In 2009, Key took his second solo poetry show to Edinburgh, entitled "The Slutcracker". It featured what some have described as "deliberately bad poetry", some of which is about zebras. Key has subsequently stated that his poetry is "deliberately" bad. The show also incorporated subtle references to cooking, and several short films in which Key variously appears as a bearded woman, a bearded man, and an office worker overseeing the slaughter of an eel. The show won the 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Award. He additionally starred in a radio sitcom "Party", written by Tom Basden, also featuring Jonny Sweet, Anna Crilly, Katy Wix and Nick Mohammed. He also featured in Mark Watson's final 24-hour show.