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Domestic abuse isn’t funny, but this show is. Trailblazing comedian James Barr is going on tour around the UK with a bold, “genre-defying” (ArtsHub) hour of stand-up – presented by Chuckle Busters


A darkly hilarious reckoning with shame, survival and a pushy-wushy down the stairsy-wairsy.

Nominee for Best Show at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy and the Queer Performers Award at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum) was also named one of the best reviewed shows of Edinburgh Fringe.

As seen on Hits Radio Breakfast and Piers Morgan Uncensored.

“Brave, funny and gloriously empowering.”
★★★★★ Broadway Baby

“Not to be missed.”
★★★★★ Theatre Thoughts

“Hilarious and heartbreaking.”
★★★★★ Attitude

“Courageous. Original. A tour de force.”
★★★★★ Fringe Review

“Even in the uglier revelations he manages to make the audience laugh. A lot.”
★★★★★ Canal Street Online

“Trauma collides with one-liners. Confronting and funny.”
★★★★ The List  

  • Dates: Sun 29th Nov 2026
  • Show time: 7pm
  • Tickets: £16
  • Running Time: 1 hour (no interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 16+ (contains distressing or potentially triggering themes)
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  • Running Time: 1 hour (no interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 16+ (contains distressing or potentially triggering themes)
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