Connor Burns: Flow

Connor Burns brings his new show Flow to HOME on Friday 5 February 2027, starting at 19:30. It's his fifth solo show, and it's the one that's really put him on the map.

If you haven't come across him yet, the numbers tell a fair bit of the story. He's become a social media sensation, with clips of his live sets racking up hundreds of millions of views. But he didn't start there. He first stepped on stage in 2017 and spent years honing his act the old-fashioned way: relentless touring and working on the material until it landed. He was raised in Scotland and sharpened in clubs across the country, and that's where his style comes from. It's built on sharp observation, an unshowy confidence, and punchlines that arrive half a beat early, all delivered with what he describes as a single-malt level of Scottish cynicism.

Flow is his biggest leap so far. Its 2026 Edinburgh Fringe premiere drew more than 12,000 tickets before the festival brochure had even landed, which led to three extra shows at the 3,000-seat Edinburgh Playhouse. It also won him the 2025 Forth Fringe Award. Before this, he'd toured as support for Daniel Sloss, Larry Dean, Tom Stade and Eshaan Akbar, and performed internationally across Europe, Australia and New York. One thing that sets him apart from a lot of the names you'll see on the circuit: he's never appeared on UK television. He's built this entirely on the stage.

So, if you're into stand-up that's more about the writing and the delivery than the fame, this is one to keep on your radar. Connor Burns at HOME, Friday 5 February 2027, 19:30.