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SUMMARY:Darlington\, May 2nd 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Christian Reilly\, Peter Brush\, and host Elaine Robertson\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 \nPeter Brush\nA highly distinctive performer and deft writer of finely crafted jokes\, Peter Brush unassumingly takes the stage with his slight bespectacled frame and scruffy hair\, before consummately conquering it with an arsenal of razor sharp quirky one-liners and peerlessly original routines\, all delivered in an amusingly awkward fashion. \nPeter performs at all the major clubs across the UK\, as well as having done many of it’s biggest festivals\, he has also played shows in Switzerland\, Norway and Hungary. Formerly a BBC New Comedy Award finalist\, he has written for several BBC Radio 4 shows and was the support act for Alexei Sayle’s most recent tour. Other acts he has supported on tour include Jonathan Pie\, Jason Manford\, Fern Brady\, Arthur Smith and Paul Sinha. \n“compellingly hilarious... first-class gag writing... an original and achingly funny voice” - ★★★★½ - Chortle \n“I love Peter Brush\, what a comic” - Jason Manford \n“unique observations and connections that stand-ups crave” - The Guardian \n“He’s a great comic” - BBC Radio 4 Saturday Review \n  \n \nElaine Robertson\nWith a surreal eye for observational comedy and keen knack for audience interaction\, Elaine has been described as ‘Laugh out loud’\, ‘Natural\, effortless and off-the-cuff (The Cherwell) and a ‘Brilliant wit and comedic talent’ (Ed Fringe Review). \nIn 2022 Elaine was a Regional Finalist for BBC New Comedian of the Year. \n“I’ve been doing comedy for over 20 years and it’s very rare that I see someone who was born to do it. Elaine is one such person. effortlessly hilarious with original material I wish I’d thought of myself. If she doesn’t do well it’s to the detriment of comedy” - Matt Reed \n“A huge personality\, Elaine has a quality that is very rare in new comedians\, that being the ability to ad-lib and go with wherever the gig takes her. She's good now\, very good in fact but she could well develop into a truly special comic” - Felt Nowt Comedy \n“Laugh out loud\, natural\, effortless and off-the-cuff” - The Cherwell \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 £12 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-may-2nd-2026/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, May 14th 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Elaine Robertson: Delulu\nShow details:\n \nElaine Robertson: Delulu\nElaine is famous. Elaine is the worst person in the world. Elaine saw Bootsy Collins on a child’s bike outside a Dominoes in Gateshead* \n*None of these things are true. Elaine Robertson is Delulu. \nDelulu was Elaine Robertson’s debut Edinburgh Fringe solo show and won the ISH Edinburgh Fringe Panel Prize. \nCounty Durham born Elaine Robertson was a finalist in the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedian of the Year\, has been described as a ‘natural comedy performer’ (Chortle) and having ‘daring indelible stage craft’ (Edinburgh Laughter Bulletin). \nHer powerpoint presentations on geography and birds have gone viral across social media racking up over 7 million views. \n  \n“Hilarious\, heartbreaking at times\, but ultimately celebratory\, a true gem” – ★★★★★ – Ed Fringe Comedy\n\n“Elaine Robertson sparkles with personality and joy on stage… a natural comedy performer” – ★★★★ – Chortle\n\n“…fantastic debut hour” – ★★★★ – Three Weeks\n\n“Authentic and beautiful love letter to the north east” – ★★★★ – Fest Mag \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-may-14th-2026/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, June 6th 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Michael Legge\, Aidan Jones\, Howard Anstock\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nMichael Legge\nMichael Legge is a legend of the comedy circuit\, a seasoned headliner and multi award winning comedian. There’s not much Michael hasn’t done or a club he hasn’t performed at. He has literally been there and done it. \nFrom being a presenter on MTV to performing stand up on Stewart Lee’s Alternative Comedy Experience for Comedy Central\, Michael has also been a regular voice on the radio popping up on BBC Radio 4 and Radio 6\, alongside Absolute Radio - where he co-hosted The Dave Gorman Show in 2012. \nMichael has also performed an incredible 11 Edinburgh Shows with his most recent show ‘Idiot’ being available on ITVX courtesy OF Next Up Comedy. \nMichael's awards include the Sony Award and a BAFTA nomination\, and he has performed across the globe. As we said there’s not much he hasn’t done. \n“wonderfully\, cathartically funny” - Chortle \n  \n \nAidan Jones\nAidan Jones is a touring comedian and headliner originally from Australia\, with over a decade of experience as a working comic. \nHe has recently relocated to London and is taking over the circuit at an exceptional rate\, with his show “Chopin’s Nocturne” combining Aidan's training as a classical pianist with his raw\, unfiltered stand-up comedy. \nAidan enjoyed a critically acclaimed run in Australia and then Edinburgh in 2025\, with various award nominations and glowing reviews. \n“Sidesplittingly funny” - The Guardian \n“A masterclass... this should not work\, but it does” - ★★★★★ – The List \n“Aidan is a delight” - ★★★★★ – Three Weeks \n  \n \nHoward Anstock\nAfter only starting his comedy career in 2017\, it was not long before Howard won his first accolade as the Cheshire Cat Comedy New Act 2018\, closely followed by being awarded the Kung-fu Pug Comedy New Act 2019. \nHoward was then a Great Yorkshire Fringe New Act finalist 2019 and Beat the Frog World Series semi-finalist in 2019. With deeply personal material\, that mixes anecdotes and experiences\, Howard has been described as “an acidic Victoria Wood”. From being homeless to being humorous\, Howard is at the start of an exciting comedy journey! \n“Can write and tell the perfect joke\, perfectly!” - Rich Wilson \n“Absolutely terrific\, a performance that went like clockwork\, everything landed” - Notts Comedy Review \n  \n \nDanny Deegan\nDanny Deegan is a comedian\, writer and actor who began performing in 2003 and has since risen steadily through the ranks of some of the most prestigious comedy clubs in the UK. His tales of mischief and the characters he creates have kept audiences all over the country enthralled as he weaves in and out of the people he has met travelling. His talent and likability coupled with a confident swagger see him as one of the most popular acts in the North. \nFresh from a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe\, where he received rave reviews\, Danny also recently performed a headline set at the Green Man festival in South Wales getting a great reception from the 400 people in the marquee and being asked to wrap up for Manchester band Doves after their headline set in front of 12\,000 people. \nOutside of live work Danny has made several TV and radio appearances. From being a guest on Radio GMR to having his own show "Afternoons with Danny Deegan" on CAT FM in Crewe. His TV credits include appearances on "Made in the North" and "The Adam and Shelley Show" to name but two. \n“His seamless interactions with the crowd demonstrate that he’s a natural-born comedian... appealing to both the young and old\, female and male” - Three Weeks \n“Charming\, witty and most importantly funny” - Metro \n“Deegan has a mature confidence in his abilities” - Chortle \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 £12 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-june-6th-2026/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, June 18th 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presents Rachel Fairburn and Chris Cantrill: Work In Progress\nJoin Rachel (Live at the Apollo\, All Killa No Filla) and Chris (Three times Edinburgh awards nominee) as they try brand new material for their forthcoming shows. \n  \n \nRachel Fairburn\nAs seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC)\nNow based in London\, and star of Live at the Apollo and Comedy Central Live\, Rachel has been described by Rolling Stone as ‘very much the Rock ‘n’ Roll star of British comedy’. She has been a finalist of several prestigious competitions including Funny Women\, City Life Comedian of the Year\, the NATYS and English Comedian of the Year. \nRachel has been a staple of the Edinburgh Fringe since 2014\, with 6 critically acclaimed solo shows under her belt and featured in the ‘40 jokes of the fringe’ by the Daily Telegraph in 2018 and ‘Best Jokes from Edinburgh Fringe 2022’ in The Times. She also featured on Chortle’s ‘One to Watch’ list in 2020 and picked up the 2019 online content award from Joe.co.uk. \nShe has appeared on Live at the Apollo\, BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy and BBC’s Funny Festival Live. Her TV credit's include Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled\, Richard Osman’s House of Games and Russell Howard Hour Life Lessons. \nRachel is also a popular podcaster\, co-hosting and co-writing the worldwide smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla. With a huge international following of over a quarter of a million listeners and growing\, she has taken the podcast on several sell-out UK tours and a tour of the USA. She also features in Global Original’s Ghoul Guide with Rachel Fairburn and Glad Rags with Paul McCaffrey & Rachel Fairburn. \n“Fairburn delivers... with sadistic glee” - The Guardian \n“Bold\, brilliant and bewitching... Fairburn’s presence is commanding\, thrilling and utterly addictive” - ★★★★★ - Broadway World \n“Bright\, brave and bitterly enjoyable” - ★★★★ - The Skinny \n  \n \nChris Cantrill\nChris Cantrill is a comedian\, writer and actor hailing from West Yorkshire but now resident in the North East. His unique delivery mixes lightly surreal observations with densely packed quick-fire jokes. \nSince making his television debut on Harry Hill’s Clubnite (Channel 4)\, Chris has frequently appeared in productions for TV including Alma’s Not Normal (BBC 2)\, Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared (Channel 4)\, The Emily Atack Show (ITV 2). He has a BBC Radio 4 series in development and has written for Dave\, Channel 4\, BBC Radio 2\, Cbeebies and CBBC. \nAs half of the acclaimed sketch double act The Delightful Sausage\, Chris has been twice nominated for the ‘Best Show’ award at the Edinburgh Festival (2019 and 2022). Chris and Amy have appeared on Harry Hill’s Clubnite (Channel 4)\, Question Team (Dave) and as series regulars for Late Night Mash (Dave). They’ve also had their own special on BBC Radio 2 (The Delightful Sausage on: Staycations) and web series for Dave (Great Britain: Wide Open & Ready). \n“Absolutely inspired” - ★★★★★ - Fest Magazine \n“One of the best voices for comedy on the circuit” - ★★★★ - Chortle \n“A devotion to finding the funny” - ★★★★ - The Times \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-june-18th-2026/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 4th 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Bethany Black\, Jon Pearson\, Lenny Sherman\, and host Carl Jones\nShow details:\n \nBethany Black\nBethany Black has been a professional stand-up comedian since 2004. Her debut show 'Beth Becomes Her' detailed the story of her being transgender\, chronicling everything from her coming out through her transition and eventually falling in love. It was nominated for Best Debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2008\, eventually losing out to Sarah Millican. \nOver the course of her career Beth has performed alongside some of the biggest names in comedy\, including Alan Carr\, Sarah Millican\, Tim Minchin and Rhys Darby. \nIn late 2017 / early 2018 Beth filmed the role of Pocahantas for No Offence. Prior to which\, in 2015 she was cast as Helen in Russell T. Davies multi channel shows Cucumber\, Banana\, and Tofu\, where she was the first trans actress to play a leading role. In late 2015\, Beth played 474 in Doctor Who. \n“Her journey to Channel Four\, ‘Doctor Who’ and steadily rising star status makes for hilarious if sometimes incredulous listening” - ✭✭✭✭✭ - Three Weeks \n“Honest\, to the point\, and very\, very funny” - ✭✭✭✭ - Arts Award Voice \n“The anecdotes are pitched perfectly... very funny” - Chortle \n  \n \nJon Pearson\nJon began standup comedy in 2010\, with his first performance at Birmingham’s Highlight Comedy Club. Cut to the present and Jon has become a regular face on the circuit\, performing at prestigious clubs such as The Glee\, The Boat Show & The Comedy Store\, Jon’s career has even taken him overseas with performances in Spain\, Norway and even as far away as Wigan (it is like being on another planet). \nJon is also a familiar face on at comedy festivals across the UK having taken three solo shows to the Leicester\, Nottingham & Edinburgh festivals with the highlight of the all coming in the form of a sold out show at his home town Melton Theatre in Melton Mowbray. \nJon has also provided tour support for Darren Harriot on his UK 2018/2019 tour and Lucy Porter on her UK 2017 tour. Jon’s laid back storytelling has audiences hanging on his every word. With tales based around his own life experiences\, his anecdotes are relatable and certain to have audiences in hysterics. \n“Very tall and hugely funny” - Lucy Porter \n“Brilliant” - Shropshire Star \n“A natural ability for working an audience” - EdFringeReview.com \n  \n \nLenny Sherman\nLenny Sherman is a comedian\, actor and lovable Cockney geezer. In the world of stand-up he’s a comedy circuit veteran performing gigs since 2010 for many of the top clubs around the UK\, as well as performing abroad in countries such as France\, Greece\, and Turkey. \nLenny made his Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2018 with Make The World a Better Place\, and returned in 2019 with his follow up show Have Fun\, whilst he's also been tour support for Jerry Sadowitz and Clinton Baptiste and recently one of his stand up clips went viral notching up over a million views! \nAs an actor he’s appeared in The Stand Up Sketch Show for ITVX\, appeared alongside Ant and Dec in several series of Saturday Night Takeaway for ITV\, and in Late Night Mash for Dave. He has also performed in the Channel 4 satirical comedy show Ministry of Justice\, played Alex in BBC’s Eastenders and has appeared in several sketches for BBC Three Quickies Online. \n“Power-packed performance jammed full of gags – a real blast” - Chortle \n“Deft joke writer” - Loaded Magazine \n“Laughed my t*ts off!” - Irvine Welsh \n  \n \nCarl Jones\nMidlands comic Carl Jones first hit the circuit in 2011\, winning the Nottingham Comedy Festival Best Newcomer in his first handful of gigs. Since then\, he’s performed and written for the BBC’s comedy output and is a regular at some of the top comedy clubs across the UK. \nWith a growing reputation as an engaging storytelling comedian and welcoming MC who is able to play a variety of rooms\, he is a regular opener\, middle\, closer and host for a wide range of comedy clubs of all sizes across the UK. \nA huge football fan\, he’s also released two books about the beautiful game and can be heard interviewing comedy pals on his own Premier League nostalgia podcast When Football Began Again. \n“Very funny... a breezily entertaining half-hour from a likeable comic” - Chortle \n“The audience loved him from start to finish. His natural comic story-telling ability had them hanging on every word” - Hot Water Comedy \n“From the moment he came to the microphone\, he made the audience feel at home. Sharp\, quick on his feet and completely good-natured\, Carl set the audience up for a great night of comedy. Would highly recommend him as an MC for any occasion” - Stand Up at The Studio \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 £12 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-4th-2026/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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