A Punchy Title (WIP)
A Punchy Title (WIP) by James Barr is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Underbelly, Bristo Square. It has 13 performances listed, running from Tue 18 Aug, 16:15 to Sun 30 Aug, 16:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The difficult second album. NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy nominee James Barr is back. Following the success of Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum) – one of the best-reviewed shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – James returns with Part 2. He's survived domestic abuse, now he's surviving everyone else's reaction to talking about it. This is a work in progress. We're just here for the vibes. As seen on Piers Morgan Uncensored. As heard on Hits Radio. ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show longlist.
Details
- Performer: James Barr
- Venue: Underbelly, Bristo Square
- Space: Dexter
- Genre: COMEDY, Work in Progress, Stand-up
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Ed Fringe Guide rating: Wild Cards
- Room size: about 60 seats (Dexter) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 13, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There are 19 steps into this venue if not taking the lift. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: 11- 20 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Tue 18 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £11.50
- Wed 19 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £11.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £11.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £12.50
- Sat 22 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £12.50
- Sun 23 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £12.50
- Mon 24 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £11.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £11.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £11.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £11.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £12.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £12.50
- Sun 30 Aug, 16:15 — Cancelled — £12.50