Ed Byrne. Copyright: Roslyn Gaunt
Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne

  • 51 years old
  • Irish
  • Actor and stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Tim Harding's comedy diary

Between the good people at NextUp and the trend of comedians self-recording their specials for YouTube, we're living in a boom time for recorded stand-up shows.

Chortle, 24th February 2024

Ed Byrne review

Ed Byrne thinks the equation for comedy is Tragedy Plus Time. After seeing his show of the same name in the main stage of the Soho Theatre last night, I would disagree. To me, the secret is: Ed Byrne + microphone = comedy.

Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 20th February 2024

Ed Byrne review

A show that proved Mark Twain's assertion that humour is tragedy plus time. Audiences left the theatre with contented sighs, having shared in the story of Bryne's loss and how he found precious moments of joy during a horrific time.

Kerry Ely, Number 9, 14th February 2024

Chortle Awards 2024 nominees announced

Julia Masli, Ian Smith, Ahir Shah, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Paddy Young and Sam Campbell are amongst the comedians nominated in the 2024 Chortle Awards.

British Comedy Guide, 8th February 2024

Ed Byrne: 'The better the audience, the more emotional I get'

The stand-up on finding a good preshow pint, getting heckled and reflecting on the death of his brother in Tragedy Plus Time.

Liam Pape, The Guardian, 22nd January 2024

Best of 2023: Comedy

Comebacks, emotional journeys and assured debuts.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th December 2023

My most memorable comedy gigs of 2023

A personal look back from Chortle editor Steve Bennett.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th December 2023

Ed 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 2023

Ed 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