Eric Rushton: Innkeeper
Stand-up comedian and writer Eric Rushton brings the 'Innkeeper' tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 28th February!
About Eric Rushton: Innkeeper
| 28th February 2026 | |
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Monkey Barrel Comedy 9 - 12 Blair Street , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1QR |
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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.
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