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Adam Flood: Back Of The Spoon

Following a hit debut show, The Times – Top 3 Rising Stars of the Fringe is back with a fresh new hour. Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 1st February!

Adam Flood: Back Of The Spoon

About Adam Flood: Back Of The Spoon

1st February 2025
7.45pm
Monkey Barrel Comedy
9 - 12 Blair Street , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1QR
£14 / £12 concession
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Everything changed the day Adam wrote that blurb for his show. Unaware of the power held by words like "standup", "lad from Stoke" and "good", it set off a chain of events that led whoever read the blurb to the time and location specified below to experience something hard to describe specifically without making it sound shit.
Following a hit debut show, The Times – Top 3 Rising Stars of the Fringe is back with a fresh new hour. Holding a spoon up to society and himself, expect high-energy stand-up, laced with music and audio clips. ‘Despicably multi talented’ (Ivo Graham).

‘Extremely funny, with a superb lightness of touch’ ★★★★★ (TheRealChrisparkle.com).

‘Highly highly recommended’ ★★★★ (Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe).
Broadway World ★★★★
Ed Fringe Review ★★★★

As Seen On ITV2’s Stand Up Sketch Show. Top Picks of the Fringe (British Comedy Guide).
Winner: Bath New Comedian of the Year 2022.

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