Jen Kirwin: Safe(ish) Space

Safe(ish) Space is a stand-up show by Jen Kirwin, a Gen X comedian who looks back at a childhood of neglect, from tap water for dinner to buying cigarettes for one's parents at the age of seven. That upbringing, the comedian suggests, left little preparation for raising a Gen Z child who is fluent in boundaries, triggers and the ick. The show turns this gap between generations into a comic clash, and the comedian is only now questioning whether that childhood was as harmless as it once seemed.

Jen Kirwin has toured the United States and Europe, was a finalist on Last Comic Standing, is an alumnus of Just for Laughs and has supported Wanda Sykes on tour. This Edinburgh date brings that sharp, direct style of stand-up to the city.

The performance takes place at Monkey Barrel Comedy, a venue that mainly hosts stand-up comedy shows. Every ticket includes a seat in the auditorium. The material contains strong language and adult themes.