Since his comedy debut in 2014, Eric Rushton has been mixing with the best newcomers on the comedy scene, and impressing audiences with his intelligent, playful material and likeable, self-deprecating stage persona.

 

In January 2020 he won the prestigious 'Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year' award - an award that was previously won by the likes of Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Manford and Johnny Vegas on their way to stardom.

 

Before that he was a Chortle Student finalist in 2016 and So You Think You're Funny? finalist 2017. He is a regular performer at the UK's biggest comedy clubs and festivals.

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CREDITS SO FAR:

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Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2020
- winner

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So You Think You're Funny 2017
- finalist

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English Comedian of the Year 2017
- semi finalist

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Chortle Student Comedian of the Year 2016
- finalist

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Midlands Best New Act 2016
- finalist

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Birmingham Breaking Talent Award
- nominee

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Midlands Best Act 2018
- finalist

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