Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Mick Neven, Fran Garrity, and host Nicky Wilkinson

Show details:

Mick Neven

One of Australia’s busiest comedians, Mick is just as comfortable on-stage at the biggest comedy clubs and corporate functions in the city, and the smallest venues and sporting clubs in the country.

His material is observant, sharp and satirical, highlighting the foibles of modern life in a likeable and relatable fashion. Intelligent, hilarious and always good-natured, delivered with high-energy and a never-ending stream of punchlines that continually take his jokes to the next level.

With 15 years as a stand-up comedian under his belt, Mick now headlines all of the major comedy clubs in Australia, as well as throughout Asia. He’s performed two solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, seven Melbourne International Comedy Festival solo shows and he’s completed three tours of duty to entertain Australian, UK, US and Canadian Armed Forces personnel serving in the Middle East.

“Mick Neven’s stand-up is so slick... he’s seriously entertaining” - The Age

“He delivers a performance with punch, humour and a heart” - The Herald Sun

“Hang on to your seatbelts, it’s a rollercoaster Wizard of a ride from Oz” - The International Times

 

Fran Garrity

One of Teesside’s finest comedic exports of recent years, Fran Garrity kicked off his comedy career in 2015 after becoming a finalist in the City Comedian of the Year & FAF Breakthrough Act competitions.

Often heard on the airwaves of both national and regional radio, Fran has featured on such shows as BBC Radio 4’s New Comedy Awards and BBC Radio Newcastle’s features Jesting About and Grin up North, whilst also presenting a weekend show on Zetland FM.

In 2017, Fran was chosen for a support slot with Jason Manford on his Muddle Class Tour, and later that year he debuted his solo show Secret Agent Fran and became a finalist in the Harrogate Comedian of the Year.

He had a sell-out run for Best In Class at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and has had three sell-out solo shows with the shows Secret Agent Fran, Faith Hope & Garrity, and new show Fifty/50

“He smashed it” - Jason Manford

“Fran is a real act to watch out for” - NARC

“Fran Garrity has an easy and instant rapport with the audience and not only gets frequent laughs but also they are always big laughs” - Buzz Comedy

 

 

Nicky Wilkinson

Nicky Wilkinson has a warm, likeable, down-to-earth style of comedy that instantly puts audiences at ease. She was a regular on the stand-up circuit in the UK after reaching the finals of prestigious comedy competitions ‘So You Think You’re Funny’ and ‘New Act of the Year’ in 2013, and now lives in Australia.

In 2022, she was selected by Mary Tobin Presents to be a part of the hugely popular 'Best of the Edinburgh Fest' show at both Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Her impressive stage presence, witty charm and considerable comedy performance experience are ensuring she moves quickly through the comedy ranks in Australia, making her ‘one to watch!’

Nicky is also one half of multi-award winning physical comedy duo, The Kagools, alongside Claire Ford. They have a unique brand of spontaneous, anarchic buffoonery that propels silent comedy into the 21st Century, touring extensively around the world with their critically acclaimed shows.

“Bright, effervescent & pleasantly filthy” - The Advertiser (Aus)

“Charming & charismatic” - The Wee Review

“Relatable, down to earth humour” - This is Radelaide

“Effortless likeability & excellent comic timing” - Chortle

 

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.