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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, December 21st 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with The Halls of Ridiculous\, Anth Young\, host Catherine Young & support\nShow details:\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 \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 \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  \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\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-december-21st-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:Peterlee\, December 8th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club Christmas Special feat. Dave Johns & Eddy Brimson\nShow details:\n \nDave Johns\nThe star of Palme d'Or award winning film 'I\, Daniel Blake'\, Dave Johns has been a stand up comic since 1989 and is a regular headlining act playing all the major comedy clubs in the UK and comedy festivals world wide. Dave has gained a reputation as an inventive\, exciting and extremely funny comedian\, winning applause from his audiences\, respect from his fellow comics\, and rave reviews from the critics. \nIn 2013\, Dave co-wrote a new stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption which hit the West End and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He has had two very successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in highly acclaimed shows 'Dave Johns On The Edge' in 1998 and 'I'm in The Attic Mother' in 1999 at the Pleasance Theatre for which he won the Spirit of the Fringe Award. \nHe has also appeared regularly at the Kilkenny Comedy Festival\, in Ireland\, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal\, the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival. Dave has also worked on stage in the Middle East\, Hong Kong\, Bangkok\, Johannesburg\, Sydney\, New York\, Amsterdam and the Arctic\, and has been a regular guest on comedy panel shows such as Never Mind The Buzzcocks and 8 Out Of 10 Cats. \n “He shifts from the sublime\, to genius\, to uproar in the blink of an eye - An extremely entertaining hour” - The Guardian \n“Dave Johns has a uncontrived manner and sense of fun on stage that most comics can only dream about” - The Scotsman \n“Look closely you will see the man generate sparks of magic” - The List \n  \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 \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 Elaine Robertson and Tony Jameson\, and the ticket price also includes a meal from the on-site cafe. \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 £15 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-december-8th-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:Hartlepool\, December 7th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Black Liver\, Chris Cantrill\, host Catherine Young & support\nShow details:\n \nBlack Liver\nRuth is from Blackpool. \nKeith is from Liverpool. \nTogether they are BLACK LIVER. \nBorn out of the boredom of lockdown 2020\, Black Liver (AKA comics Keith Carter and Ruth Cockburn) has become a surprise hit. The rock ‘n’ roll comedy duo are currently on nationwide tours with two of their shows\, putting sounds and words together to make you smile inside and out. \n“Iconic” - The Forgotten Arts Festival  \n“Theatre\, comedy\, musical\, cabaret... you get them all with these two!” - Stage Handed Magazine \n“Part music duo\, part double act - Black Liver are that quirky couple you want as your best friends...” - Northern Uproar \n  \n \nChris Cantrill\nChris Cantrill is a comedian\, writer and actor hailing from West Yorkshire but now resident in the North East. His unique delivery mixes lightly surreal observations with densely packed quick-fire jokes. \nSince making his television debut on Harry Hill’s Clubnite (Channel 4)\, Chris has frequently appeared in productions for TV including Alma’s Not Normal (BBC 2)\, Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared (Channel 4)\, The Emily Atack Show (ITV 2). He has a BBC Radio 4 series in development and has written for Dave\, Channel 4\, BBC Radio 2\, Cbeebies and CBBC. \nAs half of the acclaimed sketch double act The Delightful Sausage\, Chris has been twice nominated for the ‘Best Show’ award at the Edinburgh Festival (2019 and 2022). Chris and Amy have appeared on Harry Hill’s Clubnite (Channel 4)\, Question Team (Dave) and as series regulars for Late Night Mash (Dave). They’ve also had their own special on BBC Radio 2 (The Delightful Sausage on: Staycations) and web series for Dave (Great Britain: Wide Open & Ready). \n“Absolutely inspired” - ★★★★★ - Fest Magazine \n“One of the best voices for comedy on the circuit” - ★★★★ - Chortle \n“A devotion to finding the funny” - ★★★★ - The Times \n  \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  \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\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/hartlepool-december-7th-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\, December 5th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Alun Cochrane\, Clayton Jones\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\n \nAlun Cochrane\nYou'll know Alun Cochrane from TV\, radio\, and being one of the best stand-ups in the UK. \nAlun Cochrane is a no-nonsense comedian who specialises in funny nonsense. Much of his comedy begins simply as something he’s seen\, heard or felt in his own life\, or in the street\, or the kitchen\, or anywhere\, and from that it blossoms into a highly amusing anecdote or a strange flight of fancy. \nAlun has several television appearances to his name\, most recently Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow\, and Dave's One Night Stand\, but he's also often seen on Have I Got News For You\, 8 Out of 10 Cats\, Mock The Week\, and has appeared on Soccer A.M and Live At The Comedy Store. \nAlun’s dulcet tones can also be heard frequently on BBC Radio 4 on Alun Cochrane’s Fun House\, Just A Minute\, Dilemma and The Now Show\, whilst Alun is also affectionately known as the Cockerel on Absolute Radio's Frank Skinner Show. \n“Cochrane’s dour and grumpy onstage persona is allied to a real craft and creativity in his writing\, yielding results that satisfy both the comedy purists and those who simply want big belly laughs on a night out” - The Guardian \n“A master storyteller\, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline...” - Metro \n“Alun Cochrane's ability to make the little things in life a comedy goldmine is phenomenal” - Chortle \n  \n \nClayton Jones\nLast Minute Comedy Comedian of The Year 2017 - winnerEnglish Comedian of the Year 2017 - finalist\nClayton has been performing comedy since 2013 and has established himself as a regular on the UK comedy circuit including shows at the Edinburgh Festival 2015 and Leicester Comedy Festival 2017 alongside appearances at all the top comedy clubs. \nAn observational comedian with an hilarious take on everyday life with very cleverly crafted comedy\, Clayton’s act covers everyday topics of marriage\, kids\, being mixed raced\, school life\, and growing up in London. \nIn 2014 Clayton was a finalist in the Southport Comedian of the Year\, Frog & Bucket World Series and Liverpool Comedian of the Year. In 2017 he was the winner of the Last Minute Comedy Comedian Of The Year and a finalist in the English Comedian Of The Year. \n“This dude has funny bones” - Romesh Ranganathan \n“Very funny & confident. That earned him a huge round of applause from 2000+ bikers!” - BSH Magazine \n“A comedy performance that has impressed many” - Frog & Bucket Comedy Club \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\, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-december-5th-2023/
LOCATION:Arts Hub\, Ripon\, 49a Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts Hub Ripon,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, December 2nd 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Dan Tiernan\, Adam Staunton\, Liam Pickford & host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\n \nDan Tiernan\nEdinburgh Comedy Festival 2023 - Best Newcomer NomineeBritish Comedian of the Year 2022 - WinnerBBC New Comedian of the Year 2022 - WinnerISH Comedy Awards 2023 - Best Newcomer Winner\nDan Tiernan is 26-year-old\, gay\, Mancunian with dyspraxia. He’s a high energy act with a gag heavy set all about his weird and chaotic life. \nAs seen The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV 2)\, Rosie Jones’s Disability Comedy Extravaganza (Dave)\, Comedians Selling Jokes to Gordon Ramsey (BBC)\, Jokes Only A… Can Tell (Channel 4)\, Hard Sell (Dave). Dan can also be seen in a season 24 episode 90 of Doctors\, ‘Crime Never Pays’. \nTour support for Micky Flanagan\, Fern Brady\, and Jamali Maddix. \n“Raucously entertaining” - The Guardian \n“He’s a real force-of-nature comic who sweeps the room up in his exhilarating performance into a frenzy of laughter” - Chortle \n“Witness a future stand-up star” - British Comedy Guide \n  \n \nAdam Staunton\nA confident and demanding stage presence has seen scouse funnyman Adam Staunton perform alongside some of the biggest names in comedy\, including John Bishop and Sarah Millican \nA sharp wit and a smart eye for the funny\, combined with a confident and demanding stage presence has seen Adam flourish since first taking to the stage. \nHaving performed as part of Big Value Comedy Show during the Edinburgh Festival in 2012 he has gone on to regularly perform at some of the most established clubs in the country. \n“what he lacks in height he certainly makes up for in talent\, getting the biggest laughs of the night” - Three Weeks \n“a thoughtful performer of smiles and warmth with flecks of disdain; he’s quick-thinking\, with effortless confidence” - The Skinny \n  \n \nLiam Pickford\nWell\, what can we say about Liam? If Stewart Lee\, Jack Dee and Morrissey ever had a child together then Liam is who they would call son. Liam started performing stand up in Manchester in June 2012. His unique style is a breath of fresh air to the circuit\, with Liam crafting his own unique brand of stand up\, mixing cleverly honed material and punchlines with excitingly unpredictable audience interaction. All this\, mixed in with a hint of ‘whimsy’ and clever observations whilst delivered in a wonderfully unenthusiastic and grumpy style. \nLiam has performed all over the UK and has appeared at numerous festivals including ‘Latitude’\, ‘2000 Trees’ and ‘Cockrock’. In 2015\, Liam performed his debut solo show ‘Seaside Cock Novelties’ to a sold out audience at the Liverpool Comedy Festival and then Liam returned in 2016 with his new solo show ‘Your Love Is Like A Knackered Bus Stop I Can No Longer Be Arsed To Vandalise’ which he also took to the Nottingham Comedy Festival that same year\, and is available to buy on BandCamp. \n“He’s got funny bones\, and a scattergun mind that doesn’t quite work like anybody else’s” - Chortle \n  \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-december-2nd-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Whitby\, November 24th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Ignacio Lopez: Nine Ig Fails\nShow details:\n \nSpain’s best export\, Ignacio Lopez\, (Star of Live At The Apollo\, The Now Show\, Stand-Up Sesh\, & more) scrutinises his immigrant upbringing and family tree in a relentlessly funny show about clashing cultures and never fitting in.  \nIn 2009\, from his derelict flat in South Wales\, Ignacio scored tickets to see his favourite band\, Nine Inch Nails\, in Los Angeles; unfortunately he didn’t have money\, transport\, or a place to stay. Sharing his biggest failures with a hilarious\, globe-trotting story about music\, comedy\, adn cock-ups\, Ignacio skewers Britain and Spain with an armada of sarcasm\, silliness\, and songs. \nExpect observational stand-up\, wicked humour\, and sharp lines\, from the exotic outsider comedian with over 100 million video views online. \n  \nTop 12 Jokes of The Fringe 2022 – The Guardian\nTop 20 Jokes of The Fringe 2022 – The Telegraph\nMervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe 2022 \n“Charming\, charismatic\, hilarious. Will have you leaving with a smile on your face” – ★★★★★ – Deadline News \n“Sarcastic\, witty\, animated\, and most importantly\, hilarious” – ★★★★ – Entertainment Now \n“This hombre deserves a bigger venue! Very entertaining\, witty & clever” – ★★★★ – One4Review \n“Affable\, seamlessly delivered\, great gags & a tuneful coda” – ★★★★ – Mumble Comedy \n“Unique & hilarious” – ★★★★ – BUZZ Magazine \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12 in advance\, or £14 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-24th-2023/
LOCATION:Coliseum Centre\, Whitby\, Coliseum Centre\, Victoria Place\, Whitby\, YO21 1EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coliseum Centre Whitby,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Malton\, November 17th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Steve Gribbin: Elon Musk’s Monkey\nShow details:\n \nSteve Gribbin\, the sarkily satirical Scouse song-thrush\, brings his brand of scathing musical comedy to The Milton Rooms in Malton. Up-to-the-second topical and unashamedly political\, Steve takes on everything from Climate Change\, Royal Feuds\, The Cost Of Living Crisis and the perils of being an Embarrassing Dad\, all with his customary cheeky charm and wit. \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. \nExpect seasick shanties\, R&B dancefloor grooves and intensely unsettling Folk. All in the one song! \n“Steve Gribbin stormed the stage\, and had the audience roaring with laughter from start to finish… a real class act” – The Independent On Sunday \n“Steve Gribbin has all the manic energy of a friendly Tasmanian Devil…spot-on and hysterical” – The Scotsman \n“Comedy songs are notoriously difficult to pull off\, but Steve Gribbin is one of only a handful of practitioners working today in the UK to pull it off with real aplomb and style!” – TimeOut \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-november-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\, November 16th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Duncan Oakley\, Julian Lee\, host Jon Pearson & support\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 \nJulian Lee\nHaving only started comedy when he entered his 40s\, Julian has had a huge change in direction from his previous life as a performance poet! Highlights include finishing runner-up in Leicester Comedy Festival's UK Pun Championships twice on the trot in 2017 & 2018 - but in 2021 he went one better and won the online show at Leicester Comedy Festival which featured the 2017\, 2018\, 2019 & 2020 champions. Julian has also featured on Radio 4's 'Ross Noble's Newcastle'\, and was invited to be on BBC Newcastle's 'Jesting About' for two successive years\, and was also a writer and performer on their Grin Up North Show. \nJulian also reached the heats of the BBC New Comedy Awards in 2015\, and took his first show\, Jokebox\, to Edinburgh in 2018 - before releasing a joke book of the same name in 2021. \n“Clever word play\, sharp observation\, near the knuckle vignettes\, puns aplenty\, cheeky asides\, confident performance\, easily created rapport\, yet also a sense of a humility” - Fringe Review \n“His clever word play had people howling. He served them up in quick succession and the audience ate them up” - The Shields Gazette \n“Although Lee’s material seems to follow a conventional formula at first glance\, it is quietly diverse\, incorporating razor-wire punchlines\, witty wordplay\, punning brilliance\, groan-worthy Dad jokes\, certified side-splitters\, highbrow oddities\, lowbrow absurdism and anything and everything in between\, all packed into the art of the quick-fire micro-joke... This style of comedy is timeless” - NE Volume \n  \n \nJon Pearson\nJon began standup comedy in 2010\, with his first performance at Birmingham’s Highlight Comedy Club. Cut to the present and Jon has become a regular face on the circuit\, performing at prestigious clubs such as The Glee\, The Boat Show & The Comedy Store\, Jon’s career has even taken him overseas with performances in Spain\, Norway and even as far away as Wigan (it is like being on another planet). \nJon is also a familiar face on at comedy festivals across the UK having taken three solo shows to the Leicester\, Nottingham & Edinburgh festivals with the highlight of the all coming in the form of a sold out show at his home town Melton Theatre in Melton Mowbray. \nJon has also provided tour support for Darren Harriot on his UK 2018/2019 tour and Lucy Porter on her UK 2017 tour. Jon’s laid back storytelling has audiences hanging on his every word. With tales based around his own life experiences\, his anecdotes are relatable and certain to have audiences in hysterics. \n“Very tall and hugely funny” - Lucy Porter \n“Brilliant” - Shropshire Star \n“A natural ability for working an audience” - EdFringeReview.com \n  \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\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-november-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:Thirsk\, November 15th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Noel James\, Sam Serrano\, and host Pete Otway\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 \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 \nPete Otway\nSince starting to perform in 2010\, Pete Otway has quickly gained momentum\, establishing himself as an extremely strong new act. As comfortable and confident as an MC as he is an act\, he is booked regularly to do both\, and was a recent finalist in the 2012 BBC New Comedy Awards. \nWith an affable and conversational style\, mixed with an energetic stage manner and original writing\, Pete is quickly making a name for himself on the UK circuit\, and is certainly one to watch. \n “Devastatingly funny” - Chortle \n“Amiable\, cheeky classic stand-up” - Liverpool Echo \n“An amazing comedy talent\, and we are making sure we are making sure we follow his every move in his ever rising career” - Crispy Comedy Club \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n  \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-november-15th-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231110T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T090051
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SUMMARY:Horbury\, November 10th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Alun Cochrane\, Markus Birdman\, and host David Longley\nShow details:\n \nAlun Cochrane\nYou'll know Alun Cochrane from TV\, radio\, and being one of the best stand-ups in the UK. \nAlun Cochrane is a no-nonsense comedian who specialises in funny nonsense. Much of his comedy begins simply as something he’s seen\, heard or felt in his own life\, or in the street\, or the kitchen\, or anywhere\, and from that it blossoms into a highly amusing anecdote or a strange flight of fancy. \nAlun has several television appearances to his name\, most recently Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow\, and Dave's One Night Stand\, but he's also often seen on Have I Got News For You\, 8 Out of 10 Cats\, Mock The Week\, and has appeared on Soccer A.M and Live At The Comedy Store. \nAlun’s dulcet tones can also be heard frequently on BBC Radio 4 on Alun Cochrane’s Fun House\, Just A Minute\, Dilemma and The Now Show\, whilst Alun is also affectionately known as the Cockerel on Absolute Radio's Frank Skinner Show. \n“Cochrane’s dour and grumpy onstage persona is allied to a real craft and creativity in his writing\, yielding results that satisfy both the comedy purists and those who simply want big belly laughs on a night out” - The Guardian \n“A master storyteller\, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline...” - Metro \n“Alun Cochrane's ability to make the little things in life a comedy goldmine is phenomenal” - Chortle \n  \n \nMarkus Birdman\nMarkus Birdman is one of British comedy's most experienced and well-travelled performers. In demand all over the UK and abroad\, Markus is a veteran of the Edinburgh Fringe with many solo shows to his credit and headliner status at all the top clubs. \nHe's performed at the Melbourne\, Adelaide\, and Perth Comedy Festivals and was nominated by the New Zealand Comedy Guild for Best International Guest. \nHis international gig list would give Michael Palin a run for his money\, with shows in Singapore\, The Netherlands\, Qatar\, Bahrain\, Austria\, Spain\, France\, Norway\, Sweden\, Singapore\, Switzerland\, Finland\, Cyprus and India to name a few. \nNot to be missed\, catch him in the UK before he jets off again. \n“Delightfully comic. Controversial\, personal and wickedly punchy” - The List \n“A consummate comic... energetic\, engaging\, thought-provoking and funny” - The Stage \n“Engagingly mixes the silly and the downright wrong” - Chortle \n  \n \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 £12.50 per person\, and can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/horbury-november-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231110T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T090051
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, November 10th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Mulholland\, Carl Jones\, and host Pete Selwood\nShow details:\n \nRob Mulholland\nSix foot seven of pure funny\, Rob Mulholland is a bombastic\, mischievous gag-slinging rascal with a heart full of humour and gob full of shite. An established\, bullet-proof comedy pro forged in the fires of the Nothern comedy circuit who now travels the world packing big belly laughs. A regular at all the biggest comedy clubs in the UK; whether going for the kill with his playful filth-mongering and hilarious\, furious tirades against minor annoyances or holding a night together with his genial but sharp hosting skills\, he can adapt to any kind of crowd and event. \nRob is the co-host of hit podcast “Dead Men Talking”\, has written for Mock The Week\, and was seen on BBC iPlayer’s "Comedians’ Rap Battles". Rob has also won multiple awards\, including being the English Comedian of the Year joint winner\, Beat The Frog World Series Winner\, Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year Winner\, Funhouse Comedy Champion of Champions\, and SA Search For A Star Winner. His hit Edinburgh Festival show 'Popular Comedian' can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. \n“Very\, very tall and equally as talented” - Time Out \n“Great delivery and a confident swagger... A riot” - Lancashire Evening Telegraph \n“Perfect delivery... had the audience bursting into spontaneous applause” - York Press \n  \n \nCarl Jones\nMidlands comic Carl Jones first hit the circuit in 2011\, winning the Nottingham Comedy Festival Best Newcomer in his first handful of gigs. Since then\, he’s performed and written for the BBC’s comedy output and is a regular at some of the top comedy clubs across the UK. \nWith a growing reputation as an engaging storytelling comedian and welcoming MC who is able to play a variety of rooms\, he is a regular opener\, middle\, closer and host for a wide range of comedy clubs of all sizes across the UK. \nA huge football fan\, he’s also released two books about the beautiful game and can be heard interviewing comedy pals on his own Premier League nostalgia podcast When Football Began Again. \n“Very funny... a breezily entertaining half-hour from a likeable comic” - Chortle \n“The audience loved him from start to finish. His natural comic story-telling ability had them hanging on every word” - Hot Water Comedy \n“From the moment he came to the microphone\, he made the audience feel at home. Sharp\, quick on his feet and completely good-natured\, Carl set the audience up for a great night of comedy. Would highly recommend him as an MC for any occasion” - Stand Up at The Studio \n  \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 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-10th-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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231107T223000
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SUMMARY:Ripon\, November 7th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Day\, Phil Pagett\, and host Roger Monkhouse\nShow details:\n \nSteve Day\nSteve Day describes himself as Britains only deaf comedian\, and if there are any others then he hasn't heard. Actually there are a couple of others who have started since he wrote that joke\, but it's only a joke after all. \nFor the past dozen years Steve has been performing to huge laughter around the country and abroad - well\, they tell him the laughter was huge to humour him\, he doesn't know either way. \nMarried with five children (a fact nothing to do with not being able to hear the word 'No') Steve has been described as 'warm and witty' by the Scotsman and has received many other rave reviews whilst performing shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Chortle gave him five stars in 2007 for Deafy's Island Discs\, a show The Sunday Times called 'Funny and Moving'. \n“Revelatory and very funny” - The Guardian \n“Warm\, funny\, frank and thought-provoking” - The Scotsman \n“Wonderful” - Bath Chronicle \n  \n \nPhil Pagett\nPhil Pagett is a professional comedian and joke-writer from Birmingham\, described by Gary Delaney as "One of the country's best new gag writers". \nPhil has been performing since 2010\, and his act features a combination of one-liners and wry observations. In addition to live work he has written for Mock the Week and BBC Radio 4. \n“Thoroughly enjoyable” - Notts Comedy Review \n“Takes his audience on an amusingly clever ride” - Funhouse Comedy \n“One of the country’s best new gag writers” - Gary Delaney \n  \n  \nReplacing Sammy Dobson:\n \nRoger Monkhouse\nRoger Monkhouse is one of the most original and distinctive acts on the comedy scene. A consummate stand-up who employs a deadly combination of charm and menace to exert a masterful control over any audience. A highly original and quirky performer\, Roger’s trademark stage-prowling style and curious\, inimitable manner have established him as one of the hottest names on the comedy circuit. \nDistinguished as a comic by his eloquence and keen eye for a fine phrase\, Roger’s easy observational style is spiked by the signal flares of an accomplished gag writer. A supremely confident compere and seasoned corporate host\, Roger is happy to improvise freely with a crowd and is at great ease bantering with an audience\, but has no shortage of first class observational material in his armoury. \nAs one of the most sought after acts on the comedy circuit\, Roger headlines at all the major comedy venues and has performed extensively throughout the United Kingdom and Internationally\, most recently performing in Belgium\, The Netherlands\, South Africa\, China\, Singapore\, Tokyo and the Middle East. He has also featured on major national tours of the UK sponsored by Hooch and J2O. \nA fine topical writer and performer\, and master of sharp observational comedy\, Roger is a regular member of the prestigious and critically acclaimed ‘Cutting Edge’ team at the London Comedy Store. \n“unfailingly entertaining and skilfully able to pull punchlines\, seemingly\, out of thin air” - Chortle \n“his laconic delivery shields an engaging persona and an enquiring mind” - The Guardian \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\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-november-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:Darlington\, November 4th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Brennan Reece\, Ryan Cullen\, Catherine Young & host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\nReplacing Lou Conran:\n \nBrennan Reece\nBest Newcomer (nominee)\, Edinburgh Comedy Festival 2016English Comedian of the Year 2015Best Show (nominee)\, Fringe World Australia\nAs seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC)\, Celeb Coach Trip (E4)\, and Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, and supporting Joe Lycett on his 2022 UK Arena tour. \nBrennan is a multi award winning working class wordsmith (Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee and English Comedian Of The Year Winner). A stand-up\, a storyteller\, and self confessed mummy’s boy\, his boyish cheeks recently cropped up on Survival Of The Fittest (ITV)\, The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV) Live At The Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and racking up over 6 million YouTube hits for his stint on Top Gear (BBC). \nA true Northern voice\, with family close to his heart. Your Mum is going to love him! Not like that\, you dirty little perve. \n“A powerfully entertaining\, unstoppable force” - Chortle \n“A teenage Alan Bennett” - The Skinny \n“Beautiful\, raucous and touching” - The Independent \n“Absolutely incredible” - Phoebe Waller Bridge \n  \n \nRyan Cullen\nRyan Cullen has become one of Ireland’s most talked about comedians in a very short space of time. Renowned for his near the knuckle material and depraved one-liners\, Ryan was recently runner up in Irish Comedian of The Year and has made appearances on BBC Scotland’s ‘The Comedy Underground’\, BBC NI’S ‘Late Licence’\, as well as on RTE and MTV! \nA festival favourite\, Ryan regularly graces the comedy stages at Altitude Comedy Fest\, The Vodafone Comedy Carnival\, Electric Picnic\, Longitude\, Forbidden Fruit\, Indiependence\, and Snowbombing\, Ryan is also a head performer on the Facts YouTube Channel\, boasting over 400 million views and 1.3 million subscribers\, and also the Try Channel which has over 500\,000 subscribers. \nHaving headlined clubs such as The Laughter Lounge\, The Stand\, The International Comedy Club\, The Comedy Cellar\, and The Belfast Empire - to name but a few - it won’t be long before Ryan Cullen will be giving the big names a run for their money! \n“Ryan Cullen looks unassuming... but his clever black humour had the crowd gasping in horror and giggling simultaneously!” - Comedy Scoop \n“Ryan Cullen is one of my favourite comedians. Hilarious and so dark you think 'How the f*ck did he end up like this?’” - Daniel Sloss \n  \n \nCatherine Young\nHilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2019\nWinner of the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2019\, Catherine is quickly making a name for herself as one of the most exciting new acts to come out of the North-East in recent years. \nCatherine occasionally absconds from Middlesbrough and the general misery of life\, by running round the UK comedy circuit looking for anyone who will listen to her. \nFrom North East and Irish decent\, Catherine loves drinking\, dancing and telling lies. Her comedy is light-hearted\, full of mischievous stories and a warm and friendly humour that provides a short break from the stresses that life deals to us all. \n  \n  \n \nDanny Deegan\nDanny Deegan is a comedian\, writer and actor who began performing in 2003 and has since risen steadily through the ranks of some of the most prestigious comedy clubs in the UK. His tales of mischief and the characters he creates have kept audiences all over the country enthralled as he weaves in and out of the people he has met travelling. His talent and likability coupled with a confident swagger see him as one of the most popular acts in the North. \nFresh from a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe\, where he received rave reviews\, Danny also recently performed a headline set at the Green Man festival in South Wales getting a great reception from the 400 people in the marquee and being asked to wrap up for Manchester band Doves after their headline set in front of 12\,000 people. \nOutside of live work Danny has made several TV and radio appearances. From being a guest on Radio GMR to having his own show "Afternoons with Danny Deegan" on CAT FM in Crewe. His TV credits include appearances on "Made in the North" and "The Adam and Shelley Show" to name but two. \n“His seamless interactions with the crowd demonstrate that he’s a natural-born comedian... appealing to both the young and old\, female and male” - Three Weeks \n“Charming\, witty and most importantly funny” - Metro \n“Deegan has a mature confidence in his abilities” - Chortle \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-november-4th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231027T223000
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SUMMARY:Whitby\, October 27th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Markus Birdman: Platinum\nShow details:\n \n“June 5th 2021\, I had a stroke. It was my second. I found myself in hospital\, mid lockdown\, with no visitors allowed. I’ve permanently lost half my eyesight. One night I went to the toilet and sat down on another naked blind man\, already there. I was too blind to see him. He was too blind to stop me!\nSo it’s not ALL doom!” \n“I’d like to tell you about it. Not to create feelings of pity toward me\, more a sense of awe & fawning admiration.” \n“I have had a unique experience about a topic\, often sniggered over\, but I’m keen to make you laugh\, but also to raise a little awareness. Well done me! (Ahem!)” \nMarkus Birdman has thundered back into comedy with his Edinburgh Fringe show earning him a nomination for the 2023 Chortle Awards. He has also recently written for Jayde Adams and supported Jason Manford at the Palladium. \n  \n“A torrent of formidable gags\, skilfully told\, and with a gripping story underpinning them all” – ★★★★ ½ – Chortle \n“This soul bearing show is a joy. Such weighty material\, handled with the utmost respect” – ★★★★ – The Skinny \n  \nRecommended age 14+ \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/whitby-october-27th-2023/
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:20231026T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T090051
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T121649Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, October 26th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Markus Birdman: Platinum\nShow details:\n \n“June 5th 2021\, I had a stroke. It was my second. I found myself in hospital\, mid lockdown\, with no visitors allowed. I’ve permanently lost half my eyesight. One night I went to the toilet and sat down on another naked blind man\, already there. I was too blind to see him. He was too blind to stop me!\nSo it’s not ALL doom!” \n“I’d like to tell you about it. Not to create feelings of pity toward me\, more a sense of awe & fawning admiration.” \n“I have had a unique experience about a topic\, often sniggered over\, but I’m keen to make you laugh\, but also to raise a little awareness. Well done me! (Ahem!)” \nMarkus Birdman has thundered back into comedy with his Edinburgh Fringe show earning him a nomination for the 2023 Chortle Awards. He has also recently written for Jayde Adams and supported Jason Manford at the Palladium. \n  \n“A torrent of formidable gags\, skilfully told\, and with a gripping story underpinning them all” – ★★★★ ½ – Chortle \n“This soul bearing show is a joy. Such weighty material\, handled with the utmost respect” – ★★★★ – The Skinny \n  \nRecommended age 14+ \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-october-26th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, October 20th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul F. Taylor\, Liam Pickford\, and host Andy Fury\nShow details:\n \nPaul F. Taylor\nTop Ten - Dave's Funniest Jokes of the Fringe 2014Three Jokes in Top 100 - The Mirror's Top 100 Jokes from The Edinburgh Fringe 2014\nThe award winning Paul F Taylor is a one of the UK’s most original and distinctive stand-up performers. His unique brand of humour fuses quirky offbeat one liners with surreal and observational flights of fancy to fantastical effect. Winner of the NATY New Act Of The Year for 2013\, Paul’s persona of a lost bewildered fool sits perfectly alongside his gleefully madcap ideas. \nPaul has also achieved notable success as a screen writer and actor. Milk! that he co-wrote and starred in\, was the ShortCom Jury Select Winner 2015\, and was in the official selection in LOCO\, Nashville\, LOL\, Shortwaves\, Glasgow and London Short Film festivals. Battlecock! that he also co-wrote and starred in\, made it into the official selection at the BFI London Film Festival 2013. \n“Brilliantly funny... a fantastically well-constructed set\, Taylor performs sketches and characters alike with a convincing passion” - Three Weeks \n“Brilliantly funny nonsense” - The List \n“A slightly touched idiot capable of deceptively smart subversions of existence... Taylor evokes vivid visual imagery” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nLiam Pickford\nWell\, what can we say about Liam? If Stewart Lee\, Jack Dee and Morrissey ever had a child together then Liam is who they would call son. Liam started performing stand up in Manchester in June 2012. His unique style is a breath of fresh air to the circuit\, with Liam crafting his own unique brand of stand up\, mixing cleverly honed material and punchlines with excitingly unpredictable audience interaction. All this\, mixed in with a hint of ‘whimsy’ and clever observations whilst delivered in a wonderfully unenthusiastic and grumpy style. \nLiam has performed all over the UK and has appeared at numerous festivals including ‘Latitude’\, ‘2000 Trees’ and ‘Cockrock’. In 2015\, Liam performed his debut solo show ‘Seaside Cock Novelties’ to a sold out audience at the Liverpool Comedy Festival and then Liam returned in 2016 with his new solo show ‘Your Love Is Like A Knackered Bus Stop I Can No Longer Be Arsed To Vandalise’ which he also took to the Nottingham Comedy Festival that same year\, and is available to buy on BandCamp. \n“He’s got funny bones\, and a scattergun mind that doesn’t quite work like anybody else’s” - Chortle \n  \n \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 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-october-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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231019T220000
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, October 19th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Paul F. Taylor\, Nick Cranston\, host Meryl O’Rourke & support\nShow details:\n \nPaul F. Taylor\nTop Ten - Dave's Funniest Jokes of the Fringe 2014Three Jokes in Top 100 - The Mirror's Top 100 Jokes from The Edinburgh Fringe 2014\nThe award winning Paul F Taylor is a one of the UK’s most original and distinctive stand-up performers. His unique brand of humour fuses quirky offbeat one liners with surreal and observational flights of fancy to fantastical effect. Winner of the NATY New Act Of The Year for 2013\, Paul’s persona of a lost bewildered fool sits perfectly alongside his gleefully madcap ideas. \nPaul has also achieved notable success as a screen writer and actor. Milk! that he co-wrote and starred in\, was the ShortCom Jury Select Winner 2015\, and was in the official selection in LOCO\, Nashville\, LOL\, Shortwaves\, Glasgow and London Short Film festivals. Battlecock! that he also co-wrote and starred in\, made it into the official selection at the BFI London Film Festival 2013. \n“Brilliantly funny... a fantastically well-constructed set\, Taylor performs sketches and characters alike with a convincing passion” - Three Weeks \n“Brilliantly funny nonsense” - The List \n“A slightly touched idiot capable of deceptively smart subversions of existence... Taylor evokes vivid visual imagery” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nNick Cranston\nSince he first set foot on stage in 2008\, Nick Cranston has cemented himself as one of the North East’s finest. After his first gig in Newcastle\, he very quickly found himself performing all over the country; impressing audiences from Aberdeen to London and everywhere in between with his sharply written comedy. He has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Leicester Comedy Festival. His debut show\, UnSuitable\, proved his reputation as a fine act with a bag full of tools. \nWhether a quick one liner or amusing musings\, Nick has the tales\, wit and gags to entertain any crowd. \n“Rip-roaringly funny...” - U-Review \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 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\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-october-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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SUMMARY:Darlington\, October 7th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Alun Cochrane\, Gareth Waugh & host Cal Halbert\nShow details:\n \nAlun Cochrane\nYou'll know Alun Cochrane from TV\, radio\, and being one of the best stand-ups in the UK. \nAlun Cochrane is a no-nonsense comedian who specialises in funny nonsense. Much of his comedy begins simply as something he’s seen\, heard or felt in his own life\, or in the street\, or the kitchen\, or anywhere\, and from that it blossoms into a highly amusing anecdote or a strange flight of fancy. \nAlun has several television appearances to his name\, most recently Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow\, and Dave's One Night Stand\, but he's also often seen on Have I Got News For You\, 8 Out of 10 Cats\, Mock The Week\, and has appeared on Soccer A.M and Live At The Comedy Store. \nAlun’s dulcet tones can also be heard frequently on BBC Radio 4 on Alun Cochrane’s Fun House\, Just A Minute\, Dilemma and The Now Show\, whilst Alun is also affectionately known as the Cockerel on Absolute Radio's Frank Skinner Show. \n“Cochrane’s dour and grumpy onstage persona is allied to a real craft and creativity in his writing\, yielding results that satisfy both the comedy purists and those who simply want big belly laughs on a night out” - The Guardian \n“A master storyteller\, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline...” - Metro \n“Alun Cochrane's ability to make the little things in life a comedy goldmine is phenomenal” - Chortle \n  \n \nGareth Waugh\nEdinburgh comedian Gareth Waugh has been described as “One of the fastest rising stars of the Scottish comedy circuit” by the BBC. Since starting comedy in 2010\, he has twice been a finalist in Scottish Comedian of the Year and has appeared on several Radio 4 programmes including Jo Caulfield’s Speakeasy\, Radio 4 Stands Up\, The John Moloney Show\, and more. \nGareth's live work includes most of the major UK clubs\, and he has toured with the likes of Kathryn Ryan\, Daniel Sloss\, Iain Stirling\, Jamali Maddix\, and Tom Stade. \nIn 2017\, Gareth sold out his much-anticipated solo Edinburgh Festival debut\, and on the strength of that he was offered a four-week east-coast Australian tour in 2018\, where he sold out his solo shows at Sydney’s Factory Theatre\, before returning to the UK to perform the show at London's Soho Theatre. \n“Tightly honed\, self-mocking... nicely crafted lines... bigger things likely await” - Chortle \n“Smart\, witty... very funny! ” - The Scotsman \n“Very funny... impressive comic chops... an engaging\, friendly onstage manner” - Beyond The Joke \n  \nReplacing Sammy Dobson:\n \nCal Halbert\nDeemed 'the new generation of comedy' by Michael McIntyre\, Cal Halbert has performed from local comedy clubs to the London Palladium\, Britain's Got Talent to Good Morning Britain and voiced for YouTube to the BBC. \nWell known as an impressionist\, Halbert is one half of 'The Mimic Men'\, the UK's only impressionist double act! The Mimic Men appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2016\, gaining four yeses accompanied by a standing ovation by the judges\, audience\, and Ant and Dec. \n“Very good” - Simon Cowell \n“Uncanny imitations” - The Sun \n“Impersonator genius” - Sunderland Echo \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-october-7th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231005T220000
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SUMMARY:Hartlepool\, October 5th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Alfie Joey\, Mike Wardley\, host Tony Jameson & support\nShow details:\n \nAlfie Joey\nAlfie Joey is a man of many talents. An artist\, broadcaster\, podcaster\, comedian\, communication coach\, Ted X speaker\, impressionist\, interviewer\, charity auctioneer\, motivator\, children’s author\, MC... take your pick! Alfie Joey has covered a lot of ground & cultivated many skills in his time on this spinning rock. \nFor over two decades Alfie has been in demand as a host\, comic and speaker in the corporate\, entertainment & charity sectors. He has motivated and inspired people at Ted X\, MC’d Wembley Arena\, acted in sitcoms and pantomime\, presented the breakfast show on BBC Newcastle for over a decade\, and his Britain's Got Talent appearance was watched by over 10 million people on prime-time TV\, and has been viewed over 3 million times on YouTube. \n“Alfie is a star. He'd be the funny neighbour in a sitcom\, the one who everybody in the studio audience cheers for. Alfie spreads joy like a virus\, he will make you glad to be alive” - TimeOut \n“A cheerful and natural talent\, Alfie has plenty in his comedic bag of tricks to spread good cheer through any audience. With his spot-on impersonations and enthusiastic banter\, he'd be right at home at a Royal Variety Performance... his effusive bonhomie is genuine and his material original and funny” - Chortle \n  \n \nMike Wardley\nMike Wardley is an up and coming act from the North East\, who is quickly making a name for himself on the local circuit. With his wit\, charm\, and story telling abilities he will have you at ease and laughing in no time. \nHis observational style is very relatable with audiences and always leaves them wanting more\, covering a wide range of subjects in his own unique style. \n“Has natural funny bones and knows a joke inside out” - Raul Kohli. Comedian\, actor\, writer and broadcaster. \n  \n  \n \nTony Jameson\nSince starting in September\, 2008\, Tony Jameson has established himself firmly as one of the brightest prospects in the North East comedy scene. \nWith his whimsical rambling manner\, or flight of fancy\, Tony takes audiences on a tour of the inner workings of his mind and the strange things that happen in his life. Fleeting from whimsy to dark one-liners\, before stopping for a cup of tea and a breather. It’s a bit like a small child who always asks ‘why?’ His observations are well thought out\, keeping the audience on their toes and intrigued\, eager to see where his journey will take them. \nIn 2014 Tony had an exceptional run at the Edinburgh Festival\, following a sell-out run in 2013 with his critically acclaimed show Football Manager Ruined My Life\, which he then toured throughout Winter 2014\, before taking it back on the road in 2015. \n“Tony Jameson delivered both an imaginatively amusing and well received performance...” - Three Weeks \n“Terrific... Wonderful... Life-affirming stuff...” - The Skinny \n“The latest Geordie with massive potential” - Yorkshire Evening Press \n  \nThis show will also feature 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\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/hartlepool-october-5th-2023/
LOCATION:Hops & Cheese\, Hartlepool\, 9-11 Tower Street\, Hartlepool\, TS24 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hops & Cheese Hartlepool
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231003T223000
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SUMMARY:Ripon\, October 3rd 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Rouse\, Raul Kohli\, and host Carl Jones\nShow details:\n \nRob Rouse\nRob Rouse is a man who doesn't know the meaning of the word calm. Full of beans\, Rob can't slow down\, and why would he when he makes so many people laugh. Rob first made the leap into stand up comedy in the late 1990s\, touring the university circuits. In 1998 he won the prestigious 'So You Think You're Funny' competition at the Edinburgh Festival. \nAs seen on Dave's One Night Stand\, Celebrity Juice\, 8 out of 10 Cats\, The Friday Night Project\, and much more\, Rob is one of comedy’s most lively\, loveable and dynamic performers. \nPerforming a rare club show\, whilst in between tours\, expect stories of his life as a father\, his encounters with road-kill and his life as the beleaguered owner of the most spectacularly randy dog you’re ever likely to hear about... \n “He’s a man with genuinely funny bones” - Sunday Times \n“Rob Rouse is a born clown\, a latter-day Stan Laurel” - Time Out \n“Every single one of these everyday observations and shared recognitions is blown out of the mainstream by his electric-shock treatment of the material... You want to hug his brain for coming up with this stuff\, even as you want to wash his mouth out with soap for saying it” - The Herald \n  \n \nRaul Kohli\nRaul Kohli has fast become one of the most captivating Asian acts on the UK comedy circuit. As one of the few Asian comedians to have grown up in the North East of England\, he’s blessed with a worldview that upends ethnicity\, culture and class. Kohli combines ‘Superb political comedy’ (The Scotsman) with surreal storytelling. \nIn just a few short years\, his debut solo show: Newcastle Brown Male gained critical acclaim at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival earning him a top pick of both BBC Radio 4 and the Huffington Post. It also gained him radio credits for BBC Radio 4's State of the Nation and BBC Asia Network's Big Asian Comedy Night. \nAs well as several radio & TV appearances\, Raul released his own comedy podcast about Hinduism on BBC Sounds' and Spotify (Comic Sanskrit). Raul also has a short yet ceremonious career in writing & acting\, having wrote & starred in numerous RTS Award Nominated short films\, he's also appeared in the sitcom : The VAR room (2021)\, wrote & starred in his own BBC Laugh Lesson: How We Ruined the Internet\, wrote & performed on Mike Reiss (Writer/Producer – The Simpsons) podcast\, & is presently acting as the lead in a short feature film: White Privilege (Cabin Productions\, scheduled for release in 2023). \nIn January 2017\, Rahul became an award-winning comedian\, winning the prestigious NATYS\, formerly the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Award\, following in the footsteps of Stewart Lee\, Lee Mack and Ardal O’Hanlon. \n“Dripping with erudite genius” - Fest Magazine \n“A powerful\, passionate\, open-minded\, intelligent voice. It is superb political comedy and commentary” - The Scotsman \n“Kohli is not just performing for laughs; he is attempting to create some real art” - Broadway Baby \n  \n \nCarl Jones\nMidlands comic Carl Jones first hit the circuit in 2011\, winning the Nottingham Comedy Festival Best Newcomer in his first handful of gigs. Since then\, he’s performed and written for the BBC’s comedy output and is a regular at some of the top comedy clubs across the UK. \nWith a growing reputation as an engaging storytelling comedian and welcoming MC who is able to play a variety of rooms\, he is a regular opener\, middle\, closer and host for a wide range of comedy clubs of all sizes across the UK. \nA huge football fan\, he’s also released two books about the beautiful game and can be heard interviewing comedy pals on his own Premier League nostalgia podcast When Football Began Again. \n“Very funny... a breezily entertaining half-hour from a likeable comic” - Chortle \n“The audience loved him from start to finish. His natural comic story-telling ability had them hanging on every word” - Hot Water Comedy \n“From the moment he came to the microphone\, he made the audience feel at home. Sharp\, quick on his feet and completely good-natured\, Carl set the audience up for a great night of comedy. Would highly recommend him as an MC for any occasion” - Stand Up at The Studio \n  \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\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-october-3rd-2023/
LOCATION:Arts Hub\, Ripon\, 49a Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts Hub Ripon,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Malton\, September 29th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Dominic Woodward\, Kate McCabe\, and host Aaron Twitchen\nShow details:\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  \nReplacing Daniel Downie:\n \nKate McCabe\nAmerican comic Kate McCabe moved to Manchester from the US over a decade ago with her Scottish partner - putting the wheels in motion shortly after George W Bush was elected for a second term as President! \nGrowing up in Erie\, Pennsylvania\, Kate studied theatre arts at New York University\, and following her passion for stand-up comedy\, Kate continued to make us laugh\, perforning throughout New York\, Los Angeles\, Philadelphia\, New Jersey and the UK. \n

When not performing stand-up\, she also writes and performs with Manchester-based sketch group The Tourists\, hosts her own alternative comedy night\, Sidekick Comedy\, in Manchester's Gay Village\, and also performs improv with ComedySportz - the Manchester-based comedy troupe who battle it out for the biggest laughs. \n“Delivers strong material with aplomb” - Three Weeks \n“McCabe stormed the venue... a thorough delight to watch” - Arts in Leicester \n“McCabe’s material is consistently good\, often making the room spin with laughter” - The Student Journal \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  \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: 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-september-29th-2023/
LOCATION:Milton Rooms\, Malton\, 2-4 Market Place\, Malton\, YO17 7LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Milton Rooms Malton
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, September 28th 2023
DESCRIPTION:British Comedian of the Year\, North-East Heat\nShow details:\n \nIt’s the FA Cup of comedy! Eight comedians (from TV comics to the best rising stars) battle it out to see who will go through to the semi final of the £10\,001 British Comedian of the Year competition – the biggest cash prize in UK comedy. \nEach act performs their best 10 mins\, and you (YES YOU!) the audience vote for your favourites to decide who goes through and who doesn’t. The power is all yours! \nThe acts competing in this heat are: \nAlfie Carter\nDavid Eagle\nSachin Kumarendran\nJoe McTernan\nSully O’Sullivan\nSteffen Peddie\nAndy Roach\nHoward Walker \n  \nHosted by England’s Best Comedian – Lee Kyle: \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-september-28th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T205818Z
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SUMMARY:Horbury\, September 22nd 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Brennan Reece\, Rob Mulholland\, and host Dave Twentyman\nShow details:\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  \nReplacing Rich Wilson:\n \nRob Mulholland\nSix foot seven of pure funny\, Rob Mulholland is a bombastic\, mischievous gag-slinging rascal with a heart full of humour and gob full of shite. An established\, bullet-proof comedy pro forged in the fires of the Nothern comedy circuit who now travels the world packing big belly laughs. A regular at all the biggest comedy clubs in the UK; whether going for the kill with his playful filth-mongering and hilarious\, furious tirades against minor annoyances or holding a night together with his genial but sharp hosting skills\, he can adapt to any kind of crowd and event. \nRob is the co-host of hit podcast “Dead Men Talking”\, has written for Mock The Week\, and was seen on BBC iPlayer’s "Comedians’ Rap Battles". Rob has also won multiple awards\, including being the English Comedian of the Year joint winner\, Beat The Frog World Series Winner\, Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year Winner\, Funhouse Comedy Champion of Champions\, and SA Search For A Star Winner. His hit Edinburgh Festival show 'Popular Comedian' can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. \n“Very\, very tall and equally as talented” - Time Out \n“Great delivery and a confident swagger... A riot” - Lancashire Evening Telegraph \n“Perfect delivery... had the audience bursting into spontaneous applause” - York Press \n  \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 are £12.50 per person\, and can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/horbury-september-22nd-2023/
LOCATION:Cluntergate Centre\, Horbury\, The Cluntergate Centre\, Cluntergate\, Horbury\, Wakefield\, WF4 5DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cluntergate Centre Horbury,Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230922T223000
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, September 22nd 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Gavin Webster\, Don Biswas and host Sully O’Sullivan\nShow details:\n \nGavin Webster\n2014 Comedian's Comedian of the Year winner\nGavin Webster has been on the rise. He’s been on the rise for over twenty years. After making his modest debut in a pub in Gateshead in February 1993 he's done about three thousand gigs from Aberdeen to Abu Dhabi\, Manchester to Melbourne and Hartlepool to Hong Kong. \nGavin Webster's shows are high octane\, close to the bone and quick fire\, with many gag to the minute routines\, peppered with sardonic songs that are finished by the time you decide you need to complain about them. Black humour\, observations and moronic jokes complete the unique and stand-alone experience of seeing this greatly original\, angry comedian. \nVery much the last ever punk rocker\, people that take to Gavin Webster are fans for life and stay loyal to him throughout. His unique style has brought him praise and attention from throughout the national media\, as well as many roles on TV and radio\, including an appearance on Never Mind The Buzzcocks. \n“Funny\, clever and as brilliantly observed as you’ll find” - The Scotsman \n“Palpably funny” - ★★★★★ - Herald \n“His daftness is little short of surreal genius” - The Stage \n  \n \nDon Biswas\nDon Biswas is one of the gems of the circuit. A politically charged gag merchant who likes to cover a wide range of subjects including his Asian upbringing\, his neuro-diversity as someone with dyspraxia\, ADHD\, and ASD and even the most important of topics... conspiracy theories. Don has gained huge admiration from all corners of the circuit for his breadth of material and his passionate delivery\, making him a regular face in comedy clubs across the UK. \nAway from the live circuit\, Don recently recorded a comedy special for BBC Radio 4 entitled ‘Neurotopical’ and has appeared on Radio 4’s 13 Million Club\, Rosie Jones’s Boxticker as well as UKTV Digitals Rosie Jones’s Disabled Comedy Extravaganza\, and BBC Onlines Future Food Stars. \nDon's unique style has seen him support John Williams on tour\, perform in the USA (Silicon Valley & New York) & Switzerland \n“A phenomenal gag teller with an engaging stage persona\, Don Biswas shows all the signs of a truly great comic” - Broadway Baby \n“Don Biswas put more emphasis on slick one-liners\, which made much of his Asperger’s and Asian background” - London is Funny \n“His fresh takes on current affairs are consistently hilarious. This will be the first time many audience members would have laughed with\, and not at\, a conspiracy theorist” - Hecklers Comedy Club \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 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-september-22nd-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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230921T220000
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, September 21st 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with David Eagle\, Mike Keenan\, host Lee Kyle & support\nShow details:\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 \nMike Keenan\nMike Keenan is a rising star on the UK circuit\, performing regualrly for clubs and promoters across the UK in addition to writing for BBC radio. He has been described as "Brilliant" (Up The Creek)\, "A Joy to Watch" (Shoecake Comedy) and "Superb" (Backyard Comedy Club). \nHis Year 9 Maths Teacher said he "will never achieve anything of worth if he keeps joking around" and so he leant into it. \n“Brilliant... Loads of great jokes” - Kiri Pritchard-McLean \n“Hilarious... A brilliant comedian” - Alex Boardman \n“Took the roof off. Explosively funny” - Bolton Comedy Club \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 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\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-september-21st-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:Peterlee\, September 8th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul ‘Silky’ White\, Fran Garrity & Host Sully O’Sullivan\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 \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 \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 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-september-8th-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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230905T223000
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SUMMARY:Ripon\, September 5th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Karen Bayley\, Peter Brush\, and host Aaron Twitchen\nShow details:\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  \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 \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  \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\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-september-5th-2023/
LOCATION:Arts Hub\, Ripon\, 49a Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts Hub Ripon,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, September 2nd 2023
DESCRIPTION:Last Train Home Festival – Comedy Stage\nShow details:\n \nHilarity Bites are chuffed to be programming the comedy stage once more at Last Train Home Festival at The Forum on Saturday 2nd September. \nMore details on everything that’s happening at the festival can be found at the Last Train Home website\, but the comedy line-up is as follows: \n  \nEarly Show (2pm – 4pm): \nHost Rob Mulholland\nCatherine Young\nKelly Edgar\nLee Kyle \nEvening Show (5pm – 7pm): \nHost Rob Mulholland\nPete Selwood\nMasai Graham\nRaul Kohli \nLate Show (8pm – 10pm): \nHost Rob Mulholland\nDave Johns\nJack & Sam\nLost Voice Guy \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £20 per person (plus booking fee)\, and are available to buy online from Skiddle.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-september-2nd-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230901T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T090051
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, September 1st 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Carl Hutchinson: Watch Till The End\nShow details:\n \nCarl Hutchinson: Watch Till The End\nHutchinson is back with a brand new show for 2023.  \nAfter a mammoth 87 date run in 2022\, Carl capitalised and got right to work to produce his best show yet. If you’ve seen the Geordie in action before you know exactly what type of amazing night you’re in for. If you haven’t seen Carl\, prepare to be dazzled by the UK comedy scene’s best kept secret.  \n“Animated delivery of universally identifiable material all told with an easy\, engaging charm” – Chortle \n“Unexpected punchlines and occasional slapstick. A very clever mind at work here” – Fringe Review \n \nAudience Reviews: \n“Absolutely brilliant comedian. Saw him for the first time when he opened for Chris Ramsey and was so impressed. Did not disappoint at all tonight and will definitely be booking tickets to see him again” – ★★★★★ \n“The atmosphere was fantastic. Carl is hilarious and would make anyone laugh” – ★★★★★ \n“Carl Hutchinson is as always fantastic” – ★★★★★ \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 £18 each (+£2 levy)\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-september-1st-2023/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230824T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230824T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T090051
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, August 24th 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hayley Ellis: Hayley’s Comic\nShow details:\n \nAfter the sell-out success of her “The Invisible Mam” show in 2022\, Hayley Ellis is back with a brand new show for “Hayley’s Comic”. \nIt’s a show full of silly stories\, observations and audience interactions. Including body confidence when ageing\, family holidays\, and dinosaurs.  \nAs seen as tour support for Sarah Millican\, Jason Manford\, Ellie Taylor and John Bishop \n  \n“Brilliantly funny and a joy to watch” – Sarah Millican \n“Sharp\, clever and very funny” – The Sunday Post \n“An original and very funny lady” – Funny Women \n  \nRecommended age 18+ \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-august-24th-2023/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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