THE SHOW

Award nominated comedian and hilariously sentimental cynic Alexander Bennett is presenting a new show about risk. For it to work, he needs his audiences to be honest. Comedy audiences are normally pretty honest. If they find something funny, they laugh. If they don't, they don't. They also respond well to honesty - it helps build the relationship between a performer and the audience. In Emotional Daredevil, Alexander is seeing how far he can push that by inviting his audience to collaborate with him in a unique and unexpected way...

★★★★★ "Take a risk. See this show" Broadway Baby

★★★★★ "I am speechless... the comedy comes thick and fast during this emotional-risk-taking roller coaster" Three Weeks 

★★★★★ "Bennett has created a classic for years to come with this show. Take a risk and see it" Ed Fringe Review

★★★★★ "They say that there’s no genius without a touch of madness and Alexander Bennett’s Emotional Daredevil has both in barrels" Pepper and Salt 

★★★★ "A very unique comedy experience" Edinburgh Festivals Magazine 

★★★★ "This really is a show that needs you to go in blind but open-minded. Take a risk. I'm sure you’ll have a good time" The Voice 

★★★★ "Brilliantly moving, hilarious and singular - There’s no getting away from Bennett’s sheer charm, wit, and intrepid courageousness and this show is a wild ride worth undertaking" Entertainment Now 

★★★★ "Bennett usurps all expectations, and in doing so establishes himself as a bona fide ‘triple threat’, nailing every aspect of this beautifully crafted box of delights" Mumble 

★★★★ "Emotional Daredevil delves deep into Bennett’s soul and leaves everyone who views it wiser and more thoughtful than when they walked in" Ed Fringe Review 

★★★★ "A fascinating dive into an experimental style of comedy and theatre that makes for a unique performance" Broadway World 

"Alexander Bennett should be applauded for a show that’s truly distinctive, daring, and empathetic - an experience well worth anyone's time" The Wee Review

TICKETS

Thursday 24th April 2025

19:30 (100mins incl. interval)

£14

FURTHER INFO

Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. 

Suitability: 18+ (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 

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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.