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John Robertson & Patrick Monanhan

Tue 14 Jul 2026

7:30 PM (Doors: 7:00 pm)

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EDINBURGH FRINGE PREVIEW:

John Robertson & Patrick Monanhan

JOHN ROBERTSON

Viral for his wild improv and crowdwork, John Robertson storms back with a brand-new hour of high-voltage comedy. The mastermind behind cult sensation The Dark Room, Robertson has racked up millions of views for his wild, sharp interactions and unpredictable onstage mayhem.

Fresh from earning British Comedy Guide’s Best-Reviewed Comedy Show of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, he returns with even more speed, chaos and razor-edged spontaneity. Expect fast riffs, audience interplay that borders on supernatural, and a performer who treats the stage like a live wire waiting to be grabbed.

“A Rocky Horror for nerds…Reader, I howled!” ***** The Telegraph

“A splendid comedy beast” **** The Scotsman


PATRICK MONAHAN – I’M NOT A TERRORIST, I’M FREDDIE MERCURY

Since coming to England from Iran in 1980, if I had a £1 for every time someone called me a terrorist, I’d have enough money to run my own
terrorist organisation.

I’ve more in common with Freddie Mercury than Hezbollah.

I’ve had visas turned down, extra checks & restricted access.

I’ve 60 minutes to prove I’m not a terrorist.

“His kind of funny is an irresistible force” Scotsman

“Patrick Monahan is clever, very funny and hugely likeable” Scottish Field

“has his audiences in stitches from the off.” One4review ‘4.5 stars’ 2025


7pm doors

7.30pm-8.30pm TBC

8.30pm-8.45pm approx. interval

8.45pm-9.45pm approx TBC


THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE KOMEDIA STUDIO

UNRESERVED SEATING

AGES 16+

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What people are saying...

Some nights you go to see comedy… Other nights, you witness new stars being born. Watching new voices develop and seeing one of my favourite new acts (James Ellis) headlining the night was superb.

If you ever get the chance, check out Comic Boom Comedy Club. Really great to see the local Brighton comedy scene continuing to build and thrive 🤘

The best comedy show we’ve ever seen at Komedia, it absolutely delivered!!! They all nailed it. I definitely recommend checking Komedia Comedy Club out — it is the perfect spot to have a good laugh! P.S. Cerys Nelmes & Touissant Douglass my absolute favourites!!

Great for an evening’s entertainment. Central location, good service and delivered on the comedy.

Everything was so accessible and with ease, we truly had such a lovely and comfortable time. It means a lot to have such a positive experience at a place we love. The comedy itself was incredible and we were cackling the entire time! This was my first night out of the house in months, thank you so very much for making it so joyful and comfortable. You are all brilliant!!!!!

Please extend my gratitude to all the terrific people at Komedia who contributed to my night flowing smoothly.

We just wanted to thank you all for an amazing show last night. We had a blast performing and working with you all. Thanks also to Taylor and Dylan and wow, we love your security guards. Thanks so much! Hope to see you again sometime 🙂

Thank you for hosting me! It was such a pleasure working with your incredible team. I felt truly looked after. Special shout-out to Steve and Misti on tech—you’re both stars 🧡

Thanks again for having me last week. I was very, very happy… and my first solo show in Brighton! Thrilled we got such a good crowd.

A MASSIVE thank you for making us feel so welcome and for all your support you gave us. Thank you to Steve (our Technician on the night) and Taylor (behind the bar) for being sooo brilliant and helpful. Big thank you to the doorman at Komedia for being so lovely too! 😊

The accessibility at Comic Boom Comedy Club was absolutely brilliant. I had emailed beforehand and your communication about accessibility was great. The staff at the event were also great. I really appreciate how easy it was in a wheelchair as not all venues are so accommodating.

Once again, great fun at the [Komedia Comedy] club! The crowds were great and the staff is second to none. Thanks again!

Thanks so much for having me, it’s always a blast.

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