Act Bios

An American comedian based in the UK, Krystal is a fixture at her spiritual home, Monkey Barrel Comedy, where she regularly performs and hosts. As seen on Mitchell & Webb Aren't Helping, Comedy Central, BBC’s Comedy Underground, Scot Squad, and Breaking the News.

Ryan Cullen is an Edinburgh based Irish stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, and fearless and near knuckle approach to tackling the darkest subjects of comedy.

Stuart McPherson is an award-winning comedian and writer from Fife. He has performed 4 hour-long solo shows with Monkey Barrel Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe, selling out complete runs in 2023 and 2024.

MC Hammersmith is a multi-award winning hip hop comedian. He is the world’s leading rapper to ever emerge from the ghetto of middle class west London. Now based in Edinburgh, he performs across the UK and internationally.

Sam Lake is a regular act & MC at Monkey Barrel Comedy. Sam is also the host of the hit Monkey Barrel Comedy produced podcast I’ve Had A Rosé, Let’s Talk About Feelings.

Tamsyn Kelly is a comedian, writer and actor from Penzance in Cornwall, who now lives in Glasgow (don't ask). In 2022 she won the Edinburgh Comedy Panel Prize with Best in Class and has since appeared on ITV2, BBC One, BBC Three and Comedy Central.

Robin famously performed his fringe show to one person, which within a week became globally viral, the third most viewed story on the BBC website, and featured in 150+ radio, television and news outlets worldwide. He regularly gigs for comedy clubs around the UK and internationally.

Stephen Buchanan is an award-winning stand-up comedian who performs regularly across the UK. He was the first ever Scottish comedian to win the coveted BBC New Comedy Award and was soon after crowned the Scottish Comedian of the Year.