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 Jonny 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. Eric Rushton is a regular performer at the UK's biggest comedy clubs and festivals.