Monkey Barrel Fringe Preview
One of Edinburgh's premier comedy venues announce their first Fringe shows for 2024
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight/9 April 2024
comedy
Inteview: Liam Withnail
'I'm a comedian, our brains are poisoned!' We speak to Liam Withnail ahead of his UK tour
Interview: Grubby Little Mitts
'We really wanted to push the boat out a bit more on this latest show'. We speak to the sketch duo ahead of their two shows at Glasgow Comedy Festival
Eric Lampaert
A cleverly-structured show, leading to an excellent payoff.
The Kagools
Our favourite family-friendly clowns chat about their new show and Australian adventure.
Mark Watson: I'm Not Here
Watson's brand of reliably self-deprecating comedy brings plenty of laughs
Nish Kumar: Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Unless You Shout the Words Real Loud
Real intellectual, insightful stand-up that stays the right side of polemical
Bilal Zafar: Cakes
This highlight of the Free Fringe mixes the topics of Islamophobia, Twitter and baking.
Brickhead: Yeah Yeah, Yeah?
Unusual late night clown engages the audience in silent comedy
A Taste of Planet Caramel
Uninhibited sketches combined with a free caramel wafer
Naomi Petersen: I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
Young comedian presents a chaotic hour of sketches and songs at Pleasance
Matt Forde: It’s My Political Party (and I’ll Cry If I Want To)
No stone is left unturned on a comedic journey of British politics today.
Knightmare Live: The Game Has Changed
Niche nostalgia for nerds in this kids' TV gameshow revival