` Ever since Bernard Black had me laughing hysterically in 'Black Books' I have been an avid fan of Dylan Moran's work. His quick wit and Irish charm has always delighted and for quite a while I have had the desire to see him live.
Moran's new 'Yeah Yeah' tour captivated the audience from the start with a slide show of his musings. These highlighted his artistic talents and remained up on screen for the entirety of the show. Perhaps a comment on how comedians should be viewed as artists too. Long before he came on stage the audience could see his interest in humanity and it was enjoyable to view his often strange thoughts through his artwork.
Moran entered the stage with a glass of red and a big smile whilst the audience seemed to sigh at the familiar sight of the Irishman. Unlike a few of Moran's contemporaries, some of which he critiqued in well humoured fashion, politics and society were discussed at length during the show. Moran possesses the ability to do this and yet keep it hugely entertaining. From how Southerners believe Northerners to live in pies then comparing snoring to rhinos shagging in a vat of crisps, Moran had the audience eating out of his palm.
He kept the show very tight, almost short and sweet, which although worked did give the impression that Moran felt out of his comfort zone. His comment about Michael McIntyre rolling in money perhaps highlighted his concern that he is no longer one of our top comedians and struggles with performing.
One of the main differences that stands out about Moran is his ease with the audience. It is almost a similar feeling to visiting an uncle and watching him drink copious amounts of alcohol and tell anecdotes. The audience seemed to welcome this dying sense of comedy and particularly enjoyed Moran's humanistic side after picking up chocolate thrown on to the stage and eating it.
Overall Moran has captured yet another audience and will continue to delight through his epic stories and hilarious jokes.
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