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Brendon Burns

Brendon Burns

  • 53 years old
  • Australian
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Brendon Burns appeals for help as he heads back to rehab

The comedian - who documented a previous stint in The Priory to deal with his drink, drugs and sex addiction in his stand-up almost a decade ago - admitted he had started drinking again and said: 'I'm still an alcoholic and can't stop on my own.'

Chortle, 16th October 2023

Brendon Burns: I'm quitting stand-up

'It's time I did something else' says former Edinburgh Comedy Award winner.

Chortle, 4th July 2019

Aussie invasion of 2018 Edinburgh Fringe

If you are travelling anywhere near Edinburgh this August, have a look at the following list of shows and consider going to see an Australian act.

Squirrel Comedy, 19th July 2018

Monkey Barrel Fringe preview

Exceptional comedy venue offers a Fringe line-up to match.

Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 14th June 2018

Brendon Burns: Mansplainin' interview

In the wake of recent sex scandals Brendon Burns decided it was time to tackle gender in his stand-up.

Murray Robertson, The List, 23rd January 2018

The Wee Review Award nominations

Our nominees announced for this year's awards.

Robert Peacock, The Wee Review, 26th August 2017

Who have the comedy award judges most overlooked?

With the lastminute.com shortlist out tomorrow, we ask comedians to name who SHOULD have been on the list in previous years.

Chortle, 22nd August 2017

What do you think of critics?

Now it's Edinburgh Fringe comedians turn to dole out their opinions.

Chortle, 20th August 2017

Fringe Interview with Brendon Burns

The brilliant Brendon Burns takes time out of his busy Edinburgh schedule to chat about the biggest arts festival in the world.

NextUp, 18th August 2017

Has the 'spirit of the Fringe' been lost?

Edinburgh comedians address the perennial question.

Chortle, 15th August 2017

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