A regular on such popular British television shows as Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, stand-up comedian Ed Byrne has been entertaining audiences for more than twenty years. Having started out performing his hilarious take on stand-up comedy, Ed has since become a much-loved television personality. A popular act at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Ed’s act blew crowds away at the world’s largest arts festival.
In 2006, his Standing Up and Falling Down was the biggest-selling comedy show of the year. Since then, Ed has branched out into a number of other areas of entertainment, performing on numerous West End stages. Ed has also enjoyed success as a radio presenter, having hosted the comedy programme What’s So Funny? for the BBC. His success in the public eye has even seen Ed make an appearance on the silver screen, featuring in films such as Are You Ready For Love, Rat, Zemanovaload and Round Ireland With A Fridge.
Ed’s incredible sense of humour has seen him become one of the most sought-after Irish stand-up comedians around today. He has performed to crowds in countries like Australia, Singapore, Norway, Switzerland, New Zealand, Belgium, the United States, Canada, Ireland, Bermuda and Austria, delighting audiences wherever he goes. Having built himself an international reputation for his quick wit and hilarious on-stage antics, Ed continues to enjoy massive popularity to this day.
Ed’s success as a comedian has seen him host his own show on Irish television - Ed Byrne’s Just For Laughs. A jack of all trades, television enthusiasts may also recognise his voice from a number of Carphone Warehouse advertisements. Several of Ed’s recordings have become best-sellers over the years, including his Crowd Pleaser, Different Class and Pedantic and Whimsical shows. With such a varied and exciting career behind him, Ed Byrne has been able to turn his natural knack for comedy into a highly successful media career.
A familiar face in the British media landscape, Ed’s likeable character has seen him become the ideal booking for a variety of events. Continuing to build upon his reputation as one of the most popular Irish comedians around, Ed’s future in the world of comedy is guaranteed.
