THE SHOW

Health Plan from Berlin will ruthlessly deconstruct one truthful improvised scene, tearing apart its every detail and very essence until it’s left in (super duper fun) pieces. Smoky Monkeys from Edinburgh will rewrite history in song, creating an original musical based on historical events.

Smoky Monkeys are one of the longest running improv teams in Edinburgh. Join Smoky Monkeys for a melodic trip back in time. 

Expect laughs, surprises, and an unforgettable night of spontaneous comedy. “Funny and enjoyable” (TheWeeReview.com) and “Exactly what an improv group should be” (EdFringeReview.com).” “

Health Plan from Berlin all hail from different parts of the world with team members hailing from the UK, Canada, Ireland, America, Germand and Spain. Together they'll take a very normal, everyday interaction and pick it to pieces for your enjoyment. Expect big laughs from this beloved Berlin team. 

TICKETS

Saturday 7th March 2026 

21:45 (60min)

£10

FURTHER INFO

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

Suitability: 16+ (Restriction)

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.