Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Xmas
A new Christmas stand-up show from Adam Riches, in which the comic performs as a character called Sean Bean, staged at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh.
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On Thursday 26 November 2026 at 20:00, Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Xmas plays at Monkey Barrel Comedy (EH1 1QR Edinburgh), from £16.50.
Checked on 13 November 2026.
Overview
A new Christmas stand-up show from Adam Riches, in which the comic performs as a character called Sean Bean, staged at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh.
This is the 2026 production that follows Adam Riches'2025 Christmas show, which The Independent, The Times, Time Out and The Guardian all featured in their Christmas picks. Riches, an Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, plays a comedy character called Sean Bean; it is a portrayal, not the actor himself. The premise is that the character returns to rescue Christmas after the audience's affections went elsewhere the year after the previous show.
Expect a seated show: every ticket includes a seat, and the running time is an hour. The audience is credited in the cast list as "a bunch of bastards", and press quoted for the production mention Riches riding an inflatable reindeer and kicking mince pies into the crowd.
The show is staged at Monkey Barrel Comedy, which the Chortle Awards named Scotland's Best Comedy Venue in 2020. The List has described the club as a year-round Edinburgh institution.
Getting there
Monkey Barrel Comedy
Monkey Barrel Comedy is a venue at 9-12 Blair Street in Edinburgh that mainly hosts stand-up comedy shows.
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- 9-12 Blair Street, EH1 1QR Edinburgh
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Tickets & pricing
| Category | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Box office | from £16.50 | as listed by the ticket seller |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Xmas take place?
Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Xmas takes place at Monkey Barrel Comedy (EH1 1QR Edinburgh).
When does Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Xmas take place?
The scheduled date is 26 November 2026 at 20:00.
What time does Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Xmas start?
Time listed for Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Xmas: 20:00 on 26 November 2026 at Monkey Barrel Comedy. It may be when doors open rather than the start; the exact time is on the ticket.
How much are tickets for Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Xmas?
Tickets for Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Xmas start from £16.50, as listed by the ticket seller. Indicative price, to be confirmed with the ticket seller.
How do I get to Monkey Barrel Comedy?
Monkey Barrel Comedy is located at 9-12 Blair Street, EH1 1QR Edinburgh. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.
How do I book tickets for Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Xmas?
Tickets can be booked at the ticket seller, through a link from TicketPiazza: https://ticketpiazza.com/gb/go/tickets?event=serie-adam-riches-is-sean-bean-how-the-bean-saved-xmas.
What type of event is Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Xmas?
Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Xmas is classified as “Stand-up & comedy” in the TicketPiazza listings.
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