Acclaimed comedian Edy Hurst is set to bring his unique show blending history, humour and neurodivergence to a County Durham venue.
Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself will be performed at Durham Gala at 7.30pm on Friday 19th September.
The show explores the Lancashire Witches, personal identity, and Hurst’s experiences of neurodivergence, all wrapped in his signature absurd humour and storytelling.
Edy Hurst said: "What can audiences expect from the show?
"The story of my ancestry, the Lancashire Witches, and how the Vengaboys made a concept album travelling the globe out on tour this Autumn, and absolutely nothing else.
"Definitely nothing about receiving a late-stage ADHD diagnosis and the complicated feelings that come with that."
The show, commissioned by The Lowry as part of its 18-month Developed With artist programme, was supported by Arts Council England and the Attenborough Arts Centre.
It features Hurst emerging from a giant steaming cauldron, blending history with humour in a night described as introspective, relatable, and delightfully irreverent.
Antonia Beck, senior producer for artist development at The Lowry, said: "This new show is the epitome of Edy – innovative, brimming with ideas, fun, imaginative, and full of heart.
"We are so proud to have supported Edy and the development of this show and we can’t wait for audiences to experience it."
Hurst, based in Manchester, is an award-winning comedian and musician.
He has appeared on BBC Radio 4, NextUp Comedy, and BBC Radio Manchester, and has earned nominations and wins in several comedy competitions.
Earlier this year, he was nominated for Best Comedy Show at the Buxton Fringe.
His previous tours include Hurst Schmurst and Edy Hurst’s Comedy Version of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of H.G.
Wells’ Literary Version (Via Orson Welles’ Radio Version and Steven Spielberg’s Film Version) of The War of the Worlds.
His podcast, Edy Hurst’s Podcast Version of... The War of the Worlds, has topped sci-fi charts internationally.
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Hurst is also the co-creator of Cultural Comedy Tours, a project that brings stand-up comedy into museums, galleries, and heritage sites.
His latest show follows a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2025 and is now touring 12 venues across the UK.
The performance is directed by Joz Norris and supported by The Lowry’s artist development programme, which champions creative talent from the North of England.
For further information visit https://galadurham.co.uk/
