All Mouth: Queer Comedy
Glasgow's favourite queer comedy show is coming to Monkey Barrel for a one-off late-night 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Special!
About All Mouth: Queer Comedy
Join some of the country’s finest LGBTQ+ acts for a sweet and salty stand-up show that's sure to have you bent double.
Line-up:
Dan Tiernan
Laura Davis
Sam Lake
Daisy Doris May
Kate Hammer (MC)
& more TBA!
Thursday 14th August 2025
23:55 (120min)
£11
Monkey Barrel Comedy (MB4)
"All Mouth feels like a different breed. A celebratory space. An exuberant space. An exciting space" British Comedy Guide
"The best kind of silly... a beautifully diverse line-up of queer comedians showcasing chaotic joy" Broadway World
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