In 2004, Eric Rushton was cast in his primary school Nativity. Despite absolutely smashing it, he immediately retired from being a child actor. Now he's found the correct antidepressants to give showbusiness another go. Winner: Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award. Winner: Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year. 'Constantly surprising, laugh out loud funny' (Harry Hill). 'Great comic presence, disarming silliness, an oddball charm, and a brilliant, unexpected turn of phrase' (Bill Bailey). 'He's a master craftsman, with an arsenal of great one-liners' (Scotsman). **** (Skinny). **** (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). **** (TheArtsDesk.com). **** (Fest). **** (Chortle.co.uk).
Upcoming Dates
Date: Fri 20 Feb 2026
Venue: Cardiff Rhostio Coffee
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Date: Thu 26 Feb 2026
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Date: Fri 27 Feb 2026
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Date: Sat 28 Feb 2026
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Date: Mon 2 Mar 2026
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Date: Wed 11 Mar 2026
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Date: Sun 15 Mar 2026
Venue: York Theatre@41 Monkgate
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Date: Wed 18 Mar 2026
Venue: Sheffield The Foundry
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Date: Wed 18 Mar 2026
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Date: Thu 14 May 2026
Venue: Leeds The Wardrobe
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Date: Sun 17 May 2026
Venue: Newcastle Stand
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Date: Mon 18 May 2026
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Date: Wed 20 May 2026
Venue: Chorley Theatre
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Date: Thu 21 May 2026
Venue: Nottingham Canalhouse
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Date: Fri 22 May 2026
Venue: Oxford Glee Club
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Date: Wed 3 Jun 2026
Venue: Bristol The Gaffe Comedy Club
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Date: Thu 4 Jun 2026
Venue: Birmingham Glee Club
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Show starts: 19:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Date: Sat 6 Jun 2026
Venue: Moth Club
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Reviews
There’s an inarguable boldness to asking a guy on the front row ‘what’s your favourite thing about sex?’ at 3.
9/08/2025