THE SHOW

Fresh from a SOLD-OUT RUN at the Edinburgh Fringe, with EXTRA DATES added, Amy Annette’s debut show ‘THICK SKIN’ is on tour. 

The noughties are back, which is good and bad (but mostly bad, e.g. body image - bad, but original Sugababes line up - good!)... and Amy is ready to arm you with tales, and tricks, to survive the worst of the 00s, in 2025. THICK SKIN is big fun, from a big gal. 

THICK SKIN is about being a weird teenager, Trinny and Susannah, Girls Magazines, Collective nouns (“that trusty comedic watering hole from which all stand-ups must occasionally sip on their long journeys across the plains” ?! CHORTLE) and more!  

“An insanely relatable hour of comedy” ★★★★ Lost in Theatreland

"A super-tight, hilarious hour of chatty comedy." ★★★★1⁄2 StudentNews.co.uk

"About as assured a Fringe debut as you could hope for... this is cracking stuff... a bright new addition to the stand-up scene." ★★★★ The List

"She exudes a presence and confidence in front of the mic that suggests she has been doing this for years." ★★★★ The Recs

"She's such a ray of sunshine on stage and a complete natural at connecting with an audience...” LMAOnaise.com (no ratings given)

Best Newcomer Longlist ‘ISH’ Awards

Funny Women Industry Awards Winner 

Suzi Ruffell: "brilliant, hilarious. If I didn't love her so much, I'd hate her."

Lou Sanders: "funny, charming, a real cutie patootie."

Aisling Bea: "one of my favourite comedians."

Rose Matafeo: "a joy to watch."

TICKETS

Sunday 11th May 2025

20:00 (60min)

£12/10 concession

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.