Ed Byrne review: Dark humour and high-impact comedy at Laugh in the Park
Ed Byrne headlined Laugh in the Park in Norwich last night - Credit: Archant
The Mock the Week regular took to the stage in Chapelfield Gardens last night in a short but entertaining headline gig for Laugh in the Park.
Family and fatherhood were the main talking points of Byrne's set, trusty topics that the comedian turns to regularly. However, rather than feel it went over old ground, Byrne offered up high energy and a quirky take on the matters.
Byrne recounted anecdotes inspired by his young and testing children which felt full of love and delivered with ease.
He then jumped to a quick stint about a trip to the doctors – again, a classic, but Byrne put his own flair on the joke – where he has gone to enquire about a vasectomy.
He made the situation feel relatable and truly lived, even if it wasn't so.
You may also want to watch:
Byrne's cutting dissection of the discussion with the doctors made up the most memorable portion of his set and gave great insight into his relationship dynamic and witty perspective on the mundane.
It was a well thought-out and highly considered set, with a clear and effective arc that showcased Byrne's recognisable Irish charm.
Most Read
- 1 NCFC transfer rumours: Canaries make approach to re-sign Skipp
- 2 Almost £2m spent on homes and land blighted by NDR Western Link
- 3 9 of the best farm shops in Norfolk
- 4 'It wasn't the best fit' - Aarons on the January bid that City turned down
- 5 Pictures show huge yacht navigating Norfolk roads
- 6 Covid roadmap: What can you do from today?
- 7 Bid to turn Norwich pub into health clinic
- 8 Fresh questions over 'Japanese restaurant' in Norwich home
- 9 Lord Mayor's Celebration 2021 cancelled
- 10 Aarons 'fully focused' on U21 Euros with England amid Jamaica interest
The thoroughly satisfied audience responded well to the finale of this evening of dark-humour and high-impact comedy.
