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21 Jan 2026

Ed bringing new show to Torquay

Ed Byrne - pic from Roslyn Gaunt

Ed Byrne - pic from Roslyn Gaunt

Comedian Ed Byrne heading to the bay

One of the UK’s favourite TV household names, Ed Byrne, returned to the stage this year with a brand-new show.  

First, he headed to The Edinburgh Frige over the summer and now he is on the road this autumn touring the UK and as he tours, he has one night in Torquay at the Babbacombe Theatre on Friday 24th November at 7.30pm. 

From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed, one of our leading laugh specialists as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. 

With his TV career now in its third decade, Ed has regularly appeared on the likes of QI, Mock The Week, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, The Pilgrimage, Dara and Ed’s Road to Mandalay, Dara & Ed’s Big Adventure, The Graham Norton Show and Have I Got News For You, as well as hosting Live At The Apollo and Comic Relief Bake Off. He was recently seen as a contestant on BBC One’s Celebrity Best Home Cook (where he made it to show 5 out of 8 – not bad!) and he has also won (yes, won!) celebrity versions of both The Chase and Pointless!  
  
Known for his passion for the outdoors (hill walking and mountaineering are major hobbies), Ed can be seen turning his presenting skills to factual broadcasting in BBC Two’s Volcano Live, World’s Most Dangerous Roads (where he spent two weeks driving through Siberia) and Into The Wild with Gordon Buchanan. 
  
With legions of fans both in the UK and abroad, Ed remains the observational stand-up to see. 
  
This is what some of the reviewers have to say... 
  
"Masterful... a must-see performance that is both hilarious and deeply moving" ENTERTAINMENT NOW 
“Hilarious….verging on greatness" ROLLING STONE 
  
To book tickets for this evening of five-star comedy entertainment, contact the venue's Box Office on 01803 328385 or visit the website, www.babbacombe-theatre.com 

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