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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, April 1st 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Keith Carter\, Aidan Goatley\, and host Lou Conran\nShow details:\n \nKeith Carter\nKeith Carter is known as one of the best character comedians on the circuit\, so much so that many have not known he was in character. He doesn’t rely on wigs and silly costumes\, Carter relies on sincerity. His most famous creation Nige has gained cult status amongst comedy fans and comedians alike and is seen as a comedy icon in his native Liverpool. \nHis unique ability to improvise and interact with an audience whilst delivering a perfectly honed set of belly-laugh gags and hilariously surreal stories has taken him across the globe\, as well as working with\, amongst others\, Sean Lock\, Reginald D. Hunter\, Ricky Gervais\, and Russell Brand. \nCarter can count Johnny Vegas and Jon Richardson as fans of his work. His contemporaries like him so much that Steve Coogan’s company\, Baby Cow\, paid for his one man show Edinburgh run in 2012 and Craig Cash’s company\, Jelly Legs\, paid to make a half hour teaser pilot to be shown at the BBC of one of Carter’s characters. \n “A character comic of rare skill” - The Guardian \n“Carter is in danger of becoming huge” - Chortle \n“Surely this man will have a sitcom in a few years time” - Metro \n  \n \nAidan Goatley\nAidan Goatley has been performing since 2011 and has had huge success with his debut show '10 Films with my Dad' which has been performed in the UK\, Dubai\, Istanbul and all over Europe. \nHe's also been tour support for Hal Cruttenden as well as headlining gigs all over the UK\, and performing at venues throughout the world. \n“Proper comic gold” - Chortle \n“A brilliant raconteur... Amazing” - Fringe Guru \n“Riotously funny” - Broadway Baby \n  \n \nLou Conran\nWinner Best MC - 2020/21 Comics Comic AwardFunny Women Finalist - Best Show AwardRegular host of the BBC Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club\nHaving trained as an actress\, Lou has appeared in various guises on tele and in the theatre\, including\, Pressgang (ITV)\, Jo Brand Through the Cakehole (Channel 4)\, The Borrowers (National Tour)\, numerous productions for the Edinburgh Festival and the more challenging and ground breaking role of Sara Bear\, for three long series\, in CITV's\, classic and memorable\, the "Teddybears". (No\, no one else has heard of it either). \nLou is a regular tour support for the likes of Sarah Millican\, Joe Lycett\, John Bishop\, Suzi Ruffell\, and Lucy Beaumont amongst others. She is also one half of the award nominated podcast Spit or Swallow podcast\, and the Tough Gig comedy podcast with her husband\, fellow comic Eddy Brimson. \nLou's comedy career started back in the mid 90's\, doing improv comedy with various groups in and around London. This has continued into the naughties with her move to Manchester\, where she began her stand-up career in 2005. Having made the final of several new-act competitions in the mid naughties\, she has continued to gig at many of the biggest clubs in the country as both an act and a compere. Lou is also a founder member of the Smirking Room comedy clubs in Manchester & Leeds where she comperes regularly. \n“Naturally funny” - Sarah Millican \n“Absolutely hilarious” - Chortle \n“As filthy as she is fabulous\, Lou Conran is a superlative storyteller” - Edinburgh Guide \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-april-1st-2020/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, March 4th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Alfie Moore\, David Tsonos\, and host Karen Bayley\nShow details:\n \nAlfie Moore\nFormer Police Sergeant turned stand-up comedian\, and star of BBC Radio 4 Comedy 'It's a Fair Cop'\, Alfie Moore tasers his way through a set of hilarious and fascinating anecdotes drawn from his eighteen years on the beat. \nBorn and raised on a council estate in Sheffield he was an apprentice in the steelworks before joining the Police. He has subsequently served a whole new apprenticeship\, honing his craft at comedy clubs all over the country. \nWith an observational comedic style\, which lends itself to witty\, and sometimes gritty\, anecdotes based on everyday modern policing\, Alfie has supported Sarah Millican\, Russell Kane and Milton Jones on their national tours. \n“Brilliantly funny\, genuinely hilarious” - David Mitchell \n“Gloriously\, life-enhancingly funny” - The Scotsman \n“Strikingly original” - Arts Desk \n“A very funny man” - Rhod Gilbert \n  \n \nDavid Tsonos\nIf you want serious comedy David Tsonos is not your man. \nDavid's comedy stems from being the youngest of five boys\, babysitting\, his nephews\, and his cat. Whether it’s a bar gig\, a comedy club\, or a corporate function\, David makes them laugh until they can laugh no more (well maybe a little more). \nStarting off in Canada in 1999\, and now making London his home\, he has performed in over 15 countries. He's appeared at numerous fringe festivals in the UK including Edinburgh\, Glasgow\, Bath\, and Hastings. \nDavid will continue to make people laugh until Aliens with no sense of humour take over Earth. \n“Has a wealth of jokes and off the cuff remarks” - Chortle \n“Very confident\, knows his material totally and had the crowd roaring. Good face and voice for comedy\, great timing” - The Stand \n  \n \nKaren Bayley\nKaren began her comedy career back in 2000 and since then has gone from strength to strength. Her bold\, no nonsense attitude strikes a perfect pitch with men and women alike\, and she is equally at home compering or performing sets. \nKaren is also resident compere of her own clubs in Sutton Coldfield and Solihull\, with her claim to fame to date being that she was the first woman (in its history) to win the King Gong show at The Comedy Store. \nKaren has also worked in TV and radio\, including appearances on the BBC New Comedy Awards (BBC3)\, 
The Last Word (ITV1)\, 
Sex on the Job (Sky 1)\, and 
100 Greatest Cartoons (Channel 4). \n“Laugh out loud jokes and superb audience control” - Chortle \n“Likeable headstrong persona- packing a considerable performing punch” - The List \n“She blew my socks off” - BBC \n  \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/newton-aycliffe-march-4th-2020/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, February 5th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Diane Spencer\, Stephen Bailey\, and host Tony Jameson\nShow details:\n \nDiane Spencer\nDiane Spencer is a UK based comedian\, actress and writer\, and is best known for her online comedy specials which are hour long stand-up comedy shows filmed in various locations. She has a growing online fanbase\, with over 10K YouTube subscribers and 1.3 million views. \nDiane has delighted audiences worldwide with her cheeky\, dark and often edgy stand-up comedy. A dazzling performer\, Diane captivates the crowd with her charming demeanour\, cutting wit and skilfully crafted material. She has performed worldwide including at The Laugh Factory and the world famous Improv in LA\, received critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, and appeared on several TV programmes including Red Light Comedy Live from Amsterdam. \n“She is a flame-haired\, filth-firing force of nature\, tossing the audience from open-mouthed incredulity to tear-filled guffaws” - ★★★★★ - Sunday Express \n“Diane Spencer seems incapable of producing a show that is not worthy of the high praise she gains. Her honesty and unflinching sincerity makes you laugh harder than you could imagine and once she has you there really is no hope of her letting up” - ★★★★★ - The New Current \n“Her wacky and irreverent storytelling will charm\, shock and uplift you. Not for the fainthearted\, but also not to be missed” - ★★★★★ - Three Weeks \n  \n \nStephen Bailey\nStephen Bailey is the host of Celebs on the Farm/Ranch (Channel 5) and has recently filmed Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)\, Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One)\, Celebrity Coach Trip (E4)\, and the second series of The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2). It's been a busy few years for Stephen as he was the resident Agony Uncle on Zoe Ball on Saturday/Sunday (ITV) and a series regular on Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (Channel 5) until the end of their runs. \nStephen is also making noise on the comedy circuit with his trademark fun\, charming and sassy style. He is a regular at major clubs around the country\, and has also played major events such as Latitude & Stonewalls Summer Party. Most recently he has been seen supporting Katherine Ryan and Jenny Eclair on their UK tours.
 \nIn 2019\, Comedy Central Live - Stephen Bailey; his first 30 minute stand-up special was released\, and in 2020 Stephen will be seen as the new host of a returning Comedy Central series. He's also acted as warm up artist for ITV’s Loose Women and Let’s Lunch With Gino & Mel\, and contributed to Attitude Magazine\, Live Manchester\, and the Huffington Post.
 \nIn 2015\, his Edinburgh Fringe show was nominated for the Amused Moose Comedy Award (Best Show)\, and in 2020 he'll embark on a brand-new tour of the UK. \n“A superstar in the making” - British Comedy Guide \n“Stephen Bailey dominates the stage” - Chortle \n“He's an arch-bitch with a winning smile\, everyone's favourite gay best friend. Bailey's confident\, funny & suitably rude” - The Review's Hub \n  \n \nTony Jameson\nSince starting in September\, 2008\, Tony Jameson has established himself firmly as one of the brightest prospects in the North East comedy scene. \nWith his whimsical rambling manner\, or flight of fancy\, Tony takes audiences on a tour of the inner workings of his mind and the strange things that happen in his life. Fleeting from whimsy to dark one-liners\, before stopping for a cup of tea and a breather. It’s a bit like a small child who always asks ‘why?’ His observations are well thought out\, keeping the audience on their toes and intrigued\, eager to see where his journey will take them. \nIn 2014 Tony had an exceptional run at the Edinburgh Festival\, following a sell-out run in 2013 with his critically acclaimed show Football Manager Ruined My Life\, which he then toured throughout Winter 2014\, before taking it back on the road in 2015. \n“Tony Jameson delivered both an imaginatively amusing and well received performance...” - Three Weeks \n“Terrific... Wonderful... Life-affirming stuff...” - The Skinny \n“The latest Geordie with massive potential” - Yorkshire Evening 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/newton-aycliffe-february-5th-2020/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, December 4th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Chris Kent\, Rahul Kohli\, and host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\n \nChris Kent\nHailing from ‘The Rebel County’ (That’s Cork for anyone outside Ireland)\, Chris gave up the day job as an electrician to pursue his calling in comedy. He emerged onto the Irish comedy scene in 2009 after winning the Bulmers Nuttin’ But Funny competition. \nChris’s anecdotal stand up comedy has made him a firm favorite in Ireland and in the UK. Fresh from selling out a 2016 Irish tour\, Chris became a regular at the Edinburgh Festival and has performed all over the world from Australia to America. \nChris has appeared on Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central on Comedy Central\, was a guest panelist on RTE’s Next Year’s News\, is a regular contributor to RTE radio\, and has been hand-chosen to support a number of high profile acts including David O'Doherty\, Dylan Moran\, and Bill Burr. \n“Breathes new life into anecdotal comedy” - ★★★★ The List \n“Compelling storyteller\, truly surprising\, beautifully delivered” - The Scotsman \n“Original\, hilarious material. Among the best acts I’ve seen ” - ★★★★★ - The Mirror \n  \n \nRaul Kohli\nRaul Kohli has fast become one of the most captivating Asian acts on the UK comedy circuit. As one of the few Asian comedians to have grown up in the North East of England\, he’s blessed with a worldview that upends ethnicity\, culture and class. Kohli combines ‘Superb political comedy’ (The Scotsman) with surreal storytelling. \nIn just a few short years\, his debut solo show: Newcastle Brown Male gained critical acclaim at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival earning him a top pick of both BBC Radio 4 and the Huffington Post. It also gained him radio credits for BBC Radio 4's State of the Nation and BBC Asia Network's Big Asian Comedy Night. \nAs well as several radio & TV appearances\, Raul released his own comedy podcast about Hinduism on BBC Sounds' and Spotify (Comic Sanskrit). Raul also has a short yet ceremonious career in writing & acting\, having wrote & starred in numerous RTS Award Nominated short films\, he's also appeared in the sitcom : The VAR room (2021)\, wrote & starred in his own BBC Laugh Lesson: How We Ruined the Internet\, wrote & performed on Mike Reiss (Writer/Producer – The Simpsons) podcast\, & is presently acting as the lead in a short feature film: White Privilege (Cabin Productions\, scheduled for release in 2023). \nIn January 2017\, Rahul became an award-winning comedian\, winning the prestigious NATYS\, formerly the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Award\, following in the footsteps of Stewart Lee\, Lee Mack and Ardal O’Hanlon. \n“Dripping with erudite genius” - Fest Magazine \n“A powerful\, passionate\, open-minded\, intelligent voice. It is superb political comedy and commentary” - The Scotsman \n“Kohli is not just performing for laughs; he is attempting to create some real art” - Broadway Baby \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\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-december-4th-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, November 6th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul McCaffrey\, Thomas Green\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\n \nPaul McCaffrey\nIn recent years Paul McCaffrey has appeared on major UK tours with two of Britain’s foremost stand ups. Sean Lock on his Keep It Light tour 2016-2018 and Kevin Bridges on his Brand New Tour 2018 playing to more than half a million people nationwide to great critical acclaim. \nAs seen on Impractical Jokers (BBC3)\, Russell Howards Good News (BBC3)\, Stand up Central (Comedy Central). An accomplished radio presenter and guest\, Paul has recently been heard on: talkSPORT\, Absolute’s The Alternative Vote and Rob Beckett’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Football\, and BBC Radio 2’s Russell Kane’s Whistlestop Tour. He also presents The Paul McCaffrey Show every Saturday morning on Jack FM. \nPaul is an award-winning comedian (Latitude New Act of the Year\, London Paper New Act of the Year) and headlines at the biggest comedy clubs in the country. He has performed five critically acclaimed Edinburgh shows\, as well as appearing at major music festivals\, such as Reading\, Leeds\, V Festival\, Bestival\, and Latitude. \n“Born to be a comic” - The Scotsman \n“Gut-bustingly hilarious” - GQ \n“Charm\, charisma and success written all over him” - Evening Standard \n  \n \nThomas Green\nThomas Green is an engaging story-teller\, and is known for his face of elasticity and highly energetic stage presence. \nA regular on the international festival circuit since 2012\, his effervescent charisma and hilarious characterisations led to his nomination for Best Emerging Comedy at the 2013 Adelaide Fringe\, and sold out shows in his Edinburgh debut in the same year. \n

Green has not only been lively on the festival circuit\, but he's establishing himself on the UK circuit too following a stint hosting both breakfast and drive radio shows across 7 years on Fresh 92.7 in Adelaide. \n“Green’s quick-witted exchanges and improvisation with audience members are truly impressive\, clever and natural” - ★★★★ - The Advertiser \n“Proof you don't need a gimmick to be great” - ★★★★ - The List \n“Green used his contagious enthusiasm to have a sold-out crowd in stitches” - Rip It Up \n  \n \nRick Molland\nNot many Englishmen can cut it as an MC in a Scottish Comedy Club - but that's exactly what Rick Molland did every weekend of the year for years. \nAn award winning film maker and former Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up\, having proven his comedy metal in some of the most formidable environments Scotland has to offer\, including T in the Park\, Rockness\, and The Wickerman Festivals\, Rick Molland is the former resident compère at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. \n“no-holds-barred comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“perfect for the role of compere” - Three Weeks \n“ audacious” - The Scotsman \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-november-6th-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, October 2nd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Duncan Oakley\, Danny Pensive\, and host Tom Houghton\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 \nDanny Pensive\nDanny Pensive's offbeat comedy has picked up a cult following across the UK. Described variously as 'Vic and Bob meets Samuel Beckett'\, and the 'lovechild of Siadwel and Sarah Millican'. The South Wales Post hailed him as 'a truly inspired comedian. Gloriously deadpan and very funny’ and the BBC said he’s ‘a superb creation\, brilliantly done’. \nDanny has supported Milton Jones on tour\, and played to sell out crowds in prestigious venues such as the West Yorkshire Playhouse\, The Kingston Rose Theatre and the Udderbelly Southbank. Following a successful Edinburgh 2011\, Danny took his debut show 'Danny Pensive's Map of Britain' on tour in the spring of 2012\, and still regularly delights audiences at venues throughout the UK. \n“Catch this comic idiot savant before Vic ‘n’ Bob snap him up” - The List \n“Had them laughing in all the right places\, with an audience who cheered him to the rafters” - Kendal Calling Festival \n“Cutting Wit – There’s more to him than meet the eye” - Three Weeks \n  \n \nTom Houghton\nTom Houghton was previously 1/5th of comedy troupe "The Noise Next Door" and is now taking the comedy circuit by storm with his quick wit\, and charming persona. \nRegularly performing up and down the country and abroad - as well as touring the country in his own sell-out solo showss - you may even have caught him on Netflix's "The Circle"\, Channel Four's "First Dates Hotel"\, or at his sell-out debut Edinburgh Fringe show\, which went on tour in early 2018. Tom is also hugely popular on social media\, with millions of views across all platforms. \nStrap in and be prepared to have your funny bones tickled and your levels of decency questioned by one of the hottest acts around. \n“this unexpected tour de force warrants a 21-gun salute” - ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph  \n“Please take my advice. Get a ticket today. Tomorrow may well be too late. A Star is Born” - ★★★★★ – One 4 Review  \n“The long awaited male answer to Bridget Jones made flesh” - ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph  \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \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/newton-aycliffe-october-2nd-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, September 4th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Andrew Bird\, Bethany Black\, and host Rob Mulholland\nShow details:\n \nAndrew Bird\nAndrew Bird is a top headline act at venues up and down the country\, and has performed all around the world. \nHe has been a tour support for Rhod Gilbert\, Rob Brydon and on his recent arena tour Michael McIntyre - including Wembley Area and the O2 Arena. He’s also one of only seven comedians to perform for Banksy at Dismal Land. \nAn in-demand writer\, he’s written on TV shows Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown \,and Lee Mack’s Duck Quacks Don’t Echo. Andrew is also a regular guest on BBC Radio’s The Rhod Gilbert Show\, and has been the warm-up artist for TV shows including Taskmaster\, Nevermind The Buzzcocks\, Room 101 and Pointless. \n“Comedy gold...Bird’s going to be a star\, catch him close-up now” - The Scotsman \n“Superb” - Time Out \n“Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. A truly excellent comedian” - Michael McIntyre \n  \n \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 \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  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-september-4th-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, August 7th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Lost Voice Guy\, Simon Lomas\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\n \nLee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy)\nBritain's Got Talent winner - 2018\nLee Ridley AKA Lost Voice Guy may not be able to talk\, but he definitely has something to say\, and his comedy will leave you speechless. \nSince making his first stand up performance in February 2012\, Ridley has gained quite the reputation for being both very funny and very unique. \nHe's gigged across the country performing at clubs and small venues\, and has warmed up at Tour shows for the likes of Ross Noble\, Patrick Kielty\, Jason Manford and Jason Cook. \nIn 2014 he won the BBC New Comedy Award and went on to became the winner of ITV’s highest rated show\, Britain’s Got Talent\, in 2018; the first comic ever to win the show. \nLee’s other credits include his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom\, Ability\, Live at the Apollo for BBC\, and in late 2018 he completed a huge nationwide theatre tour before releasing his debut book in May 2019. \n“Funny\, personal\, occasionally shocking and frequently mischievous” - The Independent \n“Finding humour in strange places is one of Lost Voice Guy’s strengths” - The Guardian \n“a show that will open your eyes\, put fire in your belly and make you laugh guiltily at its frankness and levity” - ★★★★★ - Metro \n  \n \nSimon Lomas\nWinner - Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2017Winner - Nottingham Comedy Festival new Act of the Year 2017Winner - Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year 2016Winner - Nando’s New Comedian of the Year 2016\nDespite only starting stand up in September 2015\, Simon Lomas is already regarded as one of the most refreshing and exciting new acts on the circuit. In August 2017 he performed as part of Just The Tonic's prestigious Big Value Comedy Show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, after racking up a host of new act competition titles. \nDefinitely one to watch. \n“...the writing is strong\, efficient and offbeat\, with an enviable hit rate” - Chortle \n“...it was immediately obvious why there is a buzz about him” - Bruce Dessau \n“...sharp and solid joke writing” - 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  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-august-7th-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, July 3rd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Deering\, George Zach\, Tom Little\, and host Tony Jameson\nShow details:\n \nRob Deering\nRob Deering performs stand-up comedy with music\, using a guitar\, a loop pedal and his voice to create impressive rock and pop soundscapes – and do jokes\, of course. Along with being one of the most in-demand headliners on the UK circuit\, he’s toured nationally and performed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe many times since starting out in comedy in the year 2000. \nRob has performed throughout the world\, in shows from the Middle East to Melbourne\, Shanghai to the South of France\, and he has appeared on any number of Radio and TV shows since starting out on 99 Things To Do Before You Die\, most recently winning Celebrity Mastermind on BBC One. \n“An evening in his company is nothing less than a joy” - The Independent on Sunday \n“A highly impressive one-man soundscape powered mainly by energy and excellent guitar skills” - The Scotsman \n“Ingenious and hilarious” - The Guardian \n  \n \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 \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 \nTony Jameson\nSince starting in September\, 2008\, Tony Jameson has established himself firmly as one of the brightest prospects in the North East comedy scene. \nWith his whimsical rambling manner\, or flight of fancy\, Tony takes audiences on a tour of the inner workings of his mind and the strange things that happen in his life. Fleeting from whimsy to dark one-liners\, before stopping for a cup of tea and a breather. It’s a bit like a small child who always asks ‘why?’ His observations are well thought out\, keeping the audience on their toes and intrigued\, eager to see where his journey will take them. \nIn 2014 Tony had an exceptional run at the Edinburgh Festival\, following a sell-out run in 2013 with his critically acclaimed show Football Manager Ruined My Life\, which he then toured throughout Winter 2014\, before taking it back on the road in 2015. \n“Tony Jameson delivered both an imaginatively amusing and well received performance...” - Three Weeks \n“Terrific... Wonderful... Life-affirming stuff...” - The Skinny \n“The latest Geordie with massive potential” - Yorkshire Evening Press \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-july-3rd-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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CREATED:20181211T212210Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, June 5th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Gavin Webster\, Mike Newall\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\n \nGavin Webster\n2014 Comedian's Comedian of the Year winner\nGavin Webster has been on the rise. He’s been on the rise for over twenty years. After making his modest debut in a pub in Gateshead in February 1993 he's done about three thousand gigs from Aberdeen to Abu Dhabi\, Manchester to Melbourne and Hartlepool to Hong Kong. \nGavin Webster's shows are high octane\, close to the bone and quick fire\, with many gag to the minute routines\, peppered with sardonic songs that are finished by the time you decide you need to complain about them. Black humour\, observations and moronic jokes complete the unique and stand-alone experience of seeing this greatly original\, angry comedian. \nVery much the last ever punk rocker\, people that take to Gavin Webster are fans for life and stay loyal to him throughout. His unique style has brought him praise and attention from throughout the national media\, as well as many roles on TV and radio\, including an appearance on Never Mind The Buzzcocks. \n“Funny\, clever and as brilliantly observed as you’ll find” - The Scotsman \n“Palpably funny” - ★★★★★ - Herald \n“His daftness is little short of surreal genius” - The Stage \n  \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 \nRick Molland\nNot many Englishmen can cut it as an MC in a Scottish Comedy Club - but that's exactly what Rick Molland did every weekend of the year for years. \nAn award winning film maker and former Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up\, having proven his comedy metal in some of the most formidable environments Scotland has to offer\, including T in the Park\, Rockness\, and The Wickerman Festivals\, Rick Molland is the former resident compère at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. \n“no-holds-barred comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“perfect for the role of compere” - Three Weeks \n“ audacious” - The Scotsman \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-june-5th-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, May 1st 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul ‘Silky’ White\, Tom Taylor\, and host Sam Avery\nShow details:\n \nPaul 'Silky' White\nSilky has been a full time comedian since 1997. He did his first gig in 1994\, and his fourth gig (the final of the 1995 BBC New Comedy Awards alongside Lee Mack\, Daniel Kitson and Julian Barratt) was shown on BBC1’s Stand-Up Show. Other awards he has failed to win include the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year (prize-winning runner-up 2000)\, the Liverpool Echo Arts and Entertainment Award (the only person to be nominated twice: always the sodding bridesmaid). \nSilky has performed internationally\, including gigs in China\, the Philippines\, the Gulf\, Singapore\, the US\, the Melbourne Comedy Festival\, and all over Europe\, including at the Glastonbury Festival\, where no-one lobbed bottles of wee\, much to his relief. He performed at the 2004 God’s Kitchen Global Gathering\, the 2005 Big Bang at Santa Pod\, and in the houseband for the Kilkenny Festival. Silky is also a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe\, where he plays to full houses every year at The Stand Comedy Club. \n“...a very\, very funny fella... just brilliant” - John Bishop \n“One of the comedy circuit’s most popular headliners... on the cusp of superstardom” - Yorkshire Life \n“Among the best of the circuit... born funny” - City Life \n“Always brilliant” - Metro \n  \n \nTom 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 \nSam Avery\nSam Avery wanted to be a rock star. It nearly happened. \nDespite being signed up by BMG Records at the age of 17 (he had to resign from his beloved paper round)\, and subsequent tours with Motorhead and Ice T\, the story soon took a familiar turn. Contracts were anulled\, money was stolen and before he knew it he was back at the paper shop asking for his fluorescent bag back. He had crap hair anyway. \nSubsequent jobs (including a brief stint as a stockbroker) failed to excite him the way the smell of sweat and snakebite had and it wasn't long before he turned to stand-up\, soon making the final of the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year competition\, and finishing runner-up in the City Life North-West Comedian of the Year competition. \nFriendly and enthusiastic\, his observational style instantly puts audiences at ease allowing him to regale them with his tales of everyday life. Sam has gained a reputation for being able to spark the dullest of rooms into life with his warm\, infectious humour and quick wit which makes him ideal as either an act or compere. \nSam is also known as The Learner Parent\, the blog that he started which has lead to a best-selling book and sold-out UK tour. \n“Quick wit and painfully funny” - Metro \n“A must” - Sunday Times \n“A gifted storyteller” - The List \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-may-1st-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, April 3rd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Andrew O’Neill\, Archie Maddocks\, and host Lou Conran\nShow details:\n \nAndrew O'Neill\nAndrew O'Neill is an award-winning stand-up comedian\, musician and writer. His distinctive voice and alternative credentials have set him apart and allowed him to carve out a unique place in the comedy world. \nHe has performed in over a dozen different countries\, and is at home performing to rowdy weekend comedy clubs as much as to his own cult following. He is author of the book A History Of Heavy Metal\, and his TV credits include Never Mind The Buzzcocks\, Saxondale\, 50 Years Of Rock Excess\, The Blame Game\, Spicks and Specks\, and Good News Week. He also wrote and starred in his own award-winning Radio 4 stand-up show Pharmacist Baffler. \nAndrew is also a founder member of the Victorian-obsessed punk band The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing\, whose distinctive anachro-punk gained a cult following and besmirched the stages of music festivals worldwide. \n“clever comedy for those who like their laughs original\, off-kilter and cliché-free” - ★★★★ - Three Weeks \n“An increasingly distinctive\, imaginative act... brilliant\, genuinely unexpected lines are added to the mix” - Chortle \n“He's got a natural optimism and love of silliness that leaves you feeling remarkably positive... a winning blend of polemic and off-beat whimsy” - The Guardian \n  \n \nArchie Maddocks\nArchie Maddocks is an exciting\, likeable comedian whose quick and acerbic wit has earned him an excellent reputation gigging to audiences up and down the country. He has received rave reviews for his Edinburgh solo shows\, and was named the winner of the Bath Comedy Festival New Act of 2014\, whilst he was a finalist in the Amused Moose Laugh Off and New Act of the Year competitions in the same year. \nAs well as his impressive comedy CV\, Archie is an accomplished playwright with his work being performed at The Orange Tree Theatre\, The Lyric Hammersmith\, and The Royal Court. \n“Poignant\, inventive and razor sharp” - ★★★★ - Broadway Baby \n“Surely destined to rise through the ranks in the next few years... If he can keep coming up with gems like that the sky is the limit” - Evening Standard \n“Amazing skill. Leaves everyone in stitches by the end of the show” - ★★★★ - Edinburgh Festivals Magazine \n  \n \nLou Conran\nWinner Best MC - 2020/21 Comics Comic AwardFunny Women Finalist - Best Show AwardRegular host of the BBC Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club\nHaving trained as an actress\, Lou has appeared in various guises on tele and in the theatre\, including\, Pressgang (ITV)\, Jo Brand Through the Cakehole (Channel 4)\, The Borrowers (National Tour)\, numerous productions for the Edinburgh Festival and the more challenging and ground breaking role of Sara Bear\, for three long series\, in CITV's\, classic and memorable\, the "Teddybears". (No\, no one else has heard of it either). \nLou is a regular tour support for the likes of Sarah Millican\, Joe Lycett\, John Bishop\, Suzi Ruffell\, and Lucy Beaumont amongst others. She is also one half of the award nominated podcast Spit or Swallow podcast\, and the Tough Gig comedy podcast with her husband\, fellow comic Eddy Brimson. \nLou's comedy career started back in the mid 90's\, doing improv comedy with various groups in and around London. This has continued into the naughties with her move to Manchester\, where she began her stand-up career in 2005. Having made the final of several new-act competitions in the mid naughties\, she has continued to gig at many of the biggest clubs in the country as both an act and a compere. Lou is also a founder member of the Smirking Room comedy clubs in Manchester & Leeds where she comperes regularly. \n“Naturally funny” - Sarah Millican \n“Absolutely hilarious” - Chortle \n“As filthy as she is fabulous\, Lou Conran is a superlative storyteller” - Edinburgh Guide \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-april-3rd-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, March 6th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Markus Birdman\, George Egg\, and host Tom Houghton\nShow details:\n \nMarkus Birdman\nMarkus Birdman is one of British comedy's most experienced and well-travelled performers. In demand all over the UK and abroad\, Markus is a veteran of the Edinburgh Fringe with many solo shows to his credit and headliner status at all the top clubs. \nHe's performed at the Melbourne\, Adelaide\, and Perth Comedy Festivals and was nominated by the New Zealand Comedy Guild for Best International Guest. \nHis international gig list would give Michael Palin a run for his money\, with shows in Singapore\, The Netherlands\, Qatar\, Bahrain\, Austria\, Spain\, France\, Norway\, Sweden\, Singapore\, Switzerland\, Finland\, Cyprus and India to name a few. \nNot to be missed\, catch him in the UK before he jets off again. \n“Delightfully comic. Controversial\, personal and wickedly punchy” - The List \n“A consummate comic... energetic\, engaging\, thought-provoking and funny” - The Stage \n“Engagingly mixes the silly and the downright wrong” - Chortle \n  \n \nGeorge Egg\nWildly brandishing the worlds' second largest briefcase containing a battery of ridiculous props\, George bounds onto the stage to perform one of the most original\, interesting\, innovative\, and sweetly whimsical comedy performances you are ever likely to see. A true cross between modern alternative stand-up comedy and old-school music hall variety. \nGeorge Egg has been a professional stand-up comedian for the last two decades. He has an extremely successful solo show with which he has toured in Germany\, Switzerland\, Holland\, Belgium\, Spain\, Austria\, France\, Hong Kong\, New Zealand and even India\, as well as extensively in the United Kingdom both on the stage and on the television. More recently George has been the support act for Lee Mack\, Micky Flanagan\, and Jack Dee. \n “A hugely entertaining variety turn” - The Guardian \n“It is refreshing to encounter a performer who really is unique” - The Telegraph \n“a genius... he is the friendly face of anarchy\, the anarchic face of food and the foodie face of comedy” - Scotland on Sunday \n  \n \nTom Houghton\nTom Houghton was previously 1/5th of comedy troupe "The Noise Next Door" and is now taking the comedy circuit by storm with his quick wit\, and charming persona. \nRegularly performing up and down the country and abroad - as well as touring the country in his own sell-out solo showss - you may even have caught him on Netflix's "The Circle"\, Channel Four's "First Dates Hotel"\, or at his sell-out debut Edinburgh Fringe show\, which went on tour in early 2018. Tom is also hugely popular on social media\, with millions of views across all platforms. \nStrap in and be prepared to have your funny bones tickled and your levels of decency questioned by one of the hottest acts around. \n“this unexpected tour de force warrants a 21-gun salute” - ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph  \n“Please take my advice. Get a ticket today. Tomorrow may well be too late. A Star is Born” - ★★★★★ – One 4 Review  \n“The long awaited male answer to Bridget Jones made flesh” - ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph  \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-march-6th-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, February 6th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Dave Johns\, Danny Posthill\, and host Ray Bradshaw\nShow details:\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  \nReplacing Danny Posthill:\n \nSimon Donald\nSimon Donald co-founded the publishing sensation of the 1980’s\, Viz Comic\, writing and drawing on its pages for 24 years\, before leaving in 2003 to become a TV presenter\, pundit and media whore. He moved into stand-up comedy in 2008\, his one-man shows featuring annually at the Edinburgh Fringe. \nFamed for the characters he created in Viz\, Simon often performs as one or more of a bunch of new outrageous creations that have taken Donald's character creativity from page to stage - Barry Twyford market research dogsbody\, whose bizarre survey raises more questions than it answers\, Bingo from Benton drunken street philosopher and charmless aggressor\, Jeremy Jitler novice comedian lacking a sense of humour\, Rich Kestrel Cockney motormouth and 'supplier' to the stars\, and Dominic Farquhar first year medic\, the funniest guy on his whole landing. In fact\, He's probably the funniest guy in the whole of Mandela Halls\, actually. \n“Superb\, inventive comedy” - The Stage \n“Hugely entertaining” - Chortle \n“Subversive... very clever. Hilarious” - The List \n  \n \nRay Bradshaw\nFollowing his groundbreaking 2018 show\, Deaf Comedy Fam\, Ray Bradshaw’s latest stand-up show\, Deaf Com 1\, covers his recent fatherhood\, teaching his young son sign language\, and a disastrous trip to Bahrain! \nInternational award-winning comic\, Ray\, spent 2021/22 touring the UK as John Bishop’s handpicked support act\, having previously toured with Frankie Boyle in 2019. Ray was the first comedian to ever win a Scottish Culture Award and is a regular host of Scotland’s most popular radio show\, Breaking The News. \nRay is a CODA (like in the Oscar winning film) and grew up with deaf parents. All of his shows are performed in both BSL and English\, with Deaf Comedy Fam becoming the first ever live comedy experience for more than 800 deaf audience members. \nRay’s clever\, charming\, and very funny comedy has received critical acclaim from critics and fans alike. \n“Affable Glaswegian Ray Bradshaw compered and he instantly had the busy venue in stitches” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“One to look out for” - The Skinny \n“a very promising writer\, able to create some enjoyably twisted punchlines” - Chortle \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-february-6th-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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