Don’t miss multi-award-winning Phil Ellis’s Excellent Comedy Show at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 2nd March 2024. 'Every moment he is on stage something funny, and then funnier, is happening.’ ★★★★★ Scotsman

Do you like comedy? Do you like shows? What are your thoughts on excellence? If you like all three, then Edinburgh Award-nominated Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show is the excellent comedy show for you. One of the top 20 best-reviewed shows of The Fringe, this is an hour of hilarious stand-up and fun from the North West’s most punctual working-class comedian. 

Nominee: Best Comedy Show – Edinburgh Comedy Awards

Winner: The Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality ‘The density of gags is impressive... There’s not many better exponents of this message-free, ego-free, knockabout comedy than Ellis in his prime. And this is that show.’

★★★★1/2 Chortle ‘Ellis’s performance is touched by comic genius. Every moment he is on stage something funny, and then funnier, is happening.’

★★★★★ Scotsman ‘It’s a surreal and unforgettable hour which firmly cements Phil Ellis as one of the funniest and finest comedians in the UK today.’

★★★★★ BroadwayBaby ★★★★★ One4Review ★★★★1/2 Comic’s Comic ★★★★ EntertainmentNow ★★★★ Beyond the Joke ★★★★ List

Saturday 2nd March 2024

20:00 (80 mins including interval)

£15

Venue Doors and Bar open up to one hour before show - Unreserved Seating - No standing - Everyone gets a seat 

Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)

Accessibility: Full accessibility info for all our venues can be found on www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com. Alternatively, please contact boxoffice@monkeybarrelcomedy.com with access inquires. 

Groups: Please contact us at boxoffice@monkeybarrelcomedy.com for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information.

Monkey Barrel Comedy

The "Beating Heart" of the Fringe. The Telegraph

“The Monkey Barrel is amazing. They’re so caring and supportive. They’re not just all talk.” Sam Campbell

"Monkey Barrel’s stock is high" The Scotsman

"The Best Comedy Club in the World" Olga Koch

"Fringe Heroes" The Metro

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Scotland's Best Comedy Venue (Chortle Awards 2023)

Home to both of last year's Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners and Sky Best Comedy Show 2023