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James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)
Domestic abuse isn't funny, but this show is.
Media reviews
Missmanda Media
Glam Adelaide
The Adelaide Hipster
Finding Adelaide
A Thousand Words
The List
The Barefoot Review
22 Mar 2026
Unfiltered and Thriving
21 Mar 2026
James Barr expertly balances humour with the recounting of his abusive relationship with his ex-partner and his response to that relationshi
21 Mar 2026
This show is an absolute masterpiece. If you haven’t seen it. Get tickets. If you have seen it, make sure you recommend it to your friends.
21 Mar 2026
Confronting & genuinely funny
20 Mar 2026
Is Barr overly dramatic? ...His well-delivered exploration of DV – and the ability to laugh through the impossible – says no.
02 Mar 2025
It’s clear that Barr is learning and honing his craft with patience and wisdom
25 Feb 2025
Barr is clever, witty, calculating, risky, and he slaughters all manner of sacred cows in his wake.
Audience Reacts
22 March 2026 - Dorian R.
Wherever or whenever this show comes up, I can't recommend it strongly enough.
James Barr brings experiences that are all too common and often unheard to the stage in a masterpiece of brave narrative and carefully timed humour I may completely appreciate for a while to come.
Domestic violence is is a hard topic but the catharsis for survivors taking power over and in their own narrative is a true inspiration
22 March 2026 - Richard A.
In a world where domestic violence against men is virtually invisible, James Barr throws the spotlight directly onto his own experience. He masterfully blends riotous comedy with honest recounting of his past trauma. This show excels because of James’s authenticity, massive heart, comedic skill and an extremely well crafted script. An emotional roller coaster and a standing ovation. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
