Award-winning comedian Eric Rushton performs his critically acclaimed stand-up and storytelling show 'Innkeeper', discussing personal themes like childhood, depression, and neurodivergence.
If you're looking ahead to March, mark your calendar for Monday, the 2nd of March, 2026, because award-winning comedian Eric Rushton is bringing his acclaimed show, Innkeeper, to the Komedia Basement here in Brighton. Rushton is someone who has genuinely earned his stripes, having won the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award and the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year. The show itself has already proven its popularity, selling out its run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025. If you plan on attending, the doors open at 7:00 PM, with the main performance kicking off at 8:00 PM.
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The title Innkeeper is a nod to a moment in 2004 when Rushton played the Innkeeper in a primary school Nativity play—an event he cites as marking his temporary retirement from performing. The show chronicles his eventual return to the stage, specifically after finding what he calls the "right antidepressants." This gives you a good idea of the material: it’s stand-up storytelling delivered with a deadpan style, diving into deeply personal territory. Rushton uses his own experiences with childhood, social discomfort, depression, and neurodivergence as the foundation for his jokes. The material doesn't shy away from dark humor, touching on things like the side effects of his medication (citalopram), comparing free university therapy to AI, and even conversations about suicide prevention with a friend. It’s the kind of comedy that critics have praised for being meticulously crafted and constantly surprising.
If you decide to go, the show is happening at the Komedia Basement, located at 44-47 Gardner Street. It’s worth noting that seating is cabaret style and unreserved, so if you want a specific spot, getting there closer to the 7:00 PM door time might be wise. Given the mature themes and personal content, the event has an age restriction of 16+. Rushton’s work has been widely acclaimed, earning multiple four-star reviews, with critics calling him a "thinking man’s comedian." If you appreciate comedy that is both funny and deeply honest about personal struggles, this show seems like a solid bet for a Monday night out.
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