Hilarity Bites Comedy Club bring the best of the UK and international comedy circuit to venues throughout the North-East, and beyond.
From the best in mixed bill shows to tours from the hottest comedians in the country, preview shows from the biggest names in comedy to giving opportunities to new acts, Hilarity Bites does it all.
Have you been bitten yet?
Upcoming Shows
Bishop Auckland Town Hall,
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place
Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NP United Kingdom
Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NP United Kingdom
Bishop Auckland, December 13th 2024
£11
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Steam Machine Brewery, Newton Aycliffe,
Steam Machine Brewing Co, 26 Northfield Way
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UF United Kingdom
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UF United Kingdom
Newton Aycliffe, December 19th 2024
£10
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The Forum, Darlington,
The Forum, Borough Road
Darlington, DL1 1SG United Kingdom
Darlington, DL1 1SG United Kingdom
Darlington, January 4th 2025
£12
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Arts Hub, Ripon,
49a Allhallowgate
Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 1LQ United Kingdom
Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 1LQ United Kingdom
Ripon, January 7th 2025
£10
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Steam Machine Brewery, Newton Aycliffe,
Steam Machine Brewing Co, 26 Northfield Way
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UF United Kingdom
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UF United Kingdom
Newton Aycliffe, January 16th 2025
£10
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Bishop Auckland Town Hall,
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place
Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NP United Kingdom
Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NP United Kingdom
Bishop Auckland, January 17th 2025
£11
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Featured shows
Darlington, February 7th 2025
£18
Darlington Hippodrome,
Parkgate
Darlington, DL1 1RR United Kingdom
Darlington, DL1 1RR United Kingdom
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Darlington, March 13th 2025
£12
The Forum, Darlington,
The Forum, Borough Road
Darlington, DL1 1SG United Kingdom
Darlington, DL1 1SG United Kingdom
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Whitby, March 14th 2025
£12 – £14
Coliseum Centre, Whitby,
Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place
Whitby, YO21 1EZ United Kingdom
Whitby, YO21 1EZ United Kingdom
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Darlington, March 20th 2025
£35
Darlington Hippodrome,
Parkgate
Darlington, DL1 1RR United Kingdom
Darlington, DL1 1RR United Kingdom
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Darlington, November 26th 2025
£18
Darlington Hippodrome,
Parkgate
Darlington, DL1 1RR United Kingdom
Darlington, DL1 1RR United Kingdom
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500+
orders placed directly on our website in 2018
240
different comedians performed for us in 2018
500+
Performances in 2018
30+
Venues partnered with in 2018
People love working with us
I never thought I would ever say I had been to Darlington, unless you are born there why ever go? But I never thought I would say I'd love to go back. Hilarity Bites gives Darlington a reason to continue existing - a great comedy club.
John Bishop
Superstar, arena filling comedian
I just wanted to write to let you know how much we enjoyed the comedy night you arranged for us last night. You organised everything very well so it all ran smoothly leaving us with hardly anything to do. Everyone said how much they enjoyed it, so, thanks again. We’ll definitely be in touch when we’re arranging our program for next year.
Kathryn Kelly
Spofforth Village Society
The Vibe Awards is an annual award evening that has been celebrating the achievements of young people in Darlington for 19 years and never before have we hired an entertainer to compere the night. Hilarity Bites were easy to approach, helpful and listened to all our requirements taking away all our stress and worries. We can't wait to work with the Hilarity Bites team again!
Joanne Shutt
Vibe Awards, Darlington
I had terrific fun at Hilarity Bites. Great to play to a comedy literate audience in a club that is being run by people who clearly know and love what they are doing
Richard Herring
Legendary comedian and podcasting pioneer
Thank you very much for providing comedian's for our show on New Year's Day - it's the best event I've ever seen in the club; absolutely superb! The feedback from everyone in attendance was the same, and we'll definitely be booking through Hilarity Bites again.
Lee Skelton
Eston & Normanby WMC
Carl Hutchinson went down a storm at Ritchie Humphreys' Testimonial Dinner. Dealing with Hilarity Bites was easy and professional and took one of the many hassles away from organising a big event
Samantha Lee
Publicity Seekers
Alfie Moore was great at our event. His set was perfect for the event, and the fact that he was a serving police officer really added to this as there were many senior police officers present. Very, very funny! Many thanks for organising this for us
Kate Jeffels
Best Bar None Awards, Darlington
Thank you for picking such a great line up for our Charity Comedy Night. This was the first time I have ever rented entertainment so I didn't know what to expect, and I was very pleased, as were the other 120 troops and partners in attendance. The night was a great success and we will be using Hilarity Bites again in the future
Daniel Friend
RAF Leeming
Hilarity Bites have been extremely helpful and supportive to the Butterwick Hospice – they work hard to make sure everything runs smoothly. Very professional and passionate about what they do – highly recommended!
Julie Nisbet
Fundraiser, Butterwick Hospice
Working with Hilarity Bites has been a revelation... their ability to get some of the best acts around, deal with them professionally and put on great shows on a regular basis has worked incredibly well and consequently developed a great audience base in Whitby
Jim McLaughlin
Festival Director, MusicPort
A fantastic club run by people who have a real passion for comedy
Pete Firman
TV comedian / magician