James Barr: A Punchy Title (WIP)
James Barr: A Punchy Title (WIP) at Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh
About the show
“Hi James 'Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)' is a long title. Would you consider something punchier? Warmly, The Industry.” NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy nominee, James Barr, is back! Comedian and broadcaster on Hits Radio, he is the storyteller behind one of the most talked-about shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum). British Comedy Guide's Best Reviewed Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2025. ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show longlist, British LGBT Awards 2025 Top 10 LGBTQ+ Public Figure.
Featuring - James Barr
James Barr is a comedian, broadcaster and storyteller behind one of the most talked-about shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum).
A multi-award-winning performer, James has been praised as “brave, funny and gloriously empowering” (Broadway Baby) His darkly hilarious, genre-defying comedy show won him three major award nominations at the Edinburgh Fringe, and a place among the Best Reviewed Shows of 2025. Off stage, James co-hosts weekday mornings on Hits Radio Breakfast with Fleur East and Will Best.
His provocative and playful appearances on Piers Morgan Uncensored have racked up over 50 million views, and his hit podcast A Gay And A NonGay won both a Webby & LOVIE award in 2025 and remains one of the UK’s most loved LGBTQ+ shows.