From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
\nEdinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper 5-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding critical acclaim for this exceptionally funny, \u2018Best Reviewed Stand Up Show at Edinburgh 2023\u2019 (British Comedy Guide).<\/p>\n
\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \u201cHilarious, extremely dark, profoundly touching and resolutely unsentimental. Ed Byrne has plumbed the very depths of his soul and found something verging on greatness\u201d
\nROLLING STONE<\/p>\n
\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \u201cA delicate, sensitive high-wire act of a show, yet Byrne never once stumbles\u201d
\nMAIL ON SUNDAY<\/p>\n
\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \u201cThis is no misery memoir, Byrne is too talented a comic for that\u201d
\nTHE ARTS DESK<\/p>\n
\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \u201cPoignant, touching, spiky and laugh-out-loud funny\u2026 beautifully written and flawlessly performed \u201d
\nEDINBURGH REVIEWS<\/p>\n
\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \u201che has delivered a fantastically funny and moving monologue where there is no doubt that we are seeing the authentic Ed\u2026.Byrne has hit new heights\u201d
\nLONDON EVENING STANDARD<\/p>\n