Jason Byrne
- 53 years old
- Irish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Underbelly announces 47 new Fringe shows
...including a one-man play from Jason Byrne.
Chortle, 5th April 2022Jason Byrne announces Unblocked tour
Jason Byrne has announced his new UK tour, Unblocked, which hits the road this autumn.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd March 2022Underbelly announces first Edinburgh 2022 shows
Underbelly has revealed the first 10 shows to go on sale for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st March 2022British comedians return to Melbourne International Comedy Festival
British comedians are to return to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for the first time in three years after Australia relaxed its Covid rules.
Chortle, 16th February 2022Jason Byrne resumes tour after heart operation
"I was devastated that I had to postpone some of my tour gigs due to me heart acting the bollix, but I'm all fixed now and pumping to go."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th October 2021Jason Byrne pulls tour dates after heart scare
Jason Byrne has cancelled a string of UK dates after being diagnosed with a heart condition. The 49-year-old comic revealed he got a pain in his chest while running and later discovered he has three artery blockages. He will be going into surgery next month to have stents fitted.
Chortle, 25th September 2021Comedians film stand-up sets for Sky's The Deirdre O'Kane Show
Tom Allen, Ardal O'Hanlon and Reginald D Hunter are among the comedians appearing on Sky's new stand-up showcase, The Deirdre O'Kane Show.
British Comedy Guide, 8th September 2021Jason Byrne almost quit live comedy
Jason Byrne almost quit comedy to become a psychotherapist before a forensic scientist convinced him to stick at it and use his humour to help people.
Siobhan O'Connor, The Irish Mirror, 16th June 2021More Edinburgh Fringe shows added
A further four shows have been added for both Jason Byrne and Henning Wehn and another show has been added for Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th June 2021More acts announced for Fringe's only venue (so far)
Jason Byrne, Andrew Maxwell, Mark Nelson and Kiri Pitchard-Mclean to play Corn Exchange.
Chortle, 26th May 2021