Jason Byrne
- 52 years old
- Irish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Jason 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 2021Working From Home review
Livestreamed variety evening is terrific fun.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 31st March 2021Working From Home review
Johnny Vegas's chaotic pub quiz is a winner.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 22nd March 2021Jim Smith makes The Farm sitcom pilot for BBC Scotland
Comedian and farmer Jim Smith has shot a half-hour sitcom pilot of The Farm, inspired by his working life, after a string of successful shorts on BBC iPlayer.
British Comedy Guide, 1st February 2021Greatest Ever Late 'n' Live review
Footage of Dara O Briain, Sarah Millican, John Bishop and Jason Byrne features in this attempt to recapture the mythic status of a renowned fringe night.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th August 2020Underbelly announces more Edinburgh Fringe shows
Underbelly has announced seven new shows for its Fringe line up in 2020, including Jason Byrne and Milo McCabe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th February 2020Leicester Comedy Festival launches 2020 programme
Headline acts for 2020 include Jo Brand, Stewart Lee, Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi, Fascinating Aida, Paul Sinha, Josie Long, Jason Byrne, Tony Slattery, Angela Barnes, Griff Rhys Jones, Andy Parsons, John Shuttleworth, Dane Baptiste, Rhod Gilbert, Mark Steel, Flo & Joan, Arthur Smith and Reg D Hunter.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th October 2019Review - Jason Byrne: Wrecked But Ready
Having split from his wife, the Irishman's stage act remains gleefully divorced from reality.
Jay Richardson, The List, 1st October 2019