Draft:Eric Rushton

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 & Clinton Baptiste.

Early life and education
Rushton grew up in Bury, England, as one of seven siblings before moving to Stone, Staffordshire and attending Alleyne's Academy. He currently resides in Birmingham.

Writing Credits

 * Late Night Lycett (2024
 * 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2023)
 * The Last Leg (2023)

Television Appearances

 * The Stand Up Sketch Show (2024)

Podcasts Appearances

 * On The Mic (2024)
 * The Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show (2024)
 * Clinton Baptiste's Paranormal Podcast (2023)
 * Hot Water Green Room Podcast (2023)
 * Pappy's Flatshare (2023)
 * Another One (2022)
 * Jokes with Mark Simmons (2021)
 * The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast (2020)

Solo Stand-up Shows

 * Not That Deep (2023)
 * I Had a Dream and You Were All in It (2022)

Awards & Achievements

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