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Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Dylan Moran goes from comic to jester
It sounds like a comedy of errors but funnyman Dylan Moran is taking to the stage in a Shakespeare play. Moran, 53, from Navan, Co. Meath, has landed the role of Touchstone, the court jester, in As You Like It. While he has had a hugely successful career as a stand-up comedian over the past 30 years, he has several acting credits to his name. He is probably best known as the grumpy, hard-drinking bookshop owner, Bernard Black, in the Channel 4 sitcom Black Books, which he also co-wrote. It sounds like a comedy of errors but funnyman Dylan Moran is taking to the stage in a Shakespeare play. Pic:Moran will appear with Harriet Walter of Downton Abbey and Succession, along with as Gloria Obianyo, star of Dune and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. The production is directed by Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes. His Shakespearean debut follows on from Moran's debut art exhibition, in his current hometown of Brighton, in the Two Kats And A Cow Gallery. Speaking on BBC Radio Sussex, Moran explained: 'I use words and images, and I like idioms, everyday speech things. Sometimes you hear a phrase or a cliché that we're all very familiar with and you don't hear it any more because of its familiarity. Dylan Moran doing stand up. Pic Getty Images. 'Then suddenly something goes by, or you're in another country and you hear somebody from your country, or another country, walk past speaking the language, and you go: 'Oh my God, that's so brilliant!' 'It happens all the time in Shakespeare. I was looking at a page of his writings the other day and I came across the phrase, 'We should all be news-crammed' (from As You Like It) and I thought, 'Well there you go!'' Moran is also known for supporting roles in the films Notting Hill, Shaun Of The Dead and Run Fatboy Run. He was also in Irish movies A Film With Me In It and The Actors. More recently, he took on more serious roles such as the wealthy banker in the Sligo-based drama Calgary. He also had a small role in US action thriller The Killer's Game, playing a priest. The play will run in the UK's Theatre Royal in Bath from August 15. Reporting by Barry Hartigan
Irish Post
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Dylan Moran to make Shakespearean debut under direction of Ralph Fiennes
MEATH actor Dylan Moran is set to make his Shakespearean debut at the Theatre Royal in Bath this summer. The Navan native will star in a new production of the Bard's As You Like It as part of the Ralph Fiennes/Theatre Royal Bath Season First published in 1623, Shakespeare's comedy is being retold under the direction of the acclaimed actor Ralph Fiennes, who is leading a season at the theatre. Dylan Moran will star in As You Like iIt at the Theatre Royal in Bath Moran, a comedian and actor who created and starred in the hit series Black Books, plays the role of Touchstone in the production. He has also starred in a range of hit films, including Notting Hill, Shaun of the Dead, The Witcher and Run Fatboy Run. Ralph Fiennes will direct the production His castmates for As You Like It include Patrick Robinson, Charlie Rowe, Dame Harriet Walter and Gloria Obianyo. As You Like It, directed by Ralph Fiennes, runs at the Theatre Royal Bath from August 15 to September 6. The opening production of The Ralph Fiennes/Theatre Royal Bath Season sees Fiennes play opposite Miranda Raison in the world premiere of David Hare's new play Grace Pervades. Directed by Jeremy Herrin, it tells the story of Victorian couple Henry Irving (Fiennes) and Ellen Terry (Raison) and their troubled children - Edith Craig and Edward Gordon Craig. See More: As You Lke It, Dylan Moran, Ralph Fiennes, Shakespeare
The National
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Graham Linehan denies harassing transgender woman
The Irish comedy writer, 56, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday to deny the charges of harassing Sophia Brooks on social media and damaging her mobile in October. The Bafta-winning writer, who also came up with TV sitcoms The IT Crowd and Black Books, has become a strong vocal critic of the trans rights movement in recent years. Linehan, who created Father Ted in the 1990s with fellow Irish writer Arthur Mathews, said in a post on X in April that the allegations were related to an incident at the Battle of Ideas conference in London on October 19. Court documents show Linehan is charged with harassing the alleged victim by posting abusive comments about her on social media between October 11 and October 27, and damaging her phone to the value of £369 on the day of the conference. Speaking outside of the court, Linehan said: "For six years, ever since I began defending the rights of women and children against a dangerous ideology, I have faced harassment, abuse and threats. 'I've lost great deal, but I am still here, and I will not waver in my resolve.' Deputy District Judge Louise Balmain told Linehan his trial would take place on September 4 this year at the same court. He was freed on bail with the condition not to contact the complainant directly or indirectly.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Graham Linehan pleads not guilty to harassment of transgender woman
FATHER Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has pleaded not guilty to harassing a transgender woman and damaging her phone. The Irish comedy writer, 56, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday to deny the charges of harassing Sophia Brooks on social media and damaging her mobile in October. The Bafta-winning writer, who also came up with TV sitcoms The IT Crowd and Black Books, has become a strong vocal critic of the trans rights movement in recent years. Linehan, who created Father Ted in the 1990s with fellow Irish writer Arthur Mathews, said in a post on X in April that the allegations were related to an incident at the Battle of Ideas conference in London on October 19. Court documents show Linehan is charged with harassing the alleged victim by posting abusive comments about her on social media between October 11 and October 27, and damaging her phone to the value of £369 on the day of the conference. Speaking outside of the court, Linehan said: "For six years, ever since I began defending the rights of women and children against a dangerous ideology, I have faced harassment, abuse and threats. 'I've lost great deal, but I am still here, and I will not waver in my resolve.' Deputy District Judge Louise Balmain told Linehan his trial would take place on September 4 this year at the same court. He was freed on bail with the condition not to contact the complainant directly or indirectly.
South Wales Guardian
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Linehan says he has ‘lost a great deal' as he denies harassing transgender woman
The 56-year-old Irish comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday to deny two charges, one of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks, 18, on social media and another of damaging her mobile in October. The Bafta-winning writer, who also came up with TV sitcoms The IT Crowd and Black Books, has become a strong vocal critic of the trans rights movement in recent years. The 56-year-old sat in seats in front of the dock wearing glasses, a white shirt, grey suit jacket and grey jeans, and spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth and to deny the charges. Outside court after the short hearing, he wore a T-shirt with a picture of a Daily Telegraph front page with the headline 'Trans women are not women', and said: 'For six years, ever since I began defending the rights of women and children against a dangerous ideology, I have faced harassment, abuse and threats. 'I've lost great deal, but I am still here, and I will not waver in my resolve.' Linehan, who created Father Ted in the 1990s with fellow Irish writer Arthur Mathews, said in a post on X in April that the allegations were related to an incident at the Battle of Ideas conference in London on October 19. Court documents show Linehan is charged with harassing the alleged victim, a transgender activist, by posting abusive comments about her on social media between October 11 and October 27, and damaging her phone to the value of £369 on the day of the conference. Some supporters of the defendant were turned away from the court room because of a shortage of seats and dozens of them posed for a photograph with Linehan after the hearing. Deputy District Judge Louise Balmain told Linehan his trial would take place on September 4 this year at the same court. He was freed on bail with the condition not to contact the complainant directly or indirectly.
