An undead club manager, sperm donor shenanigans and the pitfalls of trying to work with AI – just a few of the themes of this year’s hottest tickets
Kent-Walters, winner of best newcomer at Edinburgh last year, has created one of the most gleefully funny characters of
recent times. This time, Frankie Monroe (above), the sinister working men’s club proprietor, has been dragged into hell – but that won’t stop him putting on a show.
Monkey Barrel: Cabaret Voltaire, 28 July to 24 August.
Her surreal take on standup has delivered brilliant bits on Crufts and the spinning jenny. Now Jain Edwards is back with a more personal show. She-Devil promises to explore class, autism, internalised misogyny, and what happens when the boys’ club turns on you. Expect her trademark deadpan and delightfully surprising punchlines.
