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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, February 1st 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Alun Cochrane\, Paul F. Taylor\, and host Lou Conran\nShow details:\n \nAlun Cochrane\nYou'll know Alun Cochrane from TV\, radio\, and being one of the best stand-ups in the UK. \nAlun Cochrane is a no-nonsense comedian who specialises in funny nonsense. Much of his comedy begins simply as something he’s seen\, heard or felt in his own life\, or in the street\, or the kitchen\, or anywhere\, and from that it blossoms into a highly amusing anecdote or a strange flight of fancy. \nAlun has several television appearances to his name\, most recently Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow\, and Dave's One Night Stand\, but he's also often seen on Have I Got News For You\, 8 Out of 10 Cats\, Mock The Week\, and has appeared on Soccer A.M and Live At The Comedy Store. \nAlun’s dulcet tones can also be heard frequently on BBC Radio 4 on Alun Cochrane’s Fun House\, Just A Minute\, Dilemma and The Now Show\, whilst Alun is also affectionately known as the Cockerel on Absolute Radio's Frank Skinner Show. \n“Cochrane’s dour and grumpy onstage persona is allied to a real craft and creativity in his writing\, yielding results that satisfy both the comedy purists and those who simply want big belly laughs on a night out” - The Guardian \n“A master storyteller\, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline...” - Metro \n“Alun Cochrane's ability to make the little things in life a comedy goldmine is phenomenal” - Chortle \n  \n \nPaul F. Taylor\nTop Ten - Dave's Funniest Jokes of the Fringe 2014Three Jokes in Top 100 - The Mirror's Top 100 Jokes from The Edinburgh Fringe 2014\nThe award winning Paul F Taylor is a one of the UK’s most original and distinctive stand-up performers. His unique brand of humour fuses quirky offbeat one liners with surreal and observational flights of fancy to fantastical effect. Winner of the NATY New Act Of The Year for 2013\, Paul’s persona of a lost bewildered fool sits perfectly alongside his gleefully madcap ideas. \nPaul has also achieved notable success as a screen writer and actor. Milk! that he co-wrote and starred in\, was the ShortCom Jury Select Winner 2015\, and was in the official selection in LOCO\, Nashville\, LOL\, Shortwaves\, Glasgow and London Short Film festivals. Battlecock! that he also co-wrote and starred in\, made it into the official selection at the BFI London Film Festival 2013. \n“Brilliantly funny... a fantastically well-constructed set\, Taylor performs sketches and characters alike with a convincing passion” - Three Weeks \n“Brilliantly funny nonsense” - The List \n“A slightly touched idiot capable of deceptively smart subversions of existence... Taylor evokes vivid visual imagery” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nLou Conran\nWinner Best MC - 2020/21 Comics Comic AwardFunny Women Finalist - Best Show AwardRegular host of the BBC Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club\nHaving trained as an actress\, Lou has appeared in various guises on tele and in the theatre\, including\, Pressgang (ITV)\, Jo Brand Through the Cakehole (Channel 4)\, The Borrowers (National Tour)\, numerous productions for the Edinburgh Festival and the more challenging and ground breaking role of Sara Bear\, for three long series\, in CITV's\, classic and memorable\, the "Teddybears". (No\, no one else has heard of it either). \nLou is a regular tour support for the likes of Sarah Millican\, Joe Lycett\, John Bishop\, Suzi Ruffell\, and Lucy Beaumont amongst others. She is also one half of the award nominated podcast Spit or Swallow podcast\, and the Tough Gig comedy podcast with her husband\, fellow comic Eddy Brimson. \nLou's comedy career started back in the mid 90's\, doing improv comedy with various groups in and around London. This has continued into the naughties with her move to Manchester\, where she began her stand-up career in 2005. Having made the final of several new-act competitions in the mid naughties\, she has continued to gig at many of the biggest clubs in the country as both an act and a compere. Lou is also a founder member of the Smirking Room comedy clubs in Manchester & Leeds where she comperes regularly. \n“Naturally funny” - Sarah Millican \n“Absolutely hilarious” - Chortle \n“As filthy as she is fabulous\, Lou Conran is a superlative storyteller” - Edinburgh Guide \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person if bought in advance\, or £12 on the day. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-february-1st-2022/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, December 7th 2021
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul ‘Silky’ White\, Tom Houghton\, and host Lou Conran\nShow details:\n \nPaul 'Silky' White\nSilky has been a full time comedian since 1997. He did his first gig in 1994\, and his fourth gig (the final of the 1995 BBC New Comedy Awards alongside Lee Mack\, Daniel Kitson and Julian Barratt) was shown on BBC1’s Stand-Up Show. Other awards he has failed to win include the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year (prize-winning runner-up 2000)\, the Liverpool Echo Arts and Entertainment Award (the only person to be nominated twice: always the sodding bridesmaid). \nSilky has performed internationally\, including gigs in China\, the Philippines\, the Gulf\, Singapore\, the US\, the Melbourne Comedy Festival\, and all over Europe\, including at the Glastonbury Festival\, where no-one lobbed bottles of wee\, much to his relief. He performed at the 2004 God’s Kitchen Global Gathering\, the 2005 Big Bang at Santa Pod\, and in the houseband for the Kilkenny Festival. Silky is also a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe\, where he plays to full houses every year at The Stand Comedy Club. \n“...a very\, very funny fella... just brilliant” - John Bishop \n“One of the comedy circuit’s most popular headliners... on the cusp of superstardom” - Yorkshire Life \n“Among the best of the circuit... born funny” - City Life \n“Always brilliant” - Metro \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  \nReplacing Barry Dodds:\n \nLou Conran\nWinner Best MC - 2020/21 Comics Comic AwardFunny Women Finalist - Best Show AwardRegular host of the BBC Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club\nHaving trained as an actress\, Lou has appeared in various guises on tele and in the theatre\, including\, Pressgang (ITV)\, Jo Brand Through the Cakehole (Channel 4)\, The Borrowers (National Tour)\, numerous productions for the Edinburgh Festival and the more challenging and ground breaking role of Sara Bear\, for three long series\, in CITV's\, classic and memorable\, the "Teddybears". (No\, no one else has heard of it either). \nLou is a regular tour support for the likes of Sarah Millican\, Joe Lycett\, John Bishop\, Suzi Ruffell\, and Lucy Beaumont amongst others. She is also one half of the award nominated podcast Spit or Swallow podcast\, and the Tough Gig comedy podcast with her husband\, fellow comic Eddy Brimson. \nLou's comedy career started back in the mid 90's\, doing improv comedy with various groups in and around London. This has continued into the naughties with her move to Manchester\, where she began her stand-up career in 2005. Having made the final of several new-act competitions in the mid naughties\, she has continued to gig at many of the biggest clubs in the country as both an act and a compere. Lou is also a founder member of the Smirking Room comedy clubs in Manchester & Leeds where she comperes regularly. \n“Naturally funny” - Sarah Millican \n“Absolutely hilarious” - Chortle \n“As filthy as she is fabulous\, Lou Conran is a superlative storyteller” - Edinburgh Guide \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person if bought in advance\, or £12 on the day. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-december-7th-2021/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, November 2nd 2021
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Rouse\, Ray Bradshaw\, and host Brennan Reece\nShow details:\n \nRob Rouse\nRob Rouse is a man who doesn't know the meaning of the word calm. Full of beans\, Rob can't slow down\, and why would he when he makes so many people laugh. Rob first made the leap into stand up comedy in the late 1990s\, touring the university circuits. In 1998 he won the prestigious 'So You Think You're Funny' competition at the Edinburgh Festival. \nAs seen on Dave's One Night Stand\, Celebrity Juice\, 8 out of 10 Cats\, The Friday Night Project\, and much more\, Rob is one of comedy’s most lively\, loveable and dynamic performers. \nPerforming a rare club show\, whilst in between tours\, expect stories of his life as a father\, his encounters with road-kill and his life as the beleaguered owner of the most spectacularly randy dog you’re ever likely to hear about... \n “He’s a man with genuinely funny bones” - Sunday Times \n“Rob Rouse is a born clown\, a latter-day Stan Laurel” - Time Out \n“Every single one of these everyday observations and shared recognitions is blown out of the mainstream by his electric-shock treatment of the material... You want to hug his brain for coming up with this stuff\, even as you want to wash his mouth out with soap for saying it” - The Herald \n  \n \nRay Bradshaw\nFollowing his groundbreaking 2018 show\, Deaf Comedy Fam\, Ray Bradshaw’s latest stand-up show\, Deaf Com 1\, covers his recent fatherhood\, teaching his young son sign language\, and a disastrous trip to Bahrain! \nInternational award-winning comic\, Ray\, spent 2021/22 touring the UK as John Bishop’s handpicked support act\, having previously toured with Frankie Boyle in 2019. Ray was the first comedian to ever win a Scottish Culture Award and is a regular host of Scotland’s most popular radio show\, Breaking The News. \nRay is a CODA (like in the Oscar winning film) and grew up with deaf parents. All of his shows are performed in both BSL and English\, with Deaf Comedy Fam becoming the first ever live comedy experience for more than 800 deaf audience members. \nRay’s clever\, charming\, and very funny comedy has received critical acclaim from critics and fans alike. \n“Affable Glaswegian Ray Bradshaw compered and he instantly had the busy venue in stitches” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“One to look out for” - The Skinny \n“a very promising writer\, able to create some enjoyably twisted punchlines” - Chortle \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  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person if bought in advance\, or £12 on the day\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-november-2nd-2021/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, October 5th 2021
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Martin Mor\, Paul F. Taylor\, and host Roger Monkhouse\nShow details:\n \nMartin Mor\nMartin comes from Northern Ireland\, and after a successful career as a circus performer\, he turned his attention on the unsuspecting comedy circuit. With over 25 years experience as a professional performer\, Martin has established himself as one of the UK’s most popular and in-demand comedians. Combining startlingly original material with bold\, energetic improvisation\, his love of working the audience\, and an inability to remember his script\, mean that every show is a unique interactive live event\, and no two shows are ever the same.
 \nVery much the comedian’s comedian\, Martin has been the support act of choice for; Frankie Boyle\, Jack Dee\, Lee Evans\, Jasper Carrot\, Patrick Kielty\, Johnny Vegas\, Steve Coogan\, and once Tina Turner. However\, in his own right has performed successfully at events of all description; from the Hammersmith Apollo to a show for the inmates of an Italian prison\, from comedy clubs to performing before members of the British Royal Family.
 \nWith numerous appearances on radio and television\, Martin has worked at all levels of the industry; being a warm up man\, devising and performing his own television show\, and writing jokes for some of the biggest names in British comedy - and his photograph is even featured on the popular board game Trivial Pursuits!
 \n“Martin is the act that has influenced me the most\, the UK comedy circuit would not be the same without him” - Frankie Boyle \n“Extremely funny” - Peter Kay \n“This guy's great” - George Best \n“He wore us out with laughter... Irrepressible exuberance” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nPaul F. Taylor\nTop Ten - Dave's Funniest Jokes of the Fringe 2014Three Jokes in Top 100 - The Mirror's Top 100 Jokes from The Edinburgh Fringe 2014\nThe award winning Paul F Taylor is a one of the UK’s most original and distinctive stand-up performers. His unique brand of humour fuses quirky offbeat one liners with surreal and observational flights of fancy to fantastical effect. Winner of the NATY New Act Of The Year for 2013\, Paul’s persona of a lost bewildered fool sits perfectly alongside his gleefully madcap ideas. \nPaul has also achieved notable success as a screen writer and actor. Milk! that he co-wrote and starred in\, was the ShortCom Jury Select Winner 2015\, and was in the official selection in LOCO\, Nashville\, LOL\, Shortwaves\, Glasgow and London Short Film festivals. Battlecock! that he also co-wrote and starred in\, made it into the official selection at the BFI London Film Festival 2013. \n“Brilliantly funny... a fantastically well-constructed set\, Taylor performs sketches and characters alike with a convincing passion” - Three Weeks \n“Brilliantly funny nonsense” - The List \n“A slightly touched idiot capable of deceptively smart subversions of existence... Taylor evokes vivid visual imagery” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nRoger Monkhouse\nRoger Monkhouse is one of the most original and distinctive acts on the comedy scene. A consummate stand-up who employs a deadly combination of charm and menace to exert a masterful control over any audience. A highly original and quirky performer\, Roger’s trademark stage-prowling style and curious\, inimitable manner have established him as one of the hottest names on the comedy circuit. \nDistinguished as a comic by his eloquence and keen eye for a fine phrase\, Roger’s easy observational style is spiked by the signal flares of an accomplished gag writer. A supremely confident compere and seasoned corporate host\, Roger is happy to improvise freely with a crowd and is at great ease bantering with an audience\, but has no shortage of first class observational material in his armoury. \nAs one of the most sought after acts on the comedy circuit\, Roger headlines at all the major comedy venues and has performed extensively throughout the United Kingdom and Internationally\, most recently performing in Belgium\, The Netherlands\, South Africa\, China\, Singapore\, Tokyo and the Middle East. He has also featured on major national tours of the UK sponsored by Hooch and J2O. \nA fine topical writer and performer\, and master of sharp observational comedy\, Roger is a regular member of the prestigious and critically acclaimed ‘Cutting Edge’ team at the London Comedy Store. \n“unfailingly entertaining and skilfully able to pull punchlines\, seemingly\, out of thin air” - Chortle \n“his laconic delivery shields an engaging persona and an enquiring mind” - The Guardian \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person if bought in advance\, or £12 on the day\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-october-5th-2021/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, September 7th 2021
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Stephen Bailey\, Steve Shanyaski\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\n \nStephen Bailey\nStephen Bailey is the host of Celebs on the Farm/Ranch (Channel 5) and has recently filmed Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)\, Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One)\, Celebrity Coach Trip (E4)\, and the second series of The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2). It's been a busy few years for Stephen as he was the resident Agony Uncle on Zoe Ball on Saturday/Sunday (ITV) and a series regular on Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (Channel 5) until the end of their runs. \nStephen is also making noise on the comedy circuit with his trademark fun\, charming and sassy style. He is a regular at major clubs around the country\, and has also played major events such as Latitude & Stonewalls Summer Party. Most recently he has been seen supporting Katherine Ryan and Jenny Eclair on their UK tours.
 \nIn 2019\, Comedy Central Live - Stephen Bailey; his first 30 minute stand-up special was released\, and in 2020 Stephen will be seen as the new host of a returning Comedy Central series. He's also acted as warm up artist for ITV’s Loose Women and Let’s Lunch With Gino & Mel\, and contributed to Attitude Magazine\, Live Manchester\, and the Huffington Post.
 \nIn 2015\, his Edinburgh Fringe show was nominated for the Amused Moose Comedy Award (Best Show)\, and in 2020 he'll embark on a brand-new tour of the UK. \n“A superstar in the making” - British Comedy Guide \n“Stephen Bailey dominates the stage” - Chortle \n“He's an arch-bitch with a winning smile\, everyone's favourite gay best friend. Bailey's confident\, funny & suitably rude” - The Review's Hub \n  \n \nSteve Shanyaski\nEndlessly charming\, Steve's inherent warmth and cheeky\, roguish twinkle shines through his material. Within the first six months of his comedy career he made it through to the semi-finals of the BBC New Comedian of the Year\, the North West Comedian of the Year Final\, and later that year was booked to appear on the BBC7 Radio Showcase 'Spanking New'. Since then he has gone from strength to strength\, adding TV appearances such as 'Jason Manford's Comedy Rocks' on ITV\, and Comedy Central's 'Comedy Store Presents...'.
 \nCombining surreal observations with wildly tangential imaginings\, his off kilter set pieces have audiences fully immersed as he leads them\, Pied Piperlike\, down the charming avenues of his inner mind.
 \n“One of my favourite comedians” - Jason Manford \n“Like a mixture between Eddie Izzard and Peter Kay… with a guitar” - Stockport Express \n“Uproariously funny” - Chortle \n  \n \nRick Molland\nNot many Englishmen can cut it as an MC in a Scottish Comedy Club - but that's exactly what Rick Molland did every weekend of the year for years. \nAn award winning film maker and former Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up\, having proven his comedy metal in some of the most formidable environments Scotland has to offer\, including T in the Park\, Rockness\, and The Wickerman Festivals\, Rick Molland is the former resident compère at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. \n“no-holds-barred comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“perfect for the role of compere” - Three Weeks \n“ audacious” - The Scotsman \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-september-7th-2021/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, August 3rd 2021
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Day\, Steve Royle\, and host Freddy Quinne\nShow details:\n \nSteve Day\nSteve Day describes himself as Britains only deaf comedian\, and if there are any others then he hasn't heard. Actually there are a couple of others who have started since he wrote that joke\, but it's only a joke after all. \nFor the past dozen years Steve has been performing to huge laughter around the country and abroad - well\, they tell him the laughter was huge to humour him\, he doesn't know either way. \nMarried with five children (a fact nothing to do with not being able to hear the word 'No') Steve has been described as 'warm and witty' by the Scotsman and has received many other rave reviews whilst performing shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Chortle gave him five stars in 2007 for Deafy's Island Discs\, a show The Sunday Times called 'Funny and Moving'. \n“Revelatory and very funny” - The Guardian \n“Warm\, funny\, frank and thought-provoking” - The Scotsman \n“Wonderful” - Bath Chronicle \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  \n \nFreddy Quinne\nCo-host of the hugely popular 'Dead Men Talking' podcast\, award-winning comedian Freddy Quinne is a regular at many of the biggest and best comedy clubs in the country where he performs his shamelessly opinionated\, no-holds-barred stand up. He is known for his frank approach and often brutal punchlines\, covering everything from topical news to universal truths. \nHis Amazon Prime comedy special Quite The Catch has had over half a million views. He also has hours of online footage from shows across the world\, with clips racking up millions of streams on Facebook and YouTube. \nIn 2014 Freddy was MC for the late show for the Big Value Show at the Edinburgh Fringe\, one of the most prestigious showcases at the festival\, and he returned to the Fringe in 2015\, where he hosted the AAA Comedy Showcase at the Pleasance Courtyard.  \nFreddy's willingness to break away from his set and involve the crowd leads for an engaging and memorable set backed up with frantic energy and raw emotion. \n“Uncompromising... a natural comic with near perfect timing” - The Skinny \n“The hilarious Freddy Quinne managed to quieten the two worst hecklers with one perfectly judged line” - eFestivals \n“Uniquely Northern observational humour” - Lancashire Evening Post \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-august-3rd-2021/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, July 6th 2021
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Scott Bennett\, Christian Reilly\, and host Dave Twentyman\nShow details:\n \nScott Bennett\nAs seen on Live at the ApolloBest show Nominee Leicester Comedy Festival 2019Amused Moose Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee\nStar of lock-down hit Stand-Up From The Shed\, Scott Bennett is a multi-award winning act\, and one of the most popular headliners currently performing in the UK. Delivering wry observations on the absurdity of modern living\, his sharply-written routines\, drawn from real-life experiences have been delighting audiences across the country. \nIn 2018 and 2019 Scott was tipped as one of the "ones to watch" by respected industry online magazine\, Chortle\, following a series of highly rated solo shows\, award nominations\, and a high-profile tour support slot with TV's Rob Brydon. \nAs well as working as a succesful stand up comic in his own right\, Scott has written for high profile acts including Jason Manford\, is a writer for The Chris Ramsey show for Comedy Central and has written for the News Quiz on BBC Radio 4. \nScott has also appeared on BBC's Live a the Apollo\, Radio 4’s The News Quiz\, The Now Show\, The Likely Dads and Elephant in the Room with Sarah Millican\, The Summer Festival with Daliso Chaponda\, The Comedy Club with Arthur Smith\, and Knock Knock with Helen Lederer. He also featured on the BBC One show\, Live from The Edinburgh Fringe. \n“Fabulous turns of phrase and pungent expressions\, superb character creations” - Chortle \n“Great material\, great delivery\, a very funny man” - Rob Brydon \n“Brilliantly funny\, a joy to watch” - Chris Ramsey \n  \n \nChristian Reilly\nChristian Reilly is both a Perrier and Chortle award-winning musical comedian with “sex\, politics and rock 'n' roll” (The Scotsman) in the key of grrr. \nAs a former integral part of the Perrier award-winning show Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars\, with comic/songster Rich Hall\, Christian's career has taken him around the world three times. On his way\, he received accolades at international festivals and numerous network TV credits in the USA\, Australia\, New Zealand and Britain. \nNow a solo stand-up performer\, and headlining all the major comedy venues in his own right\, Christian uses his dynamic guitar and vocal skills to target histrionic rock bands\, musical theatre and morose indie musicians. He wrote and performed for 'That Was Then This Is Now' (BBC Radio 2) as musical counterpart to Richard Herring and Emma Kennedy\, as well as giving his improvisation skills an outing on Radio 2's 'Jammin'. \n“Blisteringly funny songs” - The Stage \n“If you’re a fan of Bill Bailey or Rich Hall\, you’re a Christian Reilly fan already” - The Guardian \n“The funniest songs I’ve heard in a long time” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nSian Davies\nSian Davies is a stand up comedian\, MC\, presenter\, and comedy writer based in the north west of England. \nShe won the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year competition in 2018\, and was a finalist in Nando’s New Comedian and Harrogate Theatre Comedian of the Year competitions in 2017. She was also a northern finalist of the Funny Women stage award 2018\, and selected to take part in the prestigious Circuit Breakers showcase at the Leicester Comedy Festival. \nSian took two compilation shows to the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe which were both well recieved and an unprecedented success. Comedy Queers\, a late night LGBTQIA+ showcase which sold out almost every night of the festival and Best in Class\, a crowd funded profit sharing show featuring working class comedians which attracted huge media attention and earned several 4 star reviews. \nAway from stand-up\, Sian has written for 'Newsjack' on BBC Radio 4 Extra\, and had sketches featured on 'And Then She Said A Funny Thing' live performance podcast. \n“Excellent compere” - The Scotsman \n“Sharp and focused... fantastic ability as a comedian and compere” - ★★★★ - Backstage on the Fringe \n“Warm hearted and engaging comedy” - ★★★★ - Deadline News \n  \nReplacing Lou Conran\, who will appear at a later date:\n \nDave Twentyman\nAffable\, quick-witted banter merchant\, Dave Twentyman survived a childhood in St Helens by evolving rapid\, startlingly-bright patter and a smile that he somehow stole from Barry Manilow. This is a man who could teach Teflon a trick-or-two but who remains vastly more fun than your average frying-pan. What higher praise can there be? \nNo matter what your mood\, you really can't help but warm to Dave. He puts a big smile on everyone's face. His chatty\, cheeky style endears him to the toughest of crowds. Dave talks a lot about the subjects closer to home\, such as family life & friends. Its lighthearted\, positive fun\, you can't help relating to. \nA regular performer at many of the best weekend clubs in the country\, Dave has also performed at a number of music festivals over the years such as Leeds\, V Festival\, Download\, etc \n “Thoroughly impressed\, best I've seen in ages. Great warmth and style” - Dave Spikey \n“F**king Brilliant” - John Bishop \n“Really like his stuff” - Jason Manford \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-july-6th-2021/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200407T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200407T223000
DTSTAMP:20200316T161437Z
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T161437Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, April 7th 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Christian Reilly\, Paul F. Taylor\, and host Freddy Quinne\nShow details:\n \nChristian Reilly\nChristian Reilly is both a Perrier and Chortle award-winning musical comedian with “sex\, politics and rock 'n' roll” (The Scotsman) in the key of grrr. \nAs a former integral part of the Perrier award-winning show Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars\, with comic/songster Rich Hall\, Christian's career has taken him around the world three times. On his way\, he received accolades at international festivals and numerous network TV credits in the USA\, Australia\, New Zealand and Britain. \nNow a solo stand-up performer\, and headlining all the major comedy venues in his own right\, Christian uses his dynamic guitar and vocal skills to target histrionic rock bands\, musical theatre and morose indie musicians. He wrote and performed for 'That Was Then This Is Now' (BBC Radio 2) as musical counterpart to Richard Herring and Emma Kennedy\, as well as giving his improvisation skills an outing on Radio 2's 'Jammin'. \n“Blisteringly funny songs” - The Stage \n“If you’re a fan of Bill Bailey or Rich Hall\, you’re a Christian Reilly fan already” - The Guardian \n“The funniest songs I’ve heard in a long time” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nPaul F. Taylor\nTop Ten - Dave's Funniest Jokes of the Fringe 2014Three Jokes in Top 100 - The Mirror's Top 100 Jokes from The Edinburgh Fringe 2014\nThe award winning Paul F Taylor is a one of the UK’s most original and distinctive stand-up performers. His unique brand of humour fuses quirky offbeat one liners with surreal and observational flights of fancy to fantastical effect. Winner of the NATY New Act Of The Year for 2013\, Paul’s persona of a lost bewildered fool sits perfectly alongside his gleefully madcap ideas. \nPaul has also achieved notable success as a screen writer and actor. Milk! that he co-wrote and starred in\, was the ShortCom Jury Select Winner 2015\, and was in the official selection in LOCO\, Nashville\, LOL\, Shortwaves\, Glasgow and London Short Film festivals. Battlecock! that he also co-wrote and starred in\, made it into the official selection at the BFI London Film Festival 2013. \n“Brilliantly funny... a fantastically well-constructed set\, Taylor performs sketches and characters alike with a convincing passion” - Three Weeks \n“Brilliantly funny nonsense” - The List \n“A slightly touched idiot capable of deceptively smart subversions of existence... Taylor evokes vivid visual imagery” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nFreddy Quinne\nCo-host of the hugely popular 'Dead Men Talking' podcast\, award-winning comedian Freddy Quinne is a regular at many of the biggest and best comedy clubs in the country where he performs his shamelessly opinionated\, no-holds-barred stand up. He is known for his frank approach and often brutal punchlines\, covering everything from topical news to universal truths. \nHis Amazon Prime comedy special Quite The Catch has had over half a million views. He also has hours of online footage from shows across the world\, with clips racking up millions of streams on Facebook and YouTube. \nIn 2014 Freddy was MC for the late show for the Big Value Show at the Edinburgh Fringe\, one of the most prestigious showcases at the festival\, and he returned to the Fringe in 2015\, where he hosted the AAA Comedy Showcase at the Pleasance Courtyard.  \nFreddy's willingness to break away from his set and involve the crowd leads for an engaging and memorable set backed up with frantic energy and raw emotion. \n“Uncompromising... a natural comic with near perfect timing” - The Skinny \n“The hilarious Freddy Quinne managed to quieten the two worst hecklers with one perfectly judged line” - eFestivals \n“Uniquely Northern observational humour” - Lancashire Evening Post \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-april-7th-2020/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200303T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200303T223000
DTSTAMP:20200102T162800Z
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T162800Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, March 3rd 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Alfie Moore\, Matt Richardson\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\n \nAlfie Moore\nFormer Police Sergeant turned stand-up comedian\, and star of BBC Radio 4 Comedy 'It's a Fair Cop'\, Alfie Moore tasers his way through a set of hilarious and fascinating anecdotes drawn from his eighteen years on the beat. \nBorn and raised on a council estate in Sheffield he was an apprentice in the steelworks before joining the Police. He has subsequently served a whole new apprenticeship\, honing his craft at comedy clubs all over the country. \nWith an observational comedic style\, which lends itself to witty\, and sometimes gritty\, anecdotes based on everyday modern policing\, Alfie has supported Sarah Millican\, Russell Kane and Milton Jones on their national tours. \n“Brilliantly funny\, genuinely hilarious” - David Mitchell \n“Gloriously\, life-enhancingly funny” - The Scotsman \n“Strikingly original” - Arts Desk \n“A very funny man” - Rhod Gilbert \n  \n \nMatt Richardson\nMatt started doing stand-up in November 2009 when he was 18 years old and started gigging regularly in February 2010. Within 18 months he quit university and his job in a lettings office to become a professional comedian at 20. He completed his 54 date debut UK Tour ‘Hometown Hero’ in 2013/14. \nIn 2016 Matt became the drivetime host on Virgin Radio\, made a documentary ‘Pampered Pooches (ITV2)\, appeared on Drunk History (Comedy Central UK)\, and made a show about Family Guy for ITV2. He has previously co-hosted The Xtra Factor on ITV2 with Caroline Flack and appeared on Sweat the Small Stuff (BBC3)\, Celebrity Juice\, Nevermind The Buzzcocks (BBC2)\, Viral Tap (ITV2) and a load of other bits and bobs. \n“High wattage charisma from a talented young comic who's star is on the rise” - The Guardian \n“Hilarious and charming” - The Mirror \n“Sharp\, funny and warm” - Heat Magazine \n  \n \nRick Molland\nNot many Englishmen can cut it as an MC in a Scottish Comedy Club - but that's exactly what Rick Molland did every weekend of the year for years. \nAn award winning film maker and former Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up\, having proven his comedy metal in some of the most formidable environments Scotland has to offer\, including T in the Park\, Rockness\, and The Wickerman Festivals\, Rick Molland is the former resident compère at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. \n“no-holds-barred comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“perfect for the role of compere” - Three Weeks \n“ audacious” - The Scotsman \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-march-3rd-2020/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200204T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200204T223000
DTSTAMP:20191029T164503Z
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T164503Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, February 4th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Daliso Chaponda\, Diane Spencer\, and host Barry Dodds\nShow details:\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 \nDiane Spencer\nDiane Spencer is a UK based comedian\, actress and writer\, and is best known for her online comedy specials which are hour long stand-up comedy shows filmed in various locations. She has a growing online fanbase\, with over 10K YouTube subscribers and 1.3 million views. \nDiane has delighted audiences worldwide with her cheeky\, dark and often edgy stand-up comedy. A dazzling performer\, Diane captivates the crowd with her charming demeanour\, cutting wit and skilfully crafted material. She has performed worldwide including at The Laugh Factory and the world famous Improv in LA\, received critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, and appeared on several TV programmes including Red Light Comedy Live from Amsterdam. \n“She is a flame-haired\, filth-firing force of nature\, tossing the audience from open-mouthed incredulity to tear-filled guffaws” - ★★★★★ - Sunday Express \n“Diane Spencer seems incapable of producing a show that is not worthy of the high praise she gains. Her honesty and unflinching sincerity makes you laugh harder than you could imagine and once she has you there really is no hope of her letting up” - ★★★★★ - The New Current \n“Her wacky and irreverent storytelling will charm\, shock and uplift you. Not for the fainthearted\, but also not to be missed” - ★★★★★ - Three Weeks \n  \n \nBarry Dodds\nBarry Dodds charms audiences with his unique brand of disarming wit and wry\, down-to-earth observational humour. \nA self-confessed comedy geek\, Barry took to the comedy stage at the tender age of 21 and soon had audiences eating out of the palm of his hand. Using his own combination of irrepressibly cheeky\, and surprisingly dark material\, he quickly found himself taking the national comedy circuit by storm. \nHis calm\, inclusive persona has ensured that Barry has also proven himself to be a popular and amiable MC\, garnering a reputation as a strong and reliable choice to hold a quality line up together. Barry has been awarded Best MC at the Midlands Comedy Awards in 2015\, 2016 and 2017 \nBarry is one-half of popular podcast 'The Worriers' with Hayley Ellis\, and was also half of the popular Parapod podcast with comedian Ian Boldsworth. Ian and Barry debate the paranormal\, explore hauntings\, and delve headfirst into the unknown. The Parapod quickly became a cult hit\, and was nominated for 'Best Internet' award at the 2016 Chortle Awards. \n“If you are a promoter or club owner and aren't booking Barry Dodds then you should hand in your badge and your gun on my desk Monday morning!” - Jason Manford \n“Razor sharp humour” - Metro \n“wonderfully crafted stories and top–class audience interaction... brings his cheekiness to the stage in absolute buckets” - Bunbury Magazine \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-february-4th-2020/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200107T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200107T223000
DTSTAMP:20190803T160907Z
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, January 7th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Tom Binns: The Psychic Comedium\nShow details:\n\nMulti award-winning comedian Tom Binns has performed his Psychic Character Ian D Montfort to 5-star reviews around the world. \nHe’s entertained and amazed sceptics and believers alike on his own BBC Radio 2 series ‘Ian D Montfort is: Unbelievable’\, his critically acclaimed BBC One series ‘Hospital People’\, and in the smash hit British film ‘Eaten By Lions’. \nDuring this time Tom appears to have started to believe he has genuine psychic ability and now performs as The Psychic Comedium. \n“I’ve discovered I have psychic abilities that are at least as strong as anyone who has ever claimed to be a psychic. If not stronger” \nIn his performances Tom clearly makes jaw-dropping revelations about his audience but is he gifted? Is he deluded? Or is he just full of sh*t? \nWhatever you decide his gift for comedy is undeniable and his psychic powers are unbelievable! \n“Binns has either gone native or so deeply ironic that he’s lost touch with reality. I can only assume he’d sell more tickets as a ‘real’ psychic. In this post-truth\, end of days\, era we are living in\, why not? Best of luck to him” – Horizon \n  \nThis show will also feature support from Cats Does Countdown favourite Ivan Brackenbury. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-january-7th-2020/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191203T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191203T223000
DTSTAMP:20190913T165743Z
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, December 3rd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Chris Kent\, Keith Carter\, and host Freddy Quinne\nShow details:\nReplacing Damian Clark:\n \nChris Kent\nHailing from ‘The Rebel County’ (That’s Cork for anyone outside Ireland)\, Chris gave up the day job as an electrician to pursue his calling in comedy. He emerged onto the Irish comedy scene in 2009 after winning the Bulmers Nuttin’ But Funny competition. \nChris’s anecdotal stand up comedy has made him a firm favorite in Ireland and in the UK. Fresh from selling out a 2016 Irish tour\, Chris became a regular at the Edinburgh Festival and has performed all over the world from Australia to America. \nChris has appeared on Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central on Comedy Central\, was a guest panelist on RTE’s Next Year’s News\, is a regular contributor to RTE radio\, and has been hand-chosen to support a number of high profile acts including David O'Doherty\, Dylan Moran\, and Bill Burr. \n“Breathes new life into anecdotal comedy” - ★★★★ The List \n“Compelling storyteller\, truly surprising\, beautifully delivered” - The Scotsman \n“Original\, hilarious material. Among the best acts I’ve seen ” - ★★★★★ - The Mirror \n  \n \nKeith Carter\nKeith Carter is known as one of the best character comedians on the circuit\, so much so that many have not known he was in character. He doesn’t rely on wigs and silly costumes\, Carter relies on sincerity. His most famous creation Nige has gained cult status amongst comedy fans and comedians alike and is seen as a comedy icon in his native Liverpool. \nHis unique ability to improvise and interact with an audience whilst delivering a perfectly honed set of belly-laugh gags and hilariously surreal stories has taken him across the globe\, as well as working with\, amongst others\, Sean Lock\, Reginald D. Hunter\, Ricky Gervais\, and Russell Brand. \nCarter can count Johnny Vegas and Jon Richardson as fans of his work. His contemporaries like him so much that Steve Coogan’s company\, Baby Cow\, paid for his one man show Edinburgh run in 2012 and Craig Cash’s company\, Jelly Legs\, paid to make a half hour teaser pilot to be shown at the BBC of one of Carter’s characters. \n “A character comic of rare skill” - The Guardian \n“Carter is in danger of becoming huge” - Chortle \n“Surely this man will have a sitcom in a few years time” - Metro \n  \n \nFreddy Quinne\nCo-host of the hugely popular 'Dead Men Talking' podcast\, award-winning comedian Freddy Quinne is a regular at many of the biggest and best comedy clubs in the country where he performs his shamelessly opinionated\, no-holds-barred stand up. He is known for his frank approach and often brutal punchlines\, covering everything from topical news to universal truths. \nHis Amazon Prime comedy special Quite The Catch has had over half a million views. He also has hours of online footage from shows across the world\, with clips racking up millions of streams on Facebook and YouTube. \nIn 2014 Freddy was MC for the late show for the Big Value Show at the Edinburgh Fringe\, one of the most prestigious showcases at the festival\, and he returned to the Fringe in 2015\, where he hosted the AAA Comedy Showcase at the Pleasance Courtyard.  \nFreddy's willingness to break away from his set and involve the crowd leads for an engaging and memorable set backed up with frantic energy and raw emotion. \n“Uncompromising... a natural comic with near perfect timing” - The Skinny \n“The hilarious Freddy Quinne managed to quieten the two worst hecklers with one perfectly judged line” - eFestivals \n“Uniquely Northern observational humour” - Lancashire Evening Post \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-december-3rd-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191105T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191105T223000
DTSTAMP:20191028T201620Z
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T201620Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, November 5th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul McCaffrey\, Alun Cochrane\, and host Meryl O’Rourke\nShow details:\n \nPaul McCaffrey\nIn recent years Paul McCaffrey has appeared on major UK tours with two of Britain’s foremost stand ups. Sean Lock on his Keep It Light tour 2016-2018 and Kevin Bridges on his Brand New Tour 2018 playing to more than half a million people nationwide to great critical acclaim. \nAs seen on Impractical Jokers (BBC3)\, Russell Howards Good News (BBC3)\, Stand up Central (Comedy Central). An accomplished radio presenter and guest\, Paul has recently been heard on: talkSPORT\, Absolute’s The Alternative Vote and Rob Beckett’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Football\, and BBC Radio 2’s Russell Kane’s Whistlestop Tour. He also presents The Paul McCaffrey Show every Saturday morning on Jack FM. \nPaul is an award-winning comedian (Latitude New Act of the Year\, London Paper New Act of the Year) and headlines at the biggest comedy clubs in the country. He has performed five critically acclaimed Edinburgh shows\, as well as appearing at major music festivals\, such as Reading\, Leeds\, V Festival\, Bestival\, and Latitude. \n“Born to be a comic” - The Scotsman \n“Gut-bustingly hilarious” - GQ \n“Charm\, charisma and success written all over him” - Evening Standard \n  \nReplacing Emmanuel Sonubi:\n \nAlun Cochrane\nYou'll know Alun Cochrane from TV\, radio\, and being one of the best stand-ups in the UK. \nAlun Cochrane is a no-nonsense comedian who specialises in funny nonsense. Much of his comedy begins simply as something he’s seen\, heard or felt in his own life\, or in the street\, or the kitchen\, or anywhere\, and from that it blossoms into a highly amusing anecdote or a strange flight of fancy. \nAlun has several television appearances to his name\, most recently Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow\, and Dave's One Night Stand\, but he's also often seen on Have I Got News For You\, 8 Out of 10 Cats\, Mock The Week\, and has appeared on Soccer A.M and Live At The Comedy Store. \nAlun’s dulcet tones can also be heard frequently on BBC Radio 4 on Alun Cochrane’s Fun House\, Just A Minute\, Dilemma and The Now Show\, whilst Alun is also affectionately known as the Cockerel on Absolute Radio's Frank Skinner Show. \n“Cochrane’s dour and grumpy onstage persona is allied to a real craft and creativity in his writing\, yielding results that satisfy both the comedy purists and those who simply want big belly laughs on a night out” - The Guardian \n“A master storyteller\, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline...” - Metro \n“Alun Cochrane's ability to make the little things in life a comedy goldmine is phenomenal” - Chortle \n  \n \nMeryl O'Rourke\nAcclaimed stand-up comic and TV writer Meryl O'Rourke revels in her bitterness. She has delighted comedy audiences\, written some of the best gags on telly and even hosted pop concerts - the last one to 12\,000 people! \nShe is the first winner of the Betty and Peter / Big Talk writing prize\, where she has been gifted a chunk of money to help her write a sitcom with a production company. She was chosen by unanimous decision from over 600 entrants. \nMeryl also supported Frankie Boyle during his 2016 tour\, following support dates for him in 2014\, 2012\, 2011 and 2010 at the Hammersmith Apollo. In his book Work!Consume!Die! he calls Meryl "Inspiringly funny". \nShe is also often heard as reviewer on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row – specialising in comedy and feminism. Meryl has written a pilot sitcom about post-natal depression\, for the head of Radio 4 comedy\, and is a highly praised gag writer - a stolen joke of hers went viral on Facebook\, reaching at least 100\,000 likes and 15 million views (at last count!)\, whilst she's written for many of the biggest comedy programmes in the UK. \n“As near perfect as you can find. Charming delivery keeps the audience in no doubt they've just seen one of this year's fringe highlights” - ★★★★★ – British Comedy Guide \n“Ripe with comedy. A unique perspective: sharp and dark\, and refreshingly unsentimental” - The Observer \n“Truly astonishing show... a must see” - ★★★★★ – The New Current \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-november-5th-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191001T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191001T223000
DTSTAMP:20190912T091955Z
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T091955Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, October 1st 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tez Ilyas\, Dan Nightingale\, and host David Longley\nShow details:\n \nTez Ilyas\nHost of Channel 4's The Tez O’Clock ShowBBC New Talent Hot List 2017Chortle Best Breakthrough Act Nominee 2017\nTez Ilyas hit the ground running. In his first three years as a stand up\, he found himself in no less than eight competition finals including the prestigious BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. In 2015\, Tez achieved phenomenal success with his debut stand up hour TEZ Talks. A sell out run at the Soho Theatre and his own BBC Radio 4 series based on the show followed\, with a second series released in 2018 and a third already commissioned. \nIn 2016\, his highly anticipated follow up show\, Made in Britain\, went on to sell out every single performance (including extra shows) at the Edinburgh Fringe and gained spectacular critical acclaim\, with a smash hit nationwide tour in 2017. \nHis third show\, Teztify\, once again delivered a spectacularly powerful\, provocative and brilliantly funny hour of topical stand up\, delivering to packed out audiences night after night\, followed in 2018 by his second sell-out nationwide tour. \nTez is one of the stars of hit sitcom Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three) and has appeared on Live at the Apollo (BBC One)\, Mock the Week (BBC Two)\, The Last Leg (C4)\, Live From the BBC (BBC Two)\, Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central)\, Kevin Hart’s Live from Montreal (LOL Network)\, Virtually Famous (E4)\, The Now Show (BBC Radio 4) and made a brand new quiz show pilot for Vice. \n“Tez Ilyas’s political stand-up is candyfloss with a razorblade inside: sweet and familiar at first\, then shockingly\, painfully sharp. It’s the kind of manoeuvre that takes serious talent to pull off” - ★★★★ - The Telegraph \n“Ilyas has a slickness more reminiscent of US comics\, and the gags to back it up\, though his most prized asset could yet be his bold\, subversive streak” - ★★★★ - The Guardian \n“Radiantly entertaining” - ★★★★ - The Times \n  \n \nDan Nightingale\nDan Nightingale is widely regarded as one of the best performers working on the comedy circuit today. Mixing fiendishly accurate observation with energetic characterisations and killer punch lines\, his comedy is original\, playful\, intelligent\, poignant and exciting; sometimes ridiculous... but always hilarious. \nNamed as Best MC at the UK Comedy Awards 2015\, and nominated for Best Act at the Midlands Comedy Awards in 2016\, Dan began his comedy career in Newcastle in 2002\, and founded the Frog and Buckets ‘Beat the Frog’ amateur night\, which quickly became the best new comedy night in the North. As well as his reputation as a top-class circuit headliner and in-demand MC and host\, he has also performed regular TV warm up for the likes of Jonathan Ross\, John Bishop and Celebrity Juice. \nDan has also become a regular crowd pleaser\, and critically acclaimed success\, at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, having performed solo shows since 2008 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, as well as at festivals in New Zealand. \n“Nightingale can make just about anything funny. He’s lightning-quick” - Time Out \n“Magnetic\, entertaining and wonderfully funny” - Three Weeks \n“Pretty damn funny” - Fest \n  \n \nDavid Longley\nOne of the few comics able to play to any audience without compromising on his material\, David Longley can delight a hen party and the comedy connoisseur on the same night. Intelligent\, silly\, thought-provoking and filthy\, Longley has found himself headlining comedy clubs all over the country and is also in demand as an MC. \nLongley’s towering stage presence and intensity\, combined with his cutting wit have made him one of the most popular and controversial circuit comics in the UK\, whether it’s doling out thought-provoking insights or revelling in toilet humour\, Longley is a gifted wordsmith with great audience interaction skills. \nAs well as being a great addition to any club line up\, David had also written and performed four full length festival solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, each one greeted with critical acclaim. Additionally\, David has featured as a writer on 8 Out of 10 Cats\, amongst a variety of genres\, and is currently working on sitcom\, drama and documentary script \n“Acid tongued and as sharp as a barrel full of tacks... As intense and intelligent performer as you’re likely to see” - The List \n“Highly original and bloody funny” - Three Weeks \n“David seems to be actually driven by the material and\, say it quietly\, the art... challenges both himself and the audience. AND HE IS FUNNY” - Baby Cow \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-october-1st-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, September 3rd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Robert White\, Andrew Bird\, and host Will Duggan\nShow details:\n \nRobert White\nBritain's Got Talent runner-up - 2018\nRobert White is the only gay\, aspergic\, quarter-Welsh comic on the British comedy circuit. Known for his brilliant timing and performance style\, Robert’s chaotic stage presence\, improvisational skills and delivery won him the 2010 Malcolm Hardy Award for Comic Originality - and in the same year he wrote one of Dave’s Top Ten Jokes of The Fringe. \nSince he first hit the stand-up scene in 2006\, as a finalist in the prestigious Hackney Empire Competition\, Robert has gone from strength to strength. He is now a sought after act who regularly performs across the country and internationally\, and in Spring 2019 completed his first UK tour. \n“Robert White killed with this show\, matching an amazing presence to clever jokes and pitch-perfect delivery... Just brilliant” - ★★★★ - Chortle \n“Get him on Shooting Stars - Robert White’s show is a jaw-dropping riot... the mix of lewd innuendo\, cheesy jokes\, music hall songs played on a knackered keyboard and sound-effects games makes for a side-splitting hour.” - ★★★★ - The List \n“Delivering a mixture of stand up\, songs\, props and audience interaction\, Robert White tries hard - and spectacularly succeeds... never seems to fail to provoke laughter” - ★★★★ - Three Weeks \n  \n \nAndrew Bird\nAndrew Bird is a top headline act at venues up and down the country\, and has performed all around the world. \nHe has been a tour support for Rhod Gilbert\, Rob Brydon and on his recent arena tour Michael McIntyre - including Wembley Area and the O2 Arena. He’s also one of only seven comedians to perform for Banksy at Dismal Land. \nAn in-demand writer\, he’s written on TV shows Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown \,and Lee Mack’s Duck Quacks Don’t Echo. Andrew is also a regular guest on BBC Radio’s The Rhod Gilbert Show\, and has been the warm-up artist for TV shows including Taskmaster\, Nevermind The Buzzcocks\, Room 101 and Pointless. \n“Comedy gold...Bird’s going to be a star\, catch him close-up now” - The Scotsman \n“Superb” - Time Out \n“Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. A truly excellent comedian” - Michael McIntyre \n  \n \nWill Duggan\nEdinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2014 (Panel Prize for Funz & Gamez)\nWill Duggan started performing comedy in 2009. Since then he has established himself as a dynamic and exciting new act and a quick and witty MC. \nIn the short time he has been performing comedy Will has been in the final of many prestigious competitions including Beat the Frog World Series 2011. He was nominated for Best MC at the 2011 Nottingham Comedy Festival Awards. \nA natural either performing a set or hosting an evening\, Will puts an audience at ease with his charming\, friendly style. \n“absorbs you so completely” - Chortle \n“Watertight material and perfectly paced delivery” - Spotlight Comedy \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-september-3rd-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190806T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190806T223000
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, August 6th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Lost Voice Guy\, Allyson June Smith\, Howard Walker\, and host Hayley Ellis\nShow details:\n \nLee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy)\nBritain's Got Talent winner - 2018\nLee Ridley AKA Lost Voice Guy may not be able to talk\, but he definitely has something to say\, and his comedy will leave you speechless. \nSince making his first stand up performance in February 2012\, Ridley has gained quite the reputation for being both very funny and very unique. \nHe's gigged across the country performing at clubs and small venues\, and has warmed up at Tour shows for the likes of Ross Noble\, Patrick Kielty\, Jason Manford and Jason Cook. \nIn 2014 he won the BBC New Comedy Award and went on to became the winner of ITV’s highest rated show\, Britain’s Got Talent\, in 2018; the first comic ever to win the show. \nLee’s other credits include his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom\, Ability\, Live at the Apollo for BBC\, and in late 2018 he completed a huge nationwide theatre tour before releasing his debut book in May 2019. \n“Funny\, personal\, occasionally shocking and frequently mischievous” - The Independent \n“Finding humour in strange places is one of Lost Voice Guy’s strengths” - The Guardian \n“a show that will open your eyes\, put fire in your belly and make you laugh guiltily at its frankness and levity” - ★★★★★ - Metro \n  \n \nAllyson June Smith\nSince 2000\, Allyson June Smith has been tickling Canada's comedy scene from the moment she put down the chalk brush and picked up a mic. Playing to packed rooms has become like another day in the classroom for this former school teacher. \nHer credits include her own hour long Comedy Now special\, appearances on CBC Radio's hit show The Debaters\, and the Winnipeg\, Halifax and Just For Laughs Festivals\, to name just a few. A multiple Canadian Comedy Award nominee for Best Female Stand-Up\, she performs for audiences ranging from corporations to the most rural of gatherings. Whether she was the host\, support\, or headliner\, she's delighted them all.
 \nAfter working her way across Canada\, Allyson now has taken her craft to the UK. Using her sassy blend of in-your-face stand-up and hilariously insightful commentary\, she now works for major UK promoters and comedy clubs.

 \nIt is her genuine and unique sense of humor\, combined with excellent performance timing\, that has made audiences laugh. This teacher-come-comic is ready to show international audiences why she is a sought-after fan favourite.

 \n“Simply one of the funniest comedians I’ve ever worked with” - Jason Manford \n“Yet another hilarious Canadian with great hair” - Stewart Francis \n“Ultra likeable and versatile” - Now Magazine Toronto \n  \n \nHoward Walker\nHirsute\, hospitable\, and h-engaging\, Howard hails from Yorkshire and proffers oodles of warmth with observations on everyday life. Comedy Cellar New Act Award winner and Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year finalist\, with captivating stories he travels the UK to charm and entertain\, and find the answer to the age old question; where can you find free parking after 6? \nAn imaginative storyteller\, with a good sense of humour\, he likes romantic walks on the beach\, dining out\, and likes to take any opportunity to pretend he's filling out an online dating profile. \n“A natural stage presence\, an instantly amenable demeanour\, inventive imagery and the best comedic use of a Belgian place name even the most ardent chuckle chaser will ever hear” - Stagefright Comedy \n“Howard Walker's oddly hilarious observations bring something different to any comedy programme” - Buzz Comedy \n“You almost felt as if you had gone over to a friend’s house and met his really witty mate that could entertain you all night with human observations of the world” - www.ladiestakeon.co.uk \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  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show will initially go on-sale at the July 2nd show in Topcliffe\, with any remaining tickets available online from July 3rd.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-august-6th-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, July 2nd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Carl Hutchinson\, MC Hammersmith\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\n \nCarl Hutchinson\nOne of the hardest working touring acts in the UK\, Carl Hutchinson has recently performed several sell-out tours of the UK\, following support dates with Chris Ramsey on his tour of arenas and large theatres. \nCarl is a multi-award winning comedian\, having won the Beat The Frog World Series and Magners Comedian of the year awards in 2007. He's also a Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Nominee and So You Think You’re Funny Finalist\, was seen on ITV's FHM Comedy Hero and performed at the highly respected Big Value Comedy Showcase in Edinburgh in 2011. \nCarl supported former three-time wrestling heavyweight champion and bestselling author Mick Foley on both of his UK Comedy Tours; in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Carl then supported Chris Ramsey on the last leg of his ‘Offermation’ tour in 2012\, has performed several sell-out Edinburgh festival runs since his festival debut show in 2012\, which was shortlisted in the Amused Moose Awards and received outstanding reviews from all of the major festival press. \n“Effortlessly hilarious. He captivates the audience with his perfectly timed suspenseful silences and plain-talking sense-making” - ★★★★ - Three Weeks \n“An absolute must... the next big thing!” - The Skinny \n“The comedy catalyst to a great night out” - Three Weeks \n“Hutchinson’s trump card is the way he interacts with the audience\, rolling with every ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ his material generated\, giving a dynamism and spontaneity to his performance” - Chortle \n  \n \nMC Hammersmith\n2018 Scottish Comedy Award Best Newcomer2017 UK Improv Smackdown Champion\nMC Hammersmith (aka Will Naameh\, the skinny posh one from Men With Coconuts\, Spontaneous Sherlock and Spontaneous Potter) is an award-winning freestyle rap improvisational comedian. \nHe is the world’s leading gangsta rapper to ever emerge from the ghetto of middle class white west London. \nNow based in Edinburgh\, he performs across the UK and worldwide. He is the 2017 UK Improv Smackdown Champion\, and the 2018 Scottish Comedy Award Best Newcomer\, and has been seen on BBC Scotland and STV. \n“An exceptionally dazzling performance... utterly enthralled” - The Skinny \n“The funniest rapper in the world” - Culross Festival \n“A shy\, somewhat repressed ex-public school attendee blazing through an incredible freestyle rap” - The Wee Review \n  \n \nPete Otway\nSince starting to perform in 2010\, Pete Otway has quickly gained momentum\, establishing himself as an extremely strong new act. As comfortable and confident as an MC as he is an act\, he is booked regularly to do both\, and was a recent finalist in the 2012 BBC New Comedy Awards. \nWith an affable and conversational style\, mixed with an energetic stage manner and original writing\, Pete is quickly making a name for himself on the UK circuit\, and is certainly one to watch. \n “Devastatingly funny” - Chortle \n“Amiable\, cheeky classic stand-up” - Liverpool Echo \n“An amazing comedy talent\, and we are making sure we are making sure we follow his every move in his ever rising career” - Crispy Comedy Club \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-july-2nd-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, June 4th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Rouse\, Paul Pirie\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\n \nRob Rouse\nRob Rouse is a man who doesn't know the meaning of the word calm. Full of beans\, Rob can't slow down\, and why would he when he makes so many people laugh. Rob first made the leap into stand up comedy in the late 1990s\, touring the university circuits. In 1998 he won the prestigious 'So You Think You're Funny' competition at the Edinburgh Festival. \nAs seen on Dave's One Night Stand\, Celebrity Juice\, 8 out of 10 Cats\, The Friday Night Project\, and much more\, Rob is one of comedy’s most lively\, loveable and dynamic performers. \nPerforming a rare club show\, whilst in between tours\, expect stories of his life as a father\, his encounters with road-kill and his life as the beleaguered owner of the most spectacularly randy dog you’re ever likely to hear about... \n “He’s a man with genuinely funny bones” - Sunday Times \n“Rob Rouse is a born clown\, a latter-day Stan Laurel” - Time Out \n“Every single one of these everyday observations and shared recognitions is blown out of the mainstream by his electric-shock treatment of the material... You want to hug his brain for coming up with this stuff\, even as you want to wash his mouth out with soap for saying it” - The Herald \n  \n \nPaul Pirie\nA brilliant natural comedian\, Paul Pirie comes packed full of energy and uses every ounce to maximum effect\, with superb delivery. \nWith a set that jumps from bitchy to silly\, you’re never more than a line away from a great pun\, insight or well crafted punch line\, delivered with a ferocity that makes Paul’s humble beginnings on the Scottish circuit seem such a long time ago. \nPaul’s career has encompassed TV\, film and radio alongside his skills as a stand-up\, and he is now one of the biggest Scottish acts on the UK comedy circuit. \nHe’s a confident and intelligent comedian who makes it his mission to work and entertain his audience. Paul’s material is superbly individual and put simply\, and always delivers a refreshing burst of laugh out loud comedy that leaves audiences in raptures. \n “a hilarious rubber faced clown” - The Scotsman \n“a most impressive physical comedian” - Chortle \n“His clowning and quick fire gags will win him fans... his physical mannerisms have a touch of Eric Morecambe” - The Daily Record \n  \n \nRick Molland\nNot many Englishmen can cut it as an MC in a Scottish Comedy Club - but that's exactly what Rick Molland did every weekend of the year for years. \nAn award winning film maker and former Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up\, having proven his comedy metal in some of the most formidable environments Scotland has to offer\, including T in the Park\, Rockness\, and The Wickerman Festivals\, Rick Molland is the former resident compère at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. \n“no-holds-barred comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“perfect for the role of compere” - Three Weeks \n“ audacious” - The Scotsman \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-june-4th-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, May 7th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. David Hadingham\, Rory O’Hanlon\, and host Will Duggan\nShow details:\n \nDavid Hadingham\nLike a mad Phil Daniels\, Dave Hadingham is a bulldog of a comedian\, and the animal allegories don't stop there. In an affectionately\, snarling\, ranting and raving set\, Dave is not afraid to make you laugh about anything (remember the dogs). \nAt his best in the live arena\, Dave has been a professional comic since May 1996. Intense and anecdotal\, he keeps audiences hooked right up to the last punchline as he presents his unique and often warped view of everyday life. \nThis gravel-voiced comic combines supremely controlled delivery with inimitable facial contortions as he cracks some of the best handmade gags in the business. \nDave is a highly-regarded regular on the nationwide comedy circuit\, headlining at all of the biggest clubs in the UK and also performing at resorts across Europe. \n“ranting and raving comic genius” - The Guardian \n“Hilariously funny with notable precision and charisma” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nRory O'Hanlon\nHaving started his career in Dublin\, award winning Irish stand-up comedian and actor Rory O’ Hanlon is a firm favourite at comedy clubs across the UK and Ireland. Described by Chortle as having “presence\, poise and timing” and by the Irish Times as having “a joke every 30 seconds”\, his rapid fire delivery regularly has audiences crying with laughter. \nA regular face on Irish TV\, Rory has been seen on RTE’s New Comedy Awards\, Republic of Telly and alongside Des Bishop in Under the Influence. He is also a veteran of stage performing with 7 consecutive solo shows at Edinburgh Fringe\, including performing at The Stand’s ‘Best of Irish’ show\, as well as recent appearances at both Glasgow and Cardiff Comedy Festivals. \nRory is also known internationally\, having performed all over the world\, from Moscow to Berlin\, Monte Carlo to Brussels\, and many places in between. In 2016 Rory headed off to Australia\, where he performed at the prestigious Perth Comedy Festival. \n“Compared to all the acts at the Edinburgh Fringe\, Rory O'Hanlon stands out a mile” - Broadway Baby \n“Smart\, funny\, and charming” - The Skinny \n  \n \nWill Duggan\nEdinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2014 (Panel Prize for Funz & Gamez)\nWill Duggan started performing comedy in 2009. Since then he has established himself as a dynamic and exciting new act and a quick and witty MC. \nIn the short time he has been performing comedy Will has been in the final of many prestigious competitions including Beat the Frog World Series 2011. He was nominated for Best MC at the 2011 Nottingham Comedy Festival Awards. \nA natural either performing a set or hosting an evening\, Will puts an audience at ease with his charming\, friendly style. \n“absorbs you so completely” - Chortle \n“Watertight material and perfectly paced delivery” - Spotlight Comedy \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-may-7th-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, April 2nd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Andrew Lawrence\, Andy White\, and host Lou Conran\nShow details:\n \nAndrew Lawrence\nBBC New Comedy Award Winner 2004Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2006Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee 2007Chortle Award Best Headline Act Nominee 2010\nWith six national tours behind him\, as well as multiple comedy award wins and nominations\, appearances on Live at the Apollo\, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow\, and Stand-Up For The Week (where he was a series regular)\, and several Radio 4 series\, Andrew Lawrence is one of the most celebrated stand-up comedians of his generation. \nDescribed as the 'Leonard Cohen of comedy'\, Andrew Lawrence is the master of his game. Andrew's live performances have gained international recognition as he has played at all the top comedy festivals enjoying mass critical acclaim. He has twice performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and at the 2009 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. \nAlso a talented actor\, Andrew was a regular for three series on the BBC3 hit show Ideal playing the role of Marco. \n“Superbly intelligent\, highly articulate and deeply sour” - The Spectator \n“Anyone who gives this spikily inventive performer the time of day will realise they're in the presence of an A-list talent” - The Guardian \n“... a hard act to follow” - Chortle \n  \nReplacing Andrew Stanley:\n \nAndy White\nAndy White is an energetic\, confident and silly Brummie who combines silly voices and a mad afro to devastating comic effect. Andy has numerous media appearences\, including the BBC New Comedy Awards on BBC Choice\, Brand Spanking New on BBC Radio 7\, and his winning performance on the Weakest Link comedian's special! His appearance on the BBC quiz show featured in his five star (***** Three Weeks) Edinburgh show\, It Started With A Quiz in 2007. This followed on from his well-received one man show at the 2005 Leicester Comedy Festival: Young\, Gifted and Beige. \nAndy escaped from a call centre to become a stand up comic who mixes silly voices and faces with observational humour\, topical humour and his mixed race background. He can do material that's clever\, cheeky\, sick or just silly and his performance can shift from deadpan to loud and physical. Andy has played to a wide variety of audiences\, adults and children\, both at home and abroad\, in comedy clubs\, theatres\, universities\, radio and TV shows\, and at corporate entertainment events. He regularly headlines up and down the UK and has worked with all the major chains and comedy promoters along the way. Overseas\, he's performed in Monte Carlo\, Berlin\, Abu Dhabi\, and Dubai amongst others. \n“Had me exercising my pelvic floor muscles to avoid an accident” - BBC \n“Undeniably entertaining” - Chortle \n“Oozes talent” - What's On Magazine \n  \n \nLou Conran\nWinner Best MC - 2020/21 Comics Comic AwardFunny Women Finalist - Best Show AwardRegular host of the BBC Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club\nHaving trained as an actress\, Lou has appeared in various guises on tele and in the theatre\, including\, Pressgang (ITV)\, Jo Brand Through the Cakehole (Channel 4)\, The Borrowers (National Tour)\, numerous productions for the Edinburgh Festival and the more challenging and ground breaking role of Sara Bear\, for three long series\, in CITV's\, classic and memorable\, the "Teddybears". (No\, no one else has heard of it either). \nLou is a regular tour support for the likes of Sarah Millican\, Joe Lycett\, John Bishop\, Suzi Ruffell\, and Lucy Beaumont amongst others. She is also one half of the award nominated podcast Spit or Swallow podcast\, and the Tough Gig comedy podcast with her husband\, fellow comic Eddy Brimson. \nLou's comedy career started back in the mid 90's\, doing improv comedy with various groups in and around London. This has continued into the naughties with her move to Manchester\, where she began her stand-up career in 2005. Having made the final of several new-act competitions in the mid naughties\, she has continued to gig at many of the biggest clubs in the country as both an act and a compere. Lou is also a founder member of the Smirking Room comedy clubs in Manchester & Leeds where she comperes regularly. \n“Naturally funny” - Sarah Millican \n“Absolutely hilarious” - Chortle \n“As filthy as she is fabulous\, Lou Conran is a superlative storyteller” - Edinburgh Guide \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-april-2nd-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, March 5th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. George Egg\, Markus Birdman\, and host Tom Houghton\nShow details:\n \nGeorge Egg\nWildly brandishing the worlds' second largest briefcase containing a battery of ridiculous props\, George bounds onto the stage to perform one of the most original\, interesting\, innovative\, and sweetly whimsical comedy performances you are ever likely to see. A true cross between modern alternative stand-up comedy and old-school music hall variety. \nGeorge Egg has been a professional stand-up comedian for the last two decades. He has an extremely successful solo show with which he has toured in Germany\, Switzerland\, Holland\, Belgium\, Spain\, Austria\, France\, Hong Kong\, New Zealand and even India\, as well as extensively in the United Kingdom both on the stage and on the television. More recently George has been the support act for Lee Mack\, Micky Flanagan\, and Jack Dee. \n “A hugely entertaining variety turn” - The Guardian \n“It is refreshing to encounter a performer who really is unique” - The Telegraph \n“a genius... he is the friendly face of anarchy\, the anarchic face of food and the foodie face of comedy” - Scotland on Sunday \n  \n \nMarkus Birdman\nMarkus Birdman is one of British comedy's most experienced and well-travelled performers. In demand all over the UK and abroad\, Markus is a veteran of the Edinburgh Fringe with many solo shows to his credit and headliner status at all the top clubs. \nHe's performed at the Melbourne\, Adelaide\, and Perth Comedy Festivals and was nominated by the New Zealand Comedy Guild for Best International Guest. \nHis international gig list would give Michael Palin a run for his money\, with shows in Singapore\, The Netherlands\, Qatar\, Bahrain\, Austria\, Spain\, France\, Norway\, Sweden\, Singapore\, Switzerland\, Finland\, Cyprus and India to name a few. \nNot to be missed\, catch him in the UK before he jets off again. \n“Delightfully comic. Controversial\, personal and wickedly punchy” - The List \n“A consummate comic... energetic\, engaging\, thought-provoking and funny” - The Stage \n“Engagingly mixes the silly and the downright wrong” - Chortle \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  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-march-5th-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, February 5th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul ‘Silky’ White\, Dave Johns\, and host Ray Bradshaw\n*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out ***\nShow details:\n \nPaul 'Silky' White\nSilky has been a full time comedian since 1997. He did his first gig in 1994\, and his fourth gig (the final of the 1995 BBC New Comedy Awards alongside Lee Mack\, Daniel Kitson and Julian Barratt) was shown on BBC1’s Stand-Up Show. Other awards he has failed to win include the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year (prize-winning runner-up 2000)\, the Liverpool Echo Arts and Entertainment Award (the only person to be nominated twice: always the sodding bridesmaid). \nSilky has performed internationally\, including gigs in China\, the Philippines\, the Gulf\, Singapore\, the US\, the Melbourne Comedy Festival\, and all over Europe\, including at the Glastonbury Festival\, where no-one lobbed bottles of wee\, much to his relief. He performed at the 2004 God’s Kitchen Global Gathering\, the 2005 Big Bang at Santa Pod\, and in the houseband for the Kilkenny Festival. Silky is also a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe\, where he plays to full houses every year at The Stand Comedy Club. \n“...a very\, very funny fella... just brilliant” - John Bishop \n“One of the comedy circuit’s most popular headliners... on the cusp of superstardom” - Yorkshire Life \n“Among the best of the circuit... born funny” - City Life \n“Always brilliant” - Metro \n  \n \nDave Johns\nThe star of Palme d'Or award winning film 'I\, Daniel Blake'\, Dave Johns has been a stand up comic since 1989 and is a regular headlining act playing all the major comedy clubs in the UK and comedy festivals world wide. Dave has gained a reputation as an inventive\, exciting and extremely funny comedian\, winning applause from his audiences\, respect from his fellow comics\, and rave reviews from the critics. \nIn 2013\, Dave co-wrote a new stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption which hit the West End and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He has had two very successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in highly acclaimed shows 'Dave Johns On The Edge' in 1998 and 'I'm in The Attic Mother' in 1999 at the Pleasance Theatre for which he won the Spirit of the Fringe Award. \nHe has also appeared regularly at the Kilkenny Comedy Festival\, in Ireland\, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal\, the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival. Dave has also worked on stage in the Middle East\, Hong Kong\, Bangkok\, Johannesburg\, Sydney\, New York\, Amsterdam and the Arctic\, and has been a regular guest on comedy panel shows such as Never Mind The Buzzcocks and 8 Out Of 10 Cats. \n “He shifts from the sublime\, to genius\, to uproar in the blink of an eye - An extremely entertaining hour” - The Guardian \n“Dave Johns has a uncontrived manner and sense of fun on stage that most comics can only dream about” - The Scotsman \n“Look closely you will see the man generate sparks of magic” - The List \n  \n \nRay Bradshaw\nFollowing his groundbreaking 2018 show\, Deaf Comedy Fam\, Ray Bradshaw’s latest stand-up show\, Deaf Com 1\, covers his recent fatherhood\, teaching his young son sign language\, and a disastrous trip to Bahrain! \nInternational award-winning comic\, Ray\, spent 2021/22 touring the UK as John Bishop’s handpicked support act\, having previously toured with Frankie Boyle in 2019. Ray was the first comedian to ever win a Scottish Culture Award and is a regular host of Scotland’s most popular radio show\, Breaking The News. \nRay is a CODA (like in the Oscar winning film) and grew up with deaf parents. All of his shows are performed in both BSL and English\, with Deaf Comedy Fam becoming the first ever live comedy experience for more than 800 deaf audience members. \nRay’s clever\, charming\, and very funny comedy has received critical acclaim from critics and fans alike. \n“Affable Glaswegian Ray Bradshaw compered and he instantly had the busy venue in stitches” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“One to look out for” - The Skinny \n“a very promising writer\, able to create some enjoyably twisted punchlines” - Chortle \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-february-5th-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, January 8th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tom Wrigglesworth\, Chris Washington\, Tom Little\, and host Katie Mulgrew\nShow details:\n \nTom Wrigglesworth\nTom Wrigglesworth is an established stand-up comedian\, radio and TV presenter\, and voice-over artist from Sheffield\, England. \nWith a disarmingly charming delivery and unforgettable appearance\, this Yorkshire funny man became a national have-a-go-hero when he rescued a little old lady from the jaws of a Virgin train ticket inspector; only to be arrested for begging. His subsequent story of the event secured Tom several awards including the Chortle Best Show Award\, and a nomination for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award. This led to a sell out tour of the UK\, and runs at the New Zealand Comedy Festival and prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival. \nFollowing this\, Tom recorded two series of 'Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters' for BBC Radio 4\, tackling consumer issues in his own hilarious way and winning a highly acclaimed Sony Award for best Radio Comedy along the way. His next radio project\, 'Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups' for BBC Radio 4 is currently in its second series and focuses on telephone conversations with his parents. \nTom is also known for his uncanny resemblance to Green Bay Packers quarter back Aaron Rodgers\, and worked with NFL films to create ‘The Incredible Mr Wrigglesworth’. This short film which featured Tom performing in Green Bay\, receiving the key to the city\, and coming his face to face with his doppleganger became a viral You Tube hit. \n “Magical storytelling... a rare talent... hysterical and accomplished” - Time Out \n“The gods of comedy chose greatness for Tom” - The Scotsman \n“Undeniable gift for comic storytelling... he has a lovely turn of phrase\, an ear for allowable exaggeration... and a born entertainer's grasp of structure” - The Telegraph \n  \n \nChris Washington\nEdinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee - 2017\nAs seen on Mock The Week (BBC2)\, Live From The BBC (BBC1)\, House of Games (BBC2) and as heard on Have A Word Podcast\, and The Stand up Sketch Show. As seen as tour support for Kevin Bridges\, along with Milton Jones and Jason Manford. \nChris began performing stand up comedy in July 2012\, and after five years\, several hundred gigs for a host of reputable promoters up and down the country\, and a well received Edinburgh debut show\, he is fast becoming one of the most sought after new acts on the circuit. \nIn his early days Chris made the finals of several new act competitions\, and was spotted by Jason Manford\, who selected him to support him on several tour dates. With a cheeky Northern charm and hilarious tales it’s clear to see why Chris is flying up the comedy ladder. \n“A master of storytelling” - ★★★★ - The Times \n“a mainstream comedy star in the making” - ★★★★ - Chortle \n“if you like your comedy funny\, Washington’s your man” - ★★★★ - Joe.co.uk \n  \n \nTom Little\nTom Little is an award-winning comedian. In 2015 he won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year (an award also won by acts such as Johnny Vegas\, Jason Manford\, Rhod Gilbert and Romesh Ranganathan) which he never stops banging on about. \nTom was also a BBC Radio New Comedy Award finalist and his 2018 Edinburgh show was nominated for the Amused Moose Comedy Award. He plays the well-read fool\, taking on hugely diverse facts\, but refusing to deal with them conventionally\, with a unique turn of phrase. \n“Inventive\, unexpected and often very silly…. He surely can’t remain a hidden treasure for long” - Chortle \n“A huge talent” - The Scotsman \n“His elevation to TV panel show favourite is surely only a matter of time” - The Wee Review \n“The real deal. An instinctive comedian with oodles of charm and a quirky\, frenetic intensity... If he cuts his energy levels by 10% he could end up in movies” - The Spectator \n  \n \nKatie Mulgrew\nLancashire comedian\, Katie Mulgrew really likes making people laugh. It’s kinda her thing. She gigs all over the country in comedy clubs doing just that\, to mostly success. She also makes her Mum laugh loads. \nShe’s done lots of lovely things whilst being a comedian like being tour support for The Boy With Tape On His Face and Vikki Stone. She has written for The News Quiz and you can hear her dulcet Northern tones featured on the BBC Radio 2 documentary series\, The History of British Comedy. She got to be very silly indeed on a couple of episodes of the CBBC show\, The Dog Ate My Homework. She recently co-hosted a TV pilot on ITV2 called Lovefix. \nKatie has performed three solo stand up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is currently working on her fourth show when she’s not consumed with trying to keep the human she has made alive. \n“Mulgrew is an engaging\, likeable presence who doesn’t struggle to hold the audience’s attention. This is a well-structured thoughtful show.. radiating warmth” - Chortle \n“charmingly honest... delightfully tender and thoroughly entertaining” - The Skinny \n“...honest\, un-cynical comedy that’s rough around the edges but tremendously warm” - Three Weeks \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-january-8th-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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