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Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Join Ed Byrne at The Byre Theatre as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

About Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

Edinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper 5-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding critical acclaim for this exceptionally funny, ‘Best Reviewed Stand Up Show at Edinburgh 2023’ (British Comedy Guide).

As seen as Hosting Live At The Apollo and regular appearances on QI and Mock The Week (BBC).

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DS:UK… in tribute to Dire Straits

30th May 2025

DS:UK will be bringing the ultimate Dire Straits experience with all of those legacy songs that you want to hear at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Friday 30 May!

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Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s A Tim

31st May 2025

Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, is coming to The Byre Theatre St Andrews on 31st May!

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Counterfeit Sixties Show

20th June 2025

Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties at The Byre Theatre on Friday 20th June!

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MacFloyd

28th June 2025

MacFloyd return to the Byre Theatre with a special show for 2025 celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's classic 'Wish You Were Here' album!

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Eltonesque

5th July 2025

If you want to experience the most realistic Elton John experience then look no further than Eltonesque, coming to The Byre Theatre on Saturday 5th July!

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Magic Gareth: Balloonatic

17th July 2025

Balloonatic is an exciting and fun family show with balloons, games, prizes, and mindblowing magic live on stage. Catch it at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Thursday 17th July!

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Angela Barnes: Angst

3rd October 2025

Don't miss this brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo, at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Friday 3rd October!

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Fairport Convention

10th October 2025

Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century and you can catch them when they play The Byre Theatre on Friday 10th October!

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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

25th October 2025

Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to The Byre Theatre on Saturday 25th October!

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Barbara Dickson

13th November 2025 - 14th November 2025

In this special semi-acoustic performance at The Byre Theatre on 13th & 14th November, Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs at an intimate level.

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20th February 2026

Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria Lina explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules!

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