Samira Banks: Not Banking On It (Work In Progress)

A stand-up comedy show by Samira Banks, presented as a work in progress at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh, built on a deadpan style, dark punchlines and an offbeat view of the world.

Samira Banks, winner of the So You Think You're Funny? award, uses this hour of stand-up to try out new ideas in a work-in-progress format. The approach combines a flat, understated delivery with sharp, dark punchlines and a surreal, playful way of looking at everyday life. The set also draws on Samira's background as the daughter of refugees.

Expect a solo stand-up performance in a seated auditorium, as every ticket includes a seat. The show runs for an hour and contains adult themes and strong language.

Monkey Barrel Comedy, which has held the Chortle Awards'Scotland's Best Comedy Venue title since 2020, is a year-round comedy club in Edinburgh. Reviewers quoted by the venue describe the contrast between Samira's almost timid persona and the darkness of the jokes, and find the ideas original and interesting, with the talent to carry them off.