Tickets are selling fast for Irish comedian Ed Byrne, who will bring his If I’m Honest tour to Southport Comedy Festival tonight (Thursday, 14th October 2021).
The show is nearly a sell-out, with people being encouraged to buy tickets while they remain.
He is performing in the final week of the 17 day Festival, which ends this Sunday.
Shows still to come this week at Southport Comedy Festival, sponsored by Anthony James Estate Agents. include: Mark Thomas, Disco Bingo for Southport Flower Show, The (Steve) Royle Variety Performance and Best of the Fest Featuring Reginald D Hunter and Jo Caulfield.
Ed Byrne’s stand-up career began during his college years at Strathclyde University, Glasgow.
As student welfare officer he was often called on to MC events in the university and soon was being invited to perform at other third-level institutions around Scotland. It wasn’t long before he’d quit his studies completely and started up a small comedy club in Glasgow. From there he moved to London, where he started all over again with open spots and short sets on the club circuit.
During his twenty years in comedy, Ed has enjoyed huge critical and popular success in the UK and Ireland. He has performed hit tours, sold out many runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, had a successful two-week run in the West End and appeared on radio, television, the stage and the big screen.
Highlights of his live work here include: Sell-out appearances at Dublin’s Gaiety and Olympia theatres; a Perrier Award nomination for A Night at the Opera, 1998; being the biggest selling comedy show of the year at the 2006 Edinburgh Fringe with Standing Up and Falling Down; and recording his three DVDs: Pedantic and Whimsical (2006), Different Class (2009), and Crowd Pleaser (2011).
In the UK and Ireland, Ed has appeared on or presented a range of shows on BBC radio, including The Unbelievable Truth and What’s So Funny. He is also a regular panellist on shows like Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You, and has made several memorable appearances on the Graham Norton Show.
Ed Byrne brings his masterclass in observational comedy to Southport Comedy Festival
Join him as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.
Tickets £25. Doors 6pm, Show 8pm. Age Restriction 16+
This is the final week of the 2021 Southport Comedy Festival. Ed Byrne will be followed by:
Friday, 15th October: Mark Thomas – 50 Things About Us
Saturday, 16th October: Disco Bingo for Southport Flower Show
Sunday, 17th October: The (Steve) Royle Variety Performance
Sunday, 17th October: Best of the Fest Featuring Reginald D Hunter and Jo Caulfield
Book your tickets at: www.southportcomedyfestival.com
Courtesy of Elite Marquees this year’s festival will be staged in a giant luxury marquee in Victoria Park, home of the world-renowned Southport Flower Show. The event is sponsored by Anthony James Estate Agents.
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