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
Max Norman: A Pirate's Life For Me
Good-natured nautical silliness from a hyperactive soul that never grew up
Sian Davies: This Charming Man
An exuberant, and ultimately jubilant coming-of-age romp through the Best in Class mastermind's youth
Rhiannon Shaw: Wedding Night
A weird and sometimes wonderful batch of colourful characters appear at this most awkward of weddings
Paul Black
Nostalgia
Black has firmly cemented himself as one to watch out for in the comedy scene
Charlie Lewin: Cockatiel
Energetic performer charts his coming out journey with smart punchlines
Rhys James: Spilt Milk
With such a high ratio of laughs per minute, there will be no crying over this 'Spilt Milk' – unless it's tears of laughter
Ruth Hunter: The Ruth is on Fire
An acquired but potentially addictive taste, Ruth Hunter's brand of absurdism is a unique comedy experience that compels a willing audience
Amos Gill: The Pursuit of Happy(ish)
Inconsistent set disappoints
Darran Griffiths: Inconceivable
A confident Fringe debut that finds a great deal of laughter in serious subject matter
William Stone: Lofi Jokes to Study/Relax to
Metronomic gag merchant presents a strong hour of quality one-liners