Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Micky Bartlett, Maff Brown, and host Jon Pearson

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Micky Bartlett

Northern Ireland's Micky Bartlett is known for his solo stand-up shows (including a three-night sell out run at the legendary Ulster Hall in Belfast) as well as headlining the biggest clubs across the UK and Ireland. He is also a successful comic actor and writer, and starred in the recent viral Irish Harp Lager ads as well as creating and starring in a series of clips for BBC online’s “Tight Shorts” digital strand.

A regular guest on the ‘General Banter’ podcast, Micky was the long term resident host at Belfast’s legendary Empire comedy rooms and also tours with some of the biggest names in live stand-up, including Tommy Tiernan and Patrick Kielty, initially supporting the latter’s 2012 “Home” tour which included opening to a sell out crowd at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena. This set went so well it led to him performing as warm up for “Dave’s One Night Stand”, which in turn led to Micky featuring on the broadcast version of the show.

Micky has also regularly guested on BBC’s “Bad Language”, on both series of the BBC NI Panel show “Monumental” (alongside Adam Hills, Andrew Maxwell, Jarred Christmas, and Jimeoin), BBC Radio 4’s “State of the Nations“, BBC Radio Ulster’s “The Blame Game” and BBC’s “Sketchy”. Micky also hosted the studio warm-ups for a “Miranda” Christmas special and for entire seasons of both “Top Gear” and “TFI Friday”, as well as for Netflix game show “Flinch”. In 2019 he stormed his solo debut off-Broadway show in New York.

“Bartlett is a stand-up natural with a great command of the audience and engaging everyman approach, full of verve... joyously spirited... A masterful way of delivering with punch and style... Impressive!” - Chortle

“Micky has everything it takes to be a huge star… in years to come, people will be talking about the time they first saw Micky Bartlett… One of the most consistently funny people I’ve ever worked with” - Adam Hills

“Brilliant — Northern Ireland’s answer to Kevin Bridges” - Culture NI

 

Maff Brown

Maff Brown has been recommended as one of the top ten acts to see at the Edinburgh festival by GQ magazine. Twice.

He plays at all the top clubs in the UK as a headliner, including at London's world famous Comedy Store. He is also in demand as a writer on top UK shows such as Mock the Week and 8 Out Of Ten Cats. He also made loads of 'Top Jokes at the Fringe' lists at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival.

You would have seen him on Comedy Central (UK) and in Jack Dee’s Lead Balloon, or supporting some of the comedy heavyweights on tour such as Jack Dee and Greg Davies.

Maff has also been a co presenter on Absolute Radio's Rock and Roll Football with Ian Wright and you would have also heard him on 5Live, Talk Sport and BBC Radio 6.

“Want an all out laugh-fest with gags-a-plenty? Maff is your man. A few months back I saw him tear the roof off, generating more joy, more laughter than any arena-selling comedian” - GQ

“Howl out loud funny and refreshingly honest” - Metro

“Maff is one of those comics that doesn’t need to try. Jokes fall out of him like gold coins coming out of a pirate’s chest” - Frank Skinner

 

Jon Pearson

Jon began standup comedy in 2010, with his first performance at Birmingham’s Highlight Comedy Club. Cut to the present and Jon has become a regular face on the circuit, performing at prestigious clubs such as The Glee, The Boat Show & The Comedy Store, Jon’s career has even taken him overseas with performances in Spain, Norway and even as far away as Wigan (it is like being on another planet).

Jon is also a familiar face on at comedy festivals across the UK having taken three solo shows to the Leicester, Nottingham & Edinburgh festivals with the highlight of the all coming in the form of a sold out show at his home town Melton Theatre in Melton Mowbray.

Jon has also provided tour support for Darren Harriot on his UK 2018/2019 tour and Lucy Porter on her UK 2017 tour. Jon’s laid back storytelling has audiences hanging on his every word. With tales based around his own life experiences, his anecdotes are relatable and certain to have audiences in hysterics.

“Very tall and hugely funny” - Lucy Porter

“Brilliant” - Shropshire Star

“A natural ability for working an audience” - EdFringeReview.com

 

This show will also feature a newer act in the middle.

 

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: 7:30pm
Show starts: 8pm

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Buy tickets:

Tickets for this show are £10 per person, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below, See Tickets, TicketMaster, Skiddle, WeGotTickets, or contact the venue directly.