2022 Edinburgh Fringe
James Barr: Straight Jokes
People keep telling James he's "too gay". Straight Jokes is his fabulous reply. An out-of-control hour of jokes from the utterly hilarious, nearly national treasure. James exposes his employers and navigates the utterly exhausting admin of pretending to be woke for "fame". The gay half of hit comedy podcast A Gay and A NonGay, which has had over 5 million listens, and co-host of The Hits Radio Breakfast Show. The award-winning ginger returns to Edinburgh after his five-star 2019 debut, Thirst Trap. 'Wit quicker than Elvis' hips' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Rip-roaringly funny' (Heat Magazine).
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EdFringe talk: James Barr: Straight Jokes
"I've already printed a spelling mistake on all of my posters. There goes the best poster award!"
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 1st August 2022Interview with comedian and radio host James Barr
"We spend so much time overthinking everything. You don't need permission, or an agent or a big flashy stage - you can literally perform in a toilet at the Edinburgh Fringe. Ask yourself what's stopping you and go for it."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 28th July 2022The 20 best jokes and funniest one-liners from the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Stand-up comedians share their funniest gags ahead of the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Telegraph, 25th July 2022James Barr interview
An old radio boss of mine once told me to be "less camp" on air, Straight Jokes is my fabulous reply.
On The Mic, 25th June 2022Edinburgh 2022: James Barr Q&A
BWW catches up with James Barr to chat about bringing Straight Jokes to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 21st June 2022Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 3rd Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 4th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 5th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 6th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 7th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 8th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 9th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 10th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 11th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 12th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 13th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 14th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 16th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 17th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 18th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 19th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 20th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 21st Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 22nd Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 23rd Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 24th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |
| 29th Aug 2022 | 20:45 | Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) |