THE SHOW

In his second hour of stand-up, André de Freitas’s at that weird time in life where you’re meant to become an adult. Your parents become people, relationships get complicated, and nothing feels black and white anymore.

A coming-of-age show about family, love, ambition, and breakups, it explores the quiet dilemmas of adulthood: old friendships, complicated breakups, and the uncomfortable gap between being an adult and feeling like one.

“Leaves them howling with laughter” ★★★★★ Sunday Express 
André De Freitas is a critically acclaimed, award-winning comedian known for sharp, personal comedy shaped by a global perspective. André’s has amassed over 60 million views across social platforms and has performed in over 30 countries across Europe, the United States, Australia, and the Middle East.

In 2023, André debuted his first solo hour, What If, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it received multiple 5-star reviews and was featured on The Telegraph’s list of the Funniest Jokes of the Fringe. The full special was released on YouTube in June 2025.

He is the co-creator and star of Comedy Therapy, a live show and podcast blending humor and mental health, which became a box-office success and charted as the #3 podcast in Portugal.

He was featured in the BBC World Service Arts Hour Comedy Special (2024), and previously co-wrote and co-starred in a global ad campaign for crypto giants Bybit alongside Formula 1 champions Max Verstappen and Sergio “Checo” Perez.

Currently based in New York City, André can be regularly seen on stage at a number of iconic clubs including the Comedy Cellar where he’s the first Portuguese comedian, and amongst a select group of Europeans, to become a regular at the club.

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TICKETS

Tuesday 5th May 2026

19:30 (75min)

£17 Early Bird (Limited Availability)

£20 General Admission

£25 Preferred Seating - Front Row (Limited Availability)

FURTHER INFO

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

Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)

Warnings and Additional Info: N/A

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.

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. 

“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)

"Fringe Heroes" (The Metro)

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

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

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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. Not applicable for all shows.