Hilarity Bites presents Hal Cruttenden, Lucy Porter, Ria Lina, Bethany Black & Host Laura Lexx

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Hal Cruttenden

Hal Cruttenden is one of the top touring stand up comedians working in the UK and Ireland today, as well as being a highly accomplished writer, presenter and actor.

He has hosted The Rugby’s On on BT Sport with Ugo Monye. He has also made several appearances on ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC1 & 2), ‘Have I Got News For You’ (BBC1), ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ (ITV1), ‘Would I Lie To You’ (BBC1) ‘The One Show’ (BBC1), ‘The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice’ (BBC2 & Channel 4) and ‘The Apprentice: You’re Fired’ (BBC2).

Hal has toured extensively in the UK and Ireland over the last 10 years, and has also taken shows to the Montreal, Melbourne, and New Zealand comedy festivals, whilst recording three stand up specials for Next Up -‘Tough Luvvie’, ‘Straight Outta Cruttenden’ and ‘Chubster’.

“He had the audience in stitches” - ★★★★★ - Daily Record

“The funniest he's ever been” - ★★★★★ - The Times

“On top form” - ★★★★★ - Edinburgh Evening News

 

Lucy Porter

Lucy Porter is a well known face on TV from such shows as Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You and QI. She's also a regular on BBC Radio 4 staples such as The News Quiz and The Now Show.

Lucy is highly in demand as a stand-up comedian. A veteran of the UK comedy circuit, she has performed 13 one woman shows at the Edinburgh Festival and taken her comedy all over the world from Las Vegas to Cape Town.

Lucy has also written plays and sitcoms, including 'In The Family Way' and 'The Fair Intellectual Club' for BBC Radio Four.

“Porter is one of the most talented comics on the circuit. Brilliantly crafted jokes. This is get happy comedy at its very best” - ★★★★★ - Time Out

“Porter jokes that reviewers always call her "deceptively clever," but there's nothing deceptive here. This is a witty, thoughtful show delivered with winning ease and bucket loads of charm” - ★★★★ - Fest

“Lucy Porter is the funny, kind-hearted wine aunt you need in your life right now” - ★★★★ - Broadway Baby

 

Ria Lina

Fearless, provocative and very funny, Ria Lina is a highly accomplished comedian, writer, actor and one of the hardest working performers in the business. A hugely admired act on the UK comedy circuit, she commands respect from the moment she walks onstage and delivers with natural ease, energy and fierceness. Ria is the only female Filipina comedian in British stand up and headlines at major clubs in the UK and internationally.

As seen on Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week, this multi-award winning artist has performed for audiences across the world and has been the finalist in multiple comedy competitions. She won Best Comedy Show at the Greater Manchester Fringe and was a finalist in Amused Moose Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe.

“Fearless, provocative and very funny” - The Scotsman

“Engaging, endearing and eye-opening” - Time Out

“Slickly done – there’s no denying that the girl’s got talent” - Chortle

 

Bethany Black

Bethany Black has been a professional stand-up comedian since 2004. Her debut show 'Beth Becomes Her' detailed the story of her being transgender, chronicling everything from her coming out through her transition and eventually falling in love. It was nominated for Best Debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2008, eventually losing out to Sarah Millican.

Over the course of her career Beth has performed alongside some of the biggest names in comedy, including Alan Carr, Sarah Millican, Tim Minchin and Rhys Darby.

In late 2017 / early 2018 Beth filmed the role of Pocahantas for No Offence. Prior to which, in 2015 she was cast as Helen in Russell T. Davies multi channel shows Cucumber, Banana, and Tofu, where she was the first trans actress to play a leading role. In late 2015, Beth played 474 in Doctor Who.

“Her journey to Channel Four, ‘Doctor Who’ and steadily rising star status makes for hilarious if sometimes incredulous listening” - ✭✭✭✭✭ - Three Weeks

“Honest, to the point, and very, very funny” - ✭✭✭✭ - Arts Award Voice

“The anecdotes are pitched perfectly... very funny” - Chortle

 

Laura Lexx

Comedian, author, improvisor and actor Laura Lexx is vivacious, impassioned, smart and one of the best female comedians currently performing. Born and bred in the home county of Somerset, Lexx’s homely demeanour, warmth, and energy delightfully juxtapose her biting wit, sharp tongue, and brutal audience take downs; so don’t be fooled by her enigmatic charm. This gutsy lady packs a punch and bites back!

Lexx is an all-round performer bursting with talent, creativity and stamina. Having reached the lofty heights of the top of the live comedy club circuit, headlining at clubs around the UK and Europe, she now boasts a series of highly-polished and critically acclaimed stand up shows, has TV and radio appearances in abundance and is the published author of ‘Klopp Actually’ and has her debut novel launching in 2022.

Lexx debuted on Live at The Apollo in 2018 and received an unprecedented reaction both from the live crowd and audiences at home. She appeared as a guest on Hypothetical (DAVE), has regular appearances on Mock The Week (BBC), went head to head against her comedian husband on Roast Battle (Comedy Central), and is one of the main hosts of the Comedy Club (BBC Radio 4 Extra) to name but a few.

A multi-award winning comedian Lexx’s accolades include Comics Comic Best MC Award, Comedians Choice Awards in 2018 and 2019, and Chortle Best Compere nominations every year since 2016.

“One of the most delightful performers you're ever likely to see” - GQ

“A joy... Roars of laughter” - The Independent

“Real comedic steel” - The Guardian

 

Note: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme, and unavoidable, circumstances.

Show may contain strong language and adult themes.

 

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Timings

Doors open: 6:30pm
Show starts: 7:30pm

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Buy tickets:

Tickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre, or telephone 01325 405405.

Tickets for this show are £15 each, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.