Esther Manito: Slagbomb
Esther’s new show ‘Slagbomb’ takes a nosedive into the awkward sandwich years of life. ★★★★ “An absolute riot from start to finish” Everything Theatre
Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Esther Manito: Slagbomb
Esther’s new show ‘Slagbomb’ takes a nosedive into the awkward sandwich years of life. ★★★★ “An absolute riot from start to finish” Everything Theatre
Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
THE SHOW
Esther Manito: Slagbomb
After a sold-out, rave-reviewed tour last year, Esther is back — this time embracing the sheer joy of having absolutely no dignity.
She’s tried elegance. She’s aimed for sophistication. But somehow, chaos always wins. Because really — how do you keep your poise when you’re juggling kids, aging parents, and the crushing weight of unmet expectations?
Following the success of her last show, Hell Hath No Fury, Esther is done pretending. Labeled an “angry woman”? Fine. She’ll own it. Now, she’s leaning in even further — into the mess, the mayhem, and the gloriously undignified truth of it all.
From failed attempts at being sexy, sudden hearing loss, and awkward encounters with dodgy drug dealers, to the brutal realities of a waxing session gone sideways — nothing’s off limits.
Because when there’s war in the world and family back in Lebanon, there are bigger things to worry about than being a “slagbomb”.
★★★★ “Manito skilfully weaves her own personal story with a wider look at gender issues in society” Evening Standard
★★★★ “An absolute riot from start to finish” Everything Theatre
★★★★ “Effervescent…Incisivley funny’ The Skinny
★★★★ “Simply brilliant” Voice
★★★★ “Absorbing” One4Review
★★★★ Funny Women
★★★★ The List
“At times it’s like Victoria Wood has taken the mic” Radio Times
“A comedian with keen instincts, and punchlines often delivered with a nice turn of phrase and a vivid metaphor.” Fest MagTICKETS
Thursday 23rd October 2025
19:30 (100min incl. interval)
£17
FURTHER INFO
Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts.
Suitability: 14+ (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.
Location
Monkey Barrel Comedy
9-12 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR United Kingdom
FINDING US
Monkey Barrel Comedy is situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Our rooms are located on opposite sides of the street at the top end of Blair Street, just off the Royal Mile. Our venues can be easily accessed by bus or taxi from South Bridge or by foot from the Cowgate or the High Street.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please contact our Box Office in advance if you have any access requirements, so we can advise on the options available.
As with many venues in the historic Old Town, some of our spaces have accessibility limitations. We have three year-round performance spaces (MB1, MB3, MB4). Detailed accessibility information for each of our venues can be found here. If the room for an event isn't listed, then it may not yet have been confirmed, so please check with us before buying a ticket.
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