Jason Byrne
- 52 years old
- Irish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 5
Leicester Comedy Festival review: UK Pun Championships
Eight comedians battled to be named UK Pun Champion.
Becky Jones, Leicester Mercury, 13th February 2018Review: UK Pun Championships Final
#UKPunday, founded by the Leicester Comedy Festival, has become a fixture in the social media calender. This year wordplay-based tweets notched up over 100 million impressions during the day. That's a lorra lorra lols. And sometimes during the final of the UK Pun Championships one did feel the best gags had already been hashtag cracked.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th February 2018Jason Byrne interview
The Irish comedian shares his thoughts on flowers, Full Metal Jacket and fire extinguishers.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 20th October 2017My comedy hero: Rob Broderick on Jason Byrne
As adlibbing rap duo Abandoman take their Life + Rhymes across the UK, Rob Broderick picks another Irish improviser as his comic idol.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 6th October 2017Audible offers 12 free stand-up shows
Audible has released for free a collection of 12 shows of stand-up they recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe. Stars include Ed Gamble, Mark Watson and Angela Barnes.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd October 2017Our guide to the best stand-up shows
Some recommendations.
Rebecca Monks, Edinburgh Evening News, 5th August 201750 Fringe shows you should consider seeing ...
We've selected 50 that we think are worth your consideration.
Allan Crow, Fife Today, 27th July 2017Who's playing at Forth on the Fringe 2017
Tickets are now on sale for the event, with three huge shows featuring the best in comedy, music, cabaret and dance.
Craig Angus, The List, 26th July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 7. Ten old newcomers
10 comedians who were nominated for best newcomer more than 15 years ago.
Chortle, 25th July 2017Jason Byrne to host street-based game show Don't Say It, Bring It
Stand-up comedian Jason Byrne is to host Don't Say It, Bring It, a new street-based game show for channel Dave.
British Comedy Guide, 7th July 2017