Edinburgh Fringe
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as tragedy plus time. Join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. Praise for Ed's previous Edinburgh sold out run: ***** 'High quality stand-up from a master of observational comedy' (BroadwayBaby.com). ***** 'Definitely stand-up at its best' (VoiceMag.uk). ***** 'A masterclass from one of the finest comedians' (Magazine.DailyBusinessGroup.co.uk). ****½ 'wicked sense of humour, a charismatic stage presence engulfs the massive room packed to the rafters' (One4review.co.uk).
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Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
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Ed Byrne, Paul Sinha, Janine Harouni, Mark Watson - Mark Muldoon's Fringe Diary
One final post-festival round-up from Mark Muldoon then, featuring Ian Smith, Huge Davies, Foxdog Studios, Celya AB, Mark Nelson, Michelle Brasier, Ed Byrne, Martin Urbano, Janine Harouni, Paul Sinha, Priya Hall and Garrett Millerick.
British Comedy Guide, 6th September 2023Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2023
Ed Byrne was the best-reviewed stand-up comic performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023, analysis conducted by British Comedy Guide has found.
British Comedy Guide, 4th September 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 2023Ed Byrne: 'Our London neighbours communicated by yelling. We had to move'
The Irish comedian now makes his own cider and keeps chickens in his countryside home - but his veg patch has seen better days.
Angela Wintle, The Times, 13th July 2023Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 3rd Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 4th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 5th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 6th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 7th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 8th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 9th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 10th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 11th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 12th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 13th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 15th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 16th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 17th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 18th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 19th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 20th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 21st Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 22nd Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 23rd Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 24th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 25th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 26th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |
| 27th Aug | 21:30 | Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) |