Sam Lake: You're Joking!? Not Another One!

THE SHOW

Don't you just love a laugh? Well, get into this new stand-up hour from "a rare gem of a comic" (Rolling Stone), Sam Lake.

Feeling like life and his career has become repetitive, Sam is asking himself "are we really doing this again?".

Has he lost sight of his goals after years of entertaining countless idiotic men in comedy clubs? Has he turned into yet another version of himself to please everyone? Sam addresses the stereotypes of effeminate gay men that both hinder and help him  in his efforts to be a funny little scamp.

If you've ever had a lifelong passion, a dream or a goal you've strived for and maybe failed (or are currently failing) at, this is the show for you.

"The glorious Sam Lake makes such a bulletproof argument while still bringing so much top tier comedy." - British Comedy Guide

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TICKETS

Saturday 21st February 2026

18:00 (60min)

£14

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

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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.