Pedantic and Whimsical

Back in 1997 when Ed Byrne made his New Zealand debut, he was among the new wave of stand up comedians in the UK. Today he is considered one of the masters of stand-up on the "A List" of the global touring circuit.

Local audiences have kept pace with his meteoric rise on three subsequent sold-out tours in 1998, 2000 and 2003. During this time Ed Byrne has also made an easy transition across the Atlantic with his whimsical observational style, establishing himself as one of the most popular headliners at the prestigious 'Just For Laughs' festival in Montreal, Canada. When Ed Byrne returned to the "Holy Grail" of comedy festivals in Edinburgh in 2006, he proved to be the hottest act with over 15,000 tickets sold...

Of this hilarious DVD debut, 'Pedantic and Whimsical', Ed Byrne says "This DVD has been 12 years in the making, which means I started writing it before most people even had DVD players."

'Pedantic and Whimsical' see all of Ed's "best bits" as he takes the audience through a razor sharp series of witty observations on the everyday world. He waxes lyrical about the joys of smoking, mobile phones and the difference between the Aussies and the Kiwis, all with a wit and eloquence that ensures he stays at the very top of his game.