Gary Meikle: Fifty Fux

THE SHOW So I'm fifty next year. How did that happen, wow! Half a century old is crazy, especially when back in the children's homes the staff told me on the regular that I'd either be dead or in jail by 30. I mean don't get me wrong, the drugs definitely made the time served a lot easier but I've never imagined myself to make this age, does anyone? So what have I learned so far? What's different now from 10, 20, 30 years ago? I guess you'll need to get along to a show to find out but what I will tell you is that as ever my show will be in keeping with previous years as you can teach an old dog new tricks but sometimes, the old ones are the best so it'll be more of me questioning life, raunchy observations and embarrassing stories mixed in and sprinkled with some wisdom that I least I think I've gained, or have I? Who knows. See you all soon. TICKETS Sunday 14th February 2027 19:30 (120min incl. interval) £27.50 FURTHER INFO Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (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) 5.0????? Trip Advisor | 4.7???? Google | 4.5???? Facebook FOLLOW US INFO For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter | Instagram | Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! 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.