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Eric Rushton
Eric Rushton
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Born	Eric Roy Rushton; 10 May 1996 (age 28); Bury, England
Education	University of Warwick (BA)
Occupation(s)	Stand-up, Writer, Actor
Years active	2014–present
Website	ericrushton.com

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Eric Rushton (born 10 May 1996) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He has written and performed 2 hour-long solo stand-up shows and a comedy tour, in addition to television work. He has supported both Paul Chowdhry^[1] & Clinton Baptiste^[2].

Early life and education

Rushton grew up in Bury, England, the youngest of six siblings before moving to Stone, Staffordshire ^[3] and attending Alleyne's Academy. He currently resides in Birmingham.

Career

Writing Credits

Television Appearances

The Stand Up Sketch Show (2024) ^[6]

Podcasts Appearances

On The Mic (2024) ^[7]
The Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show (2024) ^[8]
Clinton Baptiste's Paranormal Podcast (2023)^[9] ^[10] ^[11] ^[12]

Hot Water Green Room Podcast (2023) ^[13]
Pappy's Flatshare (2023) ^[14]
Another One (2022)^[15]
Jokes with Mark Simmons (2021) ^[16]
The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast (2020)^[17]

Solo Stand-up Shows

Not That Deep (2023) ^[18]
I Had a Dream and You Were All in It (2022) ^[19]

Awards & Achievements

Channel 4 Sean Lock Award - Winner (2023) ^[20]
Guardian's 10 Best Jokes from the Edinburgh Festival (2023) ^[21]
Leicester Comedy Festival Awards Best New Show - Finalist (2023) ^[22]
Recorded & Released 'Not That Deep' Comedy Special (2023) ^[23]
Wrote & Performed 'Not That Deep' (2023) ^[24]
Wrote & Performed 'I Had a Dream and You Were All in It' (2022) ^[25]
Midlands Comedy Awards Best Act - Runner Up (2022) ^[26]
Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year - Winner (2020) ^[27]
Selected for Big Value Comedy Show at Edinburgh Fringe (2019) ^[28]
Midlands Comedy Awards Best Act - Finalist (2018)
So You Think You're Funny - Finalist (2017)
Birmingham Breaking Talent Award - Finalist (2017) ^[29]
English Comedian of the Year - Semi-Finalist (2017)
Chortle Student Comedian of the Year - Finalist (2016) ^[30]
Midlands Comedy Awards Best New Act - Finalist (2016)
Laughing Horse New Act of the Year - Semi-Finalist (2015)

Personal life

Eric is single. ^[31]

References

^ "PAUL CHOWDHRY: WORK IN PROGRESS". Glee Club.
^ "Clinton Baptiste Tour Support". X.
^ "The bostin five". Chortle.
^ "Late Night Lycett (Series 2, Episode 5)". British Comedy Guide.
^ "The Last Leg (Series 29, Episode 2)". British Comedy Guide.
^ "The Stand Up Sketch Show - Series 6, Episode 5". British Comedy Guide.
^ "Episode 76: Eric Rushton's Origin Story". Listen Notes.
^ "The Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show - Eric Rushton". Listen Notes.
^ "Best Bits - Compilation 2". Listen Notes.
^ "Season 6 - Episode Twenty Three". Listen Notes.
^ "Season 6 - Episode Twenty". Listen Notes.
^ "Season 6 - Episode Nineteen". Listen Notes.
^ "#95 - With Eric Rushton - Hot Water's Green Room w/Tony & Jamie". IMDB.
^ "Beef Brothers Cold Cuts w/ Eric Rushton S13E28". Listen Notes.
^ "Another One Podcast - #21 - Eric Rushton & Phil Ellis". Listen Notes.
^ "Jokes with Mark Simmons". Acast.
^ "Comedian Eric Rushton on Becoming Fit for the End of Lockdown". Listen Notes.
^ "Review: Eric Rushton: Not That Deep by Jay Richardson". Fest Mag.
^ "Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy reviews: Eric Rushton by Jay Richardson". The Scotsman.
^ "Eric Rushton Wins The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award". Channel 4.
^ "Need a good laugh? The 10 best jokes from the Edinburgh festival 2023". The Guardian.
^ "Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2023 nominations". British Comedy Guide.
^ "Eric Rushton: Not That Deep TV Special". IMDB.
^ "Review: Eric Rushton: Not That Deep by Jay Richardson". Fest Mag.
^ "Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy reviews: Eric Rushton by Jay Richardson". The Scotsman.
^ "Scott Bennett triumphs at Midlands Comedy Awards 2022". British Comedy Guide.
^ "Eric Rushton wins Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2020". British Comedy Guide.
^ "Big Value Comedy Show - Late". British Comedy Guide.
^ "Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2017". Chortle.
^ "Student award: Warwick poll opens". Chortle.
^ "'My Friend Jane'". Eric Rushton's Blog.

External links

Category:1996 births Category:English television actors Category:English comedy writers Category:Living people Category:British television writers Category:British television actors Category:British stand-up comedians Category:English stand-up comedians Category:British male television writers Category:British television writers Category:Comedians from Greater Manchester

References

[1] "PAUL CHOWDHRY: WORK IN PROGRESS". Glee Club.

[2] "Clinton Baptiste Tour Support". X.

[3] "The bostin five". Chortle.

[4] "Late Night Lycett (Series 2, Episode 5)". British Comedy Guide.

[5] "The Last Leg (Series 29, Episode 2)". British Comedy Guide.

[6] "The Stand Up Sketch Show - Series 6, Episode 5". British Comedy Guide.

[7] "Episode 76: Eric Rushton's Origin Story". Listen Notes.

[8] "The Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show - Eric Rushton". Listen Notes.

[9] "Best Bits - Compilation 2". Listen Notes.

[10] "Season 6 - Episode Twenty Three". Listen Notes.

[11] "Season 6 - Episode Twenty". Listen Notes.

[12] "Season 6 - Episode Nineteen". Listen Notes.

[13] "#95 - With Eric Rushton - Hot Water's Green Room w/Tony & Jamie". IMDB.

[14] "Beef Brothers Cold Cuts w/ Eric Rushton S13E28". Listen Notes.

[15] "Another One Podcast - #21 - Eric Rushton & Phil Ellis". Listen Notes.

[16] "Jokes with Mark Simmons". Acast.

[17] "Comedian Eric Rushton on Becoming Fit for the End of Lockdown". Listen Notes.

[18] "Review: Eric Rushton: Not That Deep by Jay Richardson". Fest Mag.

[19] "Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy reviews: Eric Rushton by Jay Richardson". The Scotsman.

[20] "Eric Rushton Wins The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award". Channel 4.

[21] "Need a good laugh? The 10 best jokes from the Edinburgh festival 2023". The Guardian.

[22] "Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2023 nominations". British Comedy Guide.

[23] "Eric Rushton: Not That Deep TV Special". IMDB.

[24] "Review: Eric Rushton: Not That Deep by Jay Richardson". Fest Mag.

[25] "Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy reviews: Eric Rushton by Jay Richardson". The Scotsman.

[26] "Scott Bennett triumphs at Midlands Comedy Awards 2022". British Comedy Guide.

[27] "Eric Rushton wins Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2020". British Comedy Guide.

[28] "Big Value Comedy Show - Late". British Comedy Guide.

[29] "Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2017". Chortle.

[30] "Student award: Warwick poll opens". Chortle.

[31] "'My Friend Jane'". Eric Rushton's Blog.

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-'''Eric Rushton''' (born 10 May 1996) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He has written and performed 2 hour-long solo stand-up shows and a comedy tour, in addition to television work.
+'''Eric Rushton''' (born 10 May 1996) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He has written and performed 2 hour-long solo stand-up shows and a comedy tour, in addition to television work. He has supported both [[Paul Chowdhry]]<ref>{{cite web |title=PAUL CHOWDHRY: WORK IN PROGRESS|url=https://booking.glee.co.uk/21294|website=Glee Club}}</ref> & [[Clinton Baptiste]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Clinton Baptiste Tour Support|url=https://x.com/ericrushton96/status/1800589389720113372 |website=X}}</ref>.
 ==Early life and education==
-Rushton grew up in [[Bury]], England, the youngest of six siblings before moving to [[Stone, Staffordshire]] and attending [[Alleyne's Academy]].
+Rushton grew up in [[Bury]], England, the youngest of six siblings before moving to [[Stone, Staffordshire]] <ref>{{cite web |title=The bostin five |url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/other-news/2017/09/05/37795/the_bostin_five |website=Chortle}}</ref> and attending [[Alleyne's Academy]].
 He currently resides in [[Birmingham]].
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 ===Writing Credits===
+*[[Late Night Lycett]] <ref>{{cite web |title=Late Night Lycett (Series 2, Episode 5) |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/late-night-lycett/episodes/2/5/ |website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref> (2024
 *[[8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown]] (2023)
 *[[The Last Leg]] <ref>{{cite web |title=The Last Leg (Series 29, Episode 2) |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/the_last_leg/episodes/29/2/ |website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref> (2023)
-*[[Late Night Lycett]] <ref>{{cite web |title=Late Night Lycett (Series 2, Episode 5) |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/late-night-lycett/episodes/2/5/ |website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref> (2024
 ===Television Appearances===
+* The Stand Up Sketch Show (2024) <ref>{{cite web |title=The Stand Up Sketch Show - Series 6, Episode 5 |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/the_stand_up_sketch_show/episodes/6/5/ |website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref>
-* The Stand Up Sketch Show (2024)
+===Podcasts Appearances===
+*On The Mic (2024) <ref>{{cite web |title=Episode 76: Eric Rushton's Origin Story |url=https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/on-the-mic/episode-76-eric-rushtons-H3irMcUhovj/ |website=Listen Notes}}</ref>
+* The Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show (2024) <ref>{{cite web |title=The Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show - Eric Rushton |url=https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-monkey-barrel-comedy-chat-show-monkey-LAUKxnT-5ig/ |website=Listen Notes}}</ref>
+* Clinton Baptiste's Paranormal Podcast (2023)<ref>{{cite web |title=Best Bits - Compilation 2 |url=https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/clinton-baptistes/best-bits-compilation-2-OJaMCB95H2U/ |website=Listen Notes}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=Season 6 - Episode Twenty Three |url=https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/clinton-baptistes/season-6-episode-twenty-three-xS_PEcIT2j3/ |website=Listen Notes}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=Season 6 - Episode Twenty |url=https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/clinton-baptistes/season-6-episode-twenty-Fm-QCRr8jtO/ |website=Listen Notes}}</ref>  <ref>{{cite web |title=Season 6 - Episode Nineteen |url=https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/clinton-baptistes/season-6-episode-nineteen-dh5J2ibR-aU/ |website=Listen Notes}}</ref>
+*Hot Water Green Room Podcast (2023) <ref>{{cite web |title=#95 - With Eric Rushton - Hot Water's Green Room w/Tony & Jamie |url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt29506539/ |website=IMDB}}</ref>
-===Podcasts===
+*Pappy's Flatshare (2023) <ref>{{cite web |title=Beef Brothers Cold Cuts w/ Eric Rushton S13E28 |url=https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/pappys-flatshare/beef-brothers-cold-cuts-w-GynSqMdJfF0/ |website=Listen Notes}}</ref>
-Rushton has been guest on the following podcasts...
+*Another One (2022)<ref>{{cite web |title=Another One Podcast - #21 - Eric Rushton & Phil Ellis |url=https://www.listennotes.com/zh-hans/podcasts/another-one/another-one-podcast-21-eric-n6ipI8xMTvb/ |website=Listen Notes}}</ref>
+*Jokes with Mark Simmons (2021) <ref>{{cite web |title=Jokes with Mark Simmons |url=https://shows.acast.com/jokes/episodes/ericrushton |website=Acast}}</ref>
+* The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast (2020)<ref>{{cite web |title=Comedian Eric Rushton on Becoming Fit for the End of Lockdown |url=https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-mrs-barbara-nice-friends-podcast-brum-FfVN_2GHpKC/ |website=Listen Notes}}</ref>
 == Solo Stand-up Shows ==
+* Not That Deep (2023) <ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Eric Rushton: Not That Deep by Jay Richardson |url=https://www.festmag.com/edinburgh/comedy/review-eric-rushton-not-that-deep |website=Fest Mag}}</ref>
-* Not That Deep (2023)
+* I Had a Dream and You Were All in It (2022) <ref>{{cite web |title=Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy reviews:  Eric Rushton by Jay Richardson |url=https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/edinburgh-festivals/edinburgh-festival-fringe-comedy-reviews-catherine-bohart-helen-bauer-lee-kyle-conrad-koch-sammy-obeid-eric-rushton-sara-barron-the-working-girls-of-soho-3833239 |website=The Scotsman}}</ref>
-* I Had a Dream and You Were All in It (2022)
 ==Awards & Achievements==
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 * Guardian's 10 Best Jokes from the Edinburgh Festival (2023) <ref>{{cite web |title=Need a good laugh? The 10 best jokes from the Edinburgh festival 2023 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/aug/14/need-a-good-laugh-the-10-best-jokes-from-the-edinburgh-festival-2023 |website=The Guardian}}</ref>
 * Leicester Comedy Festival Awards Best New Show - Finalist (2023) <ref>{{cite web |title=Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2023 nominations |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/7227/leicester-comedy-festival-awards-2023-nominations/ |website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref>
+* Recorded & Released 'Not That Deep' Comedy Special (2023) <ref>{{cite web |title=Eric Rushton: Not That Deep TV Special |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32227170/ |website=IMDB}}</ref>
 * Wrote & Performed 'Not That Deep' (2023) <ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Eric Rushton: Not That Deep by Jay Richardson |url=https://www.festmag.com/edinburgh/comedy/review-eric-rushton-not-that-deep |website=Fest Mag}}</ref>
 * Wrote & Performed 'I Had a Dream and You Were All in It' (2022) <ref>{{cite web |title=Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy reviews:  Eric Rushton by Jay Richardson |url=https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/edinburgh-festivals/edinburgh-festival-fringe-comedy-reviews-catherine-bohart-helen-bauer-lee-kyle-conrad-koch-sammy-obeid-eric-rushton-sara-barron-the-working-girls-of-soho-3833239 |website=The Scotsman}}</ref>
-* Midlands Best Act - Runner Up (2022) <ref>{{cite web |title=Scott Bennett triumphs at Midlands Comedy Awards 2022 |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/7118/midlands-comedy-awards-2022/ |website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref>
+* [[Midlands Comedy Awards]] Best Act - Runner Up (2022) <ref>{{cite web |title=Scott Bennett triumphs at Midlands Comedy Awards 2022 |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/7118/midlands-comedy-awards-2022/ |website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref>
-* Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year - Winner (2020) <ref>{{cite web |title=Eric Rushton wins Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2020 |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/5665/eric_rushton_wins_leicester_mercury_2020/ |website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref>
+* [[Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year]] - Winner (2020) <ref>{{cite web |title=Eric Rushton wins Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2020 |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/5665/eric_rushton_wins_leicester_mercury_2020/ |website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref>
 * Selected for Big Value Comedy Show at Edinburgh Fringe (2019) <ref>{{cite web |title=Big Value Comedy Show - Late |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/fringe/2019/big_value_comedy_show_late/ |website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref>
-* Midlands Best Act - Finalist (2018)
+* [[Midlands Comedy Awards]] Best Act - Finalist (2018)
 * So You Think You're Funny - Finalist (2017)
 * Birmingham Breaking Talent Award - Finalist (2017) <ref>{{cite web |title=Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2017 |url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2017/10/07/38098/birmingham_comedy_festival_breaking_talent_award_2017 |website=Chortle}}</ref>
 * English Comedian of the Year - Semi-Finalist (2017)
 * Chortle Student Comedian of the Year - Finalist (2016) <ref>{{cite web |title=Student award: Warwick poll opens |url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2016/03/10/24363/student-award-warwick-poll-opens |website=Chortle}}</ref>
-* Midlands Best New Act - Finalist (2016)
+* [[Midlands Comedy Awards]] Best New Act - Finalist (2016)
 * Laughing Horse New Act of the Year - Semi-Finalist (2015)
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 * [http://www.ericrushton.com/ Official Website]
 *{{British Comedy Guide|people|eric_rushton}}
+* [https://www.facebook.com/ericrushton96/?locale=en_GB/ Eric Rushton on Facebook]
+* [https://www.instagram.com/ericrushton96/?hl=en/ Eric Rushton on Instagram]
+* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNKVOPxgYwAUZ2oGKxzeJQ/ Eric Rushton on YouTube]
+* [https://x.com/ericrushton96?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor/ Eric Rushton on X]
+* [https://www.tiktok.com/@ericrushton96?lang=en/ Eric Rushton on TikTok]
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