Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
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From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Ed returns with his hit show, having sold out here on 15 September 2023, to test Twain’s formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
Edinburgh 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, ‘Best Reviewed Stand Up Show at Edinburgh 2023’ (British Comedy Guide).
As seen as hosting Live At The Apollo and regular appearances on QI and Mock The Week (BBC).
Reviews for Tragedy Plus Time:
“Hilarious, extremely dark, profoundly touching and resolutely unsentimental. Ed Byrne has plumbed the very depths of his soul and found something verging on greatness."
“This is no misery memoir, Byrne is too talented a comic for that”
“Poignant, touching, spiky and laugh-out-loud funny… beautifully written and flawlessly performed.”
"He has delivered a fantastically funny and moving monologue where there is no doubt that we are seeing the authentic Ed….Byrne has hit new heights!”
"A full range of human emotions, from rage to dark humour to poignancy and back again, is felt during this magnificent comedy hour."
"Side-splitting... Byrne is comedy gold."
"A fierce tribute... tremendously funny, thoughtful and fond."
