Iconic Irish funnyman Jason Byrne can’t wait to perform at the first ever Salt and Tar Comedy Weekender in Bootle!
The biggest selling comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Jason Byrne’s inspired, original brand of high-energy intelligent lunacy ensures that there is no other comedian like him and his sell out shows have attracted accolades including the highly coveted Perrier Newcomer Award Nomination and the Perrier Award Nomination.
His television credits include Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Comedy Annual (ITV1), Dave’s One Night Stand (Dave), The Channel 4 Comedy Gala (Channel 4), John Bishop’s Only Joking (Sky One) and Anonymous (RTE2).
Jason Byrne said:
“I can’t wait to play the Salt and Tar Bootle Comedy Weekender!
“I am mainly looking forward to finding out what a Salt and Tar Bootle is! I may even purchase one before I leave…
“The Salt and Tar Bootle Comedy Festival for all your Salt and Tar Bootle needs…
“See you all there, bring your bootie, and we’ll provide the Bootle.”
Tickets are now on sale for the first Comedy Weekender to be held at Salt and Tar, Bootle’s brand-new events space.
Jason Byrne will be joined by other top comedians UK including Jo Caulfield, Steve Royle and Scott Bennett at the venue over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th May 2023.
Merseyside comedian Chris McCausland will feature alongside Patrick Monahan and Nina Gilligan in the curtain-raising Comedy Night on Friday 26th May.
Bingo Nights UK will bring their Disco Bingo show on Saturday 27th May, which will have the entire room up and dancing, hosted by comedian and presenter Brendan Riley, while raising money for charity.
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May sees family-friendly fun come to Salt and Tar, with comedy bingo featuring Britain’s Got Talent star Steve Royle, and Martin “Bigpig” Mor presenting Funny Stuff For Happy People.
Jason Byrne, Jo Caulfield and Scott Bennett will appear on Sunday 28th May to round off the weekend.
Tickets for the events start from £5 and are available from See Tickets.
Salt and Tar’s emerging 2023 events programme also includes a Music Festival, due to be held over two weekends in July. Red Rum Club will be just one of the bands appearing at the festival, which has already sold out online.
A full programme for the coming year, includes a Food and Drink Festival, outdoor cinema screenings, community events and live music, markets and beer festivals. A Christmas event is also being developed.
The new Salt and Tar brand refers to Bootle’s rich industrial heritage, with the Brotherton’s Tar Distillery on Hawthorne Road and the area’s historic link to the salt trade.
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