THE SHOW

The news has been on fire for so long now we're probably out of petrol. Should we all just embrace societal collapse and enter our Last Days of Rome era? This is a show about sex, politics, ageing, nihilism, and maybe hope. In a world where we're always told to pick a side, is there a third option?

After sell out shows across the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023 and 2024, Alexandra Haddow brings her UK debut tour across the UK in 2025!

Best New Show nominee (Leicester Comedy Festival 2023) and British Comedy Guide recommended. Tour support for Frankie Boyle, Bill Bailey and Tommy Tiernan. As seen and heard on Comedy Central, Channel4, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 4 Extra.

'One of the most exciting new acts on the circuit.' - Frankie Boyle

‘A whole lot of laughs’ - The Skinny

'Haddow is going places' - London Evening Standard

‘Defiantly optimistic in a way that’s both refreshing and empowering.’ - Rolling Stone

‘Superbly assured [...] downright impressive’ – The Quintessential Review

‘The laughs come easily and consistently’ - The Reviews Hub

Praise for Third Party:

****  Beyond The Joke

**** EdFringeReview "A remarkable talent for stand up comedy"

**** A Youngish Perspective “always funny, never predictable”

**** The Real Chrisparkle “Not to be missed!"

TICKETS

Saturday 1st March 2025

18:00 (70 min)

£14

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 

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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.