Kate Hammer: Work In Progress

THE SHOW A work in progress for Kate's debut show at the Fringe this year! This Canadian needs to make you laugh, otherwise she will be deported.  Join Kate as she navigates proving herself to get a Global Talent Visa, getting dominated on Vinted, and breaking up with an identical twin.  As seen on Breaking the News, BBC Scotland, Roast Battle League and Channel 4.  'A full package, all tools comedian... It is impossible not to vibe with Hammer' (Comedy.co.uk).  'Frenetic and clownishly graphic' (Chortle.co.uk).  'Dynamic and charismatic' (BroadwayWorld.com).  'Delightful on stage... knows exactly how to land a line' (One4Review.co.uk). TICKETS Saturday 18th July 2026 20:00 (60min) £7 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.