Come and see Stephen Buchanan work out his new show for the Edinburgh Fringe for half the price. 

If you've never heard of Stephen, he is an award-winning stand-up comedian who performs regularly across the UK.

In 2018 he became the first ever Scottish comedian to win the coveted BBC New Comedy Award and was soon after crowned the Scottish Comedian of the Year. Stephen wrote and performed his acclaimed BBC Radio 4 stand-up special ‘Talking Shop’ which was subsequently picked as BBC’s Comedy of the Week. He has also created many viral comedy sketches online gaining well over 18 million views across Instagram and TikTok. 

As seen/heard on: Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central), Scot Squad (BBC 1 Scotland), Queen of the New Year (BBC Scotland), DIY Pundit (BT Sport), New Comedy Award (BBC 3), The Comedy Underground (BBC Scotland), The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC), The Now Show (BBC Radio 4), You’re Part of the Problem (BBC Radio 4), The DriveTime Show (BBC Radio 2), The Arts Hour (BBC World Service), Breaking the News (BBC Radio Scotland) and Noising Up (BBC Radio Scotland). 

‘Skilful, personal and pitch perfect stand-up ★★★★★’ The Wee Review

‘A great talent ★★★★★’ One4Review

‘A must-see for fans of quality stand-up ★★★★½’ The Adelaide Advertiser

‘An absolute joy from start to finish ★★★★’ The Sunday Post

‘The punchlines come thick and fast ★★★★’ The Skinny

★★★★ - Broadway World

★★★★ - Entertainment Now

Thursday 5th June

20:00 (60min)

£7

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

Suitability: 16+ (Restriction)

Warnings and Additional Info: N/A

Accessibility: Full accessibility info for all our venues can be found on https://www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com/ Alternatively, please contact mailto: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

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"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 and 2024)

Home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners and Sky Best Comedy Show 2023

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A "Year-round Edinburgh institution" The List

"Redefining what weekend comedy can and should be" British Comedy Guide