The indispensable guide to festive cheer
JASON BYRNE Sweaty standup wrth talent oozing hour every pore
When Jason Byrne first appeared on the Fringe scene in 199'], it was as one halt ot a bill shared wrth "Tommy Tiernan. In those days, Byrne was the manic Mad Hatter to his lrish compatriot’s cool Top Cat, sweating buckets, and sliding around in his own bodily fluids. Time hasn’t healed the comic’s love ot speed, and in one hour he’ll
use up more energy than a roomful of Commonwealth athletes. You’ll be knackered just watching.
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COMPETITION
The definitive rundown on the fetival’s laughter battles
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