Sand Improv

THE SHOW Sand has been one of the best improv groups in Chicago since 2009! Named "Chicago's Best Improv Team" by NewCity, 'Sand' is Mike Brunlieb (HBO's South Side, Comedy Central's Joe Pera Talks With You, and Netflix's Trial of the Chicago 7) and Thomas Kelly (Showtime's Work in Progress, NBC's Shrink, Chicago Med, and the feature film, Monuments) with the multi-instrumental musician: Tim Joyce (Annoyance's Penny the F*ckable Dolphin, The Lesser Birds of Paradise, Bubble Boys and Reveries). Their unique style of improvisation has led to a devoted following and extensive touring in the United States and internationally. A Sand show is often laugh out loud funny and heartfelt in equal measure. Brunlieb and Kelly let their long-form exploration of characters evolve in surprising and hilarious ways. "They're able to tap into a darkness that would lead lesser performers to alienate an audience quickly, And yet they pull it off with a strange sense of empathy that allows for full-on laughter at the most unexpected of topics," said NewCity Magazine. Inspired by documentary film, traditional fairy tales, and the spectacle of professional wrestling, Sand's performances are a night of improv that seamlessly transitions into performance art, where the real and the surreal collide. You got to come check it out! TICKETS Sunday 1st November 2026 19:30 (60min) £9 FURTHER INFO Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. Suitability: 16+ (Guideline) Warnings and Additional Info: This performance is entirely unscripted and intended for mature audiences. It may contain strong language, adult themes, and over-the-top, exaggerated depictions of sexual content and violence. Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions. Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information. MONKEY BARREL COMEDY Monkey Barrel Comedy has been 'Scotland's Best Comedy Venue' since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as "a year-round Edinburgh institution". It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city's top-rated year-round attractions. The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and "the best comedy club in the world" by comedian Olga Koch. "What a comedy club you've got there, Edinburgh!" (Kevin Bridges) "Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!" (Sam Campbell) "Fringe Heroes" (The Metro) "Redefining what weekend comedy can and should be" (British Comedy Guide) 5.0????? Trip Advisor | 4.7???? Google | 4.5???? Facebook FOLLOW US INFO For the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter | Instagram | Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter. Check out our reviews here! DRINKS & MORE Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat. Not applicable for all shows.