Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum)

Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum) by James Barr is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Underbelly, Bristo Square. It has 3 performances listed, running from Thu 27 Aug, 21:50 to Sat 29 Aug, 21:50. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

Domestic abuse isn't funny, but this show is. Trailblazing comedian James Barr returns to Edinburgh with his bold, award-nominated, 'genre-defying' (ArtsHub.com.au) stand-up hour about the things his ex-boyfriend did to him, including a pushy-wushy down the stairsy-wairsy. Shortlisted at The British LGBT Awards. ‘Gloriously empowering’ * (BroadwayBaby.com). As seen on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Hits Radio UK and the British Podcast Award-winning A Gay and A NonGay.

Details

  • Performer: James Barr
  • Venue: Underbelly, Bristo Square
  • Space: Friesian
  • Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up, LGBTQ+
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
  • Running time: 60 minutes
  • Ed Fringe Guide rating: Wild Cards
  • Room size: about 115 seats (Friesian) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 3, 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 18 steps into the 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

  • Thu 27 Aug, 21:50 — Already performed — £18.00
  • Fri 28 Aug, 21:50 — Already performed — £18.00
  • Sat 29 Aug, 21:50 — Already performed — £18.00

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