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SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 4th 2023
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out ***  \n\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Lost Voice Guy\, David Eagle & host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nLee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy)\nBritain's Got Talent winner - 2018\nLee Ridley AKA Lost Voice Guy may not be able to talk\, but he definitely has something to say\, and his comedy will leave you speechless. \nSince making his first stand up performance in February 2012\, Ridley has gained quite the reputation for being both very funny and very unique. \nHe's gigged across the country performing at clubs and small venues\, and has warmed up at Tour shows for the likes of Ross Noble\, Patrick Kielty\, Jason Manford and Jason Cook. \nIn 2014 he won the BBC New Comedy Award and went on to became the winner of ITV’s highest rated show\, Britain’s Got Talent\, in 2018; the first comic ever to win the show. \nLee’s other credits include his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom\, Ability\, Live at the Apollo for BBC\, and in late 2018 he completed a huge nationwide theatre tour before releasing his debut book in May 2019. \n“Funny\, personal\, occasionally shocking and frequently mischievous” - The Independent \n“Finding humour in strange places is one of Lost Voice Guy’s strengths” - The Guardian \n“a show that will open your eyes\, put fire in your belly and make you laugh guiltily at its frankness and levity” - ★★★★★ - Metro \n  \n \nDavid Eagle\nIn 2018 David began performing stand up comedy. He was awarded the New Act Of The Year prize at 2018’s Nottingham Comedy Festival. In 2019 he won Bath Comedy Festival’s New Comedian Of The Year and the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year. \nIn 2022 David performed stand up on BBC Radio 4’s topical comedy programme The Now Show. He frequently supports Boothby Graffoe on tour\, and he also starred in Tony Law and Phil Nichol’s improvised 2019 Edinburgh Fringe show. \nDavid is one third of three-time BBC Radio 2 folk Award winning band The Young’uns. You may have heard them performing on BBC Radio 2 and 3\, or maybe seen them on BBC’s Springwatch. They’ve also done a couple of documentaries for BBC Radio 4. Or perhaps – and granted\, this is unlikely\, but maybe – you heard them in the Aardman Animations film Itch of the Golden Nit\, in which they played the role of Vic Reeves’ pirate backing band. They perform at venues and festivals in the UK and all over the world\, including Cambridge Folk Festival and Glastonbury\, where they played on stage with Billy Bragg. \n“a comic tour de force” - The Guardian \n“David Eagle is a genuine stand up rookie phenomenon! Looking forward to hearing more” - Reginald D. Hunter \n“Brilliant\, nuts\, heartily recommend” - Rufus Hound \n  \n \nDanny Deegan\nDanny Deegan is a comedian\, writer and actor who began performing in 2003 and has since risen steadily through the ranks of some of the most prestigious comedy clubs in the UK. His tales of mischief and the characters he creates have kept audiences all over the country enthralled as he weaves in and out of the people he has met travelling. His talent and likability coupled with a confident swagger see him as one of the most popular acts in the North. \nFresh from a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe\, where he received rave reviews\, Danny also recently performed a headline set at the Green Man festival in South Wales getting a great reception from the 400 people in the marquee and being asked to wrap up for Manchester band Doves after their headline set in front of 12\,000 people. \nOutside of live work Danny has made several TV and radio appearances. From being a guest on Radio GMR to having his own show "Afternoons with Danny Deegan" on CAT FM in Crewe. His TV credits include appearances on "Made in the North" and "The Adam and Shelley Show" to name but two. \n“His seamless interactions with the crowd demonstrate that he’s a natural-born comedian... appealing to both the young and old\, female and male” - Three Weeks \n“Charming\, witty and most importantly funny” - Metro \n“Deegan has a mature confidence in his abilities” - Chortle \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-march-4th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Thirsk\, March 1st 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Gribbin\, Peter Brush\, and host Karen Bayley\nShow details:\n \nSteve Gribbin\nSteve Gribbin is a diminutive guitar-wielding satirist from Liverpool whose scabrous comedy songs and off the wall observations have made him one of the firm favourites of the comedy circuit. \nSteve’s original comedy songs combine razor sharp lyrics with tunes that put their foot in the door of your mind and refuse to leave. Firmly based in rock ‘n’ roll and refusing to pull no punches\, these are not the ‘oh so witty’ ditties of penguin-suited plink plonk piano playing posh gobs. They are that rarity – comedy songs which are actually funny. \nFor nine years Steve was the smaller one in the dynamic comedy duo Skint Video\, stalwart’s of the Edinburgh Festival\, appearing on countless television programmes such as Saturday Live\, radio such as The Mary Whitehouse Experience\, and their own show in 1992/3 Songlines (BBC Radio 1). Skint Video went their different ways in 1993\, since then Steve has been storming across the UK and Ireland as a solo artiste. \n“A comic animated by proper passion... a trenchant treat” - The Guardian \n“You can count the number of truly imaginative comic singers currently on the circuit on the fingers of one hand. One of this select band is Steve Gribbin” - Time Out \n“Satirical songs are hard to pull off successfully\, but if anyone can do it\, Steve Gribbin can. In fact\, he pulls it off with real aplomb” - The Independent \n  \nReplacing Sam Serrano:\n \nPeter Brush\nA highly distinctive performer and deft writer of finely crafted jokes\, Peter Brush unassumingly takes the stage with his slight bespectacled frame and scruffy hair\, before consummately conquering it with an arsenal of razor sharp quirky one-liners and peerlessly original routines\, all delivered in an amusingly awkward fashion. \nPeter performs at all the major clubs across the UK\, as well as having done many of it’s biggest festivals\, he has also played shows in Switzerland\, Norway and Hungary. Formerly a BBC New Comedy Award finalist\, he has written for several BBC Radio 4 shows and was the support act for Alexei Sayle’s most recent tour. Other acts he has supported on tour include Jonathan Pie\, Jason Manford\, Fern Brady\, Arthur Smith and Paul Sinha. \n“compellingly hilarious... first-class gag writing... an original and achingly funny voice” - ★★★★½ - Chortle \n“I love Peter Brush\, what a comic” - Jason Manford \n“unique observations and connections that stand-ups crave” - The Guardian \n“He’s a great comic” - BBC Radio 4 Saturday Review \n  \n \nKaren Bayley\nKaren began her comedy career back in 2000 and since then has gone from strength to strength. Her bold\, no nonsense attitude strikes a perfect pitch with men and women alike\, and she is equally at home compering or performing sets. \nKaren is also resident compere of her own clubs in Sutton Coldfield and Solihull\, with her claim to fame to date being that she was the first woman (in its history) to win the King Gong show at The Comedy Store. \nKaren has also worked in TV and radio\, including appearances on the BBC New Comedy Awards (BBC3)\, 
The Last Word (ITV1)\, 
Sex on the Job (Sky 1)\, and 
100 Greatest Cartoons (Channel 4). \n“Laugh out loud jokes and superb audience control” - Chortle \n“Likeable headstrong persona- packing a considerable performing punch” - The List \n“She blew my socks off” - BBC \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.ruralarts.org\, in person from The Old Courthouse\, or telephone 01845 526536.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/thirsk-march-1st-2023/
LOCATION:The Courthouse\, Thirsk\, The Old Courthouse\, Westgate\, Thirsk\, North Yorkshire\, YO7 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Courthouse Thirsk
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, February 17th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Alun Cochrane\, Sian Davies\, 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  \nReplacing Pete Selwood:\n \nSian Davies\nSian Davies is a stand up comedian\, MC\, presenter\, and comedy writer based in the north west of England. \nShe won the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year competition in 2018\, and was a finalist in Nando’s New Comedian and Harrogate Theatre Comedian of the Year competitions in 2017. She was also a northern finalist of the Funny Women stage award 2018\, and selected to take part in the prestigious Circuit Breakers showcase at the Leicester Comedy Festival. \nSian took two compilation shows to the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe which were both well recieved and an unprecedented success. Comedy Queers\, a late night LGBTQIA+ showcase which sold out almost every night of the festival and Best in Class\, a crowd funded profit sharing show featuring working class comedians which attracted huge media attention and earned several 4 star reviews. \nAway from stand-up\, Sian has written for 'Newsjack' on BBC Radio 4 Extra\, and had sketches featured on 'And Then She Said A Funny Thing' live performance podcast. \n“Excellent compere” - The Scotsman \n“Sharp and focused... fantastic ability as a comedian and compere” - ★★★★ - Backstage on the Fringe \n“Warm hearted and engaging comedy” - ★★★★ - Deadline News \n  \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 can be bought online at www.bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk\, in person from Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, or telephone 03000 269 524.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/bishop-auckland-february-17th-2023/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, DL14 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bishop Auckland Town Hall,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Malton\, February 17th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul ‘Silky’ White\, Fran Garrity\, and host Sammy Dobson\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 \nFran Garrity\nOne of Teesside’s finest comedic exports of recent years\, Fran Garrity kicked off his comedy career in 2015 after becoming a finalist in the City Comedian of the Year & FAF Breakthrough Act competitions. \nOften heard on the airwaves of both national and regional radio\, Fran has featured on such shows as BBC Radio 4’s New Comedy Awards and BBC Radio Newcastle’s features Jesting About and Grin up North\, whilst also presenting a weekend show on Zetland FM. \nIn 2017\, Fran was chosen for a support slot with Jason Manford on his Muddle Class Tour\, and later that year he debuted his solo show Secret Agent Fran and became a finalist in the Harrogate Comedian of the Year. \nHe had a sell-out run for Best In Class at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, and has had three sell-out solo shows with the shows Secret Agent Fran\, Faith Hope & Garrity\, and new show Fifty/50. \n“He smashed it” - Jason Manford \n“Fran is a real act to watch out for” - NARC \n“Fran Garrity has an easy and instant rapport with the audience and not only gets frequent laughs but also they are always big laughs” - Buzz Comedy \n  \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\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person and are only available to buy from TicketSource. Click here to buy tickets.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/malton-february-17th-2023/
LOCATION:Milton Rooms\, Malton\, 2-4 Market Place\, Malton\, YO17 7LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Milton Rooms Malton
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, February 16th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Danny Posthill\, Chris Brooker\, host Sammy Dobson & support\nShow details:\n \nDanny Posthill\nBritain's Got Talent finalist Danny Posthill’s career began at the young age of 16\, making people laugh with hilarious impressions at his school talent show. Since then\, comedy became Danny’s passion. \nSkilled with a versatile act that caters for all audiences\, Danny offers unbeatable stand up and a range of impressions such as Billy Connolly\, Jimmy Carr\, and Lee Evans\, to guarantee an unforgettable night of laughter. \nDanny has performed all around the world\, from the Mediterranean to South America\, and is gaining recognition on the UK circuit as one of the most promising British comedians. \n“Impressionist Danny Posthill brings a bevy of other characters with him including Billy Connolly\, David Beckham\, Gary Barlow\, Michael McIntyre\, John Bishop\, Alan Carr – and is funny in his own right too” - Richard Batson\, EDP24 \n“Effortless performer of the highest quality” - Joke Club Comedy Clubs \n“What a talented comedian” - Tim Vine \n  \n \nChris Brooker\nOne of comedy’s heavy hitters\, Chris Brooker’s infectious energy and enthusiasm sweeps through a room like an irresistible force. Chris’ combination of hilarious\, original material and inspired improvisation means that you will never see the same routine twice. Immensely likeable\, there’s no doubting his ability to win over any crowd and drag them along for the ride. \nDescribed only half-accurately as comedy's ginger viking\, Chris has taken his brand of comedy and compering all over the UK as well to the US and Canada. In 2008 he made history when he became the first foreign player to be chosen for the All-Star team at the ComedySportz World Championship in Portland\, Oregon. Currently in high demand as an MC due to his ability to energise a room and think on his feet\, Chris is also a polished performer with three full length solo shows under his belt. The most recent of which\, Unstoppable\, played to glowing reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. \n“Very funny\, very quick... On the spot humour” - BBC \n“The best act of the night\, his quick wit silencing hecklers and getting plenty of laughs” - Manchester Evening News \n“A fitting finale\, had the audience in stitches” - Student Online \n  \n \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  \nThis show will also feature support from several new acts\, and established acts performing new material. \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: 7pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-february-16th-2023/
LOCATION:Steam Machine Brewery\, Newton Aycliffe\, Steam Machine Brewing Co\, 26 Northfield Way\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 6UF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Steam Machine Brewery Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Horbury\, February 10th 2023
DESCRIPTION:*** Remaining tickets for this show are standing tickets ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Matt Reed\, Dominic Woodward\, and host Sully O’Sullivan\nShow details:\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  \n \nDominic Woodward\nDominic started comedy young and wide eyed back in 2001\, and with nearly two decades experience on the UK circuit he's a safe pair of hands. He's cheeky\, charming\, full of energy and hilarious. \nNow married with a mortgage\, Dominic weaves side-splitting stories about his life and tells belly aching jokes that hit the mark with all audiences. There’s a naughty twinkle in his eyes but his act is warm\, personal and inoffensive. \nDominic is always in demand as an act and compere. He regularly performs in comedy clubs all over the UK and overseas. \n“Effortless delivery” - The Times \n“Engaging material” - Manchester Evening News \n  \n \nSully O'Sullivan\nSully O'Sullivan has been declared a highlight of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival by The NZ Herald\, a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival by The Scotsman\, featured on Australian TV’s The Comedy Channel\, hosted a sellout standup tour of Croatia\, won Canada’s annual Improvaganza Tournament\, and completed 2 UK national tours supporting cult Heavy Metal Comic Steve Hughes. \nFirst stepping onto a standup stage in June 1998\, Sully's talent gained instant recognition as he won his first national standup award less than 12 months later. 9 years on he’s featured in four seasons of New Zealand’s award winning TV standup showcase 'Pulp Comedy'\, been nominated for the NZ Comedy Industry's supreme award by the NZ Comedy Trust\, and nominated by his fellow performers for the title of NZ's Best MC. \n“Amazing” - NME \n“A blast of hilarity” - Manchester Evening News \n“A wicked sense of humour” - BBC \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12.50 per person\, and can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/horbury-february-10th-2023/
LOCATION:Cluntergate Centre\, Horbury\, The Cluntergate Centre\, Cluntergate\, Horbury\, Wakefield\, WF4 5DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cluntergate Centre Horbury,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Hartlepool\, February 9th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Danny Posthill\, Sam Serrano\, host Rick Molland & support\nShow details:\n \nDanny Posthill\nBritain's Got Talent finalist Danny Posthill’s career began at the young age of 16\, making people laugh with hilarious impressions at his school talent show. Since then\, comedy became Danny’s passion. \nSkilled with a versatile act that caters for all audiences\, Danny offers unbeatable stand up and a range of impressions such as Billy Connolly\, Jimmy Carr\, and Lee Evans\, to guarantee an unforgettable night of laughter. \nDanny has performed all around the world\, from the Mediterranean to South America\, and is gaining recognition on the UK circuit as one of the most promising British comedians. \n“Impressionist Danny Posthill brings a bevy of other characters with him including Billy Connolly\, David Beckham\, Gary Barlow\, Michael McIntyre\, John Bishop\, Alan Carr – and is funny in his own right too” - Richard Batson\, EDP24 \n“Effortless performer of the highest quality” - Joke Club Comedy Clubs \n“What a talented comedian” - Tim Vine \n  \n \nSam Serrano\nSam Serrano is a gender fluid\, dyspraxic comedian who has been taking the circuit by storm. A regular in clubs across the UK\, Sam’s unique trademark style is dark and self-deprecating in equal measure and has seen them become a favourite with bookers. \nIt has also seen Sam provide tour support for Brennan Reece and perform an incredible five solo shows at Hot Water Comedy Club\, Nottingham Comedy Festival\, and Leicester Comedy Festival. \nIn a short space of time since starting out\, Sam was awarded second place in the prestigious Great Yorkshire Fringe Comedian of the Year Competition in 2018\, followed by runner-up in the LGBT Comedian of the Year 2019\, and was a finalist in the Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year in the same year. \n“killer lines... a lot going for them\, expect to see more” - Chortle \n“puts the X in X Factor” - York Press \n“Laugh-out-loud funny” - Yorkshire Post \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 support from several new acts\, and established acts performing new material. \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: 7pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/hartlepool-february-9th-2023/
LOCATION:Hops & Cheese\, Hartlepool\, 9-11 Tower Street\, Hartlepool\, TS24 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hops & Cheese Hartlepool
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SUMMARY:Ripon\, February 7th 2023
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out *** \n\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Patrick Monahan\, Justin Moorhouse\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\n \nPatrick Monahan\nAudience favourite Patrick Monahan blends a high energy comedy style with hilarious and engaging topical and observational material. Known for working a room\, Patrick is adored by his audiences with whom he makes an effortless connection! \nPat has performed all over the world\, including Dubai\, Australia\, New York\, Norway\, and almost every town and city in Britain. A regular at festivals around the world\, and a successful solo touring act in the UK\, Pat was recently named the hardest working comedian in the UK by website Ents24. \nIn addition to his live work\, Patrick has recorded four solo comedy specials\, released online and on DVD\, whilst he was also the winner of two ITV competition series\, Take the Mike and Show Me the Funny. \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“Patrick Monahan is a great comic" - ★★★★ - Broadway Baby \n  \n \nJustin Moorhouse\n2017 Chortle Award winner Justin Moorhouse. Comedian. Actor. Dog Walker. Parent. Sometimes on your telly\, never on your drive. Has own teeth and is left-handed. Undercover Vegan. \nAs seen on QI\, Live At The Apollo\, Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights\, 8 Out of 10 Cats\, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled\, Celebrity Mastermind and Coronation Street. Series regular on The News Quiz\, The Premier League Show and 5Live’s Fighting Talk. \nJustin brought back tiger-faced Young Kenny for the record-breaking run of Phoenix Nights Live at The Manchester Arena\, which raised over £5 million for Comic Relief; told fantastic tales about Australia and Manchester on Live At The Apollo; won The Champion of Champions on BBC 5Live’s Fighting Talk; and appeared as Dean the rival cricketing landlord on Coronation Street. All this as well as helming his own critically acclaimed podcast About 30 Minutes\, No More Than 45. \nHis comedy has taken him on tour to Australia\, China\, Japan and the Middle East. He has performed stand up comedy on television a number of times\, including several series of The Comedy Store (Comedy Central)\, One Night Stand (Dave)\, and he was Michael McIntyre’s guest on his Blackpool leg of Comedy Roadshow (BBC1). \nOther TV / Film credits include; Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled\, Ken Loach’s Looking for Eric\, Max and Paddy’s Road To No-Where\, Shameless\, and he was a winner of Celebrity Mastermind with Les Dawson as his specialist subject. \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 \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\, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-february-7th-2023/
LOCATION:Arts Hub\, Ripon\, 49a Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts Hub Ripon,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, February 7th 2023
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Justin Moorhouse\, Patrick Monahan\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\n \nJustin Moorhouse\n2017 Chortle Award winner Justin Moorhouse. Comedian. Actor. Dog Walker. Parent. Sometimes on your telly\, never on your drive. Has own teeth and is left-handed. Undercover Vegan. \nAs seen on QI\, Live At The Apollo\, Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights\, 8 Out of 10 Cats\, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled\, Celebrity Mastermind and Coronation Street. Series regular on The News Quiz\, The Premier League Show and 5Live’s Fighting Talk. \nJustin brought back tiger-faced Young Kenny for the record-breaking run of Phoenix Nights Live at The Manchester Arena\, which raised over £5 million for Comic Relief; told fantastic tales about Australia and Manchester on Live At The Apollo; won The Champion of Champions on BBC 5Live’s Fighting Talk; and appeared as Dean the rival cricketing landlord on Coronation Street. All this as well as helming his own critically acclaimed podcast About 30 Minutes\, No More Than 45. \nHis comedy has taken him on tour to Australia\, China\, Japan and the Middle East. He has performed stand up comedy on television a number of times\, including several series of The Comedy Store (Comedy Central)\, One Night Stand (Dave)\, and he was Michael McIntyre’s guest on his Blackpool leg of Comedy Roadshow (BBC1). \nOther TV / Film credits include; Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled\, Ken Loach’s Looking for Eric\, Max and Paddy’s Road To No-Where\, Shameless\, and he was a winner of Celebrity Mastermind with Les Dawson as his specialist subject. \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 \nPatrick Monahan\nAudience favourite Patrick Monahan blends a high energy comedy style with hilarious and engaging topical and observational material. Known for working a room\, Patrick is adored by his audiences with whom he makes an effortless connection! \nPat has performed all over the world\, including Dubai\, Australia\, New York\, Norway\, and almost every town and city in Britain. A regular at festivals around the world\, and a successful solo touring act in the UK\, Pat was recently named the hardest working comedian in the UK by website Ents24. \nIn addition to his live work\, Patrick has recorded four solo comedy specials\, released online and on DVD\, whilst he was also the winner of two ITV competition series\, Take the Mike and Show Me the Funny. \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“Patrick Monahan is a great comic" - ★★★★ - Broadway Baby \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\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person if bought in advance\, or £12 on the day. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-february-7th-2023/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, February 4th 2023
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out *** \n\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Mark Nelson\, Aaron Twitchen & Host Sully O’Sullivan\nShow details:\n \nMark Nelson\nAward-winning stand-up Mark Nelson’s mix of dark humour\, cutting observations and superb one-liners has seen him firmly established as one of the UK’s biggest-hitting comedy powerhouses. \nWith a likeably disarming manner on stage belying some of the stronger content\, Nelson often has audiences laughing at things they know they really shouldn’t be laughing at. An MA degree in Politics from Glasgow University supports his brilliantly topical writing and\, although his stand-up is certainly not for the easily offended\, the material is intelligent\, well conceived and beautifully crafted\, all supported by a very confident delivery. \nNelson’s considerable writing and broadcasting talent is being well recognised in addition to his stand-up. He supplied material for Jason Manford’s A Funny Old Week and three series of Russell Howard’s Good News. He also wrote and performed sketches\, topical stand-up and co-hosted (with Susan Calman) BBC Scotland’s 2014 Commonwealth Games satirical comedy series Don’t Drop The Baton. More recently\, Nelson has appeared on the BBC’s The One Show\, BBC Three’s Comedy Marathon and BBC Scotland’s Comedy Underground\, and Bad Influencer. In 2017\, he was flown to Australia to tape a set at the Sydney Opera House for the Just For Laughs comedy festival. \nWidely recognised as a superb stand-up\, including being frequently nominated and frequent winner of the annual Best Headliner gong at the annual Scottish Comedy Awards\, Nelson has no gimmicks\, relies on no frills—his work is just consistently top-quality comedy\, pure unadulterated stand-up of the highest order. \n“Mark Nelson possesses a talent that is simply obscene … A remarkably accomplished stage manner with wonderfully crafted gags” - The List \n“A remarkably accomplished stage presence… blistering material which pushes dangerously near the boundaries of good taste.” - The Sunday Times \n“A viciously sharp sense of timing” - Metro \n  \n \nAaron Twitchen\nAaron Twitchen is a stand up\, actor\, aerialist\, and living stereotype. \nAs well as featuring on BBC Radio 4\, he was listed in Metro's top 5 RomComs and has provided tour support for Luisa Omielan. He has also been releasing his sketch series\, DiscoBlonde\, in weekly instalments\, and in its first six weeks it has enjoyed upwards of eighteen thousand views. \nAway from comedy\, Aaron has supported bands at music festivals\, and is an accomplished stage actor and improviser. Unusually\, he is also a trained circus act\, concentrating particularly on aerial skills and trapeze work\, which has allowed him to tour circus theatres throughout the country and teach young people. \n“Twitchen's a terrific host\, kind and self-deprecating with plenty of catty put-downs” - The Skinny \n“Twitchen is an assured stand-up and navigates both his material and his venue with style... He is a flexible improviser\, in tune with the spirit of live comedy” - Broadway Baby \n“Hilarious\, warm\, energetic and capable of busting some serious moves. Twitchen is a quadruple threat” - The Skinny \n  \n \nSully O'Sullivan\nSully O'Sullivan has been declared a highlight of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival by The NZ Herald\, a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival by The Scotsman\, featured on Australian TV’s The Comedy Channel\, hosted a sellout standup tour of Croatia\, won Canada’s annual Improvaganza Tournament\, and completed 2 UK national tours supporting cult Heavy Metal Comic Steve Hughes. \nFirst stepping onto a standup stage in June 1998\, Sully's talent gained instant recognition as he won his first national standup award less than 12 months later. 9 years on he’s featured in four seasons of New Zealand’s award winning TV standup showcase 'Pulp Comedy'\, been nominated for the NZ Comedy Industry's supreme award by the NZ Comedy Trust\, and nominated by his fellow performers for the title of NZ's Best MC. \n“Amazing” - NME \n“A blast of hilarity” - Manchester Evening News \n“A wicked sense of humour” - BBC \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-february-4th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Peterlee\, February 3rd 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. David Hadingham\, Stephanie Laing & host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\n \nDavid Hadingham\nLike a mad Phil Daniels\, Dave Hadingham is a bulldog of a comedian\, and the animal allegories don't stop there. In an affectionately\, snarling\, ranting and raving set\, Dave is not afraid to make you laugh about anything (remember the dogs). \nAt his best in the live arena\, Dave has been a professional comic since May 1996. Intense and anecdotal\, he keeps audiences hooked right up to the last punchline as he presents his unique and often warped view of everyday life. \nThis gravel-voiced comic combines supremely controlled delivery with inimitable facial contortions as he cracks some of the best handmade gags in the business. \nDave is a highly-regarded regular on the nationwide comedy circuit\, headlining at all of the biggest clubs in the UK and also performing at resorts across Europe. \n“ranting and raving comic genius” - The Guardian \n“Hilariously funny with notable precision and charisma” - The Scotsman \n  \n \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 are available to buy online from TicketSource. Tickets are also available in person or by telephone from Peterlee Pavilion (0191 5869957) or Shotton Hall Banqueting Suites (0191 5862491).
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/peterlee-february-3rd-2023/
LOCATION:The Pavilion\, Peterlee\, The Pavilion\, Helford Road\, Peterlee\, Co. Durham\, SR8 1ER\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Pavilion Peterlee
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, January 20th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Danny Posthill\, Liam Farrelly\, and host Dave Twentyman\nShow details:\n \nDanny Posthill\nBritain's Got Talent finalist Danny Posthill’s career began at the young age of 16\, making people laugh with hilarious impressions at his school talent show. Since then\, comedy became Danny’s passion. \nSkilled with a versatile act that caters for all audiences\, Danny offers unbeatable stand up and a range of impressions such as Billy Connolly\, Jimmy Carr\, and Lee Evans\, to guarantee an unforgettable night of laughter. \nDanny has performed all around the world\, from the Mediterranean to South America\, and is gaining recognition on the UK circuit as one of the most promising British comedians. \n“Impressionist Danny Posthill brings a bevy of other characters with him including Billy Connolly\, David Beckham\, Gary Barlow\, Michael McIntyre\, John Bishop\, Alan Carr – and is funny in his own right too” - Richard Batson\, EDP24 \n“Effortless performer of the highest quality” - Joke Club Comedy Clubs \n“What a talented comedian” - Tim Vine \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 \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  \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 can be bought online at www.bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk\, in person from Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, or telephone 03000 269 524.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/bishop-auckland-january-20th-2023/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, DL14 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bishop Auckland Town Hall,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, January 19th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Tony Cowards\, Fran Garrity\, host Pete Selwood & support\nShow details:\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 \nFran Garrity\nOne of Teesside’s finest comedic exports of recent years\, Fran Garrity kicked off his comedy career in 2015 after becoming a finalist in the City Comedian of the Year & FAF Breakthrough Act competitions. \nOften heard on the airwaves of both national and regional radio\, Fran has featured on such shows as BBC Radio 4’s New Comedy Awards and BBC Radio Newcastle’s features Jesting About and Grin up North\, whilst also presenting a weekend show on Zetland FM. \nIn 2017\, Fran was chosen for a support slot with Jason Manford on his Muddle Class Tour\, and later that year he debuted his solo show Secret Agent Fran and became a finalist in the Harrogate Comedian of the Year. \nHe had a sell-out run for Best In Class at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, and has had three sell-out solo shows with the shows Secret Agent Fran\, Faith Hope & Garrity\, and new show Fifty/50. \n“He smashed it” - Jason Manford \n“Fran is a real act to watch out for” - NARC \n“Fran Garrity has an easy and instant rapport with the audience and not only gets frequent laughs but also they are always big laughs” - Buzz Comedy \n  \n  \n \nPete Selwood\nA hotly tipped up and coming comedian on the circuit\, Pete Selwood has quickly risen through the comedy ranks with swagger. After winning the Lawrence Batley New Yorkshire Comedian of the Year (quite a mouthful)\, he has gone from strength to strength\, winning comedy competitions and winning over audiences. \nThe Barnsley born Yorkshireman is an adept storyteller\, focussing on tales of Northern life as a perpetually single man in his 20s. Being born with only one hand also gives him a unique view and experience of the world around him\, poking fun at having a fairly minor disability in modern Britain. \nIn keeping with his material about disability\, Selwood is also half of a double-act with Britain's Got Talent star Jack Carroll\, performing sketches and creating videos about the portrayal of disability within our society. \n“Wowed the crowd” - Liverpool Echo \n“man with swagger\, isn’t misplaced either” - Notts Comedy Review \n“grace and good humour\, immensely likeable” - North West End \n  \nThis show will also feature support from several new acts\, and established acts performing new material. \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: 7pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-january-19th-2023/
LOCATION:Steam Machine Brewery\, Newton Aycliffe\, Steam Machine Brewing Co\, 26 Northfield Way\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 6UF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Steam Machine Brewery Newton Aycliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230107T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230107T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062037
CREATED:20221116T165538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T200843Z
UID:21893-1673119800-1673130600@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, January 7th 2023
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Eddy Brimson\, Katie Mulgrew & Host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\n \nEddy Brimson\nSince turning to comedy in 1999\, Eddy Brimson has well and truly established himself on the live circuit and is regarded by some as one of the leading headline comics in British comedy and the world. His career has even taken him from Dundee to Dubai! \nTo say Eddy has a colourful past is something of an understatement. A self-confessed former football hooligan before turning his hands to better use as a writer and comedian\, Eddy has written a host of amusing anecdotal books\, penned and hosted a top three selling video ‘Teargas and Tantrums’\, and is also a regular “talking head’ for numerous radio and TV shows on subjects as diverse as football\, dodgy builders and sexy baldness. \nHe’s appeared on television in many different guises from Hari Krishna in both Smith & Jones and Heartburn Hotel\, to hard-nosed Villain in Eastenders\, where he turned over Frank Butchers car lot! Other appearances include Absolutely Fabulous\, The Thin Blue Line and Hale & Pace\, The Bill\, Silent Witness\, Casualty\, Between The Lines and the HBO movie The Infiltrator where he played a leading gang member. \nEddy is also a regular radio contributor to shows on BBC Radio 5 and Talksport and also a prolific writer\, having penned seven best-selling books. With sales topping 160\,000\, Eddy has built himself a cult following among British and European football fans. In short\, this is one gifted and hilarious performer. \n“The crowd loved him” - The Guardian \n“Quite simply brilliant” - Sky \n“Engaging and Compelling\, Brimson doesn’t f*@k about” - Three Weeks \n  \n \nKatie Mulgrew\nLancashire comedian\, Katie Mulgrew really likes making people laugh. It’s kinda her thing. She gigs all over the country in comedy clubs doing just that\, to mostly success. She also makes her Mum laugh loads. \nShe’s done lots of lovely things whilst being a comedian like being tour support for The Boy With Tape On His Face and Vikki Stone. She has written for The News Quiz and you can hear her dulcet Northern tones featured on the BBC Radio 2 documentary series\, The History of British Comedy. She got to be very silly indeed on a couple of episodes of the CBBC show\, The Dog Ate My Homework. She recently co-hosted a TV pilot on ITV2 called Lovefix. \nKatie has performed three solo stand up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is currently working on her fourth show when she’s not consumed with trying to keep the human she has made alive. \n“Mulgrew is an engaging\, likeable presence who doesn’t struggle to hold the audience’s attention. This is a well-structured thoughtful show.. radiating warmth” - Chortle \n“charmingly honest... delightfully tender and thoroughly entertaining” - The Skinny \n“...honest\, un-cynical comedy that’s rough around the edges but tremendously warm” - Three Weeks \n  \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-january-7th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221215T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062037
CREATED:20220926T203816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T213202Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, December 15th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Tom Taylor\, The Halls of Ridiculous\, host Lee Kyle & support\nShow details:\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 \nThe Halls of Ridiculous\nThe Halls of Ridiculous are a northern comedy duo who push the boundaries of improv\, sketch and character creativity to the max with their quick thinking scenes\, zany special guests and quirky approach to performance. \nFeaturing Chris Lumb (BBC Three's Russell Howard's Good News) and Phil Allan-Smith (BBC One's This is My House)\, and with recent sold out shows at Leicester Comedy Festival and the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe\, who knows what to expect... they don't even know... but whatever it is... it WILL be ridiculous! \n“Brilliant character work mixed with superb improv” - ★★★★ - Hull Comedy Festival \n“The world needs more daftness and the halls of ridiculous provide it in bucket loads. Just brilliantly funny” - Vaun Earl Norman\, Vic & Bob's Big Night Out \n“An amazing show of comedy\, characters & sketches. Brilliant\, very funny” - Patrick Monahan \n  \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \n  \nThis show will also feature support from several new acts\, and established acts performing new material. \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: 7pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-december-15th-2022/
LOCATION:Steam Machine Brewery\, Newton Aycliffe\, Steam Machine Brewing Co\, 26 Northfield Way\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 6UF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Steam Machine Brewery Newton Aycliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221214T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062037
CREATED:20220923T142357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T172946Z
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SUMMARY:Seaton Carew\, December 14th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Duncan Oakley\, Anth Young\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\nReplacing Rob Deering:\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 \nAnth Young\nAnth Young is one of the hottest new acts in the North East\, having finished highly in a raft of new act competitions in the last few years\, as well as performing to huge audiences in theatres around the country as tour support to Carl Hutchinson. \nA regular at comedy clubs around the UK\, Anth's career has really blossomed since finishing as runner-up in the Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year competition in 2017 - a year which also saw him placing highly in the hugely competitive English Comedian of the Year competition\, and being a finalist in the North East New Act of the Year competition. \n“Delightfully blunt and immensely endearing” - BBC \n“...he has long career ahead of him” - Broadway Baby \n  \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  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each and can be bought from the link below\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/seaton-carew-december-14th-2022/
LOCATION:Marine Hotel\, Seaton Carew\, Marine Hotel\, 5 The Front\, Seaton Carew\, TS25 1BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Marine Hotel Seaton Carew
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221208T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062037
CREATED:20220916T162659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T213116Z
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SUMMARY:Hartlepool\, December 8th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Pete Otway\, Ant Dewson\, host Lee Kyle & support\nShow details:\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  \n \nAnt Dewson\nAnt Dewson performs at some of the top comedy clubs in the country\, from The Stand in Edinburgh to Up The Creek and Angel in London\, He’s shared the stage with some great comedians including Mickey Flanagan\, Lee Mack and Noel Fielding. He’s also shared the stage with some right shockers\, all of whom he is too polite to name here. \nAnt is a regular on BBC Radio London and was the co-host of Carpet Martin’s Comedy Market on Riverside Radio. He also writes comedy for shows on BBC Radio 4 and Sky One. \nAfter a recent Hilarity Bites show in Ripon\, a member of the audience messaged him to say\, “you even made my teenage daughter laugh which she hasn’t done since she hit puberty.” \n“Genuinely funny... very clever... filthy” - Three Weeks \n“Highlight of the night” -  Tom Robinson\, BBC 6Music  \n“A musical comedy feast” - ★★★★ - The Skinny \n  \n \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 support from several new acts\, and established acts performing new material. \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: 7pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/hartlepool-december-8th-2022/
LOCATION:Hops & Cheese\, Hartlepool\, 9-11 Tower Street\, Hartlepool\, TS24 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hops & Cheese Hartlepool
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221206T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221206T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062037
CREATED:20221002T160948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T160948Z
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SUMMARY:Ripon\, December 6th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Noel James\, Mark Nelson\, and host Dave Longley\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 \nMark Nelson\nAward-winning stand-up Mark Nelson’s mix of dark humour\, cutting observations and superb one-liners has seen him firmly established as one of the UK’s biggest-hitting comedy powerhouses. \nWith a likeably disarming manner on stage belying some of the stronger content\, Nelson often has audiences laughing at things they know they really shouldn’t be laughing at. An MA degree in Politics from Glasgow University supports his brilliantly topical writing and\, although his stand-up is certainly not for the easily offended\, the material is intelligent\, well conceived and beautifully crafted\, all supported by a very confident delivery. \nNelson’s considerable writing and broadcasting talent is being well recognised in addition to his stand-up. He supplied material for Jason Manford’s A Funny Old Week and three series of Russell Howard’s Good News. He also wrote and performed sketches\, topical stand-up and co-hosted (with Susan Calman) BBC Scotland’s 2014 Commonwealth Games satirical comedy series Don’t Drop The Baton. More recently\, Nelson has appeared on the BBC’s The One Show\, BBC Three’s Comedy Marathon and BBC Scotland’s Comedy Underground\, and Bad Influencer. In 2017\, he was flown to Australia to tape a set at the Sydney Opera House for the Just For Laughs comedy festival. \nWidely recognised as a superb stand-up\, including being frequently nominated and frequent winner of the annual Best Headliner gong at the annual Scottish Comedy Awards\, Nelson has no gimmicks\, relies on no frills—his work is just consistently top-quality comedy\, pure unadulterated stand-up of the highest order. \n“Mark Nelson possesses a talent that is simply obscene … A remarkably accomplished stage manner with wonderfully crafted gags” - The List \n“A remarkably accomplished stage presence… blistering material which pushes dangerously near the boundaries of good taste.” - The Sunday Times \n“A viciously sharp sense of timing” - Metro \n  \n \nDavid Longley\nOne of the few comics able to play to any audience without compromising on his material\, David Longley can delight a hen party and the comedy connoisseur on the same night. Intelligent\, silly\, thought-provoking and filthy\, Longley has found himself headlining comedy clubs all over the country and is also in demand as an MC. \nLongley’s towering stage presence and intensity\, combined with his cutting wit have made him one of the most popular and controversial circuit comics in the UK\, whether it’s doling out thought-provoking insights or revelling in toilet humour\, Longley is a gifted wordsmith with great audience interaction skills. \nAs well as being a great addition to any club line up\, David had also written and performed four full length festival solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, each one greeted with critical acclaim. Additionally\, David has featured as a writer on 8 Out of 10 Cats\, amongst a variety of genres\, and is currently working on sitcom\, drama and documentary script \n“Acid tongued and as sharp as a barrel full of tacks... As intense and intelligent performer as you’re likely to see” - The List \n“Highly original and bloody funny” - Three Weeks \n“David seems to be actually driven by the material and\, say it quietly\, the art... challenges both himself and the audience. AND HE IS FUNNY” - Baby Cow \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-december-6th-2022/
LOCATION:Arts Hub\, Ripon\, 49a Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts Hub Ripon,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221206T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221206T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062037
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T154958Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, December 6th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Mark Nelson\, Noel James\, and host Sully O’Sullivan\nShow details:\n \nMark Nelson\nAward-winning stand-up Mark Nelson’s mix of dark humour\, cutting observations and superb one-liners has seen him firmly established as one of the UK’s biggest-hitting comedy powerhouses. \nWith a likeably disarming manner on stage belying some of the stronger content\, Nelson often has audiences laughing at things they know they really shouldn’t be laughing at. An MA degree in Politics from Glasgow University supports his brilliantly topical writing and\, although his stand-up is certainly not for the easily offended\, the material is intelligent\, well conceived and beautifully crafted\, all supported by a very confident delivery. \nNelson’s considerable writing and broadcasting talent is being well recognised in addition to his stand-up. He supplied material for Jason Manford’s A Funny Old Week and three series of Russell Howard’s Good News. He also wrote and performed sketches\, topical stand-up and co-hosted (with Susan Calman) BBC Scotland’s 2014 Commonwealth Games satirical comedy series Don’t Drop The Baton. More recently\, Nelson has appeared on the BBC’s The One Show\, BBC Three’s Comedy Marathon and BBC Scotland’s Comedy Underground\, and Bad Influencer. In 2017\, he was flown to Australia to tape a set at the Sydney Opera House for the Just For Laughs comedy festival. \nWidely recognised as a superb stand-up\, including being frequently nominated and frequent winner of the annual Best Headliner gong at the annual Scottish Comedy Awards\, Nelson has no gimmicks\, relies on no frills—his work is just consistently top-quality comedy\, pure unadulterated stand-up of the highest order. \n“Mark Nelson possesses a talent that is simply obscene … A remarkably accomplished stage manner with wonderfully crafted gags” - The List \n“A remarkably accomplished stage presence… blistering material which pushes dangerously near the boundaries of good taste.” - The Sunday Times \n“A viciously sharp sense of timing” - Metro \n  \n \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 \nSully O'Sullivan\nSully O'Sullivan has been declared a highlight of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival by The NZ Herald\, a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival by The Scotsman\, featured on Australian TV’s The Comedy Channel\, hosted a sellout standup tour of Croatia\, won Canada’s annual Improvaganza Tournament\, and completed 2 UK national tours supporting cult Heavy Metal Comic Steve Hughes. \nFirst stepping onto a standup stage in June 1998\, Sully's talent gained instant recognition as he won his first national standup award less than 12 months later. 9 years on he’s featured in four seasons of New Zealand’s award winning TV standup showcase 'Pulp Comedy'\, been nominated for the NZ Comedy Industry's supreme award by the NZ Comedy Trust\, and nominated by his fellow performers for the title of NZ's Best MC. \n“Amazing” - NME \n“A blast of hilarity” - Manchester Evening News \n“A wicked sense of humour” - BBC \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person if bought in advance\, or £12 on the day. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-december-6th-2022/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221203T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221203T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062037
CREATED:20221016T153301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T212955Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, December 3rd 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Gribbin\, Zoe\, and host Andy Fury\nShow details:\n \nSteve Gribbin\nSteve Gribbin is a diminutive guitar-wielding satirist from Liverpool whose scabrous comedy songs and off the wall observations have made him one of the firm favourites of the comedy circuit. \nSteve’s original comedy songs combine razor sharp lyrics with tunes that put their foot in the door of your mind and refuse to leave. Firmly based in rock ‘n’ roll and refusing to pull no punches\, these are not the ‘oh so witty’ ditties of penguin-suited plink plonk piano playing posh gobs. They are that rarity – comedy songs which are actually funny. \nFor nine years Steve was the smaller one in the dynamic comedy duo Skint Video\, stalwart’s of the Edinburgh Festival\, appearing on countless television programmes such as Saturday Live\, radio such as The Mary Whitehouse Experience\, and their own show in 1992/3 Songlines (BBC Radio 1). Skint Video went their different ways in 1993\, since then Steve has been storming across the UK and Ireland as a solo artiste. \n“A comic animated by proper passion... a trenchant treat” - The Guardian \n“You can count the number of truly imaginative comic singers currently on the circuit on the fingers of one hand. One of this select band is Steve Gribbin” - Time Out \n“Satirical songs are hard to pull off successfully\, but if anyone can do it\, Steve Gribbin can. In fact\, he pulls it off with real aplomb” - The Independent \n  \n \nZoe\nZoe is a dog obsessed eccentric outsider with limited social skills but with an interesting and fresh perspective on life. \nSimultaneously naive and intense\, Zoe pushes acceptable boundaries whilst ensuring everyone laughs to the point of being unattractive. \nOne of the most incredible live acts in the UK\, Zoe will leave a lasting memory with everyone who sees her. \n“She had the room spellbound – and in gales of laughter. Zoe’s a fully-formed character\, simultaneously naive and intense\, complete with nervous guttural chortle that has impressed BBC comedy” - Chortle \n“Zoe is a force of nature and has the audience in the palm of her hand\, occasionally squeezing them to the point of collapse. A stand out act\, tipped for stardom and like nothing you’ve seen before” - Felt Nowt \n“Some of our most legendary and unforgettable gigs have had Zoe headlining - always guaranteed to bring the house down with her absolute command of an audience. One of the funniest acts to come out of the North East in years! It definitely won’t be long before we’re seeing her on our screens!” - Mr Shindig's Comedy \n  \n \nAndy Fury\nDespite starting comedy out of “sheer boredom” just a few years ago\, Andy Fury has impressed a lot of people in a short space of time with a wonderful mix of self-deprecating dark jokes and off the wall surrealism. \nWith a laidback stage presence that sometimes borders horizontal\, he’s as hard-working as he is funny and winning the Hilarity Bites New Act Of The Year 2010 title has put Andy on the path to working at many of the best clubs in the country\, wowing audiences the length and breadth of the UK. \n“An absolute genius of a comedian” - BBC \n“Brilliant... The next Pub Landlord of comedy” - Hexham Courant \n“A very funny man with a big future ahead of him” - Corby Radio \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-december-3rd-2022/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221203T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221203T150000
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, December 3rd 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents The Discount Comedy Checkout Family Show\nShow details:\n \nThe Discount Comedy Checkout Family Show\nEdinburgh Fringe 2022 – Sold Out run\nNominated for ‘Best Kids Show’ at the 2022 Leicester Comedy Festival\nThis show is all about children’s imaginations\, ideas\, and stories being brought to life with the help of three talented comedy improvisers – Chris Lumb (Russell Howard’s Good News)\, Natalie Smeaton (Britain’s Got Talent) and Phil Allan-Smith (BBC1’s This is MY House) \nA big hit with festivals and schools up and down the country\, all the characters\, stories\, and ideas the kids (and adults) come up with will be created in front of your very eyes. \nThe children are the real stars of the show. There’s even a chance for them to take to the stage and join in the storytelling fun – all you need is your imagination and allow Chris\, Natalie\, and Phil do the rest! \n  \n“One of the funniest family shows we’ve ever had here” – ★★★★★ – Tuned In! Redcar \n“Within the first few minutes the entire audience were onboard\, the suggestions were flowing\, and the kids couldn’t wait to get involved. Really good entertainment for the entire family” – Shoecake Comedy \n“A breath of fresh air and great family fun” – Leicester Comedy Festival \n  \n\nSuitable for ages 6+ but all ages welcome. \nPlease note\, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk\, in person from Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, or telephone 03000 269 524. \nTickets for this show are £5 each or £16 for a family ticket (two adults and two under-16s). There are two shows on the day\, one starting at 11am and the second at 1pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/bishop-auckland-december-3rd-2022/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, DL14 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bishop Auckland Town Hall,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221124T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062037
CREATED:20220927T210120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T095846Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, November 24th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Reginald D. Hunter\, Ivan Brackenbury\, Nina Gilligan & Host Brennan Reece\nShow details:\n \nReginald D. Hunter\nSince his first UK comedy gig twenty-one years ago Georgia-born Reginald D Hunter’s searingly honest observations both onstage and on TV and Radio have garnered him a cross-generational fan base. \nDuring that time he has become one of the comedy industry’s best-known performers for his distinctive take on the most diverse range of subjects. His work can be brutally honest and is often considered to be controversial but it is always meticulously thought out and he has never been afraid to face challenging issues head on even when the focus is on his own principles or beliefs. \nHe reached the final of So You Think You Are Funny in 1998 during his first visit to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and was nominated for The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer in 2002 for his debut full-length show I Am What I Am. He was then nominated for The Edinburgh Comedy Awards main prize in 2003 for White Woman and 2004 for A Mystery Wrapped In A Nigga. \nIn 2006 he won the Writers’ Guild Award for Comedy for his show Pride and Prejudice and Niggas. \nHis TV appearances have included Never Mind The Buzzcocks\, QI and Have I Got News For You? He also filmed two series of the BBC2’s hugely popular Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South & Reginald D Hunter’s Songs of The Border\, documenting Reginald’s epic road trip through 150 years of American popular song. \nReginald regularly tours the UK and Ireland and he has been seen by audiences around the world from America to Australia. \nHis highly popular debut DVD – Reginald D Hunter Live – was one of the top sellers in the DVD comedy charts as was his follow up DVD – Reginald D Hunter: In The Midst of Crackers. \n“Hunter is a gifted story teller... he has the audience in the palm of his hand with his surprisingly gentle tone and clever turn of phrase” - ★★★★ - Edinburgh Festivals Magazine \n“A cerebral comedian with every performative grace in his back pocket” - ★★★★★ - Voice Magazine \n“It is rare for comedy to be so resonant and moving” - ★★★★ - The730Review \n  \n \nIvan Brackenbury\nTop Ten Fosters Comedy God AwardsBest Established Comedian Nomination Adelaide Fringe 2010Chortle Top 50 Most Memorable Gigs of the Decade 2000-2010Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee 2007\nCat's Does Countdown favourite Ivan Brackenbury's fantastic 'Hospital Radio Roadshow'\, complete with inappropriate records and bungled cues\, is a regular fixture on the live circuit. A daft\, inept yet adorable radio DJ takes you on a hilarious broadcasting journey. This is a unique\, wonderfully brilliant show\, guaranteed to make you cry with laughter. \nIvan captures the fun and excitement you'd expect from being in hospital\, with games\, giveaways\, patients requests and his special blend of music and chat. An absolute must-see. \n“For simple laugh-'til you ache humour\, Ivan Brackenbury is the hit of the Fringe” - Evening Standard \n“Laughs per minute the funniest show at the Fringe” - Time Out \n“The whole room was in hysterics from the word go\, endorphin-filled laughter indeed proving the best medicine. Brackenbury is absolutely utterly hilarious - I can’t recommend this enough. Go see it” - The Age \n  \n \nNina Gilligan\nChortle Best Club Comic 2023 - WinnerNorth West Comedian of the Year 2023 - WinnerLeicester Mercury Award 2021 - WinnerLiverpool Hot Water Comedian of the Year 2021 - WinnerEnglish Comedian of the Year - Finalist\nNina Gilligan is sometimes outrageous\, always hilarious with a charming\, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit. Equally at home in clubs as art centre’s\, Nina is performing at gigs of all sizes up and down the country. \n2021 saw her crowned as the winner of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Award after also winning Liverpool Hot Water Comedian of the Year and being a finalist in English Comedian of The Year in previous year’s. \nRecent work includes a sell-out show ‘Late Developer’ at Leicester Comedy Festival which transferred to The Edinburgh Fringe in 2022\, whilst recent tour support includes Jason Manford\, Clinton Baptiste and Rachel Fairburn. \n“A bolshier Mrs Merton she’s not one to suffer fools lightly so watch out for a razor-sharp wit used at will” - The Skinny \n“A hidden gem of the circuit” - Kiri Pritchard-McLean \n“Naturally funny” - John Thomson (Cold Feet) \n  \n \nBrennan Reece\nBest Newcomer (nominee)\, Edinburgh Comedy Festival 2016English Comedian of the Year 2015Best Show (nominee)\, Fringe World Australia\nAs seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC)\, Celeb Coach Trip (E4)\, and Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, and supporting Joe Lycett on his 2022 UK Arena tour. \nBrennan is a multi award winning working class wordsmith (Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee and English Comedian Of The Year Winner). A stand-up\, a storyteller\, and self confessed mummy’s boy\, his boyish cheeks recently cropped up on Survival Of The Fittest (ITV)\, The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV) Live At The Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and racking up over 6 million YouTube hits for his stint on Top Gear (BBC). \nA true Northern voice\, with family close to his heart. Your Mum is going to love him! Not like that\, you dirty little perve. \n“A powerfully entertaining\, unstoppable force” - Chortle \n“A teenage Alan Bennett” - The Skinny \n“Beautiful\, raucous and touching” - The Independent \n“Absolutely incredible” - Phoebe Waller Bridge \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 6:30pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk\, in person from the Darlington Hippodrome box office in the Cornmill Centre\, or telephone 01325 405405. \nTickets for this show are £15 each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-november-24th-2022/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221119T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221119T223000
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SUMMARY:Whitby\, November 19th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Sam Avery: Role Model\nShow details:\n \nSam needs to step up. \nWith two children looking to him for guidance\, it’s high-time he evolved into the role model he always thought he’d be. But he didn’t sleep well last night and being a hero is harder than it looks. Plus\, he forgot to put the bins out and now his wife hates him. \nIn this side-splitting new stand-up show\, Sam explores what it means to be a role model in modern Britain\, how the people he looked up to shaped his world\, and how the struggle to help his kids find their moral compass often causes him to misplace his own. \nCan you be a role model on four hours sleep? Can you mentor someone who thinks you’re a moron? And how do you change the world if you can’t even clean your kitchen? \n“Very entertaining” – Sunday Times \n“Amazing and brutally honest… brilliant” – Lad Bible \n“Quick wit” – Metro \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 in advance\, or £12 on the door\, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm. \nTickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/whitby-november-19th-2022/
LOCATION:Coliseum Centre\, Whitby\, Coliseum Centre\, Victoria Place\, Whitby\, YO21 1EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coliseum Centre Whitby,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221118T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221118T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062037
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T212703Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, November 18th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Maff Brown\, Ashley Frieze\, and host Jon Pearson\nShow details:\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  \nReplacing Carl Hutchinson:\n \nAshley Frieze\nWith his charming\, daft\, and warm brand of music-infused stand-up comedy\, this guitar-toting funny man has been entertaining audiences across the UK for nearly 20 years. His original songs\, with well-crafted lyrics and catchy tunes\, span many genres from Jazz to Coldplay\, via 1960's girl-group pop! \nHe regularly appears at comedy clubs around the country\, and has been a resident MC at RipRoar and his own club. His YouTube channel contains original songs\, parodies and other strange goings on. \nAshley has something for most audiences. Intelligent\, geeky\, silly\, and occasionally naughty. He's a sharp\, MC\, and a powerhouse featured act appearing at theatres\, comedy clubs\, many many pub function rooms\, festival stages\, and even a moving bus! His solo Edinburgh Shows\, The Seven Deadly Sings\, and Discograffiti led to the release of his albums on all good streaming platforms (and many bad ones). \n“brilliant quick-fire lyrics” - Three Weeks \n“Certainly knew how to raise the big laughs” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“...affords the show a feeling of quality” - Chortle \n  \nReplacing Sully O’Sullivan:\n \nJon Pearson\nJon began standup comedy in 2010\, with his first performance at Birmingham’s Highlight Comedy Club. Cut to the present and Jon has become a regular face on the circuit\, performing at prestigious clubs such as The Glee\, The Boat Show & The Comedy Store\, Jon’s career has even taken him overseas with performances in Spain\, Norway and even as far away as Wigan (it is like being on another planet). \nJon is also a familiar face on at comedy festivals across the UK having taken three solo shows to the Leicester\, Nottingham & Edinburgh festivals with the highlight of the all coming in the form of a sold out show at his home town Melton Theatre in Melton Mowbray. \nJon has also provided tour support for Darren Harriot on his UK 2018/2019 tour and Lucy Porter on her UK 2017 tour. Jon’s laid back storytelling has audiences hanging on his every word. With tales based around his own life experiences\, his anecdotes are relatable and certain to have audiences in hysterics. \n“Very tall and hugely funny” - Lucy Porter \n“Brilliant” - Shropshire Star \n“A natural ability for working an audience” - EdFringeReview.com \n  \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 can be bought online at www.bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk\, in person from Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, or telephone 03000 269 524.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/bishop-auckland-november-18th-2022/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, DL14 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bishop Auckland Town Hall,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221117T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221117T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062037
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, November 17th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Sam Avery: Role Model\nShow details:\n \nSam needs to step up. \nWith two children looking to him for guidance\, it’s high-time he evolved into the role model he always thought he’d be. But he didn’t sleep well last night and being a hero is harder than it looks. Plus\, he forgot to put the bins out and now his wife hates him. \nIn this side-splitting new stand-up show\, Sam explores what it means to be a role model in modern Britain\, how the people he looked up to shaped his world\, and how the struggle to help his kids find their moral compass often causes him to misplace his own. \nCan you be a role model on four hours sleep? Can you mentor someone who thinks you’re a moron? And how do you change the world if you can’t even clean your kitchen? \n“Very entertaining” – Sunday Times \n“Amazing and brutally honest… brilliant” – Lad Bible \n“Quick wit” – Metro \n  \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-november-17th-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:20221111T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062037
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SUMMARY:Horbury\, November 11th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Danny Posthill\, Chris Brooker\, and host Meryl O’Rourke\nShow details:\nReplacing Paul Pirie:\n \nDanny Posthill\nBritain's Got Talent finalist Danny Posthill’s career began at the young age of 16\, making people laugh with hilarious impressions at his school talent show. Since then\, comedy became Danny’s passion. \nSkilled with a versatile act that caters for all audiences\, Danny offers unbeatable stand up and a range of impressions such as Billy Connolly\, Jimmy Carr\, and Lee Evans\, to guarantee an unforgettable night of laughter. \nDanny has performed all around the world\, from the Mediterranean to South America\, and is gaining recognition on the UK circuit as one of the most promising British comedians. \n“Impressionist Danny Posthill brings a bevy of other characters with him including Billy Connolly\, David Beckham\, Gary Barlow\, Michael McIntyre\, John Bishop\, Alan Carr – and is funny in his own right too” - Richard Batson\, EDP24 \n“Effortless performer of the highest quality” - Joke Club Comedy Clubs \n“What a talented comedian” - Tim Vine \n  \n \nChris Brooker\nOne of comedy’s heavy hitters\, Chris Brooker’s infectious energy and enthusiasm sweeps through a room like an irresistible force. Chris’ combination of hilarious\, original material and inspired improvisation means that you will never see the same routine twice. Immensely likeable\, there’s no doubting his ability to win over any crowd and drag them along for the ride. \nDescribed only half-accurately as comedy's ginger viking\, Chris has taken his brand of comedy and compering all over the UK as well to the US and Canada. In 2008 he made history when he became the first foreign player to be chosen for the All-Star team at the ComedySportz World Championship in Portland\, Oregon. Currently in high demand as an MC due to his ability to energise a room and think on his feet\, Chris is also a polished performer with three full length solo shows under his belt. The most recent of which\, Unstoppable\, played to glowing reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. \n“Very funny\, very quick... On the spot humour” - BBC \n“The best act of the night\, his quick wit silencing hecklers and getting plenty of laughs” - Manchester Evening News \n“A fitting finale\, had the audience in stitches” - Student Online \n  \n \nMeryl O'Rourke\nAcclaimed stand-up comic and TV writer Meryl O'Rourke revels in her bitterness. She has delighted comedy audiences\, written some of the best gags on telly and even hosted pop concerts - the last one to 12\,000 people! \nShe is the first winner of the Betty and Peter / Big Talk writing prize\, where she has been gifted a chunk of money to help her write a sitcom with a production company. She was chosen by unanimous decision from over 600 entrants. \nMeryl also supported Frankie Boyle during his 2016 tour\, following support dates for him in 2014\, 2012\, 2011 and 2010 at the Hammersmith Apollo. In his book Work!Consume!Die! he calls Meryl "Inspiringly funny". \nShe is also often heard as reviewer on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row – specialising in comedy and feminism. Meryl has written a pilot sitcom about post-natal depression\, for the head of Radio 4 comedy\, and is a highly praised gag writer - a stolen joke of hers went viral on Facebook\, reaching at least 100\,000 likes and 15 million views (at last count!)\, whilst she's written for many of the biggest comedy programmes in the UK. \n“As near perfect as you can find. Charming delivery keeps the audience in no doubt they've just seen one of this year's fringe highlights” - ★★★★★ – British Comedy Guide \n“Ripe with comedy. A unique perspective: sharp and dark\, and refreshingly unsentimental” - The Observer \n“Truly astonishing show... a must see” - ★★★★★ – The New Current \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12.50 per person\, and can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/horbury-november-11th-2022/
LOCATION:Cluntergate Centre\, Horbury\, The Cluntergate Centre\, Cluntergate\, Horbury\, Wakefield\, WF4 5DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cluntergate Centre Horbury,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221110T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062037
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, November 10th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with John Scott\, Billy Kirkwood\, host Rick Molland & support\nShow details:\nReplacing Mike Newall:\n \nJohn Scott\nMulti-award winning Scotsman John Scott took his first tentative steps into stand up in 1999 and just 3 months after his first appearance found himself doing his first run at the Edinburgh Festival. \nSince then\, John has appeared at a further five festivals\, and returned this year with a brand new show. In the meantime\, he picked up the Spike Milligan award for new talent in 2003 and then paired that up with the Take the Mic award at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe - the richest prize in UK comedy. \nResident in Newcastle\, he now finds himself a favourite with audiences around the country as he headlines and MCs at all the major clubs around the UK and has gigged as far afield as the Middle East. \n“A genuinely gifted comedian” - Adelaide Rocks \n“Always plays a blinder. Never hits a dry patch. People were literally in tears of laughter” - The Observer \n“Confidently told hilarious tales of class-based woe\, nothing missed the mark in a superb set where every story was expertly crafted before being subverted with a killer punch line” - The Sun \n  \n \nBilly Kirkwood\nFive-time Scottish comedy award winner (3 times best MC) Billy Kirkwood burst into stand-up in 2005\, quickly establishing himself as one of the United Kingdom’s most watchable and versatile acts. A loveable on-stage presence\, with an ever-growing cult following thanks to his hysterical\, inventive\, energetic stand up performances and a unique ability to make anything funny\, mixed with an unbridled mischievous streak. \nBilly is in huge demand as a act\, performer\, and producer. He was hand-picked by Comic Mastermind Mark Millar to host The Stan Lee awards for Ka-pow\, he’s the resident host of The Scottish Secret Policeman’s Ball\, Galway & Manchester Tattoo Tea Party\, MCM Scotland Comic Con 2018 & 2019\, and many more. He has supported some of comedies biggest names on tour including Rhod Gilbert\, Daniel Sloss\, Police Academy’s Michael Winslow\, and comedy superstars Tim Minchin\, Jim Jefferies and Frankie Boyle. He's also supported WWE’s Mick Foley and William Regal. \nOver the last few years Billy has come into his own as an award-winning Broadcaster\, with credits on ITV\, BBC\, MTV\, NETFLIX\, BBC Scotland\, BBC Radio 1\, BBC Radio 2\, and he hosts his own daily award winning Breakfast show on West FM\, and is known around the world as The Voice of Worldwide wrestling Phenomenon Insane Championship Wrestling. \n“Naturally funny\, fizzing with energy” - The List \n“With wild hair with a cheeky glint in his eye\, with a dynamic onstage presence\, powerhouse delivery\, hit's comedy pay dirt!” - Chortle \n“Living proof that ADHD can occur in adults\, he packs more punch lines in 20 minutes than most comics do in an hour” - The Skinny \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 support from several new acts\, and established acts performing new material. \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: 7pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-november-10th-2022/
LOCATION:Steam Machine Brewery\, Newton Aycliffe\, Steam Machine Brewing Co\, 26 Northfield Way\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 6UF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Steam Machine Brewery Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, November 5th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Royle\, Joe McTernan\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nSteve Royle\nBritain's Got Talent finalist 2020\nSteve is an actor\, writer\, comedian\, juggler\, a "Gillard award" winning presenter on BBC Radio Lancashire and now a finalist on ITV's Britain's Got Talent 2020. \nSteve most recently completed his 17th consecutive pantomime at The Grand Theatre\, Blackpool (and his 22nd Pantomime in total) and was also made an honorary member of The Friends Of The Grand in 2016 for his services to the theatre. \nIn 2015 he performed 16 nights at The Manchester Arena as part of the "Phoenix Nights Live" show\, helping raise well over £ 5 million in the process. He also appeared at the London Palladium twice within a month later that year when he performed as part of the TV show "Sunday Night At The Palladium" and as warm-up for "One Night With Neil Diamond". \nHe spent many years as "Special Guest" on Dave Spikey's Tours and has supported several other top comedic names including Peter Kay\, Mick Miller\, Roy Walker and The Lancashire Hotpots! He was also the first comic\, ever\, to act as "Warm-up" for The Royal Variety Show featuring Take That\, Rod Stewart\, Barry Manilow and Meatloaf. \nSteve's first love\, however\, is stand-ip and it is a job that has taken him all over the world: Cruises in the Med\, Norwegian Fjords and the Caribbean\, hotels and comedy clubs in Hong Kong\, Dubai\, Crete\, Cyprus\, Turkey and Japan. Meanwhile\, Steve is a regular headline act at the world-famous The Comedy Store\, and at venues throughout the UK. \n“A brilliant comedian” - Peter Kay \n“I nearly pushed my golden buzzer for you when I saw your audition because it's one of the funniest performances I've seen. I was totally wowed” - David Walliams \n“a comedy masterclass!” - The Stage \n  \n \nJoe McTernan\nJoe has gained over 40 million views on his socials with his character based sketches and with over 200\,000 followers\, Joe is an online sensation. \nHis 2023 Edinburgh Fringe show was a complete sell out run with 4 and 5 star reviews. Meanwhile\, he's performed on BBC Scotland's television show The Comedy Underground\, supported Tom Stade and Rachel Fairburn on tour\, co-created the online (Scottish Comedy Award-winning) sitcom MUFF alongside Daniel Sloss\, and has also written and performed content for BBC Short Stuff. \n“I was crying with laughter pretty much throughout the entire performance” - ★★★★★ - Three Weeks \n“Joe entertained us to a jam packed hour of great comedy material” - ★★★★ - One4Review \n“His punchlines hit home\, providing a laid back perspective on what can be decisive topics... sure to delight with his amusing frustration” - ★★★★ - EdFest Magazine \n  \n  \n \nDanny Deegan\nDanny Deegan is a comedian\, writer and actor who began performing in 2003 and has since risen steadily through the ranks of some of the most prestigious comedy clubs in the UK. His tales of mischief and the characters he creates have kept audiences all over the country enthralled as he weaves in and out of the people he has met travelling. His talent and likability coupled with a confident swagger see him as one of the most popular acts in the North. \nFresh from a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe\, where he received rave reviews\, Danny also recently performed a headline set at the Green Man festival in South Wales getting a great reception from the 400 people in the marquee and being asked to wrap up for Manchester band Doves after their headline set in front of 12\,000 people. \nOutside of live work Danny has made several TV and radio appearances. From being a guest on Radio GMR to having his own show "Afternoons with Danny Deegan" on CAT FM in Crewe. His TV credits include appearances on "Made in the North" and "The Adam and Shelley Show" to name but two. \n“His seamless interactions with the crowd demonstrate that he’s a natural-born comedian... appealing to both the young and old\, female and male” - Three Weeks \n“Charming\, witty and most importantly funny” - Metro \n“Deegan has a mature confidence in his abilities” - Chortle \n  \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-november-5th-2022/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Peterlee\, November 4th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Danny Posthill\, Anth Young & host Sammy Dobson\nShow details:\n \nDanny Posthill\nBritain's Got Talent finalist Danny Posthill’s career began at the young age of 16\, making people laugh with hilarious impressions at his school talent show. Since then\, comedy became Danny’s passion. \nSkilled with a versatile act that caters for all audiences\, Danny offers unbeatable stand up and a range of impressions such as Billy Connolly\, Jimmy Carr\, and Lee Evans\, to guarantee an unforgettable night of laughter. \nDanny has performed all around the world\, from the Mediterranean to South America\, and is gaining recognition on the UK circuit as one of the most promising British comedians. \n“Impressionist Danny Posthill brings a bevy of other characters with him including Billy Connolly\, David Beckham\, Gary Barlow\, Michael McIntyre\, John Bishop\, Alan Carr – and is funny in his own right too” - Richard Batson\, EDP24 \n“Effortless performer of the highest quality” - Joke Club Comedy Clubs \n“What a talented comedian” - Tim Vine \n  \n \nAnth Young\nAnth Young is one of the hottest new acts in the North East\, having finished highly in a raft of new act competitions in the last few years\, as well as performing to huge audiences in theatres around the country as tour support to Carl Hutchinson. \nA regular at comedy clubs around the UK\, Anth's career has really blossomed since finishing as runner-up in the Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year competition in 2017 - a year which also saw him placing highly in the hugely competitive English Comedian of the Year competition\, and being a finalist in the North East New Act of the Year competition. \n“Delightfully blunt and immensely endearing” - BBC \n“...he has long career ahead of him” - Broadway Baby \n  \n  \nReplacing Lee Kyle:\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  \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 are available to buy online from TicketSource. Tickets are also available in person or by telephone from Peterlee Pavilion (0191 5869957) or Shotton Hall Banqueting Suites (0191 5862491).
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/peterlee-november-4th-2022/
LOCATION:The Pavilion\, Peterlee\, The Pavilion\, Helford Road\, Peterlee\, Co. Durham\, SR8 1ER\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Pavilion Peterlee
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SUMMARY:Raskelf\, November 3rd 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Duncan Oakley\, Catherine Young\, and host Chris Brooker\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 \nCatherine Young\nHilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2019\nWinner of the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2019\, Catherine is quickly making a name for herself as one of the most exciting new acts to come out of the North-East in recent years. \nCatherine occasionally absconds from Middlesbrough and the general misery of life\, by running round the UK comedy circuit looking for anyone who will listen to her. \nFrom North East and Irish decent\, Catherine loves drinking\, dancing and telling lies. Her comedy is light-hearted\, full of mischievous stories and a warm and friendly humour that provides a short break from the stresses that life deals to us all. \n  \n  \n \nChris Brooker\nOne of comedy’s heavy hitters\, Chris Brooker’s infectious energy and enthusiasm sweeps through a room like an irresistible force. Chris’ combination of hilarious\, original material and inspired improvisation means that you will never see the same routine twice. Immensely likeable\, there’s no doubting his ability to win over any crowd and drag them along for the ride. \nDescribed only half-accurately as comedy's ginger viking\, Chris has taken his brand of comedy and compering all over the UK as well to the US and Canada. In 2008 he made history when he became the first foreign player to be chosen for the All-Star team at the ComedySportz World Championship in Portland\, Oregon. Currently in high demand as an MC due to his ability to energise a room and think on his feet\, Chris is also a polished performer with three full length solo shows under his belt. The most recent of which\, Unstoppable\, played to glowing reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. \n“Very funny\, very quick... On the spot humour” - BBC \n“The best act of the night\, his quick wit silencing hecklers and getting plenty of laughs” - Manchester Evening News \n“A fitting finale\, had the audience in stitches” - Student Online \n  \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\nTimings\nDoors open: 7pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each and can be bought from the link below\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/raskelf-november-3rd-2022/
LOCATION:Raskelf Village Hall\, Raskelf Village Hall\, York Road\, Easingwold\, North Yorkshire\, YO61 3SD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Raskelf Village Hall
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