THE SHOW

Scott Bennett: Bloody Sugar Baby

One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby…  Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it?  Neither had Scott and Jemma.

‘What’s so rare and satisfying is how all the jokes go hand in hand with the seriousness of the situation. It’s a wonderfully hopeful, often hilarious show from a

properly funny man’ The Times ★★★★

‘Fabulous turn of phrase, superb character creations ‘ Chortle ★★★★

‘Stardom is surely just one punchline away ‘ Evening Standard ★★★★

Yes, it’s a story about an ill baby, but it’s a very funny one with a happy ending, as new parents Scott and Jemma fight to get the right diagnosis for their daughter and are plunged into months of bewildering treatment, sleepless nights, celebrity encounters and bizarre side effects.

Public quotes for Blood Sugar Baby include:

"Beautifully written and funny in all the right places. Brilliant" - Jim Hansen

"A real rollercoaster of emotions, but absolutely brilliant" - Jennifer Brady

"One of the best shows we've ever seen, an amazing show, laughter and tears, it was just brilliant" - Lee Gray 

"Genuinely hilarious and heartwarming, reminding us of the power of being able to make light of bad situations" - George Couch

"So relatable and emotional for us as fellow blood sugar parents, for anyone who hasn't seen it, I 100% recommend it!" - The CHI Charity

"An amazing mix of comedy and Drama" - Daniel Smith

"An engaging, heartfelt and emotional journey, turned into a comedy masterclass" - Mike Pierrepoint

"What an amazing story and unique way of telling it, belly laughs and a tear at the end" - Phil Phillips

TICKETS

Sunday 15th November 2026

20:00 (95min incl. interval)

£22

FURTHER INFO

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

Suitability: 14+ (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

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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.