Ed Byrne
- 52 years old
- Irish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Best of 2023: Comedy
Comebacks, emotional journeys and assured debuts.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th December 2023My most memorable comedy gigs of 2023
A personal look back from Chortle editor Steve Bennett.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th December 2023Ed Byrne: 'Russell Brand is a TV problem - not a comedy one'
Ed Byrne has been moving audiences to belly-laugh oblivion with his observational comedy for the best part of three decades now - and he's noticed something about his industry of late.
Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 14th October 2023Ed Byrne: 'Covid killed my brother. If you think it's a hoax, f**k off'
The Mock The Week comedian on turning tragedy into comedy in his new show, Tragedy Plus Time.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 10th October 2023(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 shortlist
Ed Byrne, Ian Smith, Janine Harouni, Julia Masli, Luke Kempner, Marjolein Robertson, Paul Currie, Paul Foot, Phil Ellis, Seymour Mace and Sid Singh are up for Best Show in the new alternative Fringe-based awards run by volunteers.
British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2023(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards announce longlists
The (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards - the alternative new Fringe-based awards run by volunteers - have announced their longlists.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories
'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories. The fringe can take its toll, but it's all good material, right? Whether it's pukey kisses, sleeping through a gig, or politician-induced paranoia, Ed Byrne, Paul Sinha, Olga Koch et al have lived to tell the tale. Plus! Ten shows to see this year.
The Guardian, 5th August 2023Ed Byrne interview
"I look at that through the lens of the tragedy that befell me last year, of the death of my little brother."
Claire Smith, Edinburgh Festivals, 4th August 20235 Guaranteed Laugh-Fests at EdFringe 2023
Here are 5 Guaranteed Laugh-Fests at EdFringe 2023.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 30th July 2023Ed Byrne: 'My brother would have wanted me to make jokes about his death'
Ahead of his new Edinburgh Fringe show, the comedian talks about dealing with grief and finding the light in life's darkest moments.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 19th July 2023