September’s comedy night at Bishop Auckland Town Hall is headlined by one of the most exciting acts on the UK comedy circuit at the moment, Josh Jones. After his hilarious debut TV appearances on E4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats and ITV’s Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, Josh has gone on to host BBC Three’s Fast Food Face-Off, Channel 4’s VIPees, as well as making guest appearances on countless TV shows, and being nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards prior to sell-out UK tours! Joining Josh is popular guitar-wielding comedian Jenny Hart, whilst South African comedian Devin Gray will perform the middle spot, and the always popular Danny Deegan will be on hosting duties.

Hilarity Bitesize New Act and New Material night comes to The Vault in Darlington featuring former Britain's Got Talent finalist Alex Mitchell, popular Newcastle-based comedian Kelly Rickard, local favourite Lee Kyle as host, and support from new acts and acts trying new material.

Hilarity Bitesize New Act and New Material night comes to the OakLeaf Sports Complex in Newton Aycliffe, featuring Ecuador's number one comedian El Purnell, exciting new Yorkshire act Jack McLean, hilarious and welcoming host Catherine Young, and support from new acts and acts trying new material.

Hilarity Bites returns to The Milton Rooms in Malton featuring one of the best joke writers in the country; Peter Brush. Joining Peter is dour Yorkshireman - and Hollywood movie star - Pete Selwood, with razor-sharp Geordie comedian Al Stevenson hosting the show.

Hilarity Bites returns to the Cluntergate Centre in Horbury, featuring legendary circuit comedian Eddy Brimson, viral sensation Phil Chapman, upcoming Scouse comedian Andy Roach, and host for the night is the returning Meryl O'Rourke.

Hilarity Bites returns to The Forum in Darlington, with a double-headliner show featuring brilliant guitar-wielding comedian Rob Deering, circuit veteran Roger Monkhouse, a newer act in the middle, and host for the night is the brilliant Pete Otway.

Hilarity Bites returns to Ripon Arts Hub, featuring Doctor Who star Bethany Black, musical comedian Ashley Frieze, a newer act in the middle, and host for the night is popular returning host Al Stevenson.

Madcap Canadian comedian Tony Law tops the bill at October’s Hilarity Bites show. Tony is a three-time Chortle Award winner, an Amused Moose Best Show winner, and an Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, whilst his extensive TV and radio credits include: Have I Got News For You (BBC One), The Alternative Comedy Experience (Comedy Central), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One), and Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC Two). Joining Tony is one of the best joke writers and performers in the UK, Peter Brush, and host for the night is the always entertaining Catherine Young.

Hilarity Bites returns to Ripon Arts Hub, with a brand new tour show from the multi-award winning star of BBC's Upstart Crow Rob Rouse.

Hilarity Bites returns to The Forum in Darlington, with a double-headliner show featuring former Comedian's Comedian of the Year Mick Ferry, Gary Delaney tour support Steve Day, a newer act in the middle, and host for the night is returning favourite Danny Deegan.

November's show at Bishop Auckland will be headlined by popular comedian and podcaster Eddy Brimson. Since turning to comedy in 1999, Eddy has well and truly established himself on the live circuit and is regarded by some as one of the leading headline comics in British comedy and the world, having gigged all across the globe. Joining Eddy is Manchester based Faizan Shah, a newer act in the middle, and host for the night is returning Kiwi comedian Sully O’Sullivan - bringing a truly international feel to the show.

Hilarity Bites returns to The Milton Rooms in Malton featuring Conrwall's globetrotting comedian Matt Price, highly-rated doctor turned comedian Fran Best, and returning as host is genial Irishman Kieran Lawless.

Hilarity Bites returns to the Cluntergate Centre in Horbury, featuring TV's Paul Tonkinson (as seen supporting Michael McIntyre on his arena tour), the hilarious Rob Rouse (winner of the 2025 Comedian's Comedian of the Year award), BBC New Comedy Award finalist Jake Donaldson, with Kiwi comedian Sully O'Sullivan returning as host.

Hilarity Bites returns to Ripon Arts Hub, featuring the sharp-witted and hugely likeable Danny McLoughlin, former teacher turned comedian Kevin Precious, a newer act in the middle, and host for the night is brilliant Kiwi comedian Sully O'Sullivan.

Hilarity Bites returns to The Forum in Darlington, featuring circuit favourite Alex Boardman, the highly-rated Aaron Wood, a newer act in the middle, and host for the night is the always hilarious Karen Bayley.

Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sold- out first leg of his brand-new stand-up show across 2026, The Guv's extending his tour of these green and groovy isles into 2027. Time for another round, wouldn’t you say?