Connor Burns
About Connor Burns
Connor Burns is a Scottish stand-up comedian from the Gilmerton area of Edinburgh, known for sharp joke writing and a fast-paced, cynical delivery. He began performing in 2017, doing his first five minutes at a pub called YesBar in Glasgow while working as a washing machine and tumble dryer repairman. In 2020 he was named one of Chortle's "Ones to Watch."
Burns debuted his first full hour, Live Laugh Loathe, at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and made his UK television debut that year on BBC Scotland's Edinburgh Unlocked. His follow-up show, Vertigo, sold out at the 2023 Fringe and added over 2,000 extra seats, later touring nationally and to New York, where it played the New York Comedy Festival and an off-Broadway run; Vertigo was released as his first comedy special via the 800 Pound Gorilla label. His third hour, 1994, toured the UK, Europe and Australia, where Burns closed the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala at the Sydney Opera House and taped a set for Just for Laughs.
Burns has opened for fellow Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss across three continents and is a regular on BBC Radio Scotland's Breaking the News. In 2025 he signed with talent agency UTA.
Videos (266)
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1:31Please don’t cancel me
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0:47World Cups
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1:01The wonders of Aldi
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1:00Sleepy doctors
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0:37Nosy rosy strikes again
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1:01Normalize male compliments
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1:03Nae backbone
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0:27Mental Health
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0:28Brand backlash
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1:17Trendy Edinburgh…
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0:30Comedian gives back.
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0:26Ouch…
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1:29Scottish vs American scandals
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0:40Final Fringe tickets in my bio!
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0:38Probably my proudest joke ever
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0:48Comedian Vs Nurse
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0:40Millennials vs Boomers
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0:23A sneeze can speak a thousand words
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0:50The Sam Smith saga…
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0:57Ma fans
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0:38#shorts #comedy #couple
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0:48Anyone relate?
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0:26Wonder if they’re still married?
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1:15Instant regret
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Connor Burns from?
Connor Burns is a Scottish stand-up comedian from the Gilmerton area of Edinburgh, known for sharp joke writing and a fast-paced, cynical delivery.
How did Connor Burns start in comedy?
Connor Burns began performing in 2017, doing his first five minutes at a Glasgow pub called YesBar while he was working as a washing machine and tumble dryer repairman.
What was Connor Burns' first Edinburgh Fringe show?
Connor Burns debuted his first full hour, Live Laugh Loathe, at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and the same year he made his UK television debut on BBC Scotland's Edinburgh Unlocked.
Is Vertigo by Connor Burns a comedy special?
Yes. Vertigo, the follow-up show by Connor Burns, sold out at the 2023 Fringe, played the New York Comedy Festival and an off-Broadway run, and was released as his first comedy special through the 800 Pound Gorilla label.
What is Connor Burns' third hour of stand-up?
The third hour by Connor Burns, titled 1994, toured the UK, Europe and Australia, where he closed the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala at the Sydney Opera House; he has also taped a set for Just for Laughs.
Who has Connor Burns opened for?
Connor Burns has opened for fellow Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss across three continents.
Is Connor Burns on the radio?
Connor Burns is a regular on BBC Radio Scotland's Breaking the News.
What recognition has Connor Burns received?
In 2020 Connor Burns was named one of Chortle's Ones to Watch, and in 2025 he signed with the talent agency UTA.
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