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SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 1st 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv\nShow details:\n \nAl Murray: All You Need Is Guv\nBrand new show. \nHey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy\nisles The Guv will be back\, baby\, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026. There’s no denying the world’s a mess daddio\, but there is a glimmer of hope as the globe’s favourite Pub Landlord returns with his like-nobody-else Common Sense hot-takes for the masses\, offering a much-needed truth tonic (pint for the fella/glass of white wine for the lady) for these whacked out and troubled times. With a fresh and frothing pint to hand\, a barrel of laughs to pour from\, and a flower in his heart\, Guv is all you need. \nAnd for the brave\, bold\, and plain straight crazy cats amongst you who want to be in on the action in the ‘Splash Zone’ book them quick and wear the damn ponchos! \n  \n“A supremely polished performer” – ★★★★★ – Mail on Sunday \n“Wickedly witty stuff” – ★★★★ – The Telegraph \n“It remains one of the great joys in comedy to see the Pub Landlord befriend and belittle the front rows” – The Times \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are from £30 (+ £2 per seat restoration levy) each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-march-1st-2026/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, November 26th 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Tom Houghton: Deep\nShow details:\n \nTom Houghton: Deep\nAfter a sold-out international tour\, and a second round of supporting Milton Jones – the man who asked us\, “Do you ski?”\, is turning everything upside down and asking\, “Do you scuba?”. \nIn a world full of relentless click bait\, online distractions\, and brain rotting content\, Tom’s racing brain finally became too much for him. \nHaving left the Western world behind\, Tom found himself in Indonesia\, where he plunged himself into a journey of self-discovery. He submerged himself as far down in the ocean as possible\, while asking the most profound questions of what truly makes someone who they are. \nAnd now he’s bringing his discoveries to you. \nIt’s time to go “Deep”. \nAs seen on Netflix\, Comedy Central\, and host of Very British Problems. \n“Clever\, passionate and soulful” – ★★★★★ – The New European \n“A twisted view of the world” – ★★★★★ – The Sunday Express \n“Brilliant\, bright and insightful… everyone’s cup of tea” – ★★★★★ – UK Cabaret \n“Houghton elicits the type of laughter that makes it hard for you to breath; your eyes glass over with tears\, and you can’t look at him for fear of falling off your chair” – ★★★★ – The New Current \n“Get your tickets today. Tomorrow may well be too late. A Star is Born” – ★★★★★ – One4Review \n“This unexpected tour de force warrants a 21-gun salute” – ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph \n“A crafty idiot” – ★★★★ – The Daily Mail \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought from Friday 30th August online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £20 each (+£2 levy)\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-november-26th-2025/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, September 20th 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Bridget Christie\, Harriet Kemsley\, Ignacio Lopez & Host Brennan Reece\nShow details:\n \nBridget Christie\n2013 Edinburgh Comedy Award - Best Show Winner\nWith five awards\, fourteen hit solo comedy shows\, and her critically acclaimed Channel 4 sitcom The Change recently receiving a BAFTA nomination and longlisted for the TV Choice Awards\, Bridget Christie is a renowned comedian\, actor and writer \nBridget’s show A Bic For Her (which broke box office records at Soho Theatre) won many awards including\, the Foster’s 2013 Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show\, the 2014 South Bank Sky Arts Award for Best Comedy\, the 2014 Chortle Award for Best Show and a 2014 Hospital 100 Club Award for Performance and Theatre. \nIn 2015\, Bridget won a Marie Claire Woman at the Top Award and a Red Woman of the Year Award. Her hugely critically acclaimed 2016 show Because You Demanded It (about Britain’s decision to leave the European Union)\, was The Guardian’s No 1 Comedy of 2016\, won the Chortle Award for Best show 2017 and completely sold out its Edinburgh and West End runs. Also in 2016 Bridget’s debut live stand-up special\, Stand Up for Her\, was streamed on Netflix\, making her the first British female comedian with a stand up special on the streaming service. \nBridget’s third critically acclaimed radio series\, Bridget Christie’s Utopia was a finalist in the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2018 for Best Comedy (longform) and her fourth series\, Mortal won this award in 2022. \nIn addition to these accolades\, Bridget has appeared in various TV and radio shows including Have I Got News For You\, QI\, Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule\, The News Quiz\, Dilemma\, and Taskmaster Series 13 which won her a legion of new fans. She has headlined the comedy stages at Latitude\, Leeds\, and Reading Festivals amongst many others. \nBridget’s star-studded\, critically acclaimed comedy drama series The Change (Channel 4) was longlisted for the 2023 TV Choice Awards and nominated in 2024 for both an RTS Comedy Writing Award and a BAFTA Award for her Performance in Comedy. The Guardian proclaimed that “[this] super-cool menopause comedy is like nothing else on TV”. Series Two\, which is also co-directed by Bridget\, aired in 2025. \n“Christie has been a comedy scene golden girl for nearly two decades. With her signature stream-of-consciousness style\, she blends her artfully mundane observations with mock-furious political rants and bold bits of physical comedy.” - The I \n“It’s another cracking show from the current queen of crusading UK comedy” - ★★★★ - The Guardian \n“One of the funniest things I’ve heard this August” - ★★★★ - Daily Telegraph \n  \n \nHarriet Kemsley\nAs seen on LOL: Last One Laughing UK (Amazon Prime) and Live at the Apollo (BBC)\nHarriet Kemsley is an award winning comedian\, writer and actress. She starred in the Viceland reality sitcom Bobby and Harriet: Get Married which she co-created and co-wrote with her husband Bobby Mair\, to huge critical acclaim. She can also be seen on Dave's Hypothetical\, ITV's Hey Tracey\, Comedy Central’s Roast Battle\, and is a recurring guest on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats. \nHarriet's other credits include hosting the BBC Radio 4 Comedy Club\, The Radio 1 Comedy Lounge\, BBC3’s Comedy Marathon\, The One Show (Edinburgh Special) and Kevin’s Hart’s LOL Live. \nHarriet’s awards include the Leicester Mercury New Act of the Year Finalist\, Funny’s Funny Winner\, Up The Creek New Act of the Year Winning and Leicester Square New Act of the Year Finalist. She has been described by Time Out as ‘a very funny rising star’ and as one of Rhod Gilbert’s ‘Ten Comics to See’ in the Mail on Sunday. \n“You can feel the funny bubbling up inside her... and it is joyful” - The Scotsman \n“A quirky\, refreshingly charming comedian” - Radio Times \n“Packs in high calibre jokes” - ★★★★ - The Guardian \n“A masterful hour” - ★★★★ - The Skinny \n  \n \nIgnacio Lopez\nAs seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC) and Have I Got News For You (BBC)\nIgnacio Lopez is a Spanish & Welsh comedian based in Cardiff. His parents are Welsh/Irish & Moroccan/Spanish\, and he has a German sister; family get-togethers are like a meeting of the U.N. \nAs well as hosting TV shows\, headlining top comedy clubs all over the U.K and Europe\, and taking the piss out of British people directly to their faces\, Ignacio writes sketches\, sitcoms\, and tweets. Every few months something he tweets will go viral and he'll gain a few thousand followers before they realise he doesn't just tweet witty observations about public transport and songs about hating the UK - then they unfollow until the next tweet goes viral. The fickle bastards. \nIgnacio has performed for the Wales football squad\, opened for James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers\, and hosts comedy and corporate events around the World. \nAt last count (probably this morning) Ignacio's videos have received over 20 Million views in total across Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram and YouTube. TikTok will not remove videos of Ignacio that other people have stolen and posted themselves. \n“Hilarious” - The Scotsman \n“Charismatic with a waspish charm” - Chortle \n“Unique and hilarious” - BUZZ Magazine \n  \n \nBrennan Reece\nBest Newcomer (nominee)\, Edinburgh Comedy Festival 2016English Comedian of the Year 2015Best Show (nominee)\, Fringe World Australia\nAs seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC)\, Celeb Coach Trip (E4)\, and Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, and supporting Joe Lycett on his 2022 UK Arena tour. \nBrennan is a multi award winning working class wordsmith (Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee and English Comedian Of The Year Winner). A stand-up\, a storyteller\, and self confessed mummy’s boy\, his boyish cheeks recently cropped up on Survival Of The Fittest (ITV)\, The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV) Live At The Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and racking up over 6 million YouTube hits for his stint on Top Gear (BBC). \nA true Northern voice\, with family close to his heart. Your Mum is going to love him! Not like that\, you dirty little perve. \n“A powerfully entertaining\, unstoppable force” - Chortle \n“A teenage Alan Bennett” - The Skinny \n“Beautiful\, raucous and touching” - The Independent \n“Absolutely incredible” - Phoebe Waller Bridge \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 6:30pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £22 each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-september-20th-2025/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 16th 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Hayley Ellis & Esther Manito\nShow details:\nHayley Ellis & Esther Manito: Tour Previews\nHilarity Bites present tour preview shows from two of the funniest stand-up’s on the circuit\, Esther Manito (as seen on Live at the Apollo) and Hayley Ellis (co-host of The Worriers podcast): \n \nHayley Ellis: Silly Mare\nLike all women who literally just celebrated their 35th birthday five years ago\, Hayley Ellis is obsessed with true crime. Sure\, it’s not the most feminist of passions – but since when do we ever do what’s best for ourselves\, however old we get? Join Hayley as she navigates middle age – and as everyone agrees\, the middle of anything is always the most delicious part (excluding Donuts\, Avocados or plane seats)\, the joys of remaining (mostly) happily unmarried and the truly horrific journey of later-in-life contraception Something for everyone. \nAs seen as tour support for Sarah Millican and Jason Manford. \n“Sharp\, clever\, and very funny” – The Sunday Post \n“Ellis is a talent” – Fest \nWinner Best Show – NW Comedy Awards 2023 \n \nEsther Manito: Slagbomb\nEsther’s life seems to be a magnet for embarrassing moments and endless cockups. No matter how hard she tries to project sophistication\, she often ends up highlighting her unrefined side. Yet her husband doesn’t seem to feel any need to be dignified\, so why does dignity have such control over her? After Esther’s last show “Hell Hath No Fury” she decided to embrace her label as an “angry woman” and now she wants to accept her lack of dignity whether it’s her less-than-graceful posture\, cringe-worthy encounters with shady drug deals\, or the painful realities of waxing gone wrong in her new tour “Slagbomb”. \n“Manito skilfully weaves her own personal story with a wider look at gender issues in society” – ★★★★ – Evening Standard \n“An absolute riot from start to finish” – ★★★★ – Everything Theatre \n“Effervescent… Incisively funny” – ★★★★ – The Skinny \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £16 each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-16th-2025/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 20th 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny\nShow details:\n \nJimmy Carr: Laughs Funny\nIf you like fast-paced\, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’. \nJimmy tells jokes\, and jokes are like magnets. \nJokes attract people\, but they can also repel. \nSome people are repelled by Jimmy’s dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them. \nBut if it’s the kind of thing you like\, then this is the kind of thing you’ll like. \n‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’ will be 90 minutes of solid jokes\, no interval. \n\nThere will be two shows a night\, starting at 7pm and 9.30pm\, why not book a table somewhere before or after and make the most of the night out. \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought from Wednesday 25th September online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £35 each (+£2 levy)\, with shows starting at 7pm and 9:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-march-20th-2025/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, February 7th 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Carl Hutchinson: Today Years Old\nShow details:\n \nCarl Hutchinson: Today Years Old\nHutchinson is back with a brand new show for 2025. \nIn what has quickly became an annual tradition\, Carl is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour.  \nHis storytelling skills & ability to hold an audience is second to none. Rich in observations and exaggerated physical comedy\, a night out with this Geordie is guaranteed to have you belly laughing from start to finish.  \n“Animated delivery of universally identifiable material all told with an easy\, engaging charm” – Chortle \n“Unexpected punchlines and occasional slapstick. A very clever mind at work here” – Fringe Review \nAudience Reviews: \n“The most relatable comic ever\, great vibes” – ★★★★★ \n“There are some topics that shouldn’t be funny\, but the way they’re told and put together is just brilliant” – ★★★★★ \n“Just so\, so funny” – ★★★★★ \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £18 each (+£2 levy)\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-february-7th-2025/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, April 27th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Al Murray: Guv Island\nShow details:\n \nAl Murray: Guv Island\nBrand new show. \n“Country\, the UK\, lost its way\, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters\, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone.” \nStanding up so you don’t have to take it lying down anymore\, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to. \nYou know what they say: There’s no school like the old school\, with the dodgy overflowing toilets. \n  \n“A supremely polished performer” – ★★★★★ – Mail on Sunday \n“Wickedly witty stuff” – ★★★★ – The Telegraph \n“Stand up gold” – The Guardian \n  \nPlease note this performance contains strong language and adult themes. \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £30 (+ £2 per seat restoration levy) each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-april-27th-2024/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, September 1st 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Carl Hutchinson: Watch Till The End\nShow details:\n \nCarl Hutchinson: Watch Till The End\nHutchinson is back with a brand new show for 2023.  \nAfter a mammoth 87 date run in 2022\, Carl capitalised and got right to work to produce his best show yet. If you’ve seen the Geordie in action before you know exactly what type of amazing night you’re in for. If you haven’t seen Carl\, prepare to be dazzled by the UK comedy scene’s best kept secret.  \n“Animated delivery of universally identifiable material all told with an easy\, engaging charm” – Chortle \n“Unexpected punchlines and occasional slapstick. A very clever mind at work here” – Fringe Review \n \nAudience Reviews: \n“Absolutely brilliant comedian. Saw him for the first time when he opened for Chris Ramsey and was so impressed. Did not disappoint at all tonight and will definitely be booking tickets to see him again” – ★★★★★ \n“The atmosphere was fantastic. Carl is hilarious and would make anyone laugh” – ★★★★★ \n“Carl Hutchinson is as always fantastic” – ★★★★★ \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £18 each (+£2 levy)\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-september-1st-2023/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 16th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Dave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People\nShow details:\n \nDave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People\nDave Gorman\, the man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure\, is back on the road with a brand new live show\, Powerpoint To The People. \nThe ‘high priest of the comedy Powerpoint talk’ (The Times) is touring again – as much as anything to demonstrate that a Powerpoint presentation doesn’t have to involve a man in a grey suit standing behind a lectern and saying ‘next slide please’. We’ve all had enough of that\, so let’s put it all behind us and never speak of it again – there are far more important things to analyse. Well… they’re more important in Dave’s head anyway. \n  \n“hugely entertaining” – ★★★★ – The Times \n“Gorman creates real magic from the unlikeliest of sources” – ★★★★ – The Mail on Sunday \n“beautifully constructed” – ★★★★ – The Arts Desk \n“exquisitely constructed show from a comic who is at the top of his game” – ★★★★ – The Evening Standard \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, See Tickets\, or Ticketmaster\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £27.50 (+ £2 per seat restoration levy) each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-march-16th-2023/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, November 24th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Reginald D. Hunter\, Ivan Brackenbury\, Nina Gilligan & Host Brennan Reece\nShow details:\n \nReginald D. Hunter\nSince his first UK comedy gig twenty-one years ago Georgia-born Reginald D Hunter’s searingly honest observations both onstage and on TV and Radio have garnered him a cross-generational fan base. \nDuring that time he has become one of the comedy industry’s best-known performers for his distinctive take on the most diverse range of subjects. His work can be brutally honest and is often considered to be controversial but it is always meticulously thought out and he has never been afraid to face challenging issues head on even when the focus is on his own principles or beliefs. \nHe reached the final of So You Think You Are Funny in 1998 during his first visit to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and was nominated for The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer in 2002 for his debut full-length show I Am What I Am. He was then nominated for The Edinburgh Comedy Awards main prize in 2003 for White Woman and 2004 for A Mystery Wrapped In A Nigga. \nIn 2006 he won the Writers’ Guild Award for Comedy for his show Pride and Prejudice and Niggas. \nHis TV appearances have included Never Mind The Buzzcocks\, QI and Have I Got News For You? He also filmed two series of the BBC2’s hugely popular Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South & Reginald D Hunter’s Songs of The Border\, documenting Reginald’s epic road trip through 150 years of American popular song. \nReginald regularly tours the UK and Ireland and he has been seen by audiences around the world from America to Australia. \nHis highly popular debut DVD – Reginald D Hunter Live – was one of the top sellers in the DVD comedy charts as was his follow up DVD – Reginald D Hunter: In The Midst of Crackers. \n“Hunter is a gifted story teller... he has the audience in the palm of his hand with his surprisingly gentle tone and clever turn of phrase” - ★★★★ - Edinburgh Festivals Magazine \n“A cerebral comedian with every performative grace in his back pocket” - ★★★★★ - Voice Magazine \n“It is rare for comedy to be so resonant and moving” - ★★★★ - The730Review \n  \n \nIvan Brackenbury\nTop Ten Fosters Comedy God AwardsBest Established Comedian Nomination Adelaide Fringe 2010Chortle Top 50 Most Memorable Gigs of the Decade 2000-2010Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee 2007\nCat's Does Countdown favourite Ivan Brackenbury's fantastic 'Hospital Radio Roadshow'\, complete with inappropriate records and bungled cues\, is a regular fixture on the live circuit. A daft\, inept yet adorable radio DJ takes you on a hilarious broadcasting journey. This is a unique\, wonderfully brilliant show\, guaranteed to make you cry with laughter. \nIvan captures the fun and excitement you'd expect from being in hospital\, with games\, giveaways\, patients requests and his special blend of music and chat. An absolute must-see. \n“For simple laugh-'til you ache humour\, Ivan Brackenbury is the hit of the Fringe” - Evening Standard \n“Laughs per minute the funniest show at the Fringe” - Time Out \n“The whole room was in hysterics from the word go\, endorphin-filled laughter indeed proving the best medicine. Brackenbury is absolutely utterly hilarious - I can’t recommend this enough. Go see it” - The Age \n  \n \nNina Gilligan\nChortle Best Club Comic 2023 - WinnerNorth West Comedian of the Year 2023 - WinnerLeicester Mercury Award 2021 - WinnerLiverpool Hot Water Comedian of the Year 2021 - WinnerEnglish Comedian of the Year - Finalist\nNina Gilligan is sometimes outrageous\, always hilarious with a charming\, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit. Equally at home in clubs as art centre’s\, Nina is performing at gigs of all sizes up and down the country. \n2021 saw her crowned as the winner of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Award after also winning Liverpool Hot Water Comedian of the Year and being a finalist in English Comedian of The Year in previous year’s. \nRecent work includes a sell-out show ‘Late Developer’ at Leicester Comedy Festival which transferred to The Edinburgh Fringe in 2022\, whilst recent tour support includes Jason Manford\, Clinton Baptiste and Rachel Fairburn. \n“A bolshier Mrs Merton she’s not one to suffer fools lightly so watch out for a razor-sharp wit used at will” - The Skinny \n“A hidden gem of the circuit” - Kiri Pritchard-McLean \n“Naturally funny” - John Thomson (Cold Feet) \n  \n \nBrennan Reece\nBest Newcomer (nominee)\, Edinburgh Comedy Festival 2016English Comedian of the Year 2015Best Show (nominee)\, Fringe World Australia\nAs seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC)\, Celeb Coach Trip (E4)\, and Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, and supporting Joe Lycett on his 2022 UK Arena tour. \nBrennan is a multi award winning working class wordsmith (Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee and English Comedian Of The Year Winner). A stand-up\, a storyteller\, and self confessed mummy’s boy\, his boyish cheeks recently cropped up on Survival Of The Fittest (ITV)\, The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV) Live At The Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and racking up over 6 million YouTube hits for his stint on Top Gear (BBC). \nA true Northern voice\, with family close to his heart. Your Mum is going to love him! Not like that\, you dirty little perve. \n“A powerfully entertaining\, unstoppable force” - Chortle \n“A teenage Alan Bennett” - The Skinny \n“Beautiful\, raucous and touching” - The Independent \n“Absolutely incredible” - Phoebe Waller Bridge \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 6:30pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £15 each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-november-24th-2022/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, October 2nd 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Al Murray: Gig For Victory\nShow details:\n \nAl Murray: Gig For Victory\nBrand new show. \nAs the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year\, the men and women of this great country will need answers. Answers that they know they need\, answers to questions they never knew existed. \nAnd when that moment comes\, who better to show the way\, to provide those answers\, than the people’s man of the people\, the Pub Landlord? Steeped in the deep and ancient barroom wisdom of countless lock ins\, the Pub Landlord is there to show the way. Wherever you are\, he will – within sensible travel limits and theatre booking policy – come\, offering people thirsty for common sense a full pint of the good stuff. \n  \n“Stand up gold” – The Guardian \n“A supremely polished performer” – ★★★★★ – Mail on Sunday \n“Wickedly witty stuff” – ★★★★ – The Telegraph \n  \nPlease note this performance contains strong language and adult themes. \nAge restriction: “14+\, but they’re your kids\, so its up to you” – The Pub Landlord \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £27.50 (+ £2 per seat restoration levy) each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-october-2nd-2022/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, April 9th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Paul Sinha\, Angelos Epithemiou\, Lauren Pattison\, Tom Houghton & Host Hayley Ellis\nShow details:\n \nPaul Sinha\nComedian Paul Sinha was born in the UK to Bengali parents and the family medical dynasty. Whilst studying medicine in the 1990s\, Paul took his first steps on the stand-up comedy circuit. He pursued both careers and at the 2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe earned a nomination for the highest accolade in live comedy\, the Edinburgh Comedy Award. Shortly after his nomination\, Paul hung up his stethoscope to become a full-time comedian. \nPaul is a familiar voice on radio with appearances on Radio 4's Just A Minute and The News Quiz and on BBC Radio 5 Live's Fighting Talk. His own Radio 4 series 'Paul Sinha's History Revision' won the Rose d'Or for radio comedy in 2016. He's also appeared on television on BBC's QI and Would I Lie to You? and as a competitor on Dave's Taskmaster. \nA lifetime of curiosity and learning informs Paul's comedy but now also ranks him as one of the UK’s finest quizzers. This has led to yet another concurrent career\, this time as a general knowledge expert on the award-winning ITV quiz show\, The Chase. \n“This is what a good stand-up should be. Hilariously funny\, passionate and articulate” - Chortle \n“One of those comedians who makes you realise the power of stand-up comedy and the respect it deserves as an art form” - Yorkshire Post \n“An exceptionally skilled stand-up.... truly wonderful” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nAngelos Epithemiou\nCult favourite Angelos Epithemiou is the unwitting star of Shooting Stars (BBC2)\, Dave’s One Night Stand and Channel 4’s The Angelos Epithemiou Show. \nThink Little Britain meets Vic and Bob meets a smattering of Ivan Brackenbury and then lower your expectations and get on board. \nAngelos Epithemiou is the creation of critically acclaimed performer\, Dan Renton Skinner\, who has starred in such blockbuster films as The Spy Who Dumped Me\, High Rise\, and Swallows and Amazons for BBC Films and such TV serial-classics as The Tracy Ullman Show\, Friday Night Dinner\, and The Wrong Mans. \nOn 1 December 2019\, Epithemiou appeared on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch but only for the start of the show when guests are introduced followed by the first cooking item which he interrupted part-way through by walking into shot to announce that he was leaving! \n“He's shambolic\, weird\, wonderful\, and nothing is off the table when Epithemiou is in the building” - Laugh Out Loud Comedy \n  \n \nLauren Pattison\nEdinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee 2017\, Lauren is a comedian\, actor and writer. Her TV appearances include two episodes of Comedy Central at the Comedy Store (Comedy Central)\, Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, hosting an episode of Takeshi’s Castle (Comedy Central)\, The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC)\, The Great Christmas Rant (ITV2)\, The Blame Game (BBC One Northern Ireland) and internationally on New Zealand’s 7 Days (TV3)\, Australia’s Comedy Up Late (ABC) and Canada’s The Stand Up Show with Katherine Ryan (The Comedy Network Canada). As an actor her credits include Drunk History (Comedy Central)\, Jerk (BBC3)\, and Climaxed (BBC3). \nShe can currently be heard hosting the critically acclaimed weekly podcast Conversations Against Living Miserably\, produced by the TV channel Dave in partnership with the Campaign Against Living Miserably. Now in its second series\, the podcast has had guests including Richard Gadd\, Jenny Eclair\, Lou Sanders\, Dane Baptiste and Stu Goldsmith. The Guardian described the show as “funny\, kind and thought-provoking.” \nIn 2017\, Lauren sold out her debut run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her critically acclaimed show Lady Muck. On top of her Best Newcomer nomination\, Lauren won the prestigious Herald Angel Award and was nominated for Amused Moose Best Comedy Show. The 5-star show was the best-reviewed show at The Pleasance that year and was so popular that she added three extra sold-out shows. The success of the show saw it go on to a six-night sold-out run at London’s Soho Theatre\, as well as runs at the Perth and Adelaide Fringe in Australia and the Auckland Comedy Festival in New Zealand. \nA sought after act\, Lauren is a regular at all the major national comedy clubs and has provided tour support for Katherine Ryan\, Jason Manford\, Kerry Godliman\, Stewart Francis and Dane Baptiste\, as well as gracing the comedy stages of Latitude and Reading and Leeds Festivals. \n“a star of the future ... Lauren Pattison looks set for fame” - The List \n“Even when packing a punch\, her demeanour is breezy\, frank and friendly\, making her wickedly engaging company... a fully equipped comedian” - Chortle \n“Fast\, forthright and filthy” - The Guardian \n  \n \nTom Houghton\nTom Houghton was previously 1/5th of comedy troupe "The Noise Next Door" and is now taking the comedy circuit by storm with his quick wit\, and charming persona. \nRegularly performing up and down the country and abroad - as well as touring the country in his own sell-out solo showss - you may even have caught him on Netflix's "The Circle"\, Channel Four's "First Dates Hotel"\, or at his sell-out debut Edinburgh Fringe show\, which went on tour in early 2018. Tom is also hugely popular on social media\, with millions of views across all platforms. \nStrap in and be prepared to have your funny bones tickled and your levels of decency questioned by one of the hottest acts around. \n“this unexpected tour de force warrants a 21-gun salute” - ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph  \n“Please take my advice. Get a ticket today. Tomorrow may well be too late. A Star is Born” - ★★★★★ – One 4 Review  \n“The long awaited male answer to Bridget Jones made flesh” - ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph  \n  \n \nHayley Ellis\nEdinburgh Fringe: 25 funniest jokes of all-time - The IndependentEdinburgh Fringe: Best 21 jokes told at the festival in the last decade - The Mirror\nManchester comedian and former regular contributor to XFM’s breakfast show\, Hayley Ellis has gone from strength to strength since she began performing. \nA regular MC at gigs around the country\, Hayley’s natural warmth and charm make her impossible to dislike\, something which has become evident in her success in new act competitions throughout the UK. \nHayley has also become a regular sight gag contributor for the Russell Howard’s Good News television programme\, and has appeared on MTV’s “Why aye love Geordie Shore” and “Comedy Set Lists” for Virgin television. She can also sometimes be heard on your wireless (Absolute Radio)\, and her sketches and jokes have appeared on Newsjack (Radio 4).
 \n“Ellis is a talent” - Fest \n“Hayley Ellis always makes me laugh off and on stage” - Sarah Millican \n“A great hour of stand-up” - Northern Soul \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 6:30pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £15 each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-april-9th-2022/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, April 8th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Hal Cruttenden\, Lucy Porter\, Ria Lina\, Bethany Black & Host Laura Lexx\nShow details:\n \nHal Cruttenden\nHal Cruttenden is one of the top touring stand up comedians working in the UK and Ireland today\, as well as being a highly accomplished writer\, presenter and actor. \nHe has hosted The Rugby’s On on BT Sport with Ugo Monye. He has also made several appearances on ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC1 & 2)\, ‘Have I Got News For You’ (BBC1)\, ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ (ITV1)\, ‘Would I Lie To You’ (BBC1) ‘The One Show’ (BBC1)\, ‘The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice’ (BBC2 & Channel 4) and ‘The Apprentice: You’re Fired’ (BBC2). \nHal has toured extensively in the UK and Ireland over the last 10 years\, and has also taken shows to the Montreal\, Melbourne\, and New Zealand comedy festivals\, whilst recording three stand up specials for Next Up -‘Tough Luvvie’\, ‘Straight Outta Cruttenden’ and ‘Chubster’. \n“He had the audience in stitches” - ★★★★★ - Daily Record \n“The funniest he's ever been” - ★★★★★ - The Times \n“On top form” - ★★★★★ - Edinburgh Evening News \n  \n \nLucy Porter\nLucy Porter is a well known face on TV from such shows as Live At The Apollo\, Would I Lie To You and QI. She's also a regular on BBC Radio 4 staples such as The News Quiz and The Now Show. \nLucy is highly in demand as a stand-up comedian. A veteran of the UK comedy circuit\, she has performed 13 one woman shows at the Edinburgh Festival and taken her comedy all over the world from Las Vegas to Cape Town. \nLucy has also written plays and sitcoms\, including 'In The Family Way' and 'The Fair Intellectual Club' for BBC Radio Four. \n“Porter is one of the most talented comics on the circuit. Brilliantly crafted jokes. This is get happy comedy at its very best” - ★★★★★ - Time Out \n“Porter jokes that reviewers always call her "deceptively clever\," but there's nothing deceptive here. This is a witty\, thoughtful show delivered with winning ease and bucket loads of charm” - ★★★★ - Fest \n“Lucy Porter is the funny\, kind-hearted wine aunt you need in your life right now” - ★★★★ - Broadway Baby \n  \n \nRia Lina\nFearless\, provocative and very funny\, Ria Lina is a highly accomplished comedian\, writer\, actor and one of the hardest working performers in the business. A hugely admired act on the UK comedy circuit\, she commands respect from the moment she walks onstage and delivers with natural ease\, energy and fierceness. Ria is the only female Filipina comedian in British stand up and headlines at major clubs in the UK and internationally. \nAs seen on Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week\, this multi-award winning artist has performed for audiences across the world and has been the finalist in multiple comedy competitions. She won Best Comedy Show at the Greater Manchester Fringe and was a finalist in Amused Moose Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe. \n“Fearless\, provocative and very funny” - The Scotsman \n“Engaging\, endearing and eye-opening” - Time Out \n“Slickly done – there’s no denying that the girl’s got talent” - Chortle \n  \n \nBethany Black\nBethany Black has been a professional stand-up comedian since 2004. Her debut show 'Beth Becomes Her' detailed the story of her being transgender\, chronicling everything from her coming out through her transition and eventually falling in love. It was nominated for Best Debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2008\, eventually losing out to Sarah Millican. \nOver the course of her career Beth has performed alongside some of the biggest names in comedy\, including Alan Carr\, Sarah Millican\, Tim Minchin and Rhys Darby. \nIn late 2017 / early 2018 Beth filmed the role of Pocahantas for No Offence. Prior to which\, in 2015 she was cast as Helen in Russell T. Davies multi channel shows Cucumber\, Banana\, and Tofu\, where she was the first trans actress to play a leading role. In late 2015\, Beth played 474 in Doctor Who. \n“Her journey to Channel Four\, ‘Doctor Who’ and steadily rising star status makes for hilarious if sometimes incredulous listening” - ✭✭✭✭✭ - Three Weeks \n“Honest\, to the point\, and very\, very funny” - ✭✭✭✭ - Arts Award Voice \n“The anecdotes are pitched perfectly... very funny” - Chortle \n  \n \nLaura Lexx\nComedian\, author\, improvisor and actor Laura Lexx is vivacious\, impassioned\, smart and one of the best female comedians currently performing. Born and bred in the home county of Somerset\, Lexx’s homely demeanour\, warmth\, and energy delightfully juxtapose her biting wit\, sharp tongue\, and brutal audience take downs; so don’t be fooled by her enigmatic charm. This gutsy lady packs a punch and bites back! \nLexx is an all-round performer bursting with talent\, creativity and stamina. Having reached the lofty heights of the top of the live comedy club circuit\, headlining at clubs around the UK and Europe\, she now boasts a series of highly-polished and critically acclaimed stand up shows\, has TV and radio appearances in abundance and is the published author of ‘Klopp Actually’ and has her debut novel launching in 2022. \nLexx debuted on Live at The Apollo in 2018 and received an unprecedented reaction both from the live crowd and audiences at home. She appeared as a guest on Hypothetical (DAVE)\, has regular appearances on Mock The Week (BBC)\, went head to head against her comedian husband on Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, and is one of the main hosts of the Comedy Club (BBC Radio 4 Extra) to name but a few. \nA multi-award winning comedian Lexx’s accolades include Comics Comic Best MC Award\, Comedians Choice Awards in 2018 and 2019\, and Chortle Best Compere nominations every year since 2016. \n“One of the most delightful performers you're ever likely to see” - GQ \n“A joy... Roars of laughter” - The Independent \n“Real comedic steel” - The Guardian \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 6:30pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £15 each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-april-8th-2022/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, April 6th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Rob Deering\, Nabil Abdulrashid\, Danny Poshill\, Daliso Chaponda & Host Steve Royle\nShow details:\n \nRob Deering\nRob Deering performs stand-up comedy with music\, using a guitar\, a loop pedal and his voice to create impressive rock and pop soundscapes – and do jokes\, of course. Along with being one of the most in-demand headliners on the UK circuit\, he’s toured nationally and performed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe many times since starting out in comedy in the year 2000. \nRob has performed throughout the world\, in shows from the Middle East to Melbourne\, Shanghai to the South of France\, and he has appeared on any number of Radio and TV shows since starting out on 99 Things To Do Before You Die\, most recently winning Celebrity Mastermind on BBC One. \n“An evening in his company is nothing less than a joy” - The Independent on Sunday \n“A highly impressive one-man soundscape powered mainly by energy and excellent guitar skills” - The Scotsman \n“Ingenious and hilarious” - The Guardian \n  \n \nNabil Abdulrashid\nNabil Abdulrashid is an award-winning comedian\, writer\, presenter and actor. \nNabil competed in the 2020 series of Britain’s Got Talent\, enjoying a triumphant run to the competition’s final\, drawing praise from the show’s judges for his hilarious and uncompromising brand of stand-up comedy. Awarding Nabil the coveted ‘Golden Buzzer’ in the first round of the competition\, Alesha Dixon praised his “edgy\, charismatic” style while David Walliams described both his performance and writing as “perfect”. In a piece suggesting Nabil should have won the competition overall\, the Sunday Telegraph described Nabil’s performance in the final as “urgent\, uncompromising and refreshingly radical fare\, smartly woven into a gag-packed set.” \nBefore appearing on BGT\, Nabil had already carved out a unique\, exciting and varied career in UK and international comedy. Within a year of starting to perform\, he had already written\, starred in and directed his own sketch show on Channel U and was also joint winner of the Which Religion Is Funniest? competition\, judged by UK comedy legends Omid Djalili and David Baddiel. Triumphing over a number of more experienced comedians in the final of the latter\, Nabil won the opportunity to perform at London’s prestigious Hammersmith Apollo\, becoming the youngest ever black stand-up to do so. Nabil has also previously been a finalist in the renowned New Act Of The Year and Laughing Horse stand-up comedy competitions and in 2020 won Joe.co.uk’s TV Comedian of the Year award. \n“His set – edgy\, thoughtful\, beholden to no one – raised the roof” - The Guardian (10 Best Comedy Shows of 2020) \n“Defiant and fearless ” - Metro \n“He’s the star by a wide margin… animated by a sardonic intelligence and sharp eye for the absurdities of racial discourse” - The Guardian \n  \n \nDanny Posthill\nBritain's Got Talent finalist Danny Posthill’s career began at the young age of 16\, making people laugh with hilarious impressions at his school talent show. Since then\, comedy became Danny’s passion. \nSkilled with a versatile act that caters for all audiences\, Danny offers unbeatable stand up and a range of impressions such as Billy Connolly\, Jimmy Carr\, and Lee Evans\, to guarantee an unforgettable night of laughter. \nDanny has performed all around the world\, from the Mediterranean to South America\, and is gaining recognition on the UK circuit as one of the most promising British comedians. \n“Impressionist Danny Posthill brings a bevy of other characters with him including Billy Connolly\, David Beckham\, Gary Barlow\, Michael McIntyre\, John Bishop\, Alan Carr – and is funny in his own right too” - Richard Batson\, EDP24 \n“Effortless performer of the highest quality” - Joke Club Comedy Clubs \n“What a talented comedian” - Tim Vine \n  \n \nDaliso Chaponda\nBritain's Got Talent finalist 2017\nDaliso shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent and has gone on to amass over 100 million YouTube views\, write and star in his critically acclaimed Radio 4 show Citizen of Nowhere\, and appear on QI\, The Apprentice: You’re Fired\, News Quiz and The Now Show. \nDaliso began his comedy career in Canada with the acclaimed one man show ‘Feed This Black Man’. Following this\, he began honing his craft in comedy clubs across the country\, and now he regularly appears in comedy clubs and theatres across the around the world. He has been part of the Melbourne\, Edinburgh\, Singapore\, Cape Town\, and Montreal Festivals\, as well as touring the UK. \nIn addition to stand up and radio\, Daliso is also a prolific fiction writer. He has published science fiction\, murder mysteries and fantasy fiction in numerous magazines and anthologies. \n“Full of sharp one-liners and well crafted gags... a real talent to look out for” - ★★★★ - Metro \n“He is hot property” - Evening Standard \n“An expert entertainer. Gets laughs from topics other comedians shun” - The Guardian \n  \n \nSteve Royle\nBritain's Got Talent finalist 2020\nSteve is an actor\, writer\, comedian\, juggler\, a "Gillard award" winning presenter on BBC Radio Lancashire and now a finalist on ITV's Britain's Got Talent 2020. \nSteve most recently completed his 17th consecutive pantomime at The Grand Theatre\, Blackpool (and his 22nd Pantomime in total) and was also made an honorary member of The Friends Of The Grand in 2016 for his services to the theatre. \nIn 2015 he performed 16 nights at The Manchester Arena as part of the "Phoenix Nights Live" show\, helping raise well over £ 5 million in the process. He also appeared at the London Palladium twice within a month later that year when he performed as part of the TV show "Sunday Night At The Palladium" and as warm-up for "One Night With Neil Diamond". \nHe spent many years as "Special Guest" on Dave Spikey's Tours and has supported several other top comedic names including Peter Kay\, Mick Miller\, Roy Walker and The Lancashire Hotpots! He was also the first comic\, ever\, to act as "Warm-up" for The Royal Variety Show featuring Take That\, Rod Stewart\, Barry Manilow and Meatloaf. \nSteve's first love\, however\, is stand-ip and it is a job that has taken him all over the world: Cruises in the Med\, Norwegian Fjords and the Caribbean\, hotels and comedy clubs in Hong Kong\, Dubai\, Crete\, Cyprus\, Turkey and Japan. Meanwhile\, Steve is a regular headline act at the world-famous The Comedy Store\, and at venues throughout the UK. \n“A brilliant comedian” - Peter Kay \n“I nearly pushed my golden buzzer for you when I saw your audition because it's one of the funniest performances I've seen. I was totally wowed” - David Walliams \n“a comedy masterclass!” - The Stage \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 6:30pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £15 each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-april-6th-2022/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, January 11th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Carl Hutchinson Live 2022!\nShow details:\n \nCarl Hutchinson Live 2022!\nAfter two consecutive sell-out years\, Carl returns with a brand new show! Expect stories\, observations & audience interaction. Always an exciting night\, join this dynamic and versatile performer for a truly unmissable evening of comedy. \n  \n  \n“Captivating… Outstanding… An all-round comic” – ★★★★★ – One4Review \n“Joyously funny… Great self-effacing warmth… Brilliant characterisations and expert timing” – ★★★★ – Theatre Bath \n  \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £15 each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-january-11th-2022/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, November 12th 2021
DESCRIPTION:Show rescheduled from October 7th 2020\nHilarity Bites presents Chris Ramsey: 20/20\nShow details:\n \nChris Ramsey: 20/20\nCritically acclaimed comedian Chris Ramsey is hitting the road for his biggest ever stand-up tour yet. Having filled venues across the country including the Newcastle Arena\, twice\, don’t miss your chance to catch him live on stage while you can. \nHis stand-up special ‘Approval Needed’ is available to stream on Amazon Prime now and alongside his wife Rosie he is also the co-host of the no.1 hit podcast ‘Shagged. Married. Annoyed.’ \nDownloaded a phenomenal 43 million times to date\, Chris and Rosie won the Global Award’s Best Podcast Award\, and British Podcast Award Listeners Choice in 2020\, their brand new book launched in autumn 2020 reaching number one on both Amazon and the Sunday Times Best Seller charts. \n“A brilliantly engaging natural storyteller” – Evening Standard \n“Spinning blokey pub banter and unpretentious patter into stand-up gold” – The Guardian Guide \n“Engaging and incisive” -The Independent on Sunday \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405 from 10am on Friday 27th September 2019. \nTickets for this show are £22 (+ £2 per seat restoration levy) each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-october-7th-2020/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210928T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210928T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T165151
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T152204Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, September 28th 2021
DESCRIPTION:Show rearranged from Saturday 9th May 2020.\nHilarity Bites presents Al Murray: Landlord of Hope and Glory\nShow details:\n \nAl Murray: Landlord of Hope and Glory\nThe year is 2021. The world stands on the brink. Turmoil is the norm. \nQuestions have been asked and none answered. \nWhat we need is one man\, to step forward\, one man with all the answers. \nWell you’re in luck\, ladies and gentlemen – he’s here and touring the nation. \n“Stand up gold” – The Guardian \n“A supremely polished performer” – ★★★★★ – Mail on Sunday \n“Wickedly witty stuff” – ★★★★ – The Telegraph \n  \nPlease note this performance contains strong language and adult themes. \nAge restriction: “14+\, but they’re your kids\, so its up to you” – The Pub Landlord \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £27.50 (+ £2 per seat restoration levy) each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-may-9th-2020/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T195305Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, October 6th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Frank Skinner: Showbiz\nShow details:\n \nFrank Skinner: Showbiz\nAn unmissable opportunity to see comic legend Frank Skinner perform brand new stand-up in an intimate space. \n“Provocative\, remorseless\, and very\, very funny” – The Times \n“One of Britain’s funniest men” – Evening Standard \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £25 (+ £2 per seat restoration levy) each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-october-6th-2019/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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