Eric Rushton - The Stand

Eric Rushton: Innkeeper

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.

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