Andrew Ryan is one of the most in-demand comedians performing across the UK and Ireland today. The Cork native’s quintessentially Irish storytelling, sharp observational humour and cheeky, likeable stage presence have made him a favourite with audiences nationwide.

 

Alongside his stand-up career, Andrew is co-host of the hugely popular Q Radio Breakfast Show, broadcasting weekday mornings to over 160,000 listeners each week. He also hosts the successful Golf Bros Podcast, combining his love of comedy and golf with a growing online audience.

 

In recent years, Andrew has cemented his reputation as one of the busiest touring comedians on the circuit. His 2024 UK and Ireland tour was extended due to overwhelming demand, ultimately spanning 56 dates and selling more than 10,000 tickets. Following the success of that run, 2026 sees Andrew embark on his biggest-ever UK and Ireland tour, culminating in his largest headline show to date at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall.

 

Andrew has appeared on numerous television programmes across the UK and Ireland, including RTÉ’s The 2 Johnnies, BBC One NI’s The Blame Game, Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC Three), Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live (BBC Three), Comedy Central Live, and Live at The Comedy Store. He also hosted two series of Secrets of the Comedy Circuit for ITVX and UTV and has been a regular guest on programmes including The Six O’Clock Show, Ireland AM, and Virgin Media Television.

 

Online, Andrew has built a substantial following, generating more than 40 million views across his social media platforms.

 

A regular fixture at major comedy festivals, Andrew has performed at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Galway Comedy Festival, Cork Comedy Festival, and numerous other leading events throughout the UK and Ireland.

 

Andrew has also toured extensively as a support act for some of the biggest names in comedy, including Joe Lycett, Jason Manford, Kerry Godliman, Shane Todd, and George Lewis.

 

With a reputation for brilliantly crafted storytelling, effortless audience rapport and consistently sold-out performances, Andrew Ryan continues to establish himself as one of the leading stand-up comedians in the UK and Ireland.