Jason Byrne
Offbeat, high-energy and highly original Irish comedian

Jason Byrne's inspired, original brand of high-energy lunacy ensures that there is no other comedian presently like him. His fast, free-wheeling style, fused with an array of offbeat props, makes his act a helter-skelter of a show – where the audience are promised the ride of their lives. He has been one of the fastest selling performers at the last 13 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, where his sell out shows have attracted Best Headliner Chortle Award in 2007, a nomination for 1998 Perrier Newcomer Award, and then a much revered Perrier Award Nomination for his outstanding 2001 show. He was also winner for the 2004 Forth One Fringe Award and continues to play to packed houses throughout Ireland & the UK.
With a growing international profile, Jason Byrne has performed in New York, Boston, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brussels, Milan and Paris and is currently preparing for more national tours around the UK and Ireland.
Jason's debut live DVD Jason Byrne – Out Of The Box was released in 2006, showcasing his unique, inspired and original brand of high-energy lunacy. His most recent DVD is The Byrne Identity which was recorded in 2008.
Previous work includes Father Ted, The General, Alice in Wonderland, Class Clowns... He's also hosted the hit TV show Anonymous for four series on RTE, has had two series on BBC Radio 2 with The Jason Byrne Show and The Byrne Ultimatum (RTE, September 2009).
And what he's best known for... Stand-Up... Jason Byrne has had sell out shows in Melbourne for the past five years and in 2008 he became the first stand up to sell over 25,000 tickets at the Edinburgh Festival.
Jason Byrne has also performed at the Royal Scottish Variety show and BBC1's Live At The Apollo.
How to book Jason Byrne for your event
To book Jason Byrne, please submit an online enquiry, email bookings@nmp.co.uk or speak with one of our booking agents on +44 (0)1372 361 004.

Brilliant Irish comic. As an observational stand-up, considered unrivalled

Squeaky voiced television funny-man

Award-winning and critically acclaimed comedian, actor and writer

One of the UK's leading comedy magicians

Character comedian creation of Simon Brodkin

Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee 2013