Liam Withnail: Chronic Boom

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Comedy (stand-up)

  • Venue 515
    Monkey Barrel Comedy - Monkey Barrel 2
  • 19:10
  • Aug 27
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 18+ (Restriction)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Liam Withnail
  • Warnings and additional info: Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry. If no ticket allocation is remaining, limited Pay What You Want tickets may be available at the venue on the day of the performance on a first come first served basis. There is no guarantee of PWYW tickets.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

This show has performances in multiple locations

Description

Join the gifted comic storyteller with over 10million TikTok and Instagram views as he battles chronic illness and hilariously reckons with his new reality during a hospital stay. This enlightening stand-up show about how we adapt when life throws a curveball takes audiences on a rollercoaster of laughter and packs an emotional punch. Winner: Amused Moose Award for Outstanding Show 2019 and Scottish Comedy Award. Finalist of both Scottish and English Comedian of the Year. 'Consistently hysterical' ***** (TheWeeReview.com). 'A natural talent for comedy. One of the most complete and affirming shows I've seen' ***** (EdFestMag.com).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: To access Monkey Barrel 2 and its bar area there are 14 stairs down with a banister.

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

This show has chosen to opt out of audience reviews.

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One4Review (4.5/5 stars) 30 days ago

Withnail is a raconteur with style.

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Fest (4/5 stars) 39 days ago

A confident and sincere hour about poo, steroids and living with a chronic illness.

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Voice Mag (5/5 stars) 40 days ago

This was a suburb hour of comedy, with a poignant underlying message – an impressive feat given that it’s predominantly about poo!

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Chortle (4/5 stars) 41 days ago

Expect a cracking blend of stories about how the disease has affected his life, including a memorable seat-of-the-pants journey with a stool sample in his pocket, and the most surprising methadone metaphor of the Fringe.

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Entertainment Now (4/5 stars) 41 days ago

Withnail’s hospital moments has the audience in fits of laughter and encourages everyone to find the funny in the seemingly most difficult times.

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EdFringe Review (4/5 stars) 41 days ago

Honest, raw, and hilariously genuine, Liam Withnail’s 'Chronic Boom' is not one to be missed.

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