Dark Mode: Black Hole Open Mic

Welcome to The Black Hole—where jokes go to die, and sometimes, so does your will to live. This is comedy’s event horizon: no filters, no escape, just raw, unhinged hilarity from Berlin’s boldest comedians and brave newcomers who should’ve thought twice. Some jokes will crush it, others will implode faster than a coalition government in Europe. But one thing’s for sure—the show will make you want to get sucked. Into the abyss.

This isn’t just any open mic— it's where Europe’s next generation of dark comics will grow. Whether they’re testing brand-new material or diving headfirst into taboo territory, this is where boundaries are pushed, envelopes are torn, and the comedy gods are either pleased or deeply disappointed. If you’ve ever wondered where the dark stars of tomorrow are forged, this is it.

Dark Mode has been leading the charge for dark comedy in Berlin since 2017, evolving from the legendary Berlin Offensive to become the city’s premier home for horrible humans. The Black Hole digs even deeper, and gives daring voices a stage to shine—or bomb spectacularly. Either way, you’re in for an unpredictable and unforgettable show.

So grab a drink, bring your darkest humor, and prepare to laugh harder (and cringe deeper) than you ever thought possible. Comedy this late gets messy, so leave your sensitivities at the door and step into The Black Hole.

Your MC is probably going to be either:

Nir Gottleid: Nir Gottleid is an Israeli comic who has performed in the throughout Europe, the US, and Israel. He has come to Germany to, as he says, "make Germans feel uncomfortable as a form of reparations"; he would prefer to date Germans to achieve his goal, but sadly German women have intelligence, common sense, and eyes — so he does comedy instead

Sepideh Kaav: Sepideh is an Iranian stand-up comedian based in Berlin. She grew up in the Middle East, spoiled by oil money and patriarchy, and came to Europe to pursue her dream of becoming an average employee. Her humor has been described as dark and unfiltered while shedding light on unnecessary truths.

About Dark Mode

Dark Mode is Berlin’s home for comedy that cuts deep and leaves a scar. Since crawling out of the ruins of The Berlin Offensive in 2017, Dark Mode has been serving up jokes for people who like their comedy like they like their coffee: Dark, bitter, and based on centuries of racial oppression.

Produced by Nir Gottleid— the creator of horrors like Schindler’s Fist, Revenge of the Jewdi, Middle Rage, and more— Dark Mode has made Z-Bar the go-to for comics who don’t just cross the line, they stomp with their fingers in their ears while it yelling “NA NA NA NA NA NA NA”.

This isn’t for the faint of heart or the easily offended—it’s for those who laugh hardest when it hurts the most.

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Host or Publisher Nir Gottleid