Eric Rushton: Innkeeper
21 February 2026
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.
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
★★★★ The Arts Desk
★★★★ EdFestMag
★★★★ The List
★★★★ Beyond The Joke
★★★★ Fest
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
★★★★ The Arts Desk
★★★★ EdFestMag
★★★★ The List
★★★★ Beyond The Joke
★★★★ Fest

