Brendon Burns at Chortle's Fast Fringe

Clip from 2009 Edinburgh Fringe show

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Australian comic Brendon Burns has been performing comedy since the early Nineties and is known for his aggressive stage presence and controversial material.

He briefly hosted the 11 O'Clock Show and even more briefly the ITV2 spin-off show I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here Now!, walking off after just three shows.

However it is live – and especially in his solo shows – where he has forged a reputation, with six live CDs to his name. He has also performed at Montreal and South African comedy festivals

He first appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1996, hosting The Comedy Zone showcase of new acts, and performing in his debut solo show 6pm Time To Get Up For Work. He has returned to the Fringe every year since, except for 1999, and in 2007 won its top prize, the if.comedy award

A trilogy, Burnsy versus Brendon, which ran at Edinburgh in 2004, 2005 and 2006, examined his own life – culminating in his mental breakdown and drinks and drugs rehabilitation at the Priory.

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G, March 2010

Just saw Burns at a small gig in Kingston - just 20 people in the room - he ripped the place apart. First time I've seen him, won't be the last. I'm sure BB is inconsistent, but there aren't many truly powerful comedians left out there and for my money - he's definitely one of the greats

Pelagic, February 2010

Once you get passed the initial shock you know that here is a guy who thinks, feels, and on some level, cares. His DVD is being passed around my family. They have never seen anything like it as they only ever watch Peter Kay or Lee Evans. When it has finished they want to show somebody else. Inspiring stuff.

Keith, July 2009

Saw him at Latitude on Sunday... I almost wet myself! The Michael Barrymore rant will live with me for ever! Mate, you are a total hero!

Mark, Norwich, July 2009

Saw Brendon the other night at the MICF and it's great to have him back. I think I recall last time he was drinking and smoking on stage and maybe even a bit more subdued than he was the other night. Still waiting to read the review from that gig as both the reviewer and his mother were there on the same night which must have had some impact on the show, perhaps made it better? I've convinced all my mates to go next week. Keep coming back to Melbourne despite your hatred for us Melbournians.

Dean, April 2009

Saw Brendon last year and he was fantastic, coped with persistent heckling extremely well. Really looking forward to seeing him this year at the Altitude Festival.

Y, February 2009

Saw Brendon last night at the Frog & Bucket during the Manchester Comedy festival, the intensity and routine was fantastic. One of the best nights I have had in the past few years, keep out of the front row as you are likely to get splashed with spit and get picked on during one of his rants. His routine on our Liverpool neighbours last night was the best routine. A superb comic, great timing, and hopefully will never go mainstream onto TV and tone down his act.

Simon Barlow, October 2008

I went in to the Assembly Rooms a might fearful, yet I came out with love for another man, a damn funny and warmer than I expected man to boot, well done Brendon!

Darren Smith, Liverpool, August 2008

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