Event Directory

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.

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

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

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.

After a phenomenal 2023, Micky Bartlett brings his brand new stand-up show “THICC!” to venues across the UK & Ireland this Autumn! Bulletproof **** – Chortle

Award winning stand-up Sam Lake uncovers the mystery behind his mother’s powerful last words. Chortle - “This is a clear winner”

Star and co-creator of ITV2’s Buffering, Steve Bugeja brings his new work in progress to Monkey Barrel Comedy. ‘Hilarious and compelling storytelling’ Scotsman

Marc Jennings returns to Edinburgh with a work-in-progress of his new show following sold-out Fringe runs in 2022 & 2023. "A skilled comic" **** (BroadwayWorld)