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James Barr

James Barr

  • Stand-up comedian

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Funniest jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe 2024, from Alex Camp to Bishops

We asked comedians at this year's comedy festival to send in their best lines - vote for your favourite below.

The Telegraph, 23rd August 2024

Three storytelling comedians

Three storytelling comedians at the Edinburgh Festival 2024...

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 2nd August 2024

On the Mic Picks: James Barr

James is a sharp wit with a big heart.

On The Mic, 29th July 2024

OUTflix to air five stand-up specials

LGBTQ+ streaming service OUTflix is to air five stand-up specials this May. The Stand Up Specials London series will involve James Barr, Heleana Blackwell, David Ian, Kat Nip and Vix Leyton.

British Comedy Guide, 11th April 2024

James Barr embarrassed on stage by audience question

Embarrassing moment for comic James Barr last night after he asked someone in the audience to guess how many men he'd slept with. 'Well, I'm one of them,' replied the punter.

Chortle, 16th December 2023

Edinburgh 2023: pick of the programme - Pay What You Can

Free Fringe/pay-what-you-can shows typically mean that the acts don't have to pay a huge venue registration fee which makes it a lot more achievable to fund an Edinburgh run.

Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 21st June 2023

James Barr promises to be "more camp and more gay" for LGBTQ+ Stand-Up Comedy Festival

The star has plenty of material to work with for his show, following a break-up in November, that he admitted made him want to stand away from comedy.

Matthew Moore, Hello Magazine, 31st May 2023

EdFringe talk: James Barr: Straight Jokes

"I've already printed a spelling mistake on all of my posters. There goes the best poster award!"

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 1st August 2022

Interview with comedian and radio host James Barr

"We spend so much time overthinking everything. You don't need permission, or an agent or a big flashy stage - you can literally perform in a toilet at the Edinburgh Fringe. Ask yourself what's stopping you and go for it."

Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 28th July 2022

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