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Dara Ó Briain
Elevate your event with intelligent comedy that transforms complex topics into accessible humour with Dara Ó Briain, stand-up comedian and television presenter.
Dara Ó Briain is a masterful stand-up comedian and television presenter who blends intellectual wit with accessible humour, creating entertainment that resonates across diverse audiences in the UK, Ireland and internationally.
As host of BBC's "Mock The Week" for eighteen series and Comedy Central's "Blockbusters," Dara has established himself as television's go-to presenter for smart comedy. His award-winning stand-up show "So... Where Were We?" toured globally in 2023, earning him the prestigious Chortle Award for Best Tour.
Dara's performances seamlessly weave his background in Mathematical Physics with observational comedy, delivering rapid-fire wit and improvised audience interactions that leave viewers intellectually stimulated yet thoroughly entertained. His ability to transform complex topics into accessible humour creates an atmosphere where audiences feel simultaneously challenged and included in the joke.
In 2007 Dara fronted the BBC comedy interview programme Turn Back Time and, since 2011, co-hosted BBC One’s astronomical show Stargazing Live alongside Professor Brian Cox. He recently hosted BBC Two’s reboot of Robot Wars. He also hosted BBC Two’s The Apprentice: You’re Fired for three years.
Audiences leave Dara's performances with a unique sense of having participated in something special - a shared experience of laughter that feels both personal and universal. His quick-thinking comedy creates moments of genuine connection and unexpected insight that resonate long after the final punchline.
Book Dara Ó Briain for an evening of intelligent comedy that guarantees sophisticated entertainment without sacrificing genuine, uncontrollable laughter.
Dara Ó Briain delivers masterful comedy that blends intellectual wit with accessible humour, transforming complex topics into entertainment that resonates across diverse audiences while creating genuine connections through his quick-thinking and improvised interactions. Book this award-winning comedian and television presenter for your next event to give your team a sophisticated yet thoroughly entertaining experience they'll remember long after the final punchline.
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To book Dara Ó Briain, email dara.obriain@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Dara's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
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