
James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)
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James Barr returns to Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy for a forthcoming show that uses stand-up to dissect the complexities of domestic abuse and family dynamics. Although the subject matter is serious, the performer approaches it with a genre-defying style that aims to prove darkly hilarious truths can emerge from painful experiences. This bold hour of material offers audiences a unique reckoning that balances raw honesty with sharp wit.
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. 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. 'Brave, funny and gloriously empowering.' ★★★★★ Broadway Baby (UK) 'Not to be missed.' ★★★★★ Theatre Thoughts 'Hilarious and heartbreaking.' ★★★★★ Attitude Magazine 'Courageous. Original. A tour de force.' ★★★★★ Fringe Review 'Even in the uglier revelations he manages to make the audience laugh. A lot.' ★★★★★ CanalStreet.Co.Uk 'Trauma collides with one-liners. Confronting and funny.' ★★★★ The List (UK) As seen on Hits Radio Breakfast and Piers Morgan Uncensored.
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James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum) takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026.
James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum) is held at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh (9 - 12 Blair Street , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1QR).
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James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)
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James Barr is a comedian known for his dark, narrative-driven storytelling that often draws inspiration from personal tragedy and British family dynamics, frequently performed under the moniker Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum). His material typically resonates with audiences seeking cynical yet empathetic observations on modern relationships and social friction, fitting him well within the contemporary UK stand-up circuit.
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James Barr returns to Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy for a forthcoming show that uses stand-up to dissect the complexities of domestic abuse and family dynamics. Although the subject matter is serious, the performer approaches it with a genre-defying style that aims to prove darkly hilarious truths can emerge from painful experiences. This bold hour of material offers audiences a unique reckoning that balances raw honesty with sharp wit.
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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. 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. 'Brave, funny and gloriously empowering.' ★★★★★ Broadway Baby (UK) 'Not to be missed.' ★★★★★ Theatre Thoughts 'Hilarious and heartbreaking.' ★★★★★ Attitude Magazine 'Courageous. Original. A tour de force.' ★★★★★ Fringe Review 'Even in the uglier revelations he manages to make the audience laugh. A lot.' ★★★★★ CanalStreet.Co.Uk 'Trauma collides with one-liners. Confronting and funny.' ★★★★ The List (UK) As seen on Hits Radio Breakfast and Piers Morgan Uncensored.
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When is James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)?
James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum) takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026.
Where is James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum) taking place?
James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum) is held at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh (9 - 12 Blair Street , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1QR).
Who is performing at James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)?
James Barr is performing at James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum).
How do I get tickets for James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)?
Tickets for James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum) can be booked via booking.monkeybarrelcomedy.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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