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Monks find magic water. Magic water makes dreams come true. Monks go crazy. Starring acclaimed clowns and monks Max Baumgarten (Opium), Dee Marcucci (Absinthe), John Norris (Mr Chonkers, Piggy Time), Bill O'Neill (The Amazing Banana Brothers) and Claire Woolner (A Retrospection). Come to a tent at night and rejoice with them. Co-created with Sam Fishman. Co-directed by Corey Podell (Mr Chonkers, Vanessa 5000) and John Norris. 'Genuinely astonishing, shrieks of laughter' ***** (Skinny on Mr Chonkers). 'Joyously bizarre and bewilderingly funny' ***** (Time Out on The Amazing Banana Brothers).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. UNDERGROUND MONK SHOW is by Soho Theatre, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Assembly George Square Gardens, George Square, EH8 9LH, 5 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets from £11. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Nudity, Strobe lighting and Audience participation.