Actor from The Chase compelled to distribute comedy show passes gratis mere days before performance
Jenny Ryan, famed for her role on ITV's The Chase, is set to embark on a comedic adventure with her new show, "Björn Yesterday". This singalong comedy investigation offers a humorous alternate reality where Swedish pop group ABBA never existed.
In "Björn Yesterday", Ryan presents her playful theory of a "Mamma Mia multiverse", exploring quirky questions such as who really wrote "Waterloo" and odd connections involving figures like Andy Garcia and Gillian McKeith. The show promises a unique blend of humour, audience interaction, and narrative investigation.
The comedy extravaganza kicks off on July 5, 2025, at Pleasance Islington, London, with a 19:40 performance. Tickets for this event are priced at £10, although free tickets may be available for this date, depending on local theatre promotions or Jenny Ryan's official channels.
Following its London debut, "Björn Yesterday" will head to the Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Fringe, on July 30 and 31, 2025, with both performances starting at 17:30. Tickets for these shows are also priced at £10 each night.
As part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025, "Björn Yesterday" will run from late July into August, with the Pleasance venues serving as well-known hubs for comedy shows during this festival.
Ryan, who previously appeared on Mastermind, The Weakest Link, Fifteen To One, and Only Connect before joining The Chase in 2015, shared her excitement and nerves about stepping away from her stern quizmaster persona with the new venture.
For fans of both comedy and ABBA-themed pop culture, "Björn Yesterday" offers an entertaining and unique take. Given the popularity of comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe and Pleasance venues, it is recommended to book tickets in advance.
Tickets for the July 5 show are usually priced around £15, but some have been released for free, with a £4 admin fee. Fans can also purchase tickets for as low as £10, depending on the day they go, according to the show's website.
Ryan's previous tour, Out of the Box, sold out and received excellent feedback at the Edinburgh Fringe. The new show is a preview of Ryan's brand new venture, and audiences can expect a risky and exciting change in expectations and perceptions of the quizmaster.
Darragh Ennis, who joined The Chase in 2020 as 'The Menace' and is the first former contestant to join the line-up, was part of a winning team against Paul Sinha in 2017.
It's not uncommon for free tickets to be given away for preview shows, according to a show insider, so interested attendees may want to keep an eye on Ryan's official channels for possible giveaways or free ticket offers.
With "Björn Yesterday", Jenny Ryan invites audiences to join her in a hilarious exploration of a world without ABBA, promising an unforgettable night of laughter and singalongs.
In "Björn Yesterday", Jenny Ryan's new show, audiences can expect an entertaining blend of humor, audience interaction, and narrative investigation as she presents her playful theory of a "Mamma Mia multiverse", exploring quirky questions such as who really wrote "Waterloo" and odd connections involving figures like Andy Garcia and Gillian McKeith. For comedy and ABBA-themed pop culture fans, this unique event is not to be missed, particularly at the Pleasance venues during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025.
