Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage
Sam Eley performs stand-up comedy as Basil Crumbwick in Soul Sewage, a show staged at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh. It is a comedy act built on a dark, late-night persona.
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Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage: on Thursday 18 February 2027 at 20:00, at Monkey Barrel Comedy (EH1 1QR Edinburgh), from £17.60.
Checked on 13 November 2026.
Overview
Sam Eley performs stand-up comedy as Basil Crumbwick in Soul Sewage, a show staged at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh. It is a comedy act built on a dark, late-night persona.
Soul Sewage presents late-night villainy from a deliberately uncomfortable point of view, with Sam Eley performing as Basil Crumbwick. It is a stand-up comedy show, and the material is the focus throughout the performance, with the character's sinister outlook providing the comic tone.
The production has won Best Newcomer at the 2026 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, the 2026 NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy and a 2026 Skinny/Fest Bestie Award, and it took the 2025 Leicester Square Sketch-Off. British Comedy Guide praised it as a masterclass in comedy writing, and The New York Times described it as a must see for comedy fans.
Every ticket-holder has a seat in the auditorium. The show takes place at Monkey Barrel Comedy, a venue on Blair Street in Edinburgh that mainly hosts stand-up comedy. Since 2020 the club has been named Scotland's Best Comedy Venue by the Chortle Awards, and The List has described it 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 £17.60 | as listed by the ticket seller |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage take place?
Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage takes place at Monkey Barrel Comedy (EH1 1QR Edinburgh).
When does Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage take place?
The scheduled date is 18 February 2027 at 20:00.
What time does Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage start?
Time listed for Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage: 20:00 on 18 February 2027 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 Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage?
Tickets for Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage start from £17.60, 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 Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage?
Tickets can be booked at the ticket seller, through a link from TicketPiazza: https://ticketpiazza.com/gb/go/tickets?event=serie-sam-eley-is-basil-crumbwick-soul-sewage-edinburgh.
What type of event is Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage?
Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage is classified as “Stand-up & comedy” in the TicketPiazza listings.
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