COMEDY
James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum)
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
- Dates
- 27–29 Aug 2026
- Time
- 9:50pm · 60min
- Price
- £18
Domestic abuse isn't funny, but this show is. Trailblazing comedian James Barr returns to Edinburgh with his bold, award-nominated, 'genre-defying' (ArtsHub.com.au) stand-up hour about the things his ex-boyfriend did to him, including a pushy-wushy down the stairsy-wairsy. Shortlisted at The British LGBT Awards. ‘Gloriously empowering’ ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). As seen on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Hits Radio UK and the British Podcast Award-winning A Gay and A NonGay.
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