Dylan Moran brings his distinctive blend of observational comedy, surreal humour and character-driven storytelling to Paribu Art on Saturday 20 March 2027. Best known internationally for his role as Bernard Black in the cult British sitcom Black Books, the Irish comedian has built a career around an offbeat perspective on everyday life, combining philosophical digressions, social commentary and deliberately chaotic delivery. His stand-up moves between sharp observations about modern society and seemingly spontaneous reflections on human behaviour, with a style that is as much concerned with the absurdity of existence as it is with conventional punchlines. Tickets are available via Paribu Pass.
Moran’s career began in Dublin’s stand-up circuit in the early 1990s. In 1996, he became the youngest recipient of the prestigious Perrier Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Festival, an achievement that helped establish him as one of Ireland’s most distinctive comedic voices. His transition into television brought wider recognition through Black Books (2000-2004), the Channel 4 sitcom he co-created with Graham Linehan and starred in alongside Bill Bailey and Tamsin Greig. The series won two BAFTA awards and developed a lasting cult following, largely through its eccentric characters, irreverent writing and portrayal of the perpetually disgruntled bookshop owner Bernard Black. Moran also appeared in films including Shaun of the Dead (2004), Notting Hill (1999) and Calvary (2014).
His stand-up specials, including Monster, What It Is, Yeah, Yeah and Off the Hook, demonstrate an approach that moves freely between absurdist observations, existential reflections and extended comic improvisation. His delivery is deliberately unpredictable, often shifting from seemingly disconnected thoughts into elaborate, sharply constructed routines. Alongside comedy, Moran has also pursued writing and visual art, reflecting a broader creative practice that extends beyond the stage.
The Istanbul performance is part of Moran’s Looking For Trouble tour, his latest stand-up production. The show examines modern anxieties, social expectations and the peculiar routines of contemporary life through his characteristically eccentric perspective. It continues a career defined by an ability to find humour in the contradictions of everyday existence without relying on conventional observational comedy.
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