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SUMMARY:Darlington\, August 6th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Mike Newall\, Tony Cowards\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nMike Newall\nA gentle\, amiable power-house of a comic\, Mike’s timing is the envy of performers with ten times the experience and is living proof that you can’t learn to be funny\, some people just are. Since making his debut in 2003\, he has toured the country honing his skills and is now a force to be reckoned with. \nA talent who audiences\, colleagues and industry-types alike are really sitting up and taking notice of\, Mike Newall is the future of the Manchester scene\, as cheering crowds from Penzance to Inverness will happily testify. \nA regular on the festival circuit since 2010\, Mike has performed four well-received Edinburgh Fringe shows\, as well as supporting Alun Cochrane on several UK tours. \n“well-crafted jokes\, great call-backs and a wonderfully dry delivery” - Three Weeks \n“There’s something strangely elegiac about these modest little insights into his life that make them more than just average observational comedy... Impressive stuff” - Chortle \n“Perfectly crafted … Pin sharp\, his control is deft and his hair is immaculate” - The Scotsman \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 \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-august-6th-2022/
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 26th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Justin Moorhouse & Lauren Pattison (Preview shows)\nShow details:\n \nJustin Moorhouse – Stretch & Think (Preview)\nJustin is back: still funny\, yet middle-aged. A brand-new show that may contain: yoga\, getting older\, Madonna\, shoplifters\, labradoodles\, middle-aged cyclists\, The Menopause\, running\, hating football fans but loving football\, not drinking\, funerals\, ‘Is tapas a rip off?’\, Captain Tom\, Droylsden\, the environment\, self-improvement\, ruining a sexual position\, electric car charging spots used by doggers\, nursery graduation\, horses\, Stig lookalikes\, home-cooked food but not in your own home\, the odd advantages of fundamental religions\, the gym\, shop-door etiquette. \nAnd he’s got a new suit. Come\, it’ll be fun. \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 \nLauren Pattison – It Is What It Is (Preview)\nEdinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee Lauren Pattison is back with her brand-new show. \nShe is almost reluctant to say what it is about because if she’s learned anything lately\, it’s life can change fast… but it is what it is. Maybe sometimes everything needs to fall apart for you to end up exactly where you were meant to be? \nAs seen on Stand Up for Live Comedy (BBC)\, Comedy Central at the Comedy Store (Comedy Central)\, Roast Battle (Comedy Central) and supporting Katherine Ryan on tour. \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\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\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-26th-2022/
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 20th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Lou Conran & Eddy Brimson (Preview shows)\nShow rescheduled from February 2022.\nShow details:\n \nLou Conran: A Show\nWinner of the Best MC Award 2020/21\, Lou brings her new show to your ears. \nA show filled with hilarity\, an undignified manner and a devil may care attitude. \n”A masterclass in long form comedy” “As filthy as she is fabulous\, Lou Conran is a superlative storyteller.” \nLou Conran’s cream is rising\, catch it now before it curdles. \n  \n“Hilarious” – The Scotsman \n“Naturally funny” – Sarah Millican \n“You’re not Joan Rivers” – Lynne from Grimsby \n  \n\n \nEddy Brimson: A Comedian\nIt’s a funny old game comedy. Well it should be any way. \nA show about the reality of life as a comedian. The highs\, the lows\, and why it’s the best job in the world. \nThere’ll also be a fair bit of titting about. \n  \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\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each and 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-3rd-2022/
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 7th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hayley Ellis: The Invisible Mam\nShow details:\n \nBecoming a mum and then going into lockdown is not how Hayley Ellis imagined maternity leave. For starters no one could babysit. \nCatfishing mums\, buying contraception online and lactating monster energy drink are the new normal along with a lifetime ban from mumsnet. \nAs heard on Absolute Radio\, and seen supporting Sarah Millican on tour. \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  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-7th-2022/
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 2022
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Bailey & Brennan Reece (Preview shows)\nShow details:\n \nStephen Bailey: Sophisticated (Preview)\nLive at The Apollo star\, host of Takeshi’s Castle and currently supporting Katherine Ryan on tour\, Stephen Bailey is a comedian raised on a Manchester council estate. Recently he was told that he is not sophisticated – and he was wearing bronzer. \nTired of being the “GBF” (Gay Best Friend)\, Stephen’s mission is to simply be Stephen. This preview unpacks his life as a queer\, working-class man in a predominately straight\, middle-class man’s world onstage. \nStephen’s TV credits also include Celebs on The Farm (C5)\, Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, and Celebrity Coach Trip (E4) \n“A superstar in the making” – British Comedy Guide \n“Stephen Bailey dominates the stage” – Chortle \n“He’s an arch-bitch with a winning smile\, everyone’s favourite gay best friend. Bailey’s confident\, funny & suitably rude” – The Review’s Hub \n  \n\n \nBrennan Reece: Crowded (Preview)\nFinally allowed to reconnect with human people again\, Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Brennan has forgotten how to do it and needs your help. \nYou’d think he’d be amazing with crowds after being on Live At The Apollo\, Celebrity Coach Trip\, Have A Word\, and Joe Lycett’s tour. But the world just seems a bit much. \nSounds really “lockdowny” doesn’t it? But it’s not. Promise. It’s a show about you\, me and all the others. \n“If there is a future\, I really hope that this is what its comedy looks like” – ★★★★★ – Voice Magazine \n“Hilarious” – ★★★★★ – Chortle \n“Superb” – ★★★★ – List \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\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-6th-2022/
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 2nd 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. MC Hammersmith\, Tom Taylor\, and host Barry Dodds\nShow details:\nReplacing Eddy Brimson\n \nMC Hammersmith\n2018 Scottish Comedy Award Best Newcomer2017 UK Improv Smackdown Champion\nMC Hammersmith (aka Will Naameh\, the skinny posh one from Men With Coconuts\, Spontaneous Sherlock and Spontaneous Potter) is an award-winning freestyle rap improvisational comedian. \nHe is the world’s leading gangsta rapper to ever emerge from the ghetto of middle class white west London. \nNow based in Edinburgh\, he performs across the UK and worldwide. He is the 2017 UK Improv Smackdown Champion\, and the 2018 Scottish Comedy Award Best Newcomer\, and has been seen on BBC Scotland and STV. \n“An exceptionally dazzling performance... utterly enthralled” - The Skinny \n“The funniest rapper in the world” - Culross Festival \n“A shy\, somewhat repressed ex-public school attendee blazing through an incredible freestyle rap” - The Wee Review \n  \n \nTom Taylor\n2015 Yorkshire Comedian of the Year\nMulti-award winning comedian Tom Taylor has received high praise from audiences and critics alike. His unique brand of musical comedy is smart and silly in equal measure and he can boast an impressive stock of quirky\, and very funny\, musical one-liners. \nIn 2013 Tom reached the final of the prestigious So You Think You're Funny? competition\, previously won by Dylan Moran\, Lee Mack and Peter Kay. In 2014\, he reached the final of the Hobgoblin Comedy Award and\, the following year\, won the inaugural Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year competition. \nRecently\, Tom has performed on Radio 2 and Radio 4 Extra as part of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award and has supported Simon Munnery on tour. \n“His brand of nervous\, neurotic musical comedy is an absolute delight” - The Skinny \n  \n \nBarry Dodds\nBarry Dodds charms audiences with his unique brand of disarming wit and wry\, down-to-earth observational humour. \nA self-confessed comedy geek\, Barry took to the comedy stage at the tender age of 21 and soon had audiences eating out of the palm of his hand. Using his own combination of irrepressibly cheeky\, and surprisingly dark material\, he quickly found himself taking the national comedy circuit by storm. \nHis calm\, inclusive persona has ensured that Barry has also proven himself to be a popular and amiable MC\, garnering a reputation as a strong and reliable choice to hold a quality line up together. Barry has been awarded Best MC at the Midlands Comedy Awards in 2015\, 2016 and 2017 \nBarry is one-half of popular podcast 'The Worriers' with Hayley Ellis\, and was also half of the popular Parapod podcast with comedian Ian Boldsworth. Ian and Barry debate the paranormal\, explore hauntings\, and delve headfirst into the unknown. The Parapod quickly became a cult hit\, and was nominated for 'Best Internet' award at the 2016 Chortle Awards. \n“If you are a promoter or club owner and aren't booking Barry Dodds then you should hand in your badge and your gun on my desk Monday morning!” - Jason Manford \n“Razor sharp humour” - Metro \n“wonderfully crafted stories and top–class audience interaction... brings his cheekiness to the stage in absolute buckets” - Bunbury Magazine \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\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-july-2nd-2022/
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 4th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tez Ilyas\, Liam Farrelly\, and host Andy Fury\nShow details:\n \nTez Ilyas\nHost of Channel 4's The Tez O’Clock ShowBBC New Talent Hot List 2017Chortle Best Breakthrough Act Nominee 2017\nTez Ilyas hit the ground running. In his first three years as a stand up\, he found himself in no less than eight competition finals including the prestigious BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. In 2015\, Tez achieved phenomenal success with his debut stand up hour TEZ Talks. A sell out run at the Soho Theatre and his own BBC Radio 4 series based on the show followed\, with a second series released in 2018 and a third already commissioned. \nIn 2016\, his highly anticipated follow up show\, Made in Britain\, went on to sell out every single performance (including extra shows) at the Edinburgh Fringe and gained spectacular critical acclaim\, with a smash hit nationwide tour in 2017. \nHis third show\, Teztify\, once again delivered a spectacularly powerful\, provocative and brilliantly funny hour of topical stand up\, delivering to packed out audiences night after night\, followed in 2018 by his second sell-out nationwide tour. \nTez is one of the stars of hit sitcom Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three) and has appeared on Live at the Apollo (BBC One)\, Mock the Week (BBC Two)\, The Last Leg (C4)\, Live From the BBC (BBC Two)\, Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central)\, Kevin Hart’s Live from Montreal (LOL Network)\, Virtually Famous (E4)\, The Now Show (BBC Radio 4) and made a brand new quiz show pilot for Vice. \n“Tez Ilyas’s political stand-up is candyfloss with a razorblade inside: sweet and familiar at first\, then shockingly\, painfully sharp. It’s the kind of manoeuvre that takes serious talent to pull off” - ★★★★ - The Telegraph \n“Ilyas has a slickness more reminiscent of US comics\, and the gags to back it up\, though his most prized asset could yet be his bold\, subversive streak” - ★★★★ - The Guardian \n“Radiantly entertaining” - ★★★★ - The Times \n  \n \nLiam Farrelly\n2021 Scottish Comedian of the Year - Winner2021 Beat the Frog World Series - Winner2021 BBC New Comedy Award - Finalist\nLiam Farrelly is a 21-year-old up-and-coming Scottish comedian from Paisley\, who started performing stand-up aged 17 whilst still in High School and who immediately went into comedy full-time after graduating. \nA meteoric rise through the ranks has seen him nominated for and winning a raft of awards\, have a guest acting role on BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad (S4E2\, 2018) and perform at the UK’s best and most prestigious comedy clubs\, including Scotland’s The Stand\, Monkey Barrel\, Liverpool’s Hot Water Comedy Club and both the London and Manchester Comedy Stores—all barely a year after first setting foot on a stage. \nIn 2021\, BBC Scotland commissioned him to write and produce an episode of their Short Stuff. Already a charismatic powerhouse on stage\, Liam’s perfect timing and brilliant material is underpinned by a dry and understated delivery\, flawlessly landing multiple punchlines with breathtaking ease. \n“Frighteningly young first act Liam Farrelly is going to have to get used to the Kevin Bridges comparisons or have elocution lessons... it was apparent that this was a young man with natural storytelling talent... Impressive stuff” - Beyond the Joke \n“Self-referential asides and personal material... there’s a funny and interesting spark here” - 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  \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\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-june-4th-2022/
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 7th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Matt Bragg\, Harry Garrison\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\n \nMatt Bragg\nThe son of television warm up man Bobby Bragg\, Matt has been performing stand up all over the country for the last 5 years. With a unique\, low energy\, deadpan style and meticulously crafted material he has been gaining critical acclaim from audiences\, promoters and comedians alike. \nAs well as performing at some of the largest clubs in the UK\, supporting Harry Hill\, Lloyd Griffith (Soccer AM) and Phoenix Night’s Clinton Baptiste on tour\, he was also selected for Just The Tonic’s Big Value showcase at Edinburgh Festival in 2019. \nMost recently he was runner-up in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2020 and has been a finalist and winner respectively in Manford New Act of the Year and Bury Met New Act of the Year. \n“Great stuff\, excellent gags!” - Harry Hill \n“Throughly enjoyable” - Reginald D. Hunter \n“He’s very good. Nice style\, great jokes” - Justin Moorhouse \n  \n \nHarry Garrison\nGlasgow-based comedian Harry Garrison has confident\, flawless delivery and natural charm. \nDon´t be fooled when he shuffles on clutching his guitar: his set is not for the faint-hearted. His honest\, and often oddball take on life and other sensitive topics are expertly handled in a way that will have you cooing over his romanticism\, dropping your jaw in shock that yes\, he did just say that\, and howling with laughter in delightfully equal measure. \n“...stylishly expressed\, charismatic performance” - Chortle \n“...standout crowd favourite” - The Scotsman \n“5 star performance... Hilarious... Quick witted\, dry\, black comedy” - Mumble Comedy \n  \n \nPete Otway\nSince starting to perform in 2010\, Pete Otway has quickly gained momentum\, establishing himself as an extremely strong new act. As comfortable and confident as an MC as he is an act\, he is booked regularly to do both\, and was a recent finalist in the 2012 BBC New Comedy Awards. \nWith an affable and conversational style\, mixed with an energetic stage manner and original writing\, Pete is quickly making a name for himself on the UK circuit\, and is certainly one to watch. \n “Devastatingly funny” - Chortle \n“Amiable\, cheeky classic stand-up” - Liverpool Echo \n“An amazing comedy talent\, and we are making sure we are making sure we follow his every move in his ever rising career” - Crispy Comedy Club \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \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\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-may-7th-2022/
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 21st 2022
DESCRIPTION:Anth Young: Family Man\nShow details:\n \nA comedy club regular across the UK\, Anth Young is certain to leave any audience in stitches. \nJoin Anth for his first feature-length show as he regales us with tales of his life turning upside down. From a single man living with his parents to becoming a parent himself\, Young is sure have the audience laughing their heads off from start to finish. \nTour support for Carl Hutchinson\n“Delightfully blunt and immensely endearing” – BBC \n“A promising career ahead of him” – Broadway Baby \n“A bullet proof act who has exciting potential” – Carl Hutchinson \n  \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each and 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-21st-2022/
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:20220402T223000
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, April 2nd 2022
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets are now sold-out for this show ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Maff Brown\, Sammy Dobson\, and host Andy Fury\nShow details:\nReplacing Mark Nelson:\n \nMaff Brown\nMaff Brown has been recommended as one of the top ten acts to see at the Edinburgh festival by GQ magazine. Twice. \nHe plays at all the top clubs in the UK as a headliner\, including at London's world famous Comedy Store. He is also in demand as a writer on top UK shows such as Mock the Week and 8 Out Of Ten Cats. He also made loads of 'Top Jokes at the Fringe' lists at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival. \nYou would have seen him on Comedy Central (UK) and in Jack Dee’s Lead Balloon\, or supporting some of the comedy heavyweights on tour such as Jack Dee and Greg Davies. \nMaff has also been a co presenter on Absolute Radio's Rock and Roll Football with Ian Wright and you would have also heard him on 5Live\, Talk Sport and BBC Radio 6. \n“Want an all out laugh-fest with gags-a-plenty? Maff is your man. A few months back I saw him tear the roof off\, generating more joy\, more laughter than any arena-selling comedian” - GQ \n“Howl out loud funny and refreshingly honest” - Metro \n“Maff is one of those comics that doesn’t need to try. Jokes fall out of him like gold coins coming out of a pirate’s chest” - Frank Skinner \n  \n \nSammy Dobson\nSammy Dobson started her career at 14 in Byker Grove\, and went on to appear in many BBC and ITV dramas and films including ‘I\, Daniel Blake’. Her most recent TV credits include hit comedies such as 'Boy Meets Girl'\, and appearances in the first two series of Dave's award-winning 'Meet The Richardsons'. \nSammy decided to try stand up comedy for a charity event a few years ago and hasn’t stopped since! Sammy now appears at a number of the country’s top venues\, and has performed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe whilst also appearing in alternative pantomimes and sketch shows in her native Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. \n“Shockingly funny... observational comedy Michael McIntyre couldn't possibly approach” - NARC Magazine \n  \n \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\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-april-2nd-2022/
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:20220305T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220305T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T202958Z
UID:20474-1646508600-1646519400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 5th 2022
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Micky P. Kerr\, Tom Little\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nMicky P. Kerr\nBritain's Got Talent finalist 2018\nLeeds-based comedian and social commentator\, Micky P Kerr is a breath of fresh air on the live comedy circuit. Fusing together music\, spoken word and comedy\, with his tongue often planted firmly in his cheek\, Kerr has been described as the bastard spawn of John Cooper Clarke. \nAlready a familiar face on the live music circuit\, Micky turned his hand to stand-up comedy in 2013 and is rapidly becoming one to watch\, proving to be a massive hit with audiences and bookers alike. \nIn the short time he has been appearing on the comedy circuit he has already reached the semi-finals of both the So You Think You’re Funny and the BBC New Act competitions. He was also recently crowned Harrogate Comedy Festival New Comedian of the Year. \n2015 saw Micky record a live set for BBC Radio 1\, working on a new sitcom about his previous life as a primary school teacher and recording his latest album of music and comedy\, entitled Kerr in the Kerrmunity. In 2017 Micky performed his debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe. \n“Kerr’s ability to get laughs out of them marks him out as perfect Radio 4 material” - Three Weeks \n“Unlike some acts who are not funny then are funny\, you are always funny” - Simon Cowell \n“Leeds-based Kerr’s assured and relaxed mix of one-liners\, poetry and songs certainly impressed” - Harrogate Advertiser \n  \n \nTom Little\nTom Little is an award-winning comedian. In 2015 he won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year (an award also won by acts such as Johnny Vegas\, Jason Manford\, Rhod Gilbert and Romesh Ranganathan) which he never stops banging on about. \nTom was also a BBC Radio New Comedy Award finalist and his 2018 Edinburgh show was nominated for the Amused Moose Comedy Award. He plays the well-read fool\, taking on hugely diverse facts\, but refusing to deal with them conventionally\, with a unique turn of phrase. \n“Inventive\, unexpected and often very silly…. He surely can’t remain a hidden treasure for long” - Chortle \n“A huge talent” - The Scotsman \n“His elevation to TV panel show favourite is surely only a matter of time” - The Wee Review \n“The real deal. An instinctive comedian with oodles of charm and a quirky\, frenetic intensity... If he cuts his energy levels by 10% he could end up in movies” - The Spectator \n  \n \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\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-march-5th-2022/
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:20220205T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220205T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T165056Z
UID:20366-1644089400-1644100200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, February 5th 2022
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Alun Cochrane\, Stephanie Laing\, and host Lee Kyle\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 \nStephanie Laing\nGoofy and peculiar\, Stephanie Laing’s comedy is partway between the needy oddness of Maria Bamford and the upbeat affability of Josie Long. Her material is a mix of silliness\, filth and unusual observations\, underpinned by a disarming honesty which makes her seem charmingly vulnerable. \nA regular on the circuit Stephanie has also become a stalwart of comedy festivals across the country having appeared at Brighton Fringe\, Leicester Comedy Festival\, York Comedy Festival\, Bath Comedy Festival\, Women in Comedy Festival as well as appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe every year since 2010. Not content with just performing in the UK Stephanie has also appeared at UCB in New York & The Laugh Factory in L.A. \nMost recently in 2018 Stephanie took her solo show ‘Mad About The Boy’ to the Melbourne\, Adelaide & Perth comedy festivals. \n“Laing is a jovial\, baby faced performer who comes across as utterly unencumbered\, so it doesn’t especially feel like adult humour when it plainly is... Laing has a Sarah Millican-esque appeal” - Chortle \n“Disgusting and delightful in equal measure. She is definitely one to watch” - Three Weeks \n“Gloriously silly … wonderfully unpretentious” - Broadway Baby \n  \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\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-february-5th-2022/
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:20220108T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220108T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T135152Z
UID:20423-1641670200-1641681000@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, January 8th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Noel James\, George Zach\, and host Hayley Ellis\nShow details:\n \nNoel James\nBritain's Got Talent 2018 semi-finalist\nNoel James has been making people laugh for over 25 years and much of stand-up's royalty has cited him as being a big influence: from Tim Vine and Milton Jones\, to Frank Skinner and Dylan Moran. \nNoel is surreal\, bizarre\, absurd\, intelligent\, and yet\, somehow strangely attractive. He's an accessible act who generally goes down well anywhere; his best lines would grace any comedian's repertoire\, whilst the worst would shame a cracker factory. Highly original and just plain ridiculous. \n“Liberates the lunatic side to our personalities - brilliantly!” - Time Out \n“Stands out like a droll giant in a comedy land of trite dwarfs” - The Independent \n“Huge fan!” - The Sunday Times \n  \n \nGeorge Zach\nGeorge moved from Greece to study Biochemistry in Newcastle Upon Tyne and\, in doing so\, avoided joining the Greek army for his national service. He discovered stand-up soon after and has gone to sell out his show Greek Tragedy at the Melbourne Comedy Festival\, and support Luisa Omielan on her Am I Right Ladies tour. Recent BBC One appearances include the One Show and numerous appearances on This Week\, discussing the Greek financial crisis. \nFortunately for George it turned out that he has quite the grasp of the English language\, and also the fine art of comedy\, including his witty observations on dating Geordie lasses and helpful translations of everyday Geordie phrases. \n“A charismatic raconteur... his story not only elicits laughter but is also\, at times\, poignant and moving” - ★★★★ – The Wee Review \n“Truly terrific” - Melbourne Herald \n“Huge Laughs\, George is clearly a very funny guy” - Broadway Baby \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\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-january-8th-2022/
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:20211204T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211204T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T224907Z
UID:20188-1638646200-1638657000@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, December 4th 2021
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets for this show are now sold out *** \nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tom Houghton\, Dave Johns\, and host Andy Fury\nShow details:\n \nTom Houghton\nTom Houghton was previously 1/5th of comedy troupe "The Noise Next Door" and is now taking the comedy circuit by storm with his quick wit\, and charming persona. \nRegularly performing up and down the country and abroad - as well as touring the country in his own sell-out solo showss - you may even have caught him on Netflix's "The Circle"\, Channel Four's "First Dates Hotel"\, or at his sell-out debut Edinburgh Fringe show\, which went on tour in early 2018. Tom is also hugely popular on social media\, with millions of views across all platforms. \nStrap in and be prepared to have your funny bones tickled and your levels of decency questioned by one of the hottest acts around. \n“this unexpected tour de force warrants a 21-gun salute” - ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph  \n“Please take my advice. Get a ticket today. Tomorrow may well be too late. A Star is Born” - ★★★★★ – One 4 Review  \n“The long awaited male answer to Bridget Jones made flesh” - ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph  \n  \n \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 \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\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-december-4th-2021/
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:20211106T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211106T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T153236Z
UID:20177-1636227000-1636237800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, November 6th 2021
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul Pirie\, John Robertson\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nPaul Pirie\nA brilliant natural comedian\, Paul Pirie comes packed full of energy and uses every ounce to maximum effect\, with superb delivery. \nWith a set that jumps from bitchy to silly\, you’re never more than a line away from a great pun\, insight or well crafted punch line\, delivered with a ferocity that makes Paul’s humble beginnings on the Scottish circuit seem such a long time ago. \nPaul’s career has encompassed TV\, film and radio alongside his skills as a stand-up\, and he is now one of the biggest Scottish acts on the UK comedy circuit. \nHe’s a confident and intelligent comedian who makes it his mission to work and entertain his audience. Paul’s material is superbly individual and put simply\, and always delivers a refreshing burst of laugh out loud comedy that leaves audiences in raptures. \n “a hilarious rubber faced clown” - The Scotsman \n“a most impressive physical comedian” - Chortle \n“His clowning and quick fire gags will win him fans... his physical mannerisms have a touch of Eric Morecambe” - The Daily Record \n  \n \nJohn Robertson\nJohn Robertson is a comedian\, making money out of that particularly odd art form since 2002. He’s also a TV presenter\, columnist\, multimedia artist\, games designer\, crowd-surfer\, and recreational sadist. \nJohn first came to public attention in 2003\, when he went down to Australian Idol and faked a seizure on national television. In 2012\, he created “The Dark Room”\, a viral YouTube hit-turned-live show\, which now tours the world as a theatre show and corporate entertainment. \nJohn has had sell-out shows in London\, Hong Kong\, Phnom Penh\, Berlin\, Singapore\, Edinburgh Fringe\, Birmingham\, Bristol\, Sydney\, Melbourne\, Perth and probably Adelaide (he can’t remember). \nWith 4 million+ YouTube hits\, a wife he met because he faked a seizure on season one of Australian Idol (Guy Sebastian got the money\, but he got the girl)\, this man is a whirlwind of insults dressed in a nice suit. Come and see him - he says this with love - you’re an idiot. \n“his material is edgy\, intelligent and smoothly-delivered… this is astute\, amoral stand-up for the morbidly inclined” - ★★★★ - The Age\, Melbourne \n“A manic and quick-witted revelation... if you only see one Perth-born set this year\, make it John Robertson" - The Scotsman \n“Brilliant\, bemusing and bloodthirsty" - Metro \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\n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-november-6th-2021/
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:20211006T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211006T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T153555Z
UID:20196-1633548600-1633559400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, October 6th 2021
DESCRIPTION:Kiri Pritchard-McLean (Work In Progress) & Tarot (Work In Progress)\nShow details:\nA devilishly brill double bill: Kiri Pritchard-McLean works up her new show about identity\, belonging\, and sex education. \nAnd the cheeky kids at Tarot are working up their new show about morality and the perils of doing sketch in your 30s. \nKiri Pritchard-McLean\n \nWelsh Comedian Kiri Pritchard-Mclean is a multi award-winning stand up comedian\, writer and satirist. Recent television appearances include Live at the Apollo\, Have I Got News For You\, 8 Out of 10 Cats\, The Russell Howard Hour (which she writes on)\, and she’s a frequent contributor on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order. \nDuring lockdown Kiri hosted ‘Live from the Covid Arms’\, which has emerged top of the online comedy gigs during this period and was sighted as a cultural highlight of 2020 by The Telegraph. It has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest online pub; it had 6\,215 visitors to it’s online quiz. The Covid Arms has also raised over £140\, 000 for food banks and The Trussell Trust. \nA regular on BBC radio\, Kiri is the current host of Newsjack and has appeared many times on The Now Show and the News Quiz. She hosts a weekly show on BBC Radio Wales. Kiri is also a writing / directing member of Foster’s Comedy Award nominated sketch group Gein’s Family Giftshop and retains those roles in the group’s latest reincarnation ‘TAROT’\, who are currently working on a Radio 4 Series. \nKiri is also well known as co-creator and co-host of both the ‘All Killa No Filla’ podcast\, co-hosted with Rachel Fairburn. The podcast’s live adaptation sold out The Leicester Square Theatre in minutes and toured the United States. \n\n“Passionate\, smart and yes\, bloody funny” – The Scotsman \n“an increasingly impressive comic\, making powerhouse standup from the thorniest of subjects” – The Guardian \n“Best described as ‘darkness wrapped in glitter’ as she delivers some brutal jokes with a disarming smile” – Chortle \nTarot\n \nChortle’s Top Comedy Show of 2019 \nThe twisted minds of Gein’s Family Giftshop (‘Brilliant’ (Reece Shearsmith)) and sweaty bodies of Goose (‘Brilliant’ (Guardian)) combine to bring you something new from Tarot. \nThe group that brought you a live tarot reading are at it again and this time\, there’s a moral to their stories. Tarot are back and this time they’ve got some some cautionary tales for you\, fast moving\, interactive sketch that is here to teach you a lesson. \nDirected by Kiri Pritchard-McLean. \n\n“One of the balls-out funniest show of the Fringe” – ★★★★½ – Chortle \n“Bark out loud funny… the whole show is startlingly live” – ★★★★ – The Guardian \n“Deliciously dark and straight from the cobbled streets of Royston Vasey” – ★★★★ – The Skinny \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-october-6th-2021/
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:20211002T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211002T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T134919Z
UID:20107-1633203000-1633213800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, October 2nd 2021
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Bethany Black\, Adam Staunton\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\n \nBethany Black\nBethany Black has been a professional stand-up comedian since 2004. Her debut show 'Beth Becomes Her' detailed the story of her being transgender\, chronicling everything from her coming out through her transition and eventually falling in love. It was nominated for Best Debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2008\, eventually losing out to Sarah Millican. \nOver the course of her career Beth has performed alongside some of the biggest names in comedy\, including Alan Carr\, Sarah Millican\, Tim Minchin and Rhys Darby. \nIn late 2017 / early 2018 Beth filmed the role of Pocahantas for No Offence. Prior to which\, in 2015 she was cast as Helen in Russell T. Davies multi channel shows Cucumber\, Banana\, and Tofu\, where she was the first trans actress to play a leading role. In late 2015\, Beth played 474 in Doctor Who. \n“Her journey to Channel Four\, ‘Doctor Who’ and steadily rising star status makes for hilarious if sometimes incredulous listening” - ✭✭✭✭✭ - Three Weeks \n“Honest\, to the point\, and very\, very funny” - ✭✭✭✭ - Arts Award Voice \n“The anecdotes are pitched perfectly... very funny” - Chortle \n  \n \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 \nPete Otway\nSince starting to perform in 2010\, Pete Otway has quickly gained momentum\, establishing himself as an extremely strong new act. As comfortable and confident as an MC as he is an act\, he is booked regularly to do both\, and was a recent finalist in the 2012 BBC New Comedy Awards. \nWith an affable and conversational style\, mixed with an energetic stage manner and original writing\, Pete is quickly making a name for himself on the UK circuit\, and is certainly one to watch. \n “Devastatingly funny” - Chortle \n“Amiable\, cheeky classic stand-up” - Liverpool Echo \n“An amazing comedy talent\, and we are making sure we are making sure we follow his every move in his ever rising career” - Crispy Comedy Club \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-october-2nd-2021/
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:20210904T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210904T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T121919Z
UID:20159-1630764000-1630794600@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, September 4th 2021
DESCRIPTION:Last Train Home Festival – Comedy Stage\nShow details:\n \nHilarity Bites are pleased as punch to be programming the comedy stage once more at Last Train Home Festival at The Forum on Saturday 4th December. \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\nKeith Carter\nBlack Liver\nIgnacio Lopez \nEvening Show (5pm – 7pm): \nHost Rob Mulholland\nJack Gleadow\nDeage Paxton\nDean Moore\nLauren Pattison \nLate Show (8pm – 10pm): \nHost Rob Mulholland\nTony Cowards\nPete Selwood\nPaul ‘Silky’ White \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12 per person (plus booking fee)\, and are available to buy online from Skiddle.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-september-4th-2021/
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:20210807T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210807T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T142613Z
UID:19985-1628364600-1628375400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, August 7th 2021
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Duncan Oakley\, Josh Pugh\, and host Lee Kyle\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 \nJosh Pugh\nEnglish Comedian of the Year 2016Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award Winner 2015Nottingham Comedy Festival New Act of the Year Award 2015

Midlands New Act of the Year 2014 (and 2015 somehow)



\nHot off winning the Midland New Act of the Year in 2014 and 2015\, Josh Pugh rapidly shot to the upper echelons of UK stand-up\, winning English Comedian of the Year 2016\, only two years after playing his first gig. \nHe also won the Funhouse Gong Show as well as the Best New Act prizes at both the 2015 Birmingham and Nottingham Comedy Festivals. \nJosh’s clever\, original\, and (most importantly) very funny writing and performing continues to bring in plaudits\, from Chortle to the Londonist to the London Evening Standard\, and he undoubtedly has a blindingly bright future. \n“Pleasingly off the beaten track” - The Londonist \n“Excellent writing from a peculiar and offbeat mind... an almost certain future star” - 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  \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\n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-august-7th-2021/
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:20210703T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210703T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T153011Z
UID:19874-1625335200-1625340600@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 3rd 2021
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Sully O’Sullivan & Matt Reed\nShow details:\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  \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\nRules / Restrictions \nWe want everybody to be safe and enjoy this show as much as possible\, so please follow the below instructions: \n\nIn order to comply with the latest regulations\, tickets are limited to only 11 groups of people\, and are sold in groups of 2 and 4 only. Maximum venue capacity is 30 people. If you want tickets for a different size group then please email info@hilaritybites.co.uk and we’ll see what we can arrange. People must sit in their own group\, and people won’t be able to move seats to sit with other groups.\nPlease do not arrive more than twenty minutes before showtime.\nAudience members must wear masks when moving around the venue (ie\, entering the venue\, whilst in the bar area\, going to the toilet) but masks may be removed when sat at a seat in the auditorium.\nPlease stick to\, and maintain\, social distancing at all times. There will be a one-way system through the bar and venue to help with this. Staff and signage will direct you to stay safe and clear of others.\nAll guests must follow both local and government guidance which may include not mixing with anyone outside your household on a table if local lockdown rules are in place.\nPlease do not attend if displaying any symptoms of COVID-19.\n\n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and must be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Each show will last for one hour\, with no interval. \nEarly show – 6pm-7:15pm – BUY TICKETS \nLate show – 9pm-10pm – BUY TICKETS
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-3rd-2021/
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:20210605T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210307T135517Z
UID:19866-1622921400-1622930400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, June 5th 2021
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Martin Mor & Rob Mulholland\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 \nRob Mulholland\nSix foot seven of pure funny\, Rob Mulholland is a bombastic\, mischievous gag-slinging rascal with a heart full of humour and gob full of shite. An established\, bullet-proof comedy pro forged in the fires of the Nothern comedy circuit who now travels the world packing big belly laughs. A regular at all the biggest comedy clubs in the UK; whether going for the kill with his playful filth-mongering and hilarious\, furious tirades against minor annoyances or holding a night together with his genial but sharp hosting skills\, he can adapt to any kind of crowd and event. \nRob is the co-host of hit podcast “Dead Men Talking”\, has written for Mock The Week\, and was seen on BBC iPlayer’s "Comedians’ Rap Battles". Rob has also won multiple awards\, including being the English Comedian of the Year joint winner\, Beat The Frog World Series Winner\, Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year Winner\, Funhouse Comedy Champion of Champions\, and SA Search For A Star Winner. His hit Edinburgh Festival show 'Popular Comedian' can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. \n“Very\, very tall and equally as talented” - Time Out \n“Great delivery and a confident swagger... A riot” - Lancashire Evening Telegraph \n“Perfect delivery... had the audience bursting into spontaneous applause” - York Press \n\nRules / Restrictions \nWe want everybody to be safe and enjoy this show as much as possible\, so please follow the below instructions: \n\nIn order to comply with the latest regulations\, tickets are limited to only 11 groups of people\, and are sold in groups of 2 and 4 only. Maximum venue capacity is 30 people. If you want tickets for a different size group then please email info@hilaritybites.co.uk and we’ll see what we can arrange. People must sit in their own group\, and people won’t be able to move seats to sit with other groups.\nPlease do not arrive more than twenty minutes before showtime.\nAudience members must wear masks when moving around the venue (ie\, entering the venue\, whilst in the bar area\, going to the toilet) but masks may be removed when sat at a seat in the auditorium.\nPlease stick to\, and maintain\, social distancing at all times. There will be a one-way system through the bar and venue to help with this. Staff and signage will direct you to stay safe and clear of others.\nAll guests must follow both local and government guidance which may include not mixing with anyone outside your household on a table if local lockdown rules are in place.\nPlease do not attend if displaying any symptoms of COVID-19.\n\n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and must be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Each show will last for one hour\, with no interval. \nEarly show – 7:30pm-8:30pm – BUY TICKETS \nLate show – 9pm-10pm – BUY TICKETS
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-june-5th-2021/
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:20210525T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210525T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T172451Z
UID:19830-1621969200-1621980000@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, May 25th 2021
DESCRIPTION:***Show rearranged from January 26th 2021***\nPatrick Monahan: Started From The Bottom\, Now I’m Here UK Tour\nShow details:\n \nBrand new stand-up show from multi-award winning Irish Iranian comedian Patrick Monahan. \nPatrick was born in Iran\, hen moved to the outskirts of Middlesbrough where he grew up poor\, immigrant\, working class\, living in a caravan. Flash forward two decades and now he lives with his upper-middle class girlfriend in a house. \nPatrick provides smart and funny observations on a new found\, middle-class lifestyle with ski holidays\, through the prism of poor\, immigrant\, living-in-a-caravan roots. \nAs seen on The One Show (BBC)\, Fake Reaction (ITV)\, Celebrity Squares (ITV)\, and BBC Asian Network Comedy. \n“There isn’t a comic quite like him” – ★★★★ – TheNewCurrent.com \n“Possesses the rare ability to be hilarious without being outrageous” – ★★★★★ – Three Weeks \n“Patrick is a Fringe legend and it’s easy to see why” – ★★★★ – Daily Mirror \n“You grin from ear to ear at all the fun you’ve just had” – ★★★★ – One4Review \n“Patrick Monahan is a great comic” – ★★★★ – Broadway Baby \n  \nRules / Restrictions \nWe want everybody to be safe and enjoy this show as much as possible\, so please follow the below instructions: \n\nTickets are limited to only 15 groups of people\, and are sold in groups of 2. Maximum venue capacity is 30 people. People must sit in their own group\, and people won’t be able to move seats to sit with other groups.\nPlease do not arrive more than twenty minutes before showtime. The show will start at 7:30pm.\nAudience members must wear masks when moving around the venue (ie\, entering the venue\, whilst in the bar area\, going to the toilet) but masks may be removed when sat at a seat in the auditorium.\nPlease stick to\, and maintain\, social distancing at all times. There will be a one-way system through the bar and venue to help with this. Staff and signage will direct you to stay safe and clear of others.\nPlease do not attend if displaying any symptoms of COVID-19.\n\nWhen buying tickets\, please do not select the postage option as there will be no physical tickets produced or posted for this show. \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and must be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-january-26th-2021/
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:20201205T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T210807Z
UID:19753-1607196600-1607205600@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, December 5th 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tez Ilyas & Josh Pugh\nShow details:\n \nTez Ilyas\nHost of Channel 4's The Tez O’Clock ShowBBC New Talent Hot List 2017Chortle Best Breakthrough Act Nominee 2017\nTez Ilyas hit the ground running. In his first three years as a stand up\, he found himself in no less than eight competition finals including the prestigious BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. In 2015\, Tez achieved phenomenal success with his debut stand up hour TEZ Talks. A sell out run at the Soho Theatre and his own BBC Radio 4 series based on the show followed\, with a second series released in 2018 and a third already commissioned. \nIn 2016\, his highly anticipated follow up show\, Made in Britain\, went on to sell out every single performance (including extra shows) at the Edinburgh Fringe and gained spectacular critical acclaim\, with a smash hit nationwide tour in 2017. \nHis third show\, Teztify\, once again delivered a spectacularly powerful\, provocative and brilliantly funny hour of topical stand up\, delivering to packed out audiences night after night\, followed in 2018 by his second sell-out nationwide tour. \nTez is one of the stars of hit sitcom Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three) and has appeared on Live at the Apollo (BBC One)\, Mock the Week (BBC Two)\, The Last Leg (C4)\, Live From the BBC (BBC Two)\, Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central)\, Kevin Hart’s Live from Montreal (LOL Network)\, Virtually Famous (E4)\, The Now Show (BBC Radio 4) and made a brand new quiz show pilot for Vice. \n“Tez Ilyas’s political stand-up is candyfloss with a razorblade inside: sweet and familiar at first\, then shockingly\, painfully sharp. It’s the kind of manoeuvre that takes serious talent to pull off” - ★★★★ - The Telegraph \n“Ilyas has a slickness more reminiscent of US comics\, and the gags to back it up\, though his most prized asset could yet be his bold\, subversive streak” - ★★★★ - The Guardian \n“Radiantly entertaining” - ★★★★ - The Times \n  \n \nJosh Pugh\nEnglish Comedian of the Year 2016Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award Winner 2015Nottingham Comedy Festival New Act of the Year Award 2015

Midlands New Act of the Year 2014 (and 2015 somehow)



\nHot off winning the Midland New Act of the Year in 2014 and 2015\, Josh Pugh rapidly shot to the upper echelons of UK stand-up\, winning English Comedian of the Year 2016\, only two years after playing his first gig. \nHe also won the Funhouse Gong Show as well as the Best New Act prizes at both the 2015 Birmingham and Nottingham Comedy Festivals. \nJosh’s clever\, original\, and (most importantly) very funny writing and performing continues to bring in plaudits\, from Chortle to the Londonist to the London Evening Standard\, and he undoubtedly has a blindingly bright future. \n“Pleasingly off the beaten track” - The Londonist \n“Excellent writing from a peculiar and offbeat mind... an almost certain future star” - Chortle \n\nRules / Restrictions \nWe want everybody to be safe and enjoy this show as much as possible\, so please follow the below instructions: \n\nIn order to comply with the latest regulations\, tickets are limited to only 14 groups of people\, and are sold in groups of 2 only. Maximum venue capacity is 28 people. If you want tickets for a different size group then please email info@hilaritybites.co.uk and we’ll see what we can arrange.People must sit in their own group\, and people won’t be able to move seats to sit with other groups.\nPlease do not arrive more than twenty minutes before showtime.\nAudience members must wear masks when moving around the venue (ie\, entering the venue\, whilst in the bar area\, going to the toilet) but masks may be removed when sat at a seat in the auditorium.\nPlease stick to\, and maintain\, social distancing at all times. There will be a one-way system through the bar and venue to help with this. Staff and signage will direct you to stay safe and clear of others.\nAll guests must follow both local and government guidance which may include not mixing with anyone outside your household on a table if local lockdown rules are in place.\nPlease do not attend if displaying any symptoms of COVID-19.\n\n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and must be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Each show will last for one hour\, with no interval. \nEarly show – 7:30pm-8:30pm – SOLD OUT \nLate show – 9pm-10pm – BUY TICKETS
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-december-5th-2020/
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:20201107T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201101T131058Z
UID:19725-1604777400-1604786400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, November 7th 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Day & Dave Twentyman\nShow details:\n \nSteve Day\nSteve Day describes himself as Britains only deaf comedian\, and if there are any others then he hasn't heard. Actually there are a couple of others who have started since he wrote that joke\, but it's only a joke after all. \nFor the past dozen years Steve has been performing to huge laughter around the country and abroad - well\, they tell him the laughter was huge to humour him\, he doesn't know either way. \nMarried with five children (a fact nothing to do with not being able to hear the word 'No') Steve has been described as 'warm and witty' by the Scotsman and has received many other rave reviews whilst performing shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Chortle gave him five stars in 2007 for Deafy's Island Discs\, a show The Sunday Times called 'Funny and Moving'. \n“Revelatory and very funny” - The Guardian \n“Warm\, funny\, frank and thought-provoking” - The Scotsman \n“Wonderful” - Bath Chronicle \n  \n \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\nRules / Restrictions \nWe want everybody to be safe and enjoy this show as much as possible\, so please follow the below instructions: \n\nIn order to comply with the latest regulations\, tickets are limited to only 14 groups of people\, and are sold in groups of 2 only. Maximum venue capacity is 28 people. If you want tickets for a different size group then please email info@hilaritybites.co.uk and we’ll see what we can arrange.People must sit in their own group\, and people won’t be able to move seats to sit with other groups.\nPlease do not arrive more than twenty minutes before showtime.\nAudience members must wear masks when moving around the venue (ie\, entering the venue\, whilst in the bar area\, going to the toilet) but masks may be removed when sat at a seat in the auditorium.\nPlease stick to\, and maintain\, social distancing at all times. There will be a one-way system through the bar and venue to help with this. Staff and signage will direct you to stay safe and clear of others.\nAll guests must follow both local and government guidance which may include not mixing with anyone outside your household on a table if local lockdown rules are in place.\nPlease do not attend if displaying any symptoms of COVID-19.\n\n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and must be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Each show will last for one hour\, with no interval. \nEarly show – 7:30pm-8:30pm – SOLD OUT \nLate show – 9pm-10pm – BUY TICKETS
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-november-7th-2020/
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:20201008T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T131031Z
UID:14475-1602185400-1602196200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, October 8th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Show rearranged from Thursday 19th March 2020.\nLee Kyle – ConQuest: The Most Hated Man In Australia\nShow details:\n \nHave you ever just been minding your own business trying to buy some corks from a mid range supermarket and then\, out of nowhere\, you become the most hated man in Australia? \nThat happened to Lee Kyle earlier this year. \nWhat did he do? Well\, I can’t say really\, it’d spoil the show. But it contains a trolley dash\, some platform shoes with glitter on them\, accidentally swearing on the telly\, and feeding vegemite to a koala. \nLee is a stand up comedian\, story teller and ad libber from South Tyneside\, expect him to be both stupid and thoughtful in equal measures as he flips between “Sophisticated comedy” (Wee Review) and being “Sublimely ridiculous” (Northern Echo). \n“Whip smart jokes” – One4review \n“Very funny” – Manchester Evening News \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” – NARC Magazine \n“Genius… Kyle is one to go back for” – Leicester Mercury \n  \nRules / Restrictions \nWe want everybody to be safe and enjoy this show as much as possible\, so please follow the below instructions: \n\nTickets are limited to only 11 groups of people\, and are sold in groups of 2 or 4. Maximum venue capacity is 36 people. If you want tickets for a different size group then please email info@hilaritybites.co.uk and we’ll see what we can arrange.People must sit in their own group\, and people won’t be able to move seats to sit with other groups.\nPlease do not arrive more than twenty minutes before showtime.\nAudience members must wear masks when moving around the venue (ie\, entering the venue\, whilst in the bar area\, going to the toilet) but masks may be removed when sat at a seat in the auditorium.\nPlease stick to\, and maintain\, social distancing at all times. There will be a one-way system through the bar and venue to help with this. Staff and signage will direct you to stay safe and clear of others.\nPlease do not attend if displaying any symptoms of COVID-19.\n\nWhen buying tickets\, please do not select the postage option as there will be no physical tickets produced or posted for this show. \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £8 per person\, and must be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-october-8th-2020/
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:20200822T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T195630Z
UID:19629-1598119200-1598128200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, August 22nd 2020
DESCRIPTION:Carl Hutchinson is Allowed to Play Out Again!\nShow details:\n \nJust like everyone one else Carl has been shelved for the last 5 months. \nHe is now delighted to offer an hour of stand-up comedy\, socially distanced\, in a mask that’s been sanitised\, or whatever the rules are this week. \nJoin Carl as he does what he does best in a celebration of comedy returning to the UK! \nTickets are very limited for obvious reasons so book in advance and see you there! \n  \nRules / Restrictions \nWe want everybody to be safe and enjoy this show as much as possible\, so please follow the below instructions: \n\nTickets are limited to only 15 groups of people\, and are sold in groups of 2 or 4. If you want tickets for a different size group then please email info@hilaritybites.co.uk and we’ll see what we can arrange. People must sit in their own group\, and people won’t be able to move seats to sit with other groups.\nPlease do not arrive more than twenty minutes before showtime.\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather – remember the show will take place outside.\nPlease stick to and maintain social distancing at all times. There will be a one-way system through the bar and venue to help with this. Staff and signage will direct you to stay safe and clear of others.\nPlease do not attend if displaying any symptoms of COVID-19.\n\nWhen buying tickets\, please do not select the postage option as there will be no physical tickets produced or posted for this show. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and must be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. \nEarly show – 6pm-7pm – SOLD OUT \nLate show – 7:30pm-8:30pm – SOLD OUT
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-august-22nd-2020/
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:20200502T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200502T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T153324Z
UID:18912-1588447800-1588458600@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, May 2nd 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Jonny Awsum\, Steve Day\, and host Will Duggan\nShow details:\n \nJonny Awsum\n2017 Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist\nA comedic whirlwind\, Jonny Awsum has a special feel-good brand of musical comedy. He is the gag slinging guitar hero - audience members don’t just leave entertained\, they leave as fans. \nIn 2017 Jonny was broadcast to huge acclaim on the nation’s biggest-rating ITV show\, Britain’s Got Talent. Performing alongside Ant & Dec\, Jonny won a standing ovation from the theatre audience\, a unanimous vote of approval from the judges and was seen by 11 million TV viewers. Jonny made it all the way to the Live Semi-Finals\, where he performed a musical extravaganza with David Walliams. Jonny loved the whole experience\, his profile recieved a well earned boost\, and his performances on the show have been viewed more than 30 million times on YouTube. \nJonny has been traversing the UK and indeed the world\, armed with an impressive arsenal of jokes and his trusty guitar. He’s a must for comedy clubs\, as his crowd-pleasing set sees Jonny regularly ending his sets to standing ovations and demands of an encore. \n“Awsum's exuberance is infectious\, pumping out into the crowd and lifting everyone's spirits… totally frivolous” - The List \n“Jonny Awsum positively smashed this musical comedy show\, taking the audience all the way with him. It's a dead simple\, but absolutely cracking show. That’s entertainment” - ★★★★ - Chortle \n“Awsum knows exactly how to get the crowd on board right from the start - he'll get you laughing from deep within your belly” - ★★★★★ - Three Weeks \n  \n \nSteve Day\nSteve Day describes himself as Britains only deaf comedian\, and if there are any others then he hasn't heard. Actually there are a couple of others who have started since he wrote that joke\, but it's only a joke after all. \nFor the past dozen years Steve has been performing to huge laughter around the country and abroad - well\, they tell him the laughter was huge to humour him\, he doesn't know either way. \nMarried with five children (a fact nothing to do with not being able to hear the word 'No') Steve has been described as 'warm and witty' by the Scotsman and has received many other rave reviews whilst performing shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Chortle gave him five stars in 2007 for Deafy's Island Discs\, a show The Sunday Times called 'Funny and Moving'. \n“Revelatory and very funny” - The Guardian \n“Warm\, funny\, frank and thought-provoking” - The Scotsman \n“Wonderful” - Bath Chronicle \n  \n \nWill Duggan\nEdinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2014 (Panel Prize for Funz & Gamez)\nWill Duggan started performing comedy in 2009. Since then he has established himself as a dynamic and exciting new act and a quick and witty MC. \nIn the short time he has been performing comedy Will has been in the final of many prestigious competitions including Beat the Frog World Series 2011. He was nominated for Best MC at the 2011 Nottingham Comedy Festival Awards. \nA natural either performing a set or hosting an evening\, Will puts an audience at ease with his charming\, friendly style. \n“absorbs you so completely” - Chortle \n“Watertight material and perfectly paced delivery” - Spotlight Comedy \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-may-2nd-2020/
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:20200404T223000
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CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T153259Z
UID:17733-1586028600-1586039400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, April 4th 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Bethany Black\, Pat Cahill\, and host Rob Mulholland\nShow details:\n \nBethany Black\nBethany Black has been a professional stand-up comedian since 2004. Her debut show 'Beth Becomes Her' detailed the story of her being transgender\, chronicling everything from her coming out through her transition and eventually falling in love. It was nominated for Best Debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2008\, eventually losing out to Sarah Millican. \nOver the course of her career Beth has performed alongside some of the biggest names in comedy\, including Alan Carr\, Sarah Millican\, Tim Minchin and Rhys Darby. \nIn late 2017 / early 2018 Beth filmed the role of Pocahantas for No Offence. Prior to which\, in 2015 she was cast as Helen in Russell T. Davies multi channel shows Cucumber\, Banana\, and Tofu\, where she was the first trans actress to play a leading role. In late 2015\, Beth played 474 in Doctor Who. \n“Her journey to Channel Four\, ‘Doctor Who’ and steadily rising star status makes for hilarious if sometimes incredulous listening” - ✭✭✭✭✭ - Three Weeks \n“Honest\, to the point\, and very\, very funny” - ✭✭✭✭ - Arts Award Voice \n“The anecdotes are pitched perfectly... very funny” - Chortle \n  \n \nPat Cahill\nFrom winning Chortle Best Newcomer and Hackney Empire New Act Awards in 2012\, Pat has gone on to become a perenially daft presence on the alternative comedy scene in the UK and internationally. \nHis own style of “controlled silliness” (Fest mag) has led him to appearances on Dave's One Night Stand\, Sky Arts\, BBC3\, BBC Radio 1\, BBC Radio 4's The Now Show\, and 4 Extra. \nAs well as two national tour support slots for Ardal O'Hanlon and Nina Conti\, Pat has written and performed 4 critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival solo shows\, and appeared internationally in Belgium\, Switzerland\, France\, Ireland\, Denmark\, Norway\, Sweden\, The Netherlands\, and Peterborough. \nNominee Best Show\, Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 \n“Cahill strikes an unlikely balance between stretched absurdity and sophisticated introspection... This is one of the strangest and most satisfying hours of the Festival” - ★★★★★ - Fest \n“Wonderfully weird” - The Guardian \n“True star quality” - Evening Standard \n  \n \nRob Mulholland\nSix foot seven of pure funny\, Rob Mulholland is a bombastic\, mischievous gag-slinging rascal with a heart full of humour and gob full of shite. An established\, bullet-proof comedy pro forged in the fires of the Nothern comedy circuit who now travels the world packing big belly laughs. A regular at all the biggest comedy clubs in the UK; whether going for the kill with his playful filth-mongering and hilarious\, furious tirades against minor annoyances or holding a night together with his genial but sharp hosting skills\, he can adapt to any kind of crowd and event. \nRob is the co-host of hit podcast “Dead Men Talking”\, has written for Mock The Week\, and was seen on BBC iPlayer’s "Comedians’ Rap Battles". Rob has also won multiple awards\, including being the English Comedian of the Year joint winner\, Beat The Frog World Series Winner\, Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year Winner\, Funhouse Comedy Champion of Champions\, and SA Search For A Star Winner. His hit Edinburgh Festival show 'Popular Comedian' can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. \n“Very\, very tall and equally as talented” - Time Out \n“Great delivery and a confident swagger... A riot” - Lancashire Evening Telegraph \n“Perfect delivery... had the audience bursting into spontaneous applause” - York Press \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-april-4th-2020/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200327T152051Z
UID:15087-1585854000-1585864800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, April 2nd 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nJarlath Regan: Notion’s Eleven\nShow details:\n \nAs seen on Comedy Central’s Standup Central\, Russell Howard’s Good News\, Tonight At The Palladium and as heard on BBC Radio 4 and The Guilty Feminist\, Jarlath Regan brings his brand-new show to Darlington. \nJarlath is best known for his world beating podcast “An Irishman Abroad” and his critically acclaimed standup show “Organ Freeman” about donating a kidney to his brother (“skilfully seeded stand-up that confirms Regan’s abilities to move with belly laughs and tears in a single routine” ★★★★ Jay Richardson\, The Scotsman). \nSince bursting onto the scene in 2013 Jarlath has won unanimous rave reviews for his standup and online content. His new show “Notion’s Eleven” is no different. \nExpect an expertly crafted hour of interlocking stand up and stories about the world we live in. Grab tickets now while you still can and be part of this very special evening. \n  \n“Downright hilarious… his own brand of comedy genius” – The Irish Times \n“More laughs in the first 15 minutes than most comedians can muster in a whole hour” – Metro \n“Regan is an expert storyteller and this is a beautifully constructed show that I could have happily listened to for twice its length” – The Arts Desk \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-april-2nd-2020/
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:20200312T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080209
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T172536Z
UID:14479-1584039600-1584050400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 12th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Harry Baker: I Am 10\,000\nShow details:\n \nMathematician-turned-World-Slam-Champion Harry Baker turns 10\,000 days old\, celebrating numbers\, words and life itself. \nFrom winning his school’s Battle of the Bands competition with a Jay-Z maths homage\, to his prime number poetry TED talk being watched by millions online\, Harry’s love of language and logic has got him through literal marathons\, seen him rap battle in front of Ice Cube\, and now has him analysing the technical accuracy of So Solid Crew’s 21 seconds. \nHe’s got 99 problems but maths ain’t one. \n“The greatest performer on earth” – ★★★★★ – BBC Radio 1 \n“his poetry is a masterpiece\, both in rhythm and content. The wordplay is so clever it takes the audience a couple of lines to notice\, but when we do\, we’re gasping with both disbelief and laughter” – ★★★★★ – Wee Review \n“Ferociously intelligent” – ★★★★ – The Scotsman \n“The show does exactly what it says on the label\, and it does it better than you can possibly envision: this man is not a world champion for nothing” – ★★★★ – Broadway Baby \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-march-12th-2020/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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