Eric Rushton
One of the smash hits of last year’s Edinburgh Fringe comes to Leeds
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.
EDINBURGH FRINGE SELL-OUT 2025
WINNER Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award.
WINNER Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year
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“No wonder it sold out. A thinking man’s comedian with a gift for subverting standard tropes hilariously”
★★★★ – One4Review
“With his deadpan delivery and finely wrought gags, he commands the audience and delivers a lot of laughs.” – ★★★★ The Arts Desk
“One of the most fluid and meticulously crafted routines you’ll see” -★★★★EdFestMag
★★★★ The List
★★★★ Beyond The Joke
★★★★ Fest
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