After the huge success of his last ever sell-out show, Edinburgh Award-winning comedian Phil Ellis is back with his latest final stand-up show ever. Join him for his first ever hour of pure stand up comedy. Discover how love and family finally gave a 40 year-old, house-sharing idiot the direction and happiness he so desperately needed.

“Ellis, as a character, is both completely likeable and absolutely appalling” The Scotsman ★★★★★ 

“Ellis emerges as a very clever comedian with a deep understanding of the genre” The List ★★★★ 

“Much cleverer and much more stupid than you might think” Chortle ★★★★ 

Phil’s TV appearances include The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), There She Goes (BBC Two), Drunk History: UK (Comedy Central), as well as writing and performing credits on BBC Three’s The Tapeface Tapes and also co-wrote 3 comedy shorts for Dave. As well as three series of his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom Phil Ellis is Trying, co-starring Johnny Vegas, Lolly Adefope, Amy Gledhill, Alexei Sayle, Sindu Vee, Jack Dee, Lee Mack, Mark Lamar and Sean Lock. The series was nominated for a BBC Audio Award in 2019. 

Sunday 14th May 2023

20:00 (60min) - MB1

£12/10

Venue Doors and Bar open up to one hour before show starts - Unreserved Seating - No standing - Table Service before the Show

Please contact us at boxoffice@monkeybarrelcomedy.com for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more.

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