Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Justin returns with "The Greatest Performance of My Life".
After a successful and extensively extended tour of his 2022 show Stretch and Think (which you can catch in full on YouTube), he's back on the road with this new show.
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.
★★★★ "What sets him apart is the craft. Lightning fast wit, masterful delivery." Chortle
★★★★ "If joke-telling is your thing, then Justin Moorhouse is your man...very high gag rate" Fest
★★★★“Skilful crafting...he keeps the laughs coming” British Theatre Guide
“He charms the pants off the crowd” Sunday Times
“The amount of first-rate comic craft that goes into his routines is worthy of admiration” Guardian
“Simultaneously down-to- earth and out of this world” The List
Sunday 23rd February 2025
20:00 (100 mins, incl. interval)
£16
£6 (unwaged with proof of JSA)
Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts.
Suitability: 14+ (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 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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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.
Monkey Barrel Comedy
9-12 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR United Kingdom
Monkey Barrel Comedy is situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Our rooms are located on opposite sides of the street at the top end of Blair Street, just off the Royal Mile. Our venues can be easily accessed by bus or taxi from South Bridge or by foot from the Cowgate or the High Street.
Please contact our Box Office in advance if you have any access requirements, so we can advise on the options available.
As with many venues in the historic Old Town, some of our spaces have accessibility limitations. We have three year-round performance spaces (MB1, MB3, MB4). Detailed accessibility information for each of our venues can be found here. If the room for an event isn't listed, then it may not yet have been confirmed, so please check with us before buying a ticket.