Sarah Roberts: Brand New Thoughts Never Thought

Sarah Roberts brings a new stand-up show, Brand New Thoughts Never Thought, to Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh. It is a comedy set on the performer's everyday anxieties and the habits of online life.

The show covers the performer's habit of provoking themselves and scrolling through their own Instagram story, with material still being written for this run. Sarah Roberts has asked the audience to sign a non-disclosure agreement before the performance, which sets the tone for a stand-up show built around new, unpublished material.

The stand-up is performed on stage in a seated auditorium, as every ticket-holder is allocated a seat. Chortle has described the act as devilishly funny, The Scotsman says it turns thoughts of doom into comedy gold, and Rolling Stone included Sarah Roberts among its 12 Stand Outs of Edinburgh Fringe 2026. The show contains potentially triggering themes, including references to male comedians, sexual references, strong language and abuse.

The show takes place at Monkey Barrel Comedy, a venue that hosts concerts and shows in Edinburgh. Chortle named it Scotland's Best Comedy Venue in 2020, and The List has described it as a year-round Edinburgh institution.