Critically-acclaimed comedian Edy Hurst brings his hit Edinburgh Fringe show to Newton-Le- Willows Library for one night only!
Combining comedy, clowning and live music, Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself is a humorous, heartfelt and unique show about the Lancashire Witch Trials, Vengaboys and definitely, absolutely nothing else…
Edy Hurst is a Manchester-based stand-up comedian and musician who has appeared on BBC Radio 4, NextUp Comedy, and BBC Radio Manchester, with award nominations including BBC New Comedy, Musical Comedy Awards, the North West Comedy Awards and more.
"The best stage representation of the ADHD mind that I’ve ever seen" - Beyond The Joke
"A fine example of neurodiversity in action" - The Scotsman
‘Effortlessly Funny…a must see show’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Neurodiverse Review
‘Absolutely non-stop bonkers’ - ⭐⭐⭐⭐British Comedy Guide
‘A delightfully witchy adventure’ - ⭐⭐⭐⭐A Young(ish) Perspective
‘Edy is explosive energy’ - ⭐⭐⭐⭐One 4 Review
‘An awful lot of fun’ - ⭐⭐⭐⭐On the Mic
‘Bursts with comedic Joy’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Skinny
‘Funny. Quirky. Deep. Seamless.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - The Lancashire Post
"A complete hoot, well-conceived and excellently delivered" - The QR
‘Delightfully silly’ - The Wee Review
“One of the hottest acts on the scene today” Starburst Magazine
Best Comedy Show Nominee Buxton Fringe 2025
BBC New Comedy Award Nominee
Best Alternative Act Nominee North West Comedy Awards
Finalist Musical Comedy Awards
Commissioned as part of The Lowry’s ‘Developed With’ Programme and supported by Arts Council England. .
❗ Information
Running Time 55 mins
Wheelchair Accessible
BSL Performance
Assistance dogs welcome
Content Notice: Strong language, reference to capital punishment and institutional violence. Multiple scenes that discuss but do not depict violence towards victims in the 1612 witch trials.
Suitable for 16+
Health Notice: Smoke/fog/haze,Flashing Lights,Visual Effects (glitter curtains etc)
