Biography
James Barr, is a multi-award-winning comedian, radio TV presenter, (and gay icon, obvs). He’s delighted audiences with his own brand of outrageous and upbeat comedy on-air, on stage and online – and he can count major names in entertainment as his fans including Ed Sheeran, Fleur East and Dannii Minogue.
James Barr is currently presenting every weekday morning on The Hits Radio Breakfast Show, alongside Fleur East and Matt Haslam (Silver – Best Breakfast Show, ARIA Awards). His provocative appearances on Piers Morgan Uncensored have racked up over fifty million views. He is also the co-founder and host of the UK’s top LGBT+ podcast, A Gay And A Non Gay (Silver – Best Sex & Relationship Podcast, British Podcast Awards) and he was recently named in the Top 10 Online Influencers at the British LGBT Awards.
Quotes
“Charming, witty and funny… his show is bright, cheery and cleverer than you might expect. Barr has a clear talent when it comes to punchlines.”
★★★★ – Broadway Baby
“Demonstrates considerable skill in tackling some weighty matters in such an animated and engaging way.”
★★★★ – London Theatre1
“he quickly impresses his guests with his strong punchlines and witty personality… always ensures his dialogue is on point.”
★★★★★ – Deadline
“It’s funny, it’s filthy, it’s relatable and relevant”
★★★★ – Broadway World
“Rip-roaringly funny and ridiculously relatable” Heat
“Fun, fruity and frank! He really does raise the, ahem, Barr!” Attitude
Unapologetically honest and brilliantly hilarious, an absolute triumph”
The Sun
About The Top Secret Comedy Club:
Top Secret Comedy Club London is the best rated club to see live stand-up comedy in London. Top Secret Comedy has two venues right in the heart of the West End between Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Soho. The rooms are intimate, with exciting line ups, and a focus on sharp, no-nonsense comedy. It has become a go-to spot for audiences who want proper live stand-up at incredible value.
The club regularly features top comedians from the UK and international circuit. Their regular performers also appear at established London venues such as The Comedy Store & 99 Club. Shows run every night of the week, with a reputation for strong bills, late-night energy, and frequent surprise celebrity appearances.
