He's rude and bitter and its clear that his whole set is made up, because none of it is believable. Think he needs to re-think some of his material and then he might manage to fill a theatre
Mickey
Tired observations from a washed up comic who may as well concentrate on the voiceover and corporate gig work... at least people don't pay for the displeasure
Laura, March 2008
I have to say his material virtually always strikes a chord with me. Saw his live show (from the DVD) on Paramount last week and his observations about London cabbies, lying in bed etc are spot on and delivered in such a way that he can't help but endear himself to you. Very clever, very funny.
Dave Bromage jr, December 2007
I must have caught him on a night where he delivered the performance of his life. Only several minutes into his slot I was won over, Joke after anecedote after observation he was on a winner. So rare have a i seen a performer really passionate about their job and so eager to please, after having seen the likes of Chubby Brown, Davidson, Hurst, Tarbuck, Dee , Connolly... the list goes on, Ed Byrne is the best live act I have ever witnessed. If you have never seen him, take a chance like a did and you never know, you might enjoy yourself.
Mark Boardman, February 2007
I've been a fan of Ed's since the early days. I saw the Sheffield gig of the 2006/7 tour and thought he was brilliant, as usual. I just watched the DVD and was less impressed. He's great with newer material but the DVD was, purposely, a 'greatest hits' and so lacked freshness, good to see the Alanis material again though. So I would advise people to see his live stuff and only watch the DVD for nostalgia.
Duana, February 2007
Ive seen Ed twice at Leeds City Varieties in the past year. He's brilliant, the best comic I've seen, very funny man. I dont get this "old material" thing that people keep saying about him. I've seen him three times now and everytime its been different. Class act, go and watch him!
Dan, February 2007
The guy is brilliant. I saw him at the Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells recently and he brought the house down. A couple of his routines I had heard before, but every stand-up comedian has a couple of tried and tested gags that make a regular appearance. Most of the set was new material, and very very funny. An incredibly funny guy!
Sarah, November 2006
I watched his DVD the other night with some mates, and really wasn't very impressed. The quality is pretty bad and most of the gags are so tired - who doesn't do a joke about security at the airport? I dont think he is very talented at all.
