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Edy Hurst. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth
Edy Hurst

Edy Hurst

  • Writer, director, stand-up comedian and actor

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Edy Hurst - ADHD takes the spotlight: Manchester comedian's new show to open minds through laughter

ADHD is no laughing matter. But for Trafford-based comedian and musician Edy Hurst, it's provided the material for a new one-man show which he hopes will show an audience the inner-workings of his neurodivergent mind.

Georgie Docker, Mancunian Matters, 18th March 2025

Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself review

This is a solid, absurd show that will leave you smiling throughout and is a good showcase for Hurst's unique comedic brain and talent.

Matthew Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 4th November 2024

Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself review

Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself takes a highly unusual and very entertaining approach to neurodivergence, even though you wouldn't want to be trapped with Hurst when he is obsessing about his favourite subject.

David Cunningham, British Theatre Guide, 1st November 2024

Edy Hurst picks his Perfect Playlist

People say comedians are 'fearless'. Normally that's a load of shit...

Chortle, 29th October 2024

Edy Hurst interview

Edy Hurst talks witch trials, neurodivergence and vengaboys.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th October 2024

Edy Hurst interview

Edy Hurst's new show is called Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself and is currently at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We caught up with him to find out more.

Ed Fortune, Starburst Magazine, 5th August 2024

EdFringe Talk: Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself

"Boy do I wish I'd read all the questions before I started answering."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 31st July 2024

Edinburgh Fringe: 10 shows with a neurodiversity angle

Neurodiversity rules at the Edinburgh Fringe. Here's just ten of the many shows built around the topic.

Chortle, 24th July 2024

Funny At The Fringe - Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself

Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself is a comedy theatre show about the Lancashire Witch Trials, Neurodivergence and the Venga Boys. The Holy Trinity.

Holly, Phoenix Remix, 18th July 2024

On the Mic Picks: Edy Hurst

Edy's superior comedic brain promises an at once, introspective, relatable, and delightfully irreverent show.

On The Mic, 26th June 2024

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