James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum)

Domestic abuse isn't funny, but this show is. 

Trailblazing comedian James Barr returns to Edinburgh with a bold, '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.

As seen on Hits Radio Breakfast and the British Podcast Award winning A Gay and A NonGay.

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Co-directed by Madeleine Parry (Director, Nanette Netflix Special) and Chris Gau (Borderline). Dramaturg Dec Munro. 

★★★★★ "A masterclass in queer storytelling" Metro

★★★★ "A Burgeoning Storyteller. Confronting and Funny" The List

★★★★ "It’s almost shameful that Barr should mercilessly and incessantly joke about domestic violence for almost fifty minutes, and even worse that we the audience should laugh at it. But that’s exactly what happens" The Barefoot Review

★★★★ "It’s fascinating to watch someone break the rules of their chosen craft and succeed" Arts Hub Australia

★★★★ "Funny and sad, truthful and silly, hurtful and important” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

★★★★ "Incredible. I could hear my heartbeat in my ears" Broadway Baby

"Ruthless honesty" Russell T Davies

"Funniest jokes from Edinburgh Fringe 2024" Telegraph