Eric Rushton – Innkeeper.

about

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 

★★★★ The List 

★★★★ Beyond The Joke 

★★★★ Fest