s good to talk, but it’s even better to overshare.

Stevie Martin has built a significant following and acclaim for her prolific online output which includes a series of regular viral sketches with Lola-Rose Maxwell which have amassed over 20 million views (3 million of which on Tiktok) two hit podcasts (Nobody Panic with Tessa Coates and Might Delete Later with Gina Martin) which collectively receive over 100,000 downloads a month, and a regular long-form improvised comedy book club on Twitch. A writer published everywhere from Vice to the Guardian, Stevie’s first book, Nobody Panic, was published by Hodder Studios and adapts her hit podcast.

Gearing up for his greatest tour yet later this year, join your all-time favourite comedian Nick Helm as he glides through an hour of new stuff and changes the very fabric of your being. He. Is. Your. New. God.

The Didcot-born TV regular performs his latest show.

Mark Simmons combines hilarious one-liners with an irresistible love of performing, to resonate with audiences at virtual and in-person events. His award-winning stand-up is a cut above the rest, setting Mark apart on the booking circuit and leading him to perform on some of the most prestigious comedy stages in the UK.

Mike Rice is one of Ireland and the UK's fastest rising stand ups with tens of millions of views on Instagram and TikTok. He is the co-host of hit podcast Mike and Vittorio's Guide to Parenting and has become a regular on Smash Hit podcast Have a Word.

Namaste Motherfckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) - a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Combining Cally's comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative, stereotype-busting book of the same name, the show has at its heart her own story of radical reinvention - taking her from meetings in boardrooms to treading the boards, thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers. A funny show about a deadly serious subject, Namaste Motherfckers is a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more.

Award winning comedian Tom Lucy is embarking on his biggest solo tour with his brand new show ‘Golden Boy'. Tom is one of the most exciting young comedians in the UK. He is the host of smash hit podcast ‘Private Parts' and has appeared on many TV shows such as ‘Roast Battle', 'Stand Up For Live Comedy', ‘Dating No Filter', ‘The Lateish Show' and ‘Stand Up Central'. As Tom approaches the end of his 20s, he reflects on the previous decade in all its exciting and wild glory and expresses his anxieties for life moving forward.  Tom has toured the world opening in arenas for Jack Whitehall and as a writer he has worked on shows such as the ‘BRIT Awards'.

MC Hammersmith is a multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian. He is the number one gangsta rapper from the ghetto of middle class west London. He presents an evening of jaw-dropping improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. And he will also be joined by his friends! Special guest stars from the comedy circuit - some of the top talent in the country - will also be dropping in for some explosive short comedy sets. Never the same show twice, surprise guests, and lightning-fast hip hop comedy. Jaw-dropping, hilarious, utterly unbelievable. 'The world's leading freestyle rapper' ★★★★★ The Advertiser.

Roast battle The show that turns smack talk into an art form! Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts. Not for the faint-hearted, each battler has five roast jokes to defeat their opponent. "Undeniably, Roast Battle doesn't fail to live up to its expectations, serving to showcase a no-holds-barred contest of comedic athleticism, brazen putdowns and lightning-fast comebacks" ★★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com). Streamed Live on NextUp - See below for more information. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Tickets Monday 10th February 2025 Tuesday 11th March 2025 Monday 14th April 2025 Monday 12th May 2025 Monday 9th June 2025 Tuesday 8th July 2025 Monday 8th September 2025 Monday 13th October 2025 Monday 10th November 2025 Monday 8th December 2025 8pm: (1hr 45 mins incl. interval): £7 per person. £5 for Students. £5 Live Stream - Nextup Next up NextUp members can watch as part of their yearly subscription. Not yet a subscriber? Get a Season ticket to this and future Monkey Barrel streams by becoming a NextUp member. You'll get access to the full NextUp platform which includes our monthly live streams alongside. Use our MONKEY10 code for 10% discount. You can learn more about NextUp HERE. Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline) Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

Best of the fringe Described by the Metro as "Fringe Heroes" and as the Fringe's "Beating Heart" by the Telegraph, Monkey Barrel Comedy believes there should be a taste of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND. Outstanding Fringe Show award winner Liam Withnail hosts, with a different line-up each night, featuring some of the country's top acts, award winning festival favourites and the very best up-and-coming talent around. Every Thursday, we'll bring you some of the best highlights from Fringe, with two shows each week jam-packed full of the all the best bits from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Whilst later, in the lead-up to August, we offer a sneak peek of what's to come this year, as an array of some of the best acts from The Fringe work on their new stuff in preparation for their shows at the biggest comedy festival in the world... and you’re invited to come along and see it here first! See our website or social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for the latest line-ups. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Tickets 7pm (75mins): £8 per person. £5 for Students. 9pm (1hr 45mins): £10 per person. £7 for Students. Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline) Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

The show Stand up sensation and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand new tour: What’s O’Kurd. Co-host of the hit podcast Aint Got a Clue, voice of ITV’s Loaded in Paradise and star of Live at the Apollo (BBC), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Celebrity Masterchef (BBC One) and The Apprentice: You’re Fired (BBC Two) As a hugely in-demand writer, his credits include Cunk & Other Humans (BBC Two), Have I Got News For You (BBC Two) and A League of Their Own (Sky One) ★★★★ the herald ★★★★ evening standard Tickets Thursday 2nd October 2025 20:00 (90min plus interval) £20 Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline) Warnings and Additional Info: N/A Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) "Fringe Heroes" (The Metro) "Redefining what weekend comedy can and should be" (British Comedy Guide 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook Follow us info For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays, 1pm on Saturday and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat. Not applicable for all shows.

Top banana New exciting acts emerging on the scene, and new material from our established pros. Plus we have a cracking headliner every show. See our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) for the latest line-ups. Check out our the reviews here! Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Tickets 7pm (75mins) and 9pm (1hr 45mins) £3 per person. £1 for Students. Venue Doors Open at least 30 minutes before show starts - Unreserved Seating - No standing - Everyone gets a seat - Table Service throughout the show. Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline) Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

Free for all We want to give open spots and pros alike a night to be able to turn up and just do 5 without booking in with us weeks before. Instead, you just need to register in person between 7pm and 8pm. There will be no breaks. Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone. Table service throughout the show. Barrel Bar upstairs open until 1am. If you are in the room and your name is called, you have 5 mins - no questions asked! If you’re not in the room, you miss out. It’s going to be loose and fun and quick! Think gong show without the gong ...just the dulcet tones of The Fratellis to tell you when your 5 mins is up! Come join the fun, either on stage or in the safe sanctuary of our wonderful audience. Tickets Doors Open at 19:00 - Completely Free - Unreserved Seating - Table Service throughout the show. 8pm (Approx 11pm finish) Free Entry (Unticketed) Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline) Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

The show The Improv Show is an evening of comedy based entirely on audience suggestions, as multiple improv teams create sketches and scenes (with no preparation) before your very eyes! The comedians have no script, so it's a completely unique and different show every time! Each show features critically-acclaimed, award-winning improv comedy groups from the Edinburgh Fringe and beyond! Combined with the very best up-and-coming improv acts, resident hosts, and maybe even a musical surprise or two - The Improv Show is a top quality night of completely ad-libbed entertainment. Top Alternative Comedy at Edinburgh's #1 rated Comedy Club. As the reviews say... “Fantastic” acts, a “well priced” bar in a “great intimate atmosphere”. “Don't miss if you're in Edinburgh!”. See our website or social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for the latest line-ups. Monday 16th June 2025 Monday 14th July 2025 Monday 8th September 2025 Monday 13th October 2025 Monday 17th November 2025 Monday 8th December 2025 Monday 5th January 2025 Monday 16th February 2025 Tickets 8pm: (1hr 45mins incl. Interval): £6 per person. £4 for students. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline) Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

The show As seen on Hypothetical, Roast Battle and various apps on your phone. You know the ones. As he embarks on his first international tour, Joe ‘could have been a dancer’ Sutherland is bravely talking about something that, until recently, he’s suffered in silence: being a total hunk. Now that being really sexy is finally accepted in society, Joe is ready to share his story. Groundbreaking stuff from one of the most in-demand comedians in the UK. “Oozing star power from every pore” The Mirror “Drooling cynicism, punchy jokes and shrewd sarcasm” Voice Mag Tickets Sunday 14th December 2025 20:00 (100mins incl. Interval) £13 Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline) Warnings and Additional Info: N/A Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) "Fringe Heroes" (The Metro) "Redefining what weekend comedy can and should be" (British Comedy Guide 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook Follow us info For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays, 1pm on Saturday and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat. Not applicable for all shows.

The big show: Saturday Join us every Saturday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent. The Big Show has a different line-up every weekend - including a selection of outstanding local and touring comedians - so no two shows are the same. Shows at 5pm, 7pm & 9pm. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Tickets 5pm: (1hr 20mins): £12 per person. £10 for Students. 7pm: (1hr 20mins): £15 per person. £13 for Students. 9pm: (1hr 45mins incl. Interval): £18 per person. Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline) Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

The big show: Sunday Join us every Sunday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent. The Big Show has a different line-up every weekend - including a selection of outstanding local and touring comedians - so no two shows are the same. Shows at 7pm & 9pm. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Tickets 7pm: (1hr 20mins): £8 per person. £6 for Students. 9pm: (1hr 45mins incl. interval): £10 per person. £8 for Students. Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline) Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

The big show: Friday Join us every Friday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent. The Big Show has a different line-up every weekend - including a selection of outstanding local and touring comedians - so no two shows are the same. Shows at 7pm & 9pm. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) Follow us For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Tickets 7pm: (1hr 20mins): £15 per person. £13 for Students. 9pm: (1hr 45mins incl. Interval): £18 per person. Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline) Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

The show Paddy Raff is hitting the road again in 2025 following the success of his last show, the biggest selling NI stand-up comedy tour of 2024 seen by a whopping 15,000+ people! With more comedy songs, hilarious tales of fatherhood, his former wedding band antics, musings on modern life and another musical visit from Nigel, the King of BT9 - ‘Here’s One For Ya!’ isn’t just a stand-up gig, it’s a show not to be missed. Tickets Thursday 13th November 2025 19:30 (90min) £15 Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Restriction) Warnings and Additional Info: N/A Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) "Fringe Heroes" (The Metro) "Redefining what weekend comedy can and should be" (British Comedy Guide 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook Follow us info For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays, 1pm on Saturday and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat. Not applicable for all shows.

The show After a UK sell out run in 2024, and New Zealand in 2025, award winning comedian, Lou Conran, returns with her new show “Gooch”. (You know that bit between your doodah and your wotsit, you know down there? Your ‘Taint’, ‘your Grundle’,) That bit that no one knows what to do with? Well, that’s Lou Conran. No one knows what to do with her. No one knows where she fits in, but one thing you can guarantee is that the more attention you give to the “Gooch”, the more you’ll enjoy yourself. Tickets Saturday 27th September 2025 19:30 (110mins incl. Interval) £12 Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Restriction) Warnings and Additional Info: N/A Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) "Fringe Heroes" (The Metro) "Redefining what weekend comedy can and should be" (British Comedy Guide 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook Follow us info For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat. Not applicable for all shows.

The show Hailing from the rural heart of Northern Ireland, Mark McCarney brings his unmistakable wit, charm, and a dash of countryside chaos to the stage. Known for his hilarious online sketches and razor-sharp stand-up, Mark has become one of the freshest voices in Irish comedy, blending absurdity with relatable tales of small-town life. With his deadpan delivery and knack for finding humor in the mundane, Mark’s show takes audiences on a laugh-out-loud journey through the quirks of family, community, and the strange realities of modern living. Whether you're a long-time fan of his viral hits or new to his uniquely Irish sense of humor, this tour is guaranteed to leave you in stitches. Don’t miss the chance to see Mark McCarney live - raw, real, and ridiculously funny. Tickets Friday 17th October 2025 19:30 (90mins incl. Interval) £14 Further info Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Restriction) Warnings and Additional Info: N/A Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. Monkey barrel comedy Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions. 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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges) “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell) "Fringe Heroes" (The Metro) "Redefining what weekend comedy can and should be" (British Comedy Guide 5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook Follow us info For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! Drinks & more Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays, 1pm on Saturday and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat. Not applicable for all shows.

You already know comedian Desiree Burch, but isn't it time to really find out? The breakout star of Netflix's Flinch, The Mash Report and Live At The Apollo (BBC).

Bridget Christie is hot, but not in a good way. The 51 year old critically-acclaimed stand-up leaks blood, sweats, and thinks that Chris Rock is the same person as The Rock. The Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian cannot ride the motorbike she bought to combat her mid-life crisis because of early osteoarthritis in her hips and RSI in her wrist; and wonders why there are so many films, made by men, about young women discovering their sexuality, but none about middle-aged women forgetting theirs. It’s a menopause laugh-a-minute with a confused, furious, sweaty lady who is annoyed by everything. Brand new show from the Rose d’Or and South Bank Sky Arts Award winner, star of her own Netflix special, Taskmaster favourite, Channel 4 sitcom The Change and BBC Radio 4 series Bridget Christie Minds the Gap and Mortal.

A monster’s guide to tolerance and temperance. Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected ultra detached saint-like kindness and understanding. St. She goes digging around in her DNA for answers and finds so many beautiful horrors. Witness her effort to become a brand new, mythical, mystical ‘coper.’ OR NOT. She gets cancelled, she gets touched and she gets a dolphin-based epiphany all in one show. The silliest of comedy for the scariest of days from Edinburgh Best Show Award Nominee. You’ve seen Jess on BBC’s QI, Live at the Apollo, Celebrity University Challenge and Richard Osman’s House of Games. From Travel Man on C4 and World’s Most Dangerous Roads on Dave. You know her from her two BBC R4 series of Sturdy Girl Club plus podcasts The Guilty Feminist and Hoovering. And, of course, from new mighty smash hit Gladiator’s fan-podcast Contender Ready which Jess co-hosts with Olympic weightlifting superstar, Emily Campbell.

Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and ‘unstoppably entertaining' Janine Harouni hits the road with a brand-new hour of joyful, quick-witted stand-up. Fresh off a world tour - including an Off-Broadway run in New York and a performance at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in LA - the New York native returns with a razor-sharp new show about marriage, parenting, and all the other wonderful milestones that slowly degrade your sleep and sanity. With over 10 million views online, an Amazon Prime special, and rave reviews across the board, Harouni is one of the most electric comics working today. Harouni is a regular on UK TV (Live at the Apollo, The Last Leg, The Russell Howard Hour, The John Bishop Show), and has opened for comics like Michael Che and Adam Rowe. She has featured in films and TV shows like Bob's Burgers, The Franchise, Collette, Patrick Melrose, The People We Hate At The Wedding and The Batman.

Following his sell-out debut show, viral sensation Horatio Gould brings his much-anticipated sophomore show, Return of the Space Cowboy, on the road. At the age of 27, Horatio is tribal elder of Gen Z. Existing on the cusp of two age groups and desperate for something meaningful to believe in, Horatio explores the crisis facing young people seeking purpose in life that isn't fat jeans or rock-climbing. As seen on Comedy Central LIVE (Comedy Central). Tour support for Frankie Boyle, co-creator ‘Fin vs The Internet’ (70 million views on Instagram 2 million on YouTube).

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ian Smith (co-host of the Northern News podcast) heads back out on tour with a new show about stress, love and buying a magic spell off Amazon. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and The Stand Up Sketch Show - and heard on The News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth, Just A Minute and his own Radio 4 series, Ian Smith is Stressed.

Bad Boy is award-winning comedian Matt Stewart's tribute to the gentle rebel. For those who politely rage against the machine. Matt is a former RAW Comedy winner and one-third of the hit comedy podcast Do Go On and its various spin-offs including Who Knew It with Matt Stewart. (This show is one half stand-up, one half live-podcast).

Comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Expect stand-up, sketches, songs and some very scummy stories. Guaranteed to make parents laugh and non-parents happy about their life choices. Based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and bestselling book.

Harriet has been a full time comic since 2013. Shes had numerous critically acclaimed shows, works for the majority of big clubs and festivals, regularly gigs overseas, and prides herself in being totally original an experience to behold, if you will! Harriets other tv credits include Jokes Only Neurodivergent People Can Tell on Channel 4 and Movie Megastars: Made In The 80s on Sky Max, as well as Elephant In The Room, The Fringe Comedy Showcase, The 13 Million Club, and The Good, The Bad & The Unexpected, all on BBC Radio. Harriet was a main writer for both seasons of Jon Richardsons Channel Hopping on Channel 4, and she wrote for and starred in Meet the Richardsons on Dave. In 2024, Harriet won The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award and she won the Neurodiverse Reviews Neurodivergent Representation Award at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe.

Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer Urooj Ashfaq is back, but this time she’s different. No longer is she a good girl and a relatable comedian. Most importantly, she is not sweet. Now she’s a bona fide bad girl and edgelord who at times mentions sexy things and topics. Come and watch her to find out what’s happened…

Like an undescended testicle en route to its final destination, Christmas is a-coming! And nothing yells Yule louder than Sean Bean in full on medieval mode, challenging you all to a sackful of seasonal games, hellbent on getting you all giddy. So come join Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Adam Riches, (Cats Does Countdown), as he hits the road once more with his (k)night of chaotic buffoonery, to give you bastards a Christmas present you’ll never forget.

Vittorio Angelone is an Italian-Irish comedian who grew up in Belfast. After moving to London to train as a classical musician he eventually made the predictable switch to stand-up comedy. He has risen through the ranks of the comedy world at an incredible speed, building a following with stand-up clips, podcasts and sketches amassing millions of views online.

Dublin darling Shane Daniel Byrne is back, just about. The award-winning stand-up has become a leading act in Ireland at breakneck speed. And he is finally heading across the UK with his brand-new solo hour Whos A Big Boy? Shane is the boy from school who was capable of more, the kid who could do better. Just try catching him now. You may know him from the hit podcast Young Hot Guys, viral stand-up clips, or his sold out Edinburgh Fringe runs. And now, expect rapid-fire craic and big-hearted feelings in his brand-new show about bellies and bullies. A brilliantly honest reflection for anyone whos ever felt too soft, too weird, too queer or too much.

Star of BBC’s Upstart Crow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project and Dave’s One Night Stand. “He’s a man with genuinely funny bones” — The Sunday Times Since winning the prestigious Channel 4 So You Think You’re Funny Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1998, Rob Rouse has toured the world for the last 27 years! Fortunately, over a quarter of a century in ‘the biz’ hasn’t made him (me – obviously I’m writing this) in the slightest bit sensible, and he’s (I am) absolutely delighted to be coming to the SJT. Funny Bones is Rob’s brand-new stand-up show: a relentlessly funny and daft evening of comedy, from a one-man whirlwind who pulls the audience into his craftily spun tall tales with bucketfuls of manic energy, first-class stagecraft, eerily convincing characters, and a barrage of brilliant one-liners.

MC Hammersmith is the world’s leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class West London. He presents an hour of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. Featuring brand-new routines for 2025! You’ll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing. Jaw-dropping, hilarious, utterly unbelievable. Tour support for Jason Manford. 200 million views online. As heard on BBC Radio 4, as seen on Beta Squad.

Milo isn’t posh or fancy - despite what you may think. In 2023 he got a temporary tattoo on his arse. This is a story about the consequences. Award-winning British comedian Milo Edwards returns with a show about class, lawn bowls, common decency and cum... and other revolting things that are best not talked about.