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Introducing The Monkey Barrel Comedy Patreon
A new way to get closer to the "beating heart" of live comedy in Scotland.
The last few years have been really special for Monkey Barrel Comedy. Since we made it out of the pandemic, we’ve hosted five Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, welcomed hundreds of top touring acts, and even had a makeover on BBC1’s Interior Design Masters.
But above all else, it’s been special because we’ve expanded the community of people who make the club so special – comedy fans, performers, colleagues, partners, and collaborators.
Today, we’re excited to announce a new way for you to be an even bigger part of that community - the Monkey Barrel Comedy Patreon.
This isn’t about putting up paywalls or hiding shows behind subscriptions. It’s about giving our most loyal visitors something extra - earlier access, exclusive perks, special discounts, and a closer connection to the club you’re already a huge part of.
Why are you launching a Patreon?
As Monkey Barrel Comedy has grown, we’ve repeatedly been asked the same questions:
“How do I make sure I don’t miss out on in-demand Fringe tickets?”
“Can I get tickets for tour acts like Tim Key and James Acaster before they’re sold out?”
“Do you do any behind-the-scenes stuff for fans?”
“Is there a way to support the club directly?”
With our new Patreon, the answer to all of those questions becomes “yes.”
It gives us a simple, flexible way to offer something extra to people who love live comedy, come to our shows regularly, and want to feel closer to the venue. At the same time, it supports an independent arts venue, and helps us bring even more world class comedy to Scotland.
Most importantly, it gives you something valuable in return.
What do I get as a Patreon subscriber?
We’ve built our Patreon with three tiers - £3, £10, and £50 - with each designed to offer real, useful benefits.
Who is the Patreon for?
The Patreon is designed for people who:
love stand-up and come to Monkey Barrel regularly
want guaranteed early access during the Fringe
enjoy exclusive content and behind-the-scenes bits
want to support independent comedy and help it thrive
like perks, discounts, raffles, and special events
want to be part of the club’s inner circle
If any of those sounds like you, we think you’ll get value out of being a subscriber.
What happens next?
The Patreon is live now, and you can join it at this link. Whatever tier you choose, you’ll be directly supporting us as we try to bring more outstanding comedy to our stages.
We’re excited to share more, build more, and bring you even closer to the beating heart of live comedy in Scotland.
Thanks, as ever, for being part of our community.
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Direct contribution toward maintaining an independent, artist-focused venue in the heart of Edinburgh.
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I really appreciate the introduction to the Monkey Barrel Comedy Patreon! The way you’re diving deeper into comedy and connecting with your fans is inspiring. It reminds me of the storytelling in five nights at freddy's, where every detail builds suspense and engagement. Excited to see what’s next!
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