2007 if.comedy award winner Brendon Burns
Australian comic Brendon Burns has been performing comedy since the early Nineties and is known for his aggressive stage presence and controversial material. He briefly hosted the 11 O'Clock Show and even more briefly the ITV2 spin-off show I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here Now!, walking off after just three shows.
However it is live – and especially in his solo shows – where he has forged a reputation, with six live CDs to his name. He has also performed at Montreal and South African comedy festivals. He first appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1996, hosting The Comedy Zone showcase of new acts, and performing in his debut solo show 6pm Time To Get Up For Work. In 2007 won the top prize in Edinburgh, the if.comedy award.
"Simply a legend in the making…sparkling stuff" - The Guardian
"You have only ever really toked on pure socio-political comedy. With Brendon you are mainlining, and the hit is a feeling I will never, ever forget, the smartest thing I have ever seen in the comedy section " ***** (Kate Copstick, The Scotsman)