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A darkly hilarious reckoning with shame, survival and a pushy-wushy down the stairsy-wairsy.About this Event
Domestic abuse isn’t funny, but this show is.
Trailblazing comedian James Barr is going on tour around the UK with a bold, "genre-defying" (ArtsHub) hour of stand-up. A darkly hilarious reckoning with shame, survival and a pushy-wushy down the stairsy-wairsy.
Nominee for Best Show at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy and the Queer Performers Award at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum) was also named one of the best reviewed shows of Edinburgh Fringe.'
Brave, funny and gloriously empowering.' ★★★★★ Broadway Baby (UK)
'Not to be missed.' ★★★★★ Theatre Thoughts
'Hilarious and heartbreaking.' ★★★★★ Attitude Magazine
'Courageous. Original. A tour de force.' ★★★★★ Fringe Review
'Even in the uglier revelations he manages to make the audience laugh. A lot.' ★★★★★ CanalStreet.Co.Uk'
Trauma collides with one-liners. Confronting and funny.' ★★★★ The List (UK)
As seen on Hits Radio Breakfast and Piers Morgan Uncensored.
Presented by Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
★★★★ SCOTSMAN
★★★★ GUARDIAN
★★★★ TELEGRAPH
★★★★ ED FEST MAG
★★★★★ BROADWAY BABY
- All seating is unreserved and allocated on arrival.
- The venue is fully accessible, please let us know in advance of any requirements and request carers tickets here: www.ironworks-studios.co.uk/accessability-request-form
- Age 16+ (all U18s MUST be accompanied by an adult)
- Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
- Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable interval
- ROAR
- By purchasing a ticket via Eventbrite for a show at Ironworks Studios you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the venue here
Agenda
🕑: 06:45 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 07:30 PM
Show Starts (one interval)
🕑: 09:15 PM
Show Ends (approx)
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Event venue & nearby stays
The Forge Comedy Club, Ironworks Studios, Brighton, United Kingdom
Tickets
GBP 17.72
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