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Dylan Moran

Kilkenny Animated Presents

Dylan Moran

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What happens when one of Ireland’s most beloved comedians picks up a paintbrush?

Join Dylan Moran for an evening where comedy and creativity collide in unexpected ways. Combining his trademark wit and unpredictable imagination with live painting, this unique performance offers audiences a chance to see a different side of one of comedy’s most distinctive voices.

As stories unfold, ideas wander and paint finds its way onto canvas, Dylan creates an experience that is part comedy show, part artistic experiment and entirely his own. Watch as inspiration, improvisation and audience interaction shape the evening in real time.

Known and loved for his stand-up, television and stage work, Moran has built a career on finding humour in the absurdities of everyday life. Here, he adds another creative dimension, inviting audiences into a playful world where visual art and comedy share the spotlight.

Expect laughter, surprises and the rare sight of a comedian painting his way through an evening of glorious unpredictability.

Location

Watergate

Date & Time

12th September 2026 | 21:00- 23:00

Target Audience

Ages 18+

Cost

€35.00

Book Event
Eight animated teenagers walk together at an amusement park, with roller coaster tracks, greenery, and a glass dome structure visible in the background. One boy holds a popcorn bucket whilst others chat and smile.
Two anime characters, a girl in a school uniform and a boy in a shirt and tie, stand facing each other on a train during sunset. Sunlight streams through the doors, casting a warm glow inside the carriage.
Anime girl with light brown hair in a school uniform sits alone on a train, looking out of the window as sunlight streams in. The train appears mostly empty, with blurred figures in the background.
An anime boy in a school uniform gazes thoughtfully out the window of an empty train, sunlight streaming in, with empty seats and handrails visible in the softly lit background.
Two anime characters stand facing each other on a wooden bridge surrounded by cherry blossom trees in full bloom under a clear blue sky.
Two people stand on a bridge under blooming cherry blossom trees, with petals floating in the air and sunlight illuminating the scene. Water flows under the bridge, and greenery lines the railings. The setting feels peaceful and serene.
An anime student walks down a corridor with hands over ears. Other students have large blue X marks covering their faces, symbolising isolation or disconnection. The scene is bright and airy.
A person stands on a yellow metal bridge surrounded by beams and trusses, silhouetted against a bright, hazy sky.
A crowded school corridor with pupils in uniforms. All faces have large blue X's or crosses obscuring them, giving a sense of isolation or alienation. The setting appears bright and clean.
A girl with long black hair and a rucksack faces a boy and a girl in school uniforms standing outside a shop in a covered shopping street.
A girl with short brown hair stands in a colourful classroom, holding her shirt collar. Other pupils sit at desks behind her, studying and chatting. The classroom walls are covered with posters and charts.

Meet the contributors

A man with tousled dark hair wearing a black shirt and blazer poses in front of a blue background, framed by a colourful gradient border, evoking the vibrant spirit of the Kilkenny Animated Festival.
Dylan Moran

This event is kindly sponsored by

White text reads "ANIMATION IRELAND" on a red background. To the right, a simple cartoon dog with a blue collar is integrated into the design, appearing to sit beside the text.