Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Gavin Webster, Mad Ron, and host Chris Brooker

Show details:

Gavin Webster

2014 Comedian's Comedian of the Year winner

Gavin Webster has been on the rise. He’s been on the rise for over twenty years. After making his modest debut in a pub in Gateshead in February 1993 he's done about three thousand gigs from Aberdeen to Abu Dhabi, Manchester to Melbourne and Hartlepool to Hong Kong.

Gavin Webster's shows are high octane, close to the bone and quick fire, with many gag to the minute routines, peppered with sardonic songs that are finished by the time you decide you need to complain about them. Black humour, observations and moronic jokes complete the unique and stand-alone experience of seeing this greatly original, angry comedian.

Very much the last ever punk rocker, people that take to Gavin Webster are fans for life and stay loyal to him throughout. His unique style has brought him praise and attention from throughout the national media, as well as many roles on TV and radio, including an appearance on Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

“Funny, clever and as brilliantly observed as you’ll find” - The Scotsman

“Palpably funny” - ★★★★★ - Herald

“His daftness is little short of surreal genius” - The Stage

 

Mad Ron

Mad Ron – The Third Hardest Man in Uxbridge - is the comedy creation of Steve Lee.

Since his first appearance back in December 2015, Mad Ron has taken the comedy circuit by storm, winning multiple awards whilst also finishing third in the prestigious 2019 NATY’s awards.

Not content with awards, Mad Ron has decided to expand his criminal comedy empire to the UK comedy festivals, having very successful runs at the Leicester, Cambridge, Telford, Hastings and Edinburgh Comedy Festivals. He has also become a regular face on the London comedy scene, whilst also regularly opening and closing shows up and down the UK.

“It’s a well-constructed, well-practised set providing a dependable, gag-focussed start to the night...” - Chortle

 

Chris Brooker

One of comedy’s heavy hitters, Chris Brooker’s infectious energy and enthusiasm sweeps through a room like an irresistible force. Chris’ combination of hilarious, original material and inspired improvisation means that you will never see the same routine twice. Immensely likeable, there’s no doubting his ability to win over any crowd and drag them along for the ride.

Described only half-accurately as comedy's ginger viking, Chris has taken his brand of comedy and compering all over the UK as well to the US and Canada. In 2008 he made history when he became the first foreign player to be chosen for the All-Star team at the ComedySportz World Championship in Portland, Oregon. Currently in high demand as an MC due to his ability to energise a room and think on his feet, Chris is also a polished performer with three full length solo shows under his belt. The most recent of which, Unstoppable, played to glowing reviews on both sides of the Atlantic.

“Very funny, very quick... On the spot humour” - BBC

“The best act of the night, his quick wit silencing hecklers and getting plenty of laughs” - Manchester Evening News

“A fitting finale, had the audience in stitches” - Student Online

 

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 can be bought online at www.bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk, in person from Bishop Auckland Town Hall, or telephone 03000 269 524.