The show

The Improv Show is an evening of comedy based entirely on audience suggestions, as multiple improv teams create sketches and scenes (with no preparation) before your very eyes! The comedians have no script, so it's a completely unique and different show every time!

Each show features critically-acclaimed, award-winning improv comedy groups from the Edinburgh Fringe and beyond! Combined with the very best up-and-coming improv acts, resident hosts, and maybe even a musical surprise or two - The Improv Show is a top quality night of completely ad-libbed entertainment.

Top Alternative Comedy at Edinburgh's #1 rated Comedy Club. As the reviews say... “Fantastic” acts, a “well priced” bar in a “great intimate atmosphere”. “Don't miss if you're in Edinburgh!”. See our website or social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for the latest line-ups.

Tuesday 29th September 2026

Monday 23rd November 2026

Monday 14th December 2026

Tickets

8pm: (1hr 45mins incl. Interval): £6 per person. £4 for students.

Monkey barrel comedy

Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions.

The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch.

5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook

“What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges)

“Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell)

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Further info

Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts.

Suitability: 16+ (Guideline). Under 18s must be out of the venue by 11pm and under 16s must be out of the venue by 10pm due to licensing laws.

Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions.

Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information.

Drinks & more

Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits.

Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

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