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SUMMARY:Darlington\, August 3rd 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. David Longley\, Alex Hylton\, Kevin Precious\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\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  \n \nAlex Hylton\n'Best Show' Leicester Comedy Festival 2020 - Winner\nAlex Hylton is one of the fastest rising comics in the Midlands and a presenter and writer for BlueMoonRisingTv. A youthful\, energetic new act with relatable anecdotes of adolescence\, mixing in one-liners and a smudge of surrealism to create a likable and unique style\, Alex is tipped by many to go all the way. \n“Hylton takes charge of a room\, fluent and funny storytelling is second nature to this comic” - Wee Review \n“Well crafted\, vivid storytelling performed with commitment” - Three Weeks \n“A hilarious abundance of energy” - The Recs \n  \n \nKevin Precious\nKevin Precious has had something of a long and varied career in the business of show\, making his first tentative foray into the world of entertainment as a teenage bass playing dirt bag in the working men's clubs in his native city of Hull. \nVenturing South\, he continued his musical adventures\, and in the 1990s\, Kevin set up a 'Pop Quiz' in a trendy boozer in Camden\, which rapidly became laden with celebrities and culminated in him being asked to organise and compere the NME's first national pop quiz. It was these events that would later inspire a move into comedy. Sometime thereafter he took the plunge. \nCombining comedy with time as a mature student\, and later a full-time teacher\, Kevin finally took the plunge to turn full-time in 2005\, and has since toured throughout the UK and performed dates throughout Europe. Meanwhile\, in 2008\, he compered the ‘Loaded Lafta’ awards\, presenting awards to Jimmy Carr\, Adam Buxton\, Paul Kaye\, and Harry Enfield\, to name but a few. \n“If he were any more laid back he'd fall over - we fell over laughing” - The Evening Standard \n“Instantly recognisable stage presence and boundless wit” - Leicester Mercury \n“Kevin's stage charisma and poise set him head and shoulders above the rest” - The Times \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  \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-august-3rd-2024/
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 24th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Justin Moorhouse & Alun Cochrane (Preview shows)\nShow details:\n \nJustin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life (Work In Progress)\nNot written by AI honestly. \n“The Greatest Performance of My Life”\, a poignant exploration of comedy intertwined with the essence of life’s ups and downs. Justin’s unparalleled ability to blend side-splitting humour with touching insights offers a rare glimpse into the human condition through the lens of a comedian. \nThis performance is more than just a series of jokes; it’s a heartfelt journey through the joys\, sorrows\, and hilarity of life\, delivered with Justin’s characteristic charisma and warmth. Prepare to laugh\, reflect\, and connect deeply with every story\, making this evening an unforgettable highlight in your cultural calendar. \n“Easily my favourite comedian” – Jimmy Carr \n“Moorhouse charms the pants off the crowd” – Sunday Times \n“Simultaneously down to earth and out of this world” – The Sunday Times \n  \n\n \nAlun Cochrane: Jokes That May End Up Online (Work In Progress)\nAlun Cochrane has been performing somewhat observational\, somewhat topical\, somewhat curmudgeonly comedy for decades. He has done comedy clubs\, some television\, some radio\, and many festivals. \nNowadays eschewing the Edinburgh Fringe\, Alun instead is going to record Comedy Specials for YouTube every year\, until he has run out of jokes\, or of life. \nCome see a master of topical observational curmudgeonly comedy ascertain which jokes will one day work on tiny screens for people with even tinier attention spans. \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\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-july-24th-2024/
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 17th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Rob Deering & Chris Cantrill (Preview shows)\nShow details:\n \nRob Deering: Time Machine (Work In Progress)\nRob Deering returns to Darlo with a whole batch of new gear! After marking his midlife moment with his show Long Distance Man in 2023\, twenty-first-century one-man-band Deering sets his sights on the future – and it looks bright! \nWait – that might be the past… anyway\, expect huge tunes and repetitive beats\, youth-relevant thrills and old-man moans\, hot takes and cold reality\, extreme physical prowess and a prostate fit for a king\, the teen angst of a chubby goth and the tiresome\, comfy happiness of a man in middle age. Future\, past – either way it’ll be a blast. \n“An evening in his company is nothing less than a joy” – The Independent on Sunday \n“A highly impressive one-man soundscape powered mainly by energy and excellent guitar skills” – The Scotsman \n“Ingenious and hilarious” – The Guardian \n  \n\n \nChris Cantrill: Easily Swayed (Work In Progress)\nA reluctant adventurer and an unlikely fellowship converge in this epic tale of an overdue reunion gone awry. Join Chris as he wrestles with the consequences of exile\, middle-aged friendships\, and the best way to admit you wear a cape sometimes. As seen on Alma’s Not Normal (BBC 2)\, Avoidance (BBC One) and Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared (Channel 4). \nTwice-nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award (Best Show) as half of double act The Delightful Sausage. Co-creator of BBC Radio 4 series Icklewick FM. \n“An inspired hour” – ★★★★★ – EdFestMag.com \n“An anxious millennial Bob Mortimer” – Chortle \n  \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-july-17th-2024/
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 6th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Nina Gilligan\, Dave Johns\, Seeta Wrightson\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nNina Gilligan\nChortle Best Club Comic 2023 - WinnerNorth West Comedian of the Year 2023 - WinnerLeicester Mercury Award 2021 - WinnerLiverpool Hot Water Comedian of the Year 2021 - WinnerEnglish Comedian of the Year - Finalist\nNina Gilligan is sometimes outrageous\, always hilarious with a charming\, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit. Equally at home in clubs as art centre’s\, Nina is performing at gigs of all sizes up and down the country. \n2021 saw her crowned as the winner of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Award after also winning Liverpool Hot Water Comedian of the Year and being a finalist in English Comedian of The Year in previous year’s. \nRecent work includes a sell-out show ‘Late Developer’ at Leicester Comedy Festival which transferred to The Edinburgh Fringe in 2022\, whilst recent tour support includes Jason Manford\, Clinton Baptiste and Rachel Fairburn. \n“A bolshier Mrs Merton she’s not one to suffer fools lightly so watch out for a razor-sharp wit used at will” - The Skinny \n“A hidden gem of the circuit” - Kiri Pritchard-McLean \n“Naturally funny” - John Thomson (Cold Feet) \n  \n \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 \nSeeta Wrightson\n2025 Female Pilot Club Winner and BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finalist\, Seeta Wrightson is a Bradford-born comedian known for her sharp wit and engaging stories. Wrightson’s work often draws on her dual Asian and British heritage. \nFrom humble (AKA very skint) beginnings growing up in Bradford\, Seeta has wandered through life wondering where exactly she fits and has had a hell of an adventure figuring it out. And it is a never-ending stream of ridiculousness that provides the fodder for her comedy. \n“She has jokes as fierce as her outfits. Love her” - Kiri Pritchard-McLean \n  \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-july-6th-2024/
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 3rd 2024
DESCRIPTION:Lauren Pattison & Tarot (Preview shows)\nShow details:\n \nLauren Pattison: Big Girl Pants (Preview)\nTwo time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Lauren Pattison is back with the beginnings of a brand new show. She’s decided she wants to come back bigger\, braver and maybe blonder … either way it’s time to put her big girl pants on. \nAs seen on Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, Stand Up For Live Comedy (BBC1) Comedy Up Late (ABC) and as heard on the smash hit Have A Word podcast. \n“a breath of feisty fresh air” – ★★★★ – The Herald \n“slice of life storytelling with a sharp comic twist” – ★★★★ – The Times \n“pitch perfect comic timing” – British Comedy Guide \n  \n\n \nTarot: Work In Progress (Preview)\nThe best show of 2019 according to Chortle. The sixth-best show of 2022 according to The Guardian. Come watch us continue our slow descent into mediocrity. \nA work in progress from the critically-acclaimed\, nightie-clad sketch-zealots. \n“Bark-out-loud funny… the whole show is startlingly live” – ★★★★ – The Guardian \n“One of the balls-out funniest show of the Fring” – ★★★★½ – Chortle \n“Tarot will not give you nightmares\, though you might wake laughing your head off” – ★★★★ – Evening Standard \n  \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-july-3rd-2024/
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 1st 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Martin Mor\, Aaron Simmonds\, Dawn Bailey\, and host Karen Bayley\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 \nAaron Simmonds\nAaron Simmonds has been failing to stand up for 32 years; luckily he is far better at comedy than standing up. Aaron has appeared on A-Z Horror Stories (Sky Studios)\, Russell Howard Hour (Sky)\, Undeniable (Comedy Central)\, Guessable (Comedy Central)\, and has been heard on BBC Radio 4\, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio Scotland. Aaron offers sharply-observed comedy which is grounded in his disability\, but is by no means limited by it. \nAaron performed his critically-acclaimed debut shows\, Disabled Coconut and Hot Wheels\, at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019 and 2022. He was an Amused Moose Comedy Award Best Show finalist and was nominated for Best Comedy Show in the Broadway World UK Edinburgh Fringe Awards in 2019. \nIn 2023\, Aaron then decided to embark on his biggest challenge yet\, perform stand-up whilst standing up! Baby Steps at that year’s Edinburgh Fringe received rave reviews and sold-out shows\, and was long-listed for the ISH Edinburgh Best Comedy Show. \n“Amiable\, likeable\, and a commanding presence on stage\, Aaron Simmonds is an exciting talent” - ★★★★ - Broadway Baby \n“Weaves an overarching story into multiple anecdotes\, calling back to them masterfully throughout the hour” - ★★★★ - The Wee Review \n“Simmonds deals with his disability via disarmingly graphic humour\, born of a self-confidence and positive spirit that enables him to poke fun at himself” - ★★★★ - Jewish Renaissance \n  \n \nDawn Bailey\nDawn is a forty something (ahem just turned 50) Mum who views life through happy specs and giddy knickers (her own words). \nAn original performer\, Dawn won the XS Manchester Radio Comedian of the Year in 2016\, which led to her presenting a show on the station. With a likeable and affable nature\, Dawn is a regular on the UK comedy circuit and performs for some of the most reputable promoters in the country. \nDawn’s honesty regarding life and love are raw\, straight to the point\, and come with a no-holds-barred delivery. She is a merry maker and definitely loves to have a damn good chuckle. \n“Pin sharp anecdotes from a life juggling a career\, kids\, attending weekly slimming club meetings\, and the joys of involuntary flatulence. She’s a very funny lady” - BBC \n  \n \nKaren Bayley\nKaren began her comedy career back in 2000 and since then has gone from strength to strength. Her bold\, no nonsense attitude strikes a perfect pitch with men and women alike\, and she is equally at home compering or performing sets. \nKaren is also resident compere of her own clubs in Sutton Coldfield and Solihull\, with her claim to fame to date being that she was the first woman (in its history) to win the King Gong show at The Comedy Store. \nKaren has also worked in TV and radio\, including appearances on the BBC New Comedy Awards (BBC3)\, 
The Last Word (ITV1)\, 
Sex on the Job (Sky 1)\, and 
100 Greatest Cartoons (Channel 4). \n“Laugh out loud jokes and superb audience control” - Chortle \n“Likeable headstrong persona- packing a considerable performing punch” - The List \n“She blew my socks off” - BBC \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-1st-2024/
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 4th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Michael Fabbri\, Alfie Joey\, Mad Ron\, and host Andy Fury\nShow details:\n \nMichael Fabbri\nMichael Fabbri quickly stamped his mark on the UK circuit appearing in the 2003 final of Channel 4’s 'So You Think You’re Funny?' and rapidly earned a reputation as one of the most promising up and coming comedians on the circuit. Michael is now regularly booked to play major comedy clubs throughout the UK and all over the world\, living up to that initial promise! \nMichael has worked as a writer for Radio and TV\, and recently had his own stand up series 'Dyslexicon' on BBC Radio 4. He has also performed several solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe\, and performed tour support for acts as diverse as Micky Flanagan\, Lucy Porter\, and Stephen K Amos. \nMichael's comedy is affable and electric\, with material that ranges from the cerebral to the smutty and all points in between. \n“Exceptionally funny\, extremely sharp\, hugely enjoyable” - The Scotsman \n“He is an amiable and engaging storyteller and his tales from various points in his life are liberally peppered with excellent punchlines” - The List \n“Offbeat delivery and evocative\, quirky characterisations” - Fest \n  \n \nAlfie Joey\nAlfie Joey is a man of many talents. An artist\, broadcaster\, podcaster\, comedian\, communication coach\, Ted X speaker\, impressionist\, interviewer\, charity auctioneer\, motivator\, children’s author\, MC... take your pick! Alfie Joey has covered a lot of ground & cultivated many skills in his time on this spinning rock. \nFor over two decades Alfie has been in demand as a host\, comic and speaker in the corporate\, entertainment & charity sectors. He has motivated and inspired people at Ted X\, MC’d Wembley Arena\, acted in sitcoms and pantomime\, presented the breakfast show on BBC Newcastle for over a decade\, and his Britain's Got Talent appearance was watched by over 10 million people on prime-time TV\, and has been viewed over 3 million times on YouTube. \n“Alfie is a star. He'd be the funny neighbour in a sitcom\, the one who everybody in the studio audience cheers for. Alfie spreads joy like a virus\, he will make you glad to be alive” - TimeOut \n“A cheerful and natural talent\, Alfie has plenty in his comedic bag of tricks to spread good cheer through any audience. With his spot-on impersonations and enthusiastic banter\, he'd be right at home at a Royal Variety Performance... his effusive bonhomie is genuine and his material original and funny” - Chortle \n  \n \nMad Ron\nMad Ron – The Third Hardest Man in Uxbridge - is the comedy creation of Steve Lee. \nSince his first appearance back in December 2015\, Mad Ron has taken the comedy circuit by storm\, winning multiple awards whilst also finishing third in the prestigious 2019 NATY’s awards. \nNot content with awards\, Mad Ron has decided to expand his criminal comedy empire to the UK comedy festivals\, having very successful runs at the Leicester\, Cambridge\, Telford\, Hastings and Edinburgh Comedy Festivals. He has also become a regular face on the London comedy scene\, whilst also regularly opening and closing shows up and down the UK. \n“It’s a well-constructed\, well-practised set providing a dependable\, gag-focussed start to the night...” - Chortle \n  \n \nAndy Fury\nDespite starting comedy out of “sheer boredom” just a few years ago\, Andy Fury has impressed a lot of people in a short space of time with a wonderful mix of self-deprecating dark jokes and off the wall surrealism. \nWith a laidback stage presence that sometimes borders horizontal\, he’s as hard-working as he is funny and winning the Hilarity Bites New Act Of The Year 2010 title has put Andy on the path to working at many of the best clubs in the country\, wowing audiences the length and breadth of the UK. \n“An absolute genius of a comedian” - BBC \n“Brilliant... The next Pub Landlord of comedy” - Hexham Courant \n“A very funny man with a big future ahead of him” - Corby Radio \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-4th-2024/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, April 6th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tony Law\, Chris Brooker\, Jimmy Shirley\, and host Matt Reed\n*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out***\nShow details:\n \nTony Law\nCanadian surrealist and master story-teller Tony Law is a three-time Chortle Award winner\, an Amused Moose Best Show winner\, and an Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee. \nHis extensive TV and radio credits include: Have I Got News For You (BBC One)\, The Alternative Comedy Experience (Comedy Central)\, 8 Out Of 10 Cats (Channel 4)\, Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One)\, Celebrity Squares (ITV) Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC Two)\, Heading Out (BBC Two)\, The Culture Show (BBC Two)\, Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe (BBC Two)\, Edinburgh Nights (BBC Two)\, Tony Law’s Surreal Guide To Surreal Comedy (Radio 4 Extra)\, Loose Ends (Radio 4)\, and Infinite Monkey Cage (Radio 4). \nTony thinks everything he does is normal. Come and see how wrong he is. If this was Victorian times he would be in a travelling tent as a spectacle. \n“The King of post-modern nonsense” - Telegraph \n“Takes post-modern stand-up to a dangerously funny new level” - ★★★★ - The Guardian \n“clever and blithely zany\, he's just what the doctor ordered” - Telegraph \n  \n \nChris Brooker\nOne of comedy’s heavy hitters\, Chris Brooker’s infectious energy and enthusiasm sweeps through a room like an irresistible force. Chris’ combination of hilarious\, original material and inspired improvisation means that you will never see the same routine twice. Immensely likeable\, there’s no doubting his ability to win over any crowd and drag them along for the ride. \nDescribed only half-accurately as comedy's ginger viking\, Chris has taken his brand of comedy and compering all over the UK as well to the US and Canada. In 2008 he made history when he became the first foreign player to be chosen for the All-Star team at the ComedySportz World Championship in Portland\, Oregon. Currently in high demand as an MC due to his ability to energise a room and think on his feet\, Chris is also a polished performer with three full length solo shows under his belt. The most recent of which\, Unstoppable\, played to glowing reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. \n“Very funny\, very quick... On the spot humour” - BBC \n“The best act of the night\, his quick wit silencing hecklers and getting plenty of laughs” - Manchester Evening News \n“A fitting finale\, had the audience in stitches” - Student Online \n  \n \nJimmy Shirley\nJimmy started his comedy career whilst living abroad in Greece. He's a whimsical storyteller with high energy\, telling tales of the absurdity of a scouser in Greece and the everyday things that annoy him. \nJimmy reached the semi-final of 'So You Think You're Funny' in 2021 and was a finalist at the Southport Comedy Festival's New Comedian of the Year competition in 2022. Since then he has started to make a name for himself up and down the country on the comedy circuit performing on some of the biggest line ups and is definitely one to watch. \n“Electrified the room and audience” - Lancaster Guardian \n  \n \nMatt Reed\nBorn and bred in Sunderland\, Matt's affable style has won him fans across the UK. He effortlessly plays with the crowd with a natural rapport that is found in few comics. Matt\, always ready\, never disappointing will always make a good gig - great. \nIn 2015 Matt took his debut show to the Edinburgh Fringe\, retelling the four year ordeal of how he was stalked and cat-fished by an online admirer. The show won rave reviews from critics and audience alike\, with Matt playing to sell-out audiences. \nWith so many gigs of every size under his belt\, from audiences of 3000 to 30\, there is pretty much no comedy situation Matt can't handle. As pleasant as he is wonderfully brutal\, Matt is a welcome addition to any comedy night entertaining the crowd while skillfully destroying any heckler that crosses his path. \n “Absolutely hilarious... had the crowd rolling around” - BBC \n“Brilliant... always original one of the newest stars of comedy” - The Leeds Guide \n“Brilliantly handled a very difficult room\, this fashionably unkempt lad will go far” - Swansea Telegraph \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-april-6th-2024/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 2nd 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Lou Conran\, Jack Gleadow\, Masai Graham & host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\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  \n \nJack Gleadow\nLeicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2018Amused Moose National New Comic of the Year 2017Great Yorkshire Fringe Comedian of the Year 2017Hull Comedian of The Year 2016Comedy Cellar Comedian of The Year 2016Hilarity Bites New Act of The Year 2014\nMulti-award winning stand-up comedian Jack Gleadow is one of the most unique performers on the UK comedy circuit today. He takes his inspiration from the golden era of variety; Jack is the One-Man Variety Show with the use of sounds\, stories\, jokes and a scooter! \nIn the words of Leicester Comedy Festival\, after winning the prestigious 2018 Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year award\, "Jack bowled over the judges with his quirky set; a delightful blend of audience participation\, wordplay and physical comedy". \nJack is in huge demand on the live comedy scene. As well as performing across the top UK comedy club such\, Jack performed at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe where he performed every day as part of the Pleasance Comedy Reserve. He has also been on the road as tour support for Lloyd Griffith\, and featured at Latitude festival’s main comedy arena - to a mere 3\,500 people! \n“Star potential - The sky's the limit” - Beyond The Joke \n“An absolute natural” - Chortle \n“Laugh out loud funny” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nMasai Graham\nMasai Graham is a multi award winning one-liner comedian who hails from the West Midlands. \nThe former Care worker turned comic has been writing and performing comedy for over a decade\, winning accolades including ‘UK Pun Championship 2016\, ‘Joke of the Fringe’ 2016 and 2022 (also bagging the unofficial lockdown Some-Bloke-Called-Dave Joke of the Fringe in 2021). \nHis comedy skills have seen him perform live from Singapore to Dublin. With 10 years of sell out shows at Edinburgh\, Leicester and Brighton Fringes\, and has led him to perform as tour support for Gary Delaney\, Darren Harriott and Tez Ilyas as well as writing for TV shows. \nMasai delivers genius one liners\, puns and word play with his genuine charm and easy-flowing banter and with his reams of material from clean to naughty\, he turns his razor-sharp joke writing skills to any subject. \n“Annoyingly good gags and great stage presence” - Gary Delaney \n“Audience admire the craftsmanship from this cheerful Black Country comic who skirts offence deftly” - Chortle \n“The best ethnic comedian to emerge from the Black Country if you don’t include myself and Lenny Henry” - Darren Harriott \n  \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \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-march-2nd-2024/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240208T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240208T223000
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, February 8th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Anth Young: Forever Young\nShow details:\n \nFollowing the best part of a year spent supporting Carl Hutchinson on an extensive theatre tour of the UK (including a huge date at Darlington Hippodrome)\, Anth Young returns to The Forum in Darlington with a brand-new following his sell-out solo show in early 2022. \nJoin Anth for another hour of observational story telling as he discusses the aches and pains of getting older whilst still feeling child like\, and more stories of parenthood and just how bad he is at it. \nFeaturing support from his namesake\, the very funny Catherine Young. \n  \n“Delightfully blunt and immensely endearing” – BBC \n“…he has long career ahead of him” – Broadway Baby \n  \nRecommended age 16+ \n  \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-february-8th-2024/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240203T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240203T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, February 3rd 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Deering\, Phil Pagett\, Jules O’Brian & host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nRob Deering\nRob Deering performs stand-up comedy with music\, using a guitar\, a loop pedal and his voice to create impressive rock and pop soundscapes – and do jokes\, of course. Along with being one of the most in-demand headliners on the UK circuit\, he’s toured nationally and performed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe many times since starting out in comedy in the year 2000. \nRob has performed throughout the world\, in shows from the Middle East to Melbourne\, Shanghai to the South of France\, and he has appeared on any number of Radio and TV shows since starting out on 99 Things To Do Before You Die\, most recently winning Celebrity Mastermind on BBC One. \n“An evening in his company is nothing less than a joy” - The Independent on Sunday \n“A highly impressive one-man soundscape powered mainly by energy and excellent guitar skills” - The Scotsman \n“Ingenious and hilarious” - The Guardian \n  \n \nPhil Pagett\nPhil Pagett is a professional comedian and joke-writer from Birmingham\, described by Gary Delaney as "One of the country's best new gag writers". \nPhil has been performing since 2010\, and his act features a combination of one-liners and wry observations. In addition to live work he has written for Mock the Week and BBC Radio 4. \n“Thoroughly enjoyable” - Notts Comedy Review \n“Takes his audience on an amusingly clever ride” - Funhouse Comedy \n“One of the country’s best new gag writers” - Gary Delaney \n  \n  \n \nJules O'Brian\nJules O’Brian first took to the stage in 2017\, at a charity night in Birmingham. A keen fan of Rik Mayall\, French and Saunders\, Victoria Wood\, and Joan Rivers\, as well as Katherine Ryan\, Tim Minchin\, Amy Schumer\, and Luisa Omielan\, Jules states her stand-up style is “Butter wouldn’t melt meets Is That All There Is?” (a reference to the dark song made famous by singer Peggy Lee). \nAn English Tutor in her day life\, Jules performed a sell-out ‘triple-header’ show at 2021’s Birmingham Comedy Festival\, and in the sam year was shortlisted for the Funny Women award. Jules performs at venues and festivals around the country\, telling anyone who will listen about ageing disgracefully\, body hang-ups\, parenting\, and dating. \nShe is TalkTalk’s official voice – chosen by none other than the legend Bernard Cribbins – and her silly writings feature frequently in magazines including Prima and MamaLife. This former teacher’s relaxed and chatty style\, crowd interaction and warmth\, all served with a sardonic wit\, make her a natural crowd pleaser. \n“Slick writing with a twinkle in her eye” - Scott Bennett \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-february-3rd-2024/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, January 25th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Connor Burns: Vertigo\nShow details:\n \nHot on the heels of Connor’s outstanding 2023 Edinburgh Fringe season which saw him add 8 extra performances to his 4 week run (just a week after the programme launch due to the huge ticket presales for what was only his second-ever Fringe) and an incredible 6 sold-out Glasgow Stand shows – the show premiered at the city’s International Comedy Festival\, as the shows kept selling out\, more and more extra dates were added – don’t miss Scotland’s fastest rising comedy star’s brilliant new show – on tour! \nConnor has also sold-out multiple solo shows across Australia\, in 2022 touring Down Under an unprecedented three times in the same year. In addition to his own tour shows\, he supported international stand-up tour ‘Daniel Sloss: CAN’T’ (opening for Daniel in huge theatres) and closed the Sydney Comedy Festival gala at the Sydney Opera House. He’s already taped a set for Just For Laughs and is currently shortlisted for their prestigious “New faces” in Montreal in 2023. \nVertigo is a punchline-packed show featuring ugly dogs\, relationships\, and the inevitable family drama. Hilarious\, relatable\, a bit rude in places of course and all-the-while served up with superb material\, brilliant delivery and proper belly laughs. \nThis is Connor’s first UK tour and we are delighted to welcome him to The Forum in Darlington. If you love live comedy\, then we recommend you check out this fantastic show. Support an exciting comedian and budding superstar early days – and remember where you saw him first! \nSpecial Guest support\, TBC. \n  \n“If you want to see the future of Scottish stand-up\, then see Connor Burns live – while you can still get a ticket” – Daniel Sloss \n“Mark him out as one to watch” – The Scotsman \n“Absolutely cracking… great material with fantastic execution” – The Stand \n“Vertigo. A sensation of whirling and loss of balance” – Oxford English Dictionary \n  \nWARNING: AGE RESTRICTION 14+ / RECOMMENDATION 16+ \, SOME STRONG LANGUAGE \n  \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-january-25th-2024/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240106T193000
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, January 6th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Sam Avery\, Lauren Pattison\, Jon Wagstaffe & host Dave Twentyman\nShow details:\nReplacing Rob Rouse:\n \nSam Avery\nSam Avery wanted to be a rock star. It nearly happened. \nDespite being signed up by BMG Records at the age of 17 (he had to resign from his beloved paper round)\, and subsequent tours with Motorhead and Ice T\, the story soon took a familiar turn. Contracts were anulled\, money was stolen and before he knew it he was back at the paper shop asking for his fluorescent bag back. He had crap hair anyway. \nSubsequent jobs (including a brief stint as a stockbroker) failed to excite him the way the smell of sweat and snakebite had and it wasn't long before he turned to stand-up\, soon making the final of the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year competition\, and finishing runner-up in the City Life North-West Comedian of the Year competition. \nFriendly and enthusiastic\, his observational style instantly puts audiences at ease allowing him to regale them with his tales of everyday life. Sam has gained a reputation for being able to spark the dullest of rooms into life with his warm\, infectious humour and quick wit which makes him ideal as either an act or compere. \nSam is also known as The Learner Parent\, the blog that he started which has lead to a best-selling book and sold-out UK tour. \n“Quick wit and painfully funny” - Metro \n“A must” - Sunday Times \n“A gifted storyteller” - The List \n  \n \nLauren Pattison\nEdinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee 2017\, Lauren is a comedian\, actor and writer. Her TV appearances include two episodes of Comedy Central at the Comedy Store (Comedy Central)\, Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, hosting an episode of Takeshi’s Castle (Comedy Central)\, The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC)\, The Great Christmas Rant (ITV2)\, The Blame Game (BBC One Northern Ireland) and internationally on New Zealand’s 7 Days (TV3)\, Australia’s Comedy Up Late (ABC) and Canada’s The Stand Up Show with Katherine Ryan (The Comedy Network Canada). As an actor her credits include Drunk History (Comedy Central)\, Jerk (BBC3)\, and Climaxed (BBC3). \nShe can currently be heard hosting the critically acclaimed weekly podcast Conversations Against Living Miserably\, produced by the TV channel Dave in partnership with the Campaign Against Living Miserably. Now in its second series\, the podcast has had guests including Richard Gadd\, Jenny Eclair\, Lou Sanders\, Dane Baptiste and Stu Goldsmith. The Guardian described the show as “funny\, kind and thought-provoking.” \nIn 2017\, Lauren sold out her debut run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her critically acclaimed show Lady Muck. On top of her Best Newcomer nomination\, Lauren won the prestigious Herald Angel Award and was nominated for Amused Moose Best Comedy Show. The 5-star show was the best-reviewed show at The Pleasance that year and was so popular that she added three extra sold-out shows. The success of the show saw it go on to a six-night sold-out run at London’s Soho Theatre\, as well as runs at the Perth and Adelaide Fringe in Australia and the Auckland Comedy Festival in New Zealand. \nA sought after act\, Lauren is a regular at all the major national comedy clubs and has provided tour support for Katherine Ryan\, Jason Manford\, Kerry Godliman\, Stewart Francis and Dane Baptiste\, as well as gracing the comedy stages of Latitude and Reading and Leeds Festivals. \n“a star of the future ... Lauren Pattison looks set for fame” - The List \n“Even when packing a punch\, her demeanour is breezy\, frank and friendly\, making her wickedly engaging company... a fully equipped comedian” - Chortle \n“Fast\, forthright and filthy” - The Guardian \n  \n \nJon Wagstaffe\nA simple country lad from Tewkesbury Jon Wagstaffe burst onto the scene in May 2011 and has propelled himself quickly into being a well known act on the comedy circuit. His mix of high energy and clever writing make audiences warm to him instantly. Now experienced in playing to stag & hen parties to corporate nights\, pubs to festivals\, comedy clubs and competitions Jon is comfortable in any room. \nHis take on modern life will have any audience in fits of laughter. He is also devilishly good-looking and has beautiful hair. \n“A naturally sharp & funny comedian\, fresh like everything from Tewkesbury” - Patrick Monahan \n“Very energetic\, bombastic\, contagious humour” - Voodoo Magazine \n  \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.\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-january-6th-2024/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T223000
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, December 2nd 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Dan Tiernan\, Adam Staunton\, Liam Pickford & host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\n \nDan Tiernan\nEdinburgh Comedy Festival 2023 - Best Newcomer NomineeBritish Comedian of the Year 2022 - WinnerBBC New Comedian of the Year 2022 - WinnerISH Comedy Awards 2023 - Best Newcomer Winner\nDan Tiernan is 26-year-old\, gay\, Mancunian with dyspraxia. He’s a high energy act with a gag heavy set all about his weird and chaotic life. \nAs seen The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV 2)\, Rosie Jones’s Disability Comedy Extravaganza (Dave)\, Comedians Selling Jokes to Gordon Ramsey (BBC)\, Jokes Only A… Can Tell (Channel 4)\, Hard Sell (Dave). Dan can also be seen in a season 24 episode 90 of Doctors\, ‘Crime Never Pays’. \nTour support for Micky Flanagan\, Fern Brady\, and Jamali Maddix. \n“Raucously entertaining” - The Guardian \n“He’s a real force-of-nature comic who sweeps the room up in his exhilarating performance into a frenzy of laughter” - Chortle \n“Witness a future stand-up star” - British Comedy Guide \n  \n \nAdam Staunton\nA confident and demanding stage presence has seen scouse funnyman Adam Staunton perform alongside some of the biggest names in comedy\, including John Bishop and Sarah Millican \nA sharp wit and a smart eye for the funny\, combined with a confident and demanding stage presence has seen Adam flourish since first taking to the stage. \nHaving performed as part of Big Value Comedy Show during the Edinburgh Festival in 2012 he has gone on to regularly perform at some of the most established clubs in the country. \n“what he lacks in height he certainly makes up for in talent\, getting the biggest laughs of the night” - Three Weeks \n“a thoughtful performer of smiles and warmth with flecks of disdain; he’s quick-thinking\, with effortless confidence” - The Skinny \n  \n \nLiam Pickford\nWell\, what can we say about Liam? If Stewart Lee\, Jack Dee and Morrissey ever had a child together then Liam is who they would call son. Liam started performing stand up in Manchester in June 2012. His unique style is a breath of fresh air to the circuit\, with Liam crafting his own unique brand of stand up\, mixing cleverly honed material and punchlines with excitingly unpredictable audience interaction. All this\, mixed in with a hint of ‘whimsy’ and clever observations whilst delivered in a wonderfully unenthusiastic and grumpy style. \nLiam has performed all over the UK and has appeared at numerous festivals including ‘Latitude’\, ‘2000 Trees’ and ‘Cockrock’. In 2015\, Liam performed his debut solo show ‘Seaside Cock Novelties’ to a sold out audience at the Liverpool Comedy Festival and then Liam returned in 2016 with his new solo show ‘Your Love Is Like A Knackered Bus Stop I Can No Longer Be Arsed To Vandalise’ which he also took to the Nottingham Comedy Festival that same year\, and is available to buy on BandCamp. \n“He’s got funny bones\, and a scattergun mind that doesn’t quite work like anybody else’s” - Chortle \n  \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \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-december-2nd-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T223000
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, November 4th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Brennan Reece\, Ryan Cullen\, Catherine Young & host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\nReplacing Lou Conran:\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  \n \nRyan Cullen\nRyan Cullen has become one of Ireland’s most talked about comedians in a very short space of time. Renowned for his near the knuckle material and depraved one-liners\, Ryan was recently runner up in Irish Comedian of The Year and has made appearances on BBC Scotland’s ‘The Comedy Underground’\, BBC NI’S ‘Late Licence’\, as well as on RTE and MTV! \nA festival favourite\, Ryan regularly graces the comedy stages at Altitude Comedy Fest\, The Vodafone Comedy Carnival\, Electric Picnic\, Longitude\, Forbidden Fruit\, Indiependence\, and Snowbombing\, Ryan is also a head performer on the Facts YouTube Channel\, boasting over 400 million views and 1.3 million subscribers\, and also the Try Channel which has over 500\,000 subscribers. \nHaving headlined clubs such as The Laughter Lounge\, The Stand\, The International Comedy Club\, The Comedy Cellar\, and The Belfast Empire - to name but a few - it won’t be long before Ryan Cullen will be giving the big names a run for their money! \n“Ryan Cullen looks unassuming... but his clever black humour had the crowd gasping in horror and giggling simultaneously!” - Comedy Scoop \n“Ryan Cullen is one of my favourite comedians. Hilarious and so dark you think 'How the f*ck did he end up like this?’” - Daniel Sloss \n  \n \nCatherine Young\nHilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2019\nWinner of the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2019\, Catherine is quickly making a name for herself as one of the most exciting new acts to come out of the North-East in recent years. \nCatherine occasionally absconds from Middlesbrough and the general misery of life\, by running round the UK comedy circuit looking for anyone who will listen to her. \nFrom North East and Irish decent\, Catherine loves drinking\, dancing and telling lies. Her comedy is light-hearted\, full of mischievous stories and a warm and friendly humour that provides a short break from the stresses that life deals to us all. \n  \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-november-4th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, October 26th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Markus Birdman: Platinum\nShow details:\n \n“June 5th 2021\, I had a stroke. It was my second. I found myself in hospital\, mid lockdown\, with no visitors allowed. I’ve permanently lost half my eyesight. One night I went to the toilet and sat down on another naked blind man\, already there. I was too blind to see him. He was too blind to stop me!\nSo it’s not ALL doom!” \n“I’d like to tell you about it. Not to create feelings of pity toward me\, more a sense of awe & fawning admiration.” \n“I have had a unique experience about a topic\, often sniggered over\, but I’m keen to make you laugh\, but also to raise a little awareness. Well done me! (Ahem!)” \nMarkus Birdman has thundered back into comedy with his Edinburgh Fringe show earning him a nomination for the 2023 Chortle Awards. He has also recently written for Jayde Adams and supported Jason Manford at the Palladium. \n  \n“A torrent of formidable gags\, skilfully told\, and with a gripping story underpinning them all” – ★★★★ ½ – Chortle \n“This soul bearing show is a joy. Such weighty material\, handled with the utmost respect” – ★★★★ – The Skinny \n  \nRecommended age 14+ \n  \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-october-26th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
CREATED:20230829T201431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T073341Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, October 7th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Alun Cochrane\, Gareth Waugh & host Cal Halbert\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 \nGareth Waugh\nEdinburgh comedian Gareth Waugh has been described as “One of the fastest rising stars of the Scottish comedy circuit” by the BBC. Since starting comedy in 2010\, he has twice been a finalist in Scottish Comedian of the Year and has appeared on several Radio 4 programmes including Jo Caulfield’s Speakeasy\, Radio 4 Stands Up\, The John Moloney Show\, and more. \nGareth's live work includes most of the major UK clubs\, and he has toured with the likes of Kathryn Ryan\, Daniel Sloss\, Iain Stirling\, Jamali Maddix\, and Tom Stade. \nIn 2017\, Gareth sold out his much-anticipated solo Edinburgh Festival debut\, and on the strength of that he was offered a four-week east-coast Australian tour in 2018\, where he sold out his solo shows at Sydney’s Factory Theatre\, before returning to the UK to perform the show at London's Soho Theatre. \n“Tightly honed\, self-mocking... nicely crafted lines... bigger things likely await” - Chortle \n“Smart\, witty... very funny! ” - The Scotsman \n“Very funny... impressive comic chops... an engaging\, friendly onstage manner” - Beyond The Joke \n  \nReplacing Sammy Dobson:\n \nCal Halbert\nDeemed 'the new generation of comedy' by Michael McIntyre\, Cal Halbert has performed from local comedy clubs to the London Palladium\, Britain's Got Talent to Good Morning Britain and voiced for YouTube to the BBC. \nWell known as an impressionist\, Halbert is one half of 'The Mimic Men'\, the UK's only impressionist double act! The Mimic Men appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2016\, gaining four yeses accompanied by a standing ovation by the judges\, audience\, and Ant and Dec. \n“Very good” - Simon Cowell \n“Uncanny imitations” - The Sun \n“Impersonator genius” - Sunderland Echo \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-october-7th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230928T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230928T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, September 28th 2023
DESCRIPTION:British Comedian of the Year\, North-East Heat\nShow details:\n \nIt’s the FA Cup of comedy! Eight comedians (from TV comics to the best rising stars) battle it out to see who will go through to the semi final of the £10\,001 British Comedian of the Year competition – the biggest cash prize in UK comedy. \nEach act performs their best 10 mins\, and you (YES YOU!) the audience vote for your favourites to decide who goes through and who doesn’t. The power is all yours! \nThe acts competing in this heat are: \nAlfie Carter\nDavid Eagle\nSachin Kumarendran\nJoe McTernan\nSully O’Sullivan\nSteffen Peddie\nAndy Roach\nHoward Walker \n  \nHosted by England’s Best Comedian – Lee Kyle: \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \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-september-28th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230902T223000
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, September 2nd 2023
DESCRIPTION:Last Train Home Festival – Comedy Stage\nShow details:\n \nHilarity Bites are chuffed to be programming the comedy stage once more at Last Train Home Festival at The Forum on Saturday 2nd September. \nMore details on everything that’s happening at the festival can be found at the Last Train Home website\, but the comedy line-up is as follows: \n  \nEarly Show (2pm – 4pm): \nHost Rob Mulholland\nCatherine Young\nKelly Edgar\nLee Kyle \nEvening Show (5pm – 7pm): \nHost Rob Mulholland\nPete Selwood\nMasai Graham\nRaul Kohli \nLate Show (8pm – 10pm): \nHost Rob Mulholland\nDave Johns\nJack & Sam\nLost Voice Guy \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £20 per person (plus booking fee)\, and are available to buy online from Skiddle.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-september-2nd-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230824T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230824T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, August 24th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hayley Ellis: Hayley’s Comic\nShow details:\n \nAfter the sell-out success of her “The Invisible Mam” show in 2022\, Hayley Ellis is back with a brand new show for “Hayley’s Comic”. \nIt’s a show full of silly stories\, observations and audience interactions. Including body confidence when ageing\, family holidays\, and dinosaurs.  \nAs seen as tour support for Sarah Millican\, Jason Manford\, Ellie Taylor and John Bishop \n  \n“Brilliantly funny and a joy to watch” – Sarah Millican \n“Sharp\, clever and very funny” – The Sunday Post \n“An original and very funny lady” – Funny Women \n  \nRecommended age 18+ \n  \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\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-august-24th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230805T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230805T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, August 5th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Duncan Oakley\, Ant Dewson & host Andy Fury\nShow details:\n \nDuncan Oakley\nAward-winning comedy songwriter Duncan Oakley has been performing on the UK club and festival circuit since 1999. In that time Duncan has appeared on BBC3\, Channel 4 and BBC Radio 4 as well as having a lead role as Eddie in Beat 24's feature film Frontman (a film that won awards but sadly never achieved major release despite Oakley being brilliant in it). \nProudly childlike\, musical comedian Duncan Oakley can be playful and daft but is always infectiously funny. \nExpect big laughs from your inner oaf. \n“Leaping between stupidity and pure brilliance” - Yorkshire Evening Post \n“Oakley's routine deftly mixes the tunes with the stand-up” - City Life \n“Brilliant. A true\, funny entertainer” - BAFTA winner Dave Johns \n  \n \nAnt Dewson\nAnt Dewson performs at some of the top comedy clubs in the country\, from The Stand in Edinburgh to Up The Creek and Angel in London\, He’s shared the stage with some great comedians including Mickey Flanagan\, Lee Mack and Noel Fielding. He’s also shared the stage with some right shockers\, all of whom he is too polite to name here. \nAnt is a regular on BBC Radio London and was the co-host of Carpet Martin’s Comedy Market on Riverside Radio. He also writes comedy for shows on BBC Radio 4 and Sky One. \nAfter a recent Hilarity Bites show in Ripon\, a member of the audience messaged him to say\, “you even made my teenage daughter laugh which she hasn’t done since she hit puberty.” \n“Genuinely funny... very clever... filthy” - Three Weeks \n“Highlight of the night” -  Tom Robinson\, BBC 6Music  \n“A musical comedy feast” - ★★★★ - The Skinny \n  \n \nAndy Fury\nDespite starting comedy out of “sheer boredom” just a few years ago\, Andy Fury has impressed a lot of people in a short space of time with a wonderful mix of self-deprecating dark jokes and off the wall surrealism. \nWith a laidback stage presence that sometimes borders horizontal\, he’s as hard-working as he is funny and winning the Hilarity Bites New Act Of The Year 2010 title has put Andy on the path to working at many of the best clubs in the country\, wowing audiences the length and breadth of the UK. \n“An absolute genius of a comedian” - BBC \n“Brilliant... The next Pub Landlord of comedy” - Hexham Courant \n“A very funny man with a big future ahead of him” - Corby Radio \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. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-august-5th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230701T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 1st 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Nick Doody\, John Scott & host Hayley Ellis\nShow details:\n \nNick Doody\nDave Gorman tour support\nNick Doody has been performing comedy since the 90s when\, as a student\, he got off to a pretty good start by supporting the legendary Bill Hicks\, at Bill's request. A little later\, Nick was a finalist in Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny? competition. \nSince then he has performed all over the world: Ireland\, France\, Spain\, Switzerland\, Germany\, The Netherlands\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates\, Qatar\, Hong Kong\, Thailand\, Malaysia\, Estonia... You get the idea. He was the first British comedian to perform in Croatia. \nNick has appeared on various radio and TV shows\, and is also much in demand as a writer. He has penned jokes for Joan Rivers\, Lenny Henry\, Dame Edna Everage and an uncomfortable number of Mock The Week regulars. He was also the creator and head writer of Bigipedia\, a critically acclaimed Radio 4 show that broadcast in 2009 and 2011. \nIn 2006\, Nick performed his first solo Edinburgh Festival show\, Before He Kills Again. The show received rave reviews and sold out for the whole festival\, leading to a run at the Soho Theatre. Since then\, Nick has written and performed another six solo hours of stand-up\, including the most honest title ever to appear on a poster\, Look At This Massive Picture Of My Face. \n“All hail Nick Doody... true comedy gold: polished\, rich in material and a find among all the fools” - Metro \n“This is simply the best unadulterated\, gimmick-free hour of pure stand-up I’ve seen so far this Fringe” - Chortle \n“A no-nonsense stand up comic who is genuinely funny” - Three Weeks \n  \n \nJohn Scott\nMulti-award winning Scotsman John Scott took his first tentative steps into stand up in 1999 and just 3 months after his first appearance found himself doing his first run at the Edinburgh Festival. \nSince then\, John has appeared at a further five festivals\, and returned this year with a brand new show. In the meantime\, he picked up the Spike Milligan award for new talent in 2003 and then paired that up with the Take the Mic award at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe - the richest prize in UK comedy. \nResident in Newcastle\, he now finds himself a favourite with audiences around the country as he headlines and MCs at all the major clubs around the UK and has gigged as far afield as the Middle East. \n“A genuinely gifted comedian” - Adelaide Rocks \n“Always plays a blinder. Never hits a dry patch. People were literally in tears of laughter” - The Observer \n“Confidently told hilarious tales of class-based woe\, nothing missed the mark in a superb set where every story was expertly crafted before being subverted with a killer punch line” - The Sun \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  \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. 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-1st-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230603T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230603T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, June 3rd 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Phil Chapman\, Ashley Frieze & host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nPhil Chapman\nPaul Smith Tour Support\nPhil Chapman is one of the most prolific writers on the circuit\, ensuring his material is up to date and the audience get a fresh show every time they see him. His work rate has not gone unnoticed and in the past he’s been invited to write for BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Newsjack. \nA quick wit and a constant turnover of material have ensured he has become a highly sought after act and MC. He’s a regular host at the world famous Hot Water Comedy Club as well as many other major clubs in the UK as well as abroad\, and Phil has a wealth of material and sketches available online. Not only a hit on the comedy scene\, he’s also a recognised musical artist with his smash hit single Slogans in collaboration with DJ Hans Face Space\, which was released to great fanfare during the pandemic. \n“An instant hit” - Liverpool Echo \n“A good stage presence\, with jokes to match” - GiggleBeats \n“Fearless as well as bloody funny” - Smacked Arse Comedy \n  \n  \n \nAshley Frieze\nWith his charming\, daft\, and warm brand of music-infused stand-up comedy\, this guitar-toting funny man has been entertaining audiences across the UK for nearly 20 years. His original songs\, with well-crafted lyrics and catchy tunes\, span many genres from Jazz to Coldplay\, via 1960's girl-group pop! \nHe regularly appears at comedy clubs around the country\, and has been a resident MC at RipRoar and his own club. His YouTube channel contains original songs\, parodies and other strange goings on. \nAshley has something for most audiences. Intelligent\, geeky\, silly\, and occasionally naughty. He's a sharp\, MC\, and a powerhouse featured act appearing at theatres\, comedy clubs\, many many pub function rooms\, festival stages\, and even a moving bus! His solo Edinburgh Shows\, The Seven Deadly Sings\, and Discograffiti led to the release of his albums on all good streaming platforms (and many bad ones). \n“brilliant quick-fire lyrics” - Three Weeks \n“Certainly knew how to raise the big laughs” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“...affords the show a feeling of quality” - Chortle \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  \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. 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-3rd-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230506T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
CREATED:20230306T205307Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, May 6th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Andy White\, The Halls of Ridiculous & host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\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 \nThe Halls of Ridiculous\nThe Halls of Ridiculous are a northern comedy duo who push the boundaries of improv\, sketch and character creativity to the max with their quick thinking scenes\, zany special guests and quirky approach to performance. \nFeaturing Chris Lumb (BBC Three's Russell Howard's Good News) and Phil Allan-Smith (BBC One's This is My House)\, and with recent sold out shows at Leicester Comedy Festival and the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe\, who knows what to expect... they don't even know... but whatever it is... it WILL be ridiculous! \n“Brilliant character work mixed with superb improv” - ★★★★ - Hull Comedy Festival \n“The world needs more daftness and the halls of ridiculous provide it in bucket loads. Just brilliantly funny” - Vaun Earl Norman\, Vic & Bob's Big Night Out \n“An amazing show of comedy\, characters & sketches. Brilliant\, very funny” - Patrick Monahan \n  \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \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. 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-6th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230401T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230401T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
CREATED:20230204T171722Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, April 1st 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul ‘Silky’ White\, Tony Cowards & host Andy Fury\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 \nTony Cowards\nTony is a rapidfire gag merchant with an arsenal full of one-liners\, for laughs-per-minute he's a tough act to beat! \nHis quick wit has made him a sought after act and compere by comedy clubs and promoters across the UK and even for gigs worldwide. Something of a Twitter sensation\, Tony's jokes turn up in all sorts of places\, from greetings cards to The Times newspaper\, even if you've never heard of him there's a good chance that you'll have laughed at one of his gags. \nTony’s likable ‘everyman’ character and wide ranging humour (mostly clean) means he is comfortable in front of any audience and is regularly booked for comedy nights for the military\, universities\, sports clubs\, festivals and after-dinner work. In July 2014\, Tony placed third in the English Comedian of the Year Competition. \n“Tony Cowards as the MC skilfully whipped the full house into a state of rapture in anticipation of the evening's special guest” - Three Weeks \n“The best joke writer around” - GQ \n“The Punosaurus” - The List \n“A beaut of a one-liner merchant” - LondonisFunny.com \n  \n \nAndy Fury\nDespite starting comedy out of “sheer boredom” just a few years ago\, Andy Fury has impressed a lot of people in a short space of time with a wonderful mix of self-deprecating dark jokes and off the wall surrealism. \nWith a laidback stage presence that sometimes borders horizontal\, he’s as hard-working as he is funny and winning the Hilarity Bites New Act Of The Year 2010 title has put Andy on the path to working at many of the best clubs in the country\, wowing audiences the length and breadth of the UK. \n“An absolute genius of a comedian” - BBC \n“Brilliant... The next Pub Landlord of comedy” - Hexham Courant \n“A very funny man with a big future ahead of him” - Corby Radio \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. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-april-1st-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 23rd 2023
DESCRIPTION:Tom Houghton: Absolute Shambles\nShow details:\n \nAfter an incredible sold-out debut run\, the man who asked us “do you ski?” is leaving his home in the Tower of London (for good). Catch him as he departs on a second triumphant tour across our nation armed with even more outrageous takes\, unbelievable tales\, and biblical chat to leave you bowled over with laughter. \nHaving amassed a loyal fan base of over a quarter of a million followers the multi-viral\, social media sensation is delving even deeper into his ludicrous life as he tries to smarten up the not so honorable aspects of himself. Take a look at the pitfalls of online celebrity\, the perils of post-palace living and find out\, that in an age where everyone is so obsessed with the veneer of virtual contentment\, maybe it takes crashing back down to reality to discover where happiness truly lies. \nAs seen on Comedy Central and tour support for Milton Jones. \n  \n“Clever\, passionate and soulful” – ★★★★★ – The New European \n“A twisted view of the world” – ★★★★★ – The Sunday Express \n“This unexpected tour de force warrants a 21-gun salute” – ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 in advance\, or £12 on the door. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-march-23rd-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230304T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230304T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
CREATED:20230108T211936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T125039Z
UID:22075-1677958200-1677969000@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 4th 2023
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out ***  \n\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Lost Voice Guy\, David Eagle & host Danny Deegan\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 \nDavid Eagle\nIn 2018 David began performing stand up comedy. He was awarded the New Act Of The Year prize at 2018’s Nottingham Comedy Festival. In 2019 he won Bath Comedy Festival’s New Comedian Of The Year and the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year. \nIn 2022 David performed stand up on BBC Radio 4’s topical comedy programme The Now Show. He frequently supports Boothby Graffoe on tour\, and he also starred in Tony Law and Phil Nichol’s improvised 2019 Edinburgh Fringe show. \nDavid is one third of three-time BBC Radio 2 folk Award winning band The Young’uns. You may have heard them performing on BBC Radio 2 and 3\, or maybe seen them on BBC’s Springwatch. They’ve also done a couple of documentaries for BBC Radio 4. Or perhaps – and granted\, this is unlikely\, but maybe – you heard them in the Aardman Animations film Itch of the Golden Nit\, in which they played the role of Vic Reeves’ pirate backing band. They perform at venues and festivals in the UK and all over the world\, including Cambridge Folk Festival and Glastonbury\, where they played on stage with Billy Bragg. \n“a comic tour de force” - The Guardian \n“David Eagle is a genuine stand up rookie phenomenon! Looking forward to hearing more” - Reginald D. Hunter \n“Brilliant\, nuts\, heartily recommend” - Rufus Hound \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  \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. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-march-4th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230204T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230204T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
CREATED:20221203T131931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T165057Z
UID:21946-1675539000-1675549800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, February 4th 2023
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out *** \n\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Mark Nelson\, Aaron Twitchen & Host Sully O’Sullivan\nShow details:\n \nMark Nelson\nAward-winning stand-up Mark Nelson’s mix of dark humour\, cutting observations and superb one-liners has seen him firmly established as one of the UK’s biggest-hitting comedy powerhouses. \nWith a likeably disarming manner on stage belying some of the stronger content\, Nelson often has audiences laughing at things they know they really shouldn’t be laughing at. An MA degree in Politics from Glasgow University supports his brilliantly topical writing and\, although his stand-up is certainly not for the easily offended\, the material is intelligent\, well conceived and beautifully crafted\, all supported by a very confident delivery. \nNelson’s considerable writing and broadcasting talent is being well recognised in addition to his stand-up. He supplied material for Jason Manford’s A Funny Old Week and three series of Russell Howard’s Good News. He also wrote and performed sketches\, topical stand-up and co-hosted (with Susan Calman) BBC Scotland’s 2014 Commonwealth Games satirical comedy series Don’t Drop The Baton. More recently\, Nelson has appeared on the BBC’s The One Show\, BBC Three’s Comedy Marathon and BBC Scotland’s Comedy Underground\, and Bad Influencer. In 2017\, he was flown to Australia to tape a set at the Sydney Opera House for the Just For Laughs comedy festival. \nWidely recognised as a superb stand-up\, including being frequently nominated and frequent winner of the annual Best Headliner gong at the annual Scottish Comedy Awards\, Nelson has no gimmicks\, relies on no frills—his work is just consistently top-quality comedy\, pure unadulterated stand-up of the highest order. \n“Mark Nelson possesses a talent that is simply obscene … A remarkably accomplished stage manner with wonderfully crafted gags” - The List \n“A remarkably accomplished stage presence… blistering material which pushes dangerously near the boundaries of good taste.” - The Sunday Times \n“A viciously sharp sense of timing” - Metro \n  \n \nAaron Twitchen\nAaron Twitchen is a stand up\, actor\, aerialist\, and living stereotype. \nAs well as featuring on BBC Radio 4\, he was listed in Metro's top 5 RomComs and has provided tour support for Luisa Omielan. He has also been releasing his sketch series\, DiscoBlonde\, in weekly instalments\, and in its first six weeks it has enjoyed upwards of eighteen thousand views. \nAway from comedy\, Aaron has supported bands at music festivals\, and is an accomplished stage actor and improviser. Unusually\, he is also a trained circus act\, concentrating particularly on aerial skills and trapeze work\, which has allowed him to tour circus theatres throughout the country and teach young people. \n“Twitchen's a terrific host\, kind and self-deprecating with plenty of catty put-downs” - The Skinny \n“Twitchen is an assured stand-up and navigates both his material and his venue with style... He is a flexible improviser\, in tune with the spirit of live comedy” - Broadway Baby \n“Hilarious\, warm\, energetic and capable of busting some serious moves. Twitchen is a quadruple threat” - The Skinny \n  \n \nSully O'Sullivan\nSully O'Sullivan has been declared a highlight of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival by The NZ Herald\, a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival by The Scotsman\, featured on Australian TV’s The Comedy Channel\, hosted a sellout standup tour of Croatia\, won Canada’s annual Improvaganza Tournament\, and completed 2 UK national tours supporting cult Heavy Metal Comic Steve Hughes. \nFirst stepping onto a standup stage in June 1998\, Sully's talent gained instant recognition as he won his first national standup award less than 12 months later. 9 years on he’s featured in four seasons of New Zealand’s award winning TV standup showcase 'Pulp Comedy'\, been nominated for the NZ Comedy Industry's supreme award by the NZ Comedy Trust\, and nominated by his fellow performers for the title of NZ's Best MC. \n“Amazing” - NME \n“A blast of hilarity” - Manchester Evening News \n“A wicked sense of humour” - BBC \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. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-february-4th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230107T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230107T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042713
CREATED:20221116T165538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T200843Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, January 7th 2023
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Eddy Brimson\, Katie Mulgrew & Host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\n \nEddy Brimson\nSince turning to comedy in 1999\, Eddy Brimson has well and truly established himself on the live circuit and is regarded by some as one of the leading headline comics in British comedy and the world. His career has even taken him from Dundee to Dubai! \nTo say Eddy has a colourful past is something of an understatement. A self-confessed former football hooligan before turning his hands to better use as a writer and comedian\, Eddy has written a host of amusing anecdotal books\, penned and hosted a top three selling video ‘Teargas and Tantrums’\, and is also a regular “talking head’ for numerous radio and TV shows on subjects as diverse as football\, dodgy builders and sexy baldness. \nHe’s appeared on television in many different guises from Hari Krishna in both Smith & Jones and Heartburn Hotel\, to hard-nosed Villain in Eastenders\, where he turned over Frank Butchers car lot! Other appearances include Absolutely Fabulous\, The Thin Blue Line and Hale & Pace\, The Bill\, Silent Witness\, Casualty\, Between The Lines and the HBO movie The Infiltrator where he played a leading gang member. \nEddy is also a regular radio contributor to shows on BBC Radio 5 and Talksport and also a prolific writer\, having penned seven best-selling books. With sales topping 160\,000\, Eddy has built himself a cult following among British and European football fans. In short\, this is one gifted and hilarious performer. \n“The crowd loved him” - The Guardian \n“Quite simply brilliant” - Sky \n“Engaging and Compelling\, Brimson doesn’t f*@k about” - Three Weeks \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 \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \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. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-january-7th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, December 3rd 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Gribbin\, Zoe\, and host Andy Fury\nShow details:\n \nSteve Gribbin\nSteve Gribbin is a diminutive guitar-wielding satirist from Liverpool whose scabrous comedy songs and off the wall observations have made him one of the firm favourites of the comedy circuit. \nSteve’s original comedy songs combine razor sharp lyrics with tunes that put their foot in the door of your mind and refuse to leave. Firmly based in rock ‘n’ roll and refusing to pull no punches\, these are not the ‘oh so witty’ ditties of penguin-suited plink plonk piano playing posh gobs. They are that rarity – comedy songs which are actually funny. \nFor nine years Steve was the smaller one in the dynamic comedy duo Skint Video\, stalwart’s of the Edinburgh Festival\, appearing on countless television programmes such as Saturday Live\, radio such as The Mary Whitehouse Experience\, and their own show in 1992/3 Songlines (BBC Radio 1). Skint Video went their different ways in 1993\, since then Steve has been storming across the UK and Ireland as a solo artiste. \n“A comic animated by proper passion... a trenchant treat” - The Guardian \n“You can count the number of truly imaginative comic singers currently on the circuit on the fingers of one hand. One of this select band is Steve Gribbin” - Time Out \n“Satirical songs are hard to pull off successfully\, but if anyone can do it\, Steve Gribbin can. In fact\, he pulls it off with real aplomb” - The Independent \n  \n \nZoe\nZoe is a dog obsessed eccentric outsider with limited social skills but with an interesting and fresh perspective on life. \nSimultaneously naive and intense\, Zoe pushes acceptable boundaries whilst ensuring everyone laughs to the point of being unattractive. \nOne of the most incredible live acts in the UK\, Zoe will leave a lasting memory with everyone who sees her. \n“She had the room spellbound – and in gales of laughter. Zoe’s a fully-formed character\, simultaneously naive and intense\, complete with nervous guttural chortle that has impressed BBC comedy” - Chortle \n“Zoe is a force of nature and has the audience in the palm of her hand\, occasionally squeezing them to the point of collapse. A stand out act\, tipped for stardom and like nothing you’ve seen before” - Felt Nowt \n“Some of our most legendary and unforgettable gigs have had Zoe headlining - always guaranteed to bring the house down with her absolute command of an audience. One of the funniest acts to come out of the North East in years! It definitely won’t be long before we’re seeing her on our screens!” - Mr Shindig's Comedy \n  \n \nAndy Fury\nDespite starting comedy out of “sheer boredom” just a few years ago\, Andy Fury has impressed a lot of people in a short space of time with a wonderful mix of self-deprecating dark jokes and off the wall surrealism. \nWith a laidback stage presence that sometimes borders horizontal\, he’s as hard-working as he is funny and winning the Hilarity Bites New Act Of The Year 2010 title has put Andy on the path to working at many of the best clubs in the country\, wowing audiences the length and breadth of the UK. \n“An absolute genius of a comedian” - BBC \n“Brilliant... The next Pub Landlord of comedy” - Hexham Courant \n“A very funny man with a big future ahead of him” - Corby Radio \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. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-december-3rd-2022/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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