John Byrne, sometimes known as John M. Byrne (born in

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, Ireland) is a writer, author, cartoonist, performer, and broadcaster.

Early career

Byrne started his career as a communications officer for

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in Malawi. After returning to England in 1989 he started a "live cartoons" show, a combination of stand-up comedy, art class and audience participation and performed at festivals, school libraries and corporate events.

Biography

Byrne's cartoons have featured regularly in a wide range of newspapers and magazines. He has also worked for ''Christian Herald'', ''

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'', the BBC's in-house magazine ''

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'', ''Voluntary Sector'' magazine, ''Young Performers'' magazine, and as a careers advisor and

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for ''

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'' newspaper.

Broadcasting

Byrne's broadcasting and writing credits include TV and radio work for

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TV,

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, Channel Five,

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and ‘script doctoring’ roles for several shows and musicals.

Selected bibliography

* ''Writing Comedy'' (3rd Edition) * ''A Singer’s Guide to Getting Work'' (with Julie Payne) * ''The Little Book of Cool at School'' * ''Drawing Cartoons that Sell'' * ''A Dancer’s Guide to Getting Work'' (with Jenny Belingy) * ''The Bullybuster’s Joke Book''

References

External links

Performing Careers, Byrne's professional websiteByrne's profile as a tutor for London Art College
British non-fiction writers Living people British cartoonists British children's writers Irish cartoonists Irish children's writers British male writers Year of birth missing (living people) Male non-fiction writers {{cartoonist-stub