James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)
Award-winning UK gay comedian James Barr in a "unique, genre-defying" (ArtsHub) stand-up hour, fearlessly tackling the aftermath of an abusive relationship—from navigating online abuse from Piers Morgan’s fans to cancelling a flamingo adoption. Co-directed by Madeleine Parry (Director, Nanette Netflix Special). As seen on Piers Morgan and A Gay and A NonGay podcast. Australian debut.
★★★★★ "A masterclass in queer storytelling" Metro
★★★★ "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
Presented by: James Barr
James Barr is an award-winning UK comedian, radio host, and occasional internet sensation. Known for his outrageous, upbeat comedy – with major names in entertainment like Ed Sheeran, Fleur East, and Dannii Minogue among his fans.
James’ provocative appearances on Piers Morgan Uncensored have racked up over 15 million views, and he currently wakes up the UK every morning on Hits Radio’s Breakfast Show alongside X Factor finalist Fleur East. His podcast, A Gay And A Non Gay, just won gold for Best Sex, Love & Relationships Podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards 2024. He’s also a columnist at Attitude magazine, and his first stand-up TV special Straight Jokes is now streaming worldwide on OUT TV & OUTFIX. Arts Hub Australia named his new show a “unique genre-defying Fringe performance”.
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
Incredible... I could feel my heartbeat in my ears - James Macfarlane, Broadway Baby
Funny and sad, truthful and silly, hurtful and important - Berlyn Lee, Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
It's fascinating to watch someone break the rules of their chosen craft... and succeed. A unique, genre-defying Fringe performance - Tiffany Barton, Arts Hub Australia
Superbly timed gags Above all, Barr is a stand-up comic, but this show is more than that. Barr is clever, witty, calculating, risky. - Kym Clayton, BAREFOOT REVIEW