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SUMMARY:Hartlepool\, October 6th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Phil Chapman\, Fran Garrity\, host Jon Pearson & support\nShow details:\n \nPhil Chapman\nPaul Smith Tour Support\nPhil Chapman is one of the most prolific writers on the circuit\, ensuring his material is up to date and the audience get a fresh show every time they see him. His work rate has not gone unnoticed and in the past he’s been invited to write for BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Newsjack. \nA quick wit and a constant turnover of material have ensured he has become a highly sought after act and MC. He’s a regular host at the world famous Hot Water Comedy Club as well as many other major clubs in the UK as well as abroad\, and Phil has a wealth of material and sketches available online. Not only a hit on the comedy scene\, he’s also a recognised musical artist with his smash hit single Slogans in collaboration with DJ Hans Face Space\, which was released to great fanfare during the pandemic. \n“An instant hit” - Liverpool Echo \n“A good stage presence\, with jokes to match” - GiggleBeats \n“Fearless as well as bloody funny” - Smacked Arse Comedy \n  \n  \n \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 \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\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/hartlepool-october-6th-2022/
LOCATION:Hops & Cheese\, Hartlepool\, 9-11 Tower Street\, Hartlepool\, TS24 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hops & Cheese Hartlepool
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, October 4th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Maff Brown\, Micky Bartlett\, and host Alex Boardman\nShow details:\n \nMaff Brown\nMaff Brown has been recommended as one of the top ten acts to see at the Edinburgh festival by GQ magazine. Twice. \nHe plays at all the top clubs in the UK as a headliner\, including at London's world famous Comedy Store. He is also in demand as a writer on top UK shows such as Mock the Week and 8 Out Of Ten Cats. He also made loads of 'Top Jokes at the Fringe' lists at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival. \nYou would have seen him on Comedy Central (UK) and in Jack Dee’s Lead Balloon\, or supporting some of the comedy heavyweights on tour such as Jack Dee and Greg Davies. \nMaff has also been a co presenter on Absolute Radio's Rock and Roll Football with Ian Wright and you would have also heard him on 5Live\, Talk Sport and BBC Radio 6. \n“Want an all out laugh-fest with gags-a-plenty? Maff is your man. A few months back I saw him tear the roof off\, generating more joy\, more laughter than any arena-selling comedian” - GQ \n“Howl out loud funny and refreshingly honest” - Metro \n“Maff is one of those comics that doesn’t need to try. Jokes fall out of him like gold coins coming out of a pirate’s chest” - Frank Skinner \n  \n \nMicky Bartlett\nNorthern Ireland's Micky Bartlett is known for his solo stand-up shows (including a three-night sell out run at the legendary Ulster Hall in Belfast) as well as headlining the biggest clubs across the UK and Ireland. He is also a successful comic actor and writer\, and starred in the recent viral Irish Harp Lager ads as well as creating and starring in a series of clips for BBC online’s “Tight Shorts” digital strand. \nA regular guest on the ‘General Banter’ podcast\, Micky was the long term resident host at Belfast’s legendary Empire comedy rooms and also tours with some of the biggest names in live stand-up\, including Tommy Tiernan and Patrick Kielty\, initially supporting the latter’s 2012 “Home” tour which included opening to a sell out crowd at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena. This set went so well it led to him performing as warm up for “Dave’s One Night Stand”\, which in turn led to Micky featuring on the broadcast version of the show. \nMicky has also regularly guested on BBC’s “Bad Language”\, on both series of the BBC NI Panel show “Monumental” (alongside Adam Hills\, Andrew Maxwell\, Jarred Christmas\, and Jimeoin)\, BBC Radio 4’s “State of the Nations“\, BBC Radio Ulster’s “The Blame Game” and BBC’s “Sketchy”. Micky also hosted the studio warm-ups for a “Miranda” Christmas special and for entire seasons of both “Top Gear” and “TFI Friday”\, as well as for Netflix game show “Flinch”. In 2019 he stormed his solo debut off-Broadway show in New York. \n“Bartlett is a stand-up natural with a great command of the audience and engaging everyman approach\, full of verve... joyously spirited... A masterful way of delivering with punch and style... Impressive!” - Chortle \n“Micky has everything it takes to be a huge star… in years to come\, people will be talking about the time they first saw Micky Bartlett… One of the most consistently funny people I’ve ever worked with” - Adam Hills \n“Brilliant — Northern Ireland’s answer to Kevin Bridges” - Culture NI \n  \n \nAlex Boardman\nA lifelong comedy fan\, Alex Boardman stormed onto the scene and quickly became one of the most popular choices on the circuit during the late 90’s. A full time comic since 1998\, his skills as a writer have also been in constant demand for Britain’s most cutting edge prime time TV and Radio comedy shows. If you’ve found yourself falling off your chair in a fit of giggles watching TV’s latest successful comedy offering\, the chances are\, Alex is responsible. \nAlex is now one of the most sought after acts in the country due to his ability to interact with any audience and to seemingly conjure something out of nothing. His free flowing style and natural charm breeze through in performances. His unique brand of “flattery and abuse” is done with a lack of malice and a big sense of fun. \nAlex was one of a small band of writers who worked on the second series of John Bishop’s Britain on BBC 1 and he made a significant contribution to it being the highest rated stand up show of 2011 bringing in six million viewers a week. He has also written for performers as diverse as James Corden\, Lily Savage and Liza Tarbuck\, whilst he had a three year special hosting the Galaxy FM breakfast show in the late 2000s. \n“His tall tales can lead anywhere on any given night” - The Times \n“A rare mixture of wit and charm” - The Guardian \n“Probably the quickest I’ve ever seen\, certainly the funniest” - The Big Issue \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person if bought in advance\, or £12 on the day. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-october-4th-2022/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Ripon\, October 4th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Micky Bartlett\, Maff Brown\, and host Jon Pearson\nShow details:\n \nMicky Bartlett\nNorthern Ireland's Micky Bartlett is known for his solo stand-up shows (including a three-night sell out run at the legendary Ulster Hall in Belfast) as well as headlining the biggest clubs across the UK and Ireland. He is also a successful comic actor and writer\, and starred in the recent viral Irish Harp Lager ads as well as creating and starring in a series of clips for BBC online’s “Tight Shorts” digital strand. \nA regular guest on the ‘General Banter’ podcast\, Micky was the long term resident host at Belfast’s legendary Empire comedy rooms and also tours with some of the biggest names in live stand-up\, including Tommy Tiernan and Patrick Kielty\, initially supporting the latter’s 2012 “Home” tour which included opening to a sell out crowd at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena. This set went so well it led to him performing as warm up for “Dave’s One Night Stand”\, which in turn led to Micky featuring on the broadcast version of the show. \nMicky has also regularly guested on BBC’s “Bad Language”\, on both series of the BBC NI Panel show “Monumental” (alongside Adam Hills\, Andrew Maxwell\, Jarred Christmas\, and Jimeoin)\, BBC Radio 4’s “State of the Nations“\, BBC Radio Ulster’s “The Blame Game” and BBC’s “Sketchy”. Micky also hosted the studio warm-ups for a “Miranda” Christmas special and for entire seasons of both “Top Gear” and “TFI Friday”\, as well as for Netflix game show “Flinch”. In 2019 he stormed his solo debut off-Broadway show in New York. \n“Bartlett is a stand-up natural with a great command of the audience and engaging everyman approach\, full of verve... joyously spirited... A masterful way of delivering with punch and style... Impressive!” - Chortle \n“Micky has everything it takes to be a huge star… in years to come\, people will be talking about the time they first saw Micky Bartlett… One of the most consistently funny people I’ve ever worked with” - Adam Hills \n“Brilliant — Northern Ireland’s answer to Kevin Bridges” - Culture NI \n  \n \nMaff Brown\nMaff Brown has been recommended as one of the top ten acts to see at the Edinburgh festival by GQ magazine. Twice. \nHe plays at all the top clubs in the UK as a headliner\, including at London's world famous Comedy Store. He is also in demand as a writer on top UK shows such as Mock the Week and 8 Out Of Ten Cats. He also made loads of 'Top Jokes at the Fringe' lists at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival. \nYou would have seen him on Comedy Central (UK) and in Jack Dee’s Lead Balloon\, or supporting some of the comedy heavyweights on tour such as Jack Dee and Greg Davies. \nMaff has also been a co presenter on Absolute Radio's Rock and Roll Football with Ian Wright and you would have also heard him on 5Live\, Talk Sport and BBC Radio 6. \n“Want an all out laugh-fest with gags-a-plenty? Maff is your man. A few months back I saw him tear the roof off\, generating more joy\, more laughter than any arena-selling comedian” - GQ \n“Howl out loud funny and refreshingly honest” - Metro \n“Maff is one of those comics that doesn’t need to try. Jokes fall out of him like gold coins coming out of a pirate’s chest” - Frank Skinner \n  \n \nJon Pearson\nJon began standup comedy in 2010\, with his first performance at Birmingham’s Highlight Comedy Club. Cut to the present and Jon has become a regular face on the circuit\, performing at prestigious clubs such as The Glee\, The Boat Show & The Comedy Store\, Jon’s career has even taken him overseas with performances in Spain\, Norway and even as far away as Wigan (it is like being on another planet). \nJon is also a familiar face on at comedy festivals across the UK having taken three solo shows to the Leicester\, Nottingham & Edinburgh festivals with the highlight of the all coming in the form of a sold out show at his home town Melton Theatre in Melton Mowbray. \nJon has also provided tour support for Darren Harriot on his UK 2018/2019 tour and Lucy Porter on her UK 2017 tour. Jon’s laid back storytelling has audiences hanging on his every word. With tales based around his own life experiences\, his anecdotes are relatable and certain to have audiences in hysterics. \n“Very tall and hugely funny” - Lucy Porter \n“Brilliant” - Shropshire Star \n“A natural ability for working an audience” - EdFringeReview.com \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-october-4th-2022/
LOCATION:Arts Hub\, Ripon\, 49a Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts Hub Ripon,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, October 2nd 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Al Murray: Gig For Victory\nShow details:\n \nAl Murray: Gig For Victory\nBrand new show. \nAs the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year\, the men and women of this great country will need answers. Answers that they know they need\, answers to questions they never knew existed. \nAnd when that moment comes\, who better to show the way\, to provide those answers\, than the people’s man of the people\, the Pub Landlord? Steeped in the deep and ancient barroom wisdom of countless lock ins\, the Pub Landlord is there to show the way. Wherever you are\, he will – within sensible travel limits and theatre booking policy – come\, offering people thirsty for common sense a full pint of the good stuff. \n  \n“Stand up gold” – The Guardian \n“A supremely polished performer” – ★★★★★ – Mail on Sunday \n“Wickedly witty stuff” – ★★★★ – The Telegraph \n  \nPlease note this performance contains strong language and adult themes. \nAge restriction: “14+\, but they’re your kids\, so its up to you” – The Pub Landlord \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 £27.50 (+ £2 per seat restoration levy) each\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-october-2nd-2022/
LOCATION:Darlington Hippodrome\, Parkgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Hippodrome
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, October 1st 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Stephen Bailey\, Black Liver\, and host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\n \nStephen Bailey\nStephen Bailey is the host of Celebs on the Farm/Ranch (Channel 5) and has recently filmed Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)\, Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One)\, Celebrity Coach Trip (E4)\, and the second series of The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2). It's been a busy few years for Stephen as he was the resident Agony Uncle on Zoe Ball on Saturday/Sunday (ITV) and a series regular on Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (Channel 5) until the end of their runs. \nStephen is also making noise on the comedy circuit with his trademark fun\, charming and sassy style. He is a regular at major clubs around the country\, and has also played major events such as Latitude & Stonewalls Summer Party. Most recently he has been seen supporting Katherine Ryan and Jenny Eclair on their UK tours.
 \nIn 2019\, Comedy Central Live - Stephen Bailey; his first 30 minute stand-up special was released\, and in 2020 Stephen will be seen as the new host of a returning Comedy Central series. He's also acted as warm up artist for ITV’s Loose Women and Let’s Lunch With Gino & Mel\, and contributed to Attitude Magazine\, Live Manchester\, and the Huffington Post.
 \nIn 2015\, his Edinburgh Fringe show was nominated for the Amused Moose Comedy Award (Best Show)\, and in 2020 he'll embark on a brand-new tour of the UK. \n“A superstar in the making” - British Comedy Guide \n“Stephen Bailey dominates the stage” - Chortle \n“He's an arch-bitch with a winning smile\, everyone's favourite gay best friend. Bailey's confident\, funny & suitably rude” - The Review's Hub \n  \n \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 \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-october-1st-2022/
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\, September 23rd 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Martin Mor\, Ross Leslie\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\n \nMartin Mor\nMartin comes from Northern Ireland\, and after a successful career as a circus performer\, he turned his attention on the unsuspecting comedy circuit. With over 25 years experience as a professional performer\, Martin has established himself as one of the UK’s most popular and in-demand comedians. Combining startlingly original material with bold\, energetic improvisation\, his love of working the audience\, and an inability to remember his script\, mean that every show is a unique interactive live event\, and no two shows are ever the same.
 \nVery much the comedian’s comedian\, Martin has been the support act of choice for; Frankie Boyle\, Jack Dee\, Lee Evans\, Jasper Carrot\, Patrick Kielty\, Johnny Vegas\, Steve Coogan\, and once Tina Turner. However\, in his own right has performed successfully at events of all description; from the Hammersmith Apollo to a show for the inmates of an Italian prison\, from comedy clubs to performing before members of the British Royal Family.
 \nWith numerous appearances on radio and television\, Martin has worked at all levels of the industry; being a warm up man\, devising and performing his own television show\, and writing jokes for some of the biggest names in British comedy - and his photograph is even featured on the popular board game Trivial Pursuits!
 \n“Martin is the act that has influenced me the most\, the UK comedy circuit would not be the same without him” - Frankie Boyle \n“Extremely funny” - Peter Kay \n“This guy's great” - George Best \n“He wore us out with laughter... Irrepressible exuberance” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nRoss Leslie\nScottish comedian Ross Leslie is a regular at every comedy club in Scotland\, since starting comedy in 2012. His material on being a father of a very large household has audiences delighting in the crazy images he brings to life. In 2019 year he took his debut solo show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, Pretty Shy For A White Guy\, at the prestigious Stand Comedy Club\, earning a 4 star review along the way. \nRoss has recently starred in the first stand-up comedy show on Scottish television for over a decade\, the Comedy Underground\, on BBC Scotland and iPlayer and is a regular writer and contributor to the station's Breaking The News satirical comedy show. \nIn 2018\, in his third final\, Ross finished third place in the Scottish Comedian of the Year competition. \n“He had a robustly put-together set... with a nice variety of gags and pleasing turns of phrase” - Chortle \n“Easy flow and solid gag rate” - The List \n“Ross in an engaging and interesting comic\, easy to listen to and has loads of laughs woven into his narrative” - ★★★★ - One4Review \n  \n \nPete Otway\nSince starting to perform in 2010\, Pete Otway has quickly gained momentum\, establishing himself as an extremely strong new act. As comfortable and confident as an MC as he is an act\, he is booked regularly to do both\, and was a recent finalist in the 2012 BBC New Comedy Awards. \nWith an affable and conversational style\, mixed with an energetic stage manner and original writing\, Pete is quickly making a name for himself on the UK circuit\, and is certainly one to watch. \n “Devastatingly funny” - Chortle \n“Amiable\, cheeky classic stand-up” - Liverpool Echo \n“An amazing comedy talent\, and we are making sure we are making sure we follow his every move in his ever rising career” - Crispy Comedy Club \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show 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-23rd-2022/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, DL14 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bishop Auckland Town Hall,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Whitby\, September 17th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hayley Ellis: The Invisible Mam\nShow details:\n \nBecoming a mum and then going into lockdown is not how Hayley Ellis imagined maternity leave. For starters no one could babysit. \nCatfishing mums\, buying contraception online and lactating monster energy drink are the new normal along with a lifetime ban from mumsnet. \nAs heard on Absolute Radio\, and seen supporting Sarah Millican on tour. \n  \n“Brilliantly funny and a joy to watch” – Sarah Millican \n“Sharp\, clever and very funny” – The Sunday Post \n“An original and very funny lady” – Funny Women \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 in advance\, or £12 on the door\, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm. \nTickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/whitby-september-17th-2022/
LOCATION:Coliseum Centre\, Whitby\, Coliseum Centre\, Victoria Place\, Whitby\, YO21 1EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coliseum Centre Whitby,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, September 15th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Danny Posthill\, Catherine Young\, host Sully O’Sullivan & support\nShow details:\n \nDanny Posthill\nBritain's Got Talent finalist Danny Posthill’s career began at the young age of 16\, making people laugh with hilarious impressions at his school talent show. Since then\, comedy became Danny’s passion. \nSkilled with a versatile act that caters for all audiences\, Danny offers unbeatable stand up and a range of impressions such as Billy Connolly\, Jimmy Carr\, and Lee Evans\, to guarantee an unforgettable night of laughter. \nDanny has performed all around the world\, from the Mediterranean to South America\, and is gaining recognition on the UK circuit as one of the most promising British comedians. \n“Impressionist Danny Posthill brings a bevy of other characters with him including Billy Connolly\, David Beckham\, Gary Barlow\, Michael McIntyre\, John Bishop\, Alan Carr – and is funny in his own right too” - Richard Batson\, EDP24 \n“Effortless performer of the highest quality” - Joke Club Comedy Clubs \n“What a talented comedian” - Tim Vine \n  \n \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 \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 support from several new acts\, and established acts performing new material. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-september-15th-2022/
LOCATION:Steam Machine Brewery\, Newton Aycliffe\, Steam Machine Brewing Co\, 26 Northfield Way\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 6UF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Steam Machine Brewery Newton Aycliffe
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220909T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
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SUMMARY:Horbury\, September 9th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Martin Mor\, Daisy Earl\, Catherine Young\, and host Howard Walker\nShow details:\n \nMartin Mor\nMartin comes from Northern Ireland\, and after a successful career as a circus performer\, he turned his attention on the unsuspecting comedy circuit. With over 25 years experience as a professional performer\, Martin has established himself as one of the UK’s most popular and in-demand comedians. Combining startlingly original material with bold\, energetic improvisation\, his love of working the audience\, and an inability to remember his script\, mean that every show is a unique interactive live event\, and no two shows are ever the same.
 \nVery much the comedian’s comedian\, Martin has been the support act of choice for; Frankie Boyle\, Jack Dee\, Lee Evans\, Jasper Carrot\, Patrick Kielty\, Johnny Vegas\, Steve Coogan\, and once Tina Turner. However\, in his own right has performed successfully at events of all description; from the Hammersmith Apollo to a show for the inmates of an Italian prison\, from comedy clubs to performing before members of the British Royal Family.
 \nWith numerous appearances on radio and television\, Martin has worked at all levels of the industry; being a warm up man\, devising and performing his own television show\, and writing jokes for some of the biggest names in British comedy - and his photograph is even featured on the popular board game Trivial Pursuits!
 \n“Martin is the act that has influenced me the most\, the UK comedy circuit would not be the same without him” - Frankie Boyle \n“Extremely funny” - Peter Kay \n“This guy's great” - George Best \n“He wore us out with laughter... Irrepressible exuberance” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nDaisy Earl\nChortle Best Newcomer 2016 – WinnerScottish Comedian of the Year 2015 – WinnerScottish Variety Award – Best New Scottish Comedian 2015 – Winner\nDaisy Earl has quickly become a comedy circuit favourite\, after bursting onto the scene by becoming Scottish Comedian of the Year\, Chortle Best Newcomer winner\, and providing tour support for Jason Manford\, John Bishop\, and Tom Stade. \nDaisy has appeared on BBC Comedy Underground\, BBC Radio 4 Best of the Fest\, BBC Scotland’s Breaking The News and at top comedy clubs and festivals both in the UK and internationally\, including a sell-out show at the Adelaide Fringe in 2016. \n“Crisp storytelling talent and self-deprecating humour\, a rare cunning\, defiant attitude. Hilarious’” - Chortle \n“a perfect night out” - The Adelaide Advertiser \n“strikingly honest and hilarious’” - Huffington Post \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 \nHoward Walker\nHirsute\, hospitable\, and h-engaging\, Howard hails from Yorkshire and proffers oodles of warmth with observations on everyday life. Comedy Cellar New Act Award winner and Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year finalist\, with captivating stories he travels the UK to charm and entertain\, and find the answer to the age old question; where can you find free parking after 6? \nAn imaginative storyteller\, with a good sense of humour\, he likes romantic walks on the beach\, dining out\, and likes to take any opportunity to pretend he's filling out an online dating profile. \n“A natural stage presence\, an instantly amenable demeanour\, inventive imagery and the best comedic use of a Belgian place name even the most ardent chuckle chaser will ever hear” - Stagefright Comedy \n“Howard Walker's oddly hilarious observations bring something different to any comedy programme” - Buzz Comedy \n“You almost felt as if you had gone over to a friend’s house and met his really witty mate that could entertain you all night with human observations of the world” - www.ladiestakeon.co.uk \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12.50 per person\, and can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/horbury-september-9th-2022/
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:20220906T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, September 6th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Danny McLoughlin\, Jojo Sutherland\, and host Sully O’Sullivan\nShow details:\nReplacing Matt Bragg:\n \nDanny McLoughlin\nSince his appearance in the 2008 Chortle Student Comedy Award Final\, Chester comedian Danny McLoughlin has been making a name for himself across the circuit as a well respected talent. With performances in the prestigious Big Value Comedy Show during the Edinburgh Festival in 2009 & 2010\, his quick wit and sharp material has seen Danny firmly establish himself as a sought after act on any stand up bill\, regularly performing at every major UK comedy club\, music festivals including Latitude & Leeds\, as well as being a regular MC for the coveted Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala. \nDanny has also been hand-picked to support a number of high profile acts on tour including Micky Flanagan\, Sarah Millican\, Doc Brown\, and Sean Lock. His TV credits include appearing on Al Murray’s One Night Stand (Dave) and the Premier League Show (BBC Two)\, and he also took to the radio waves to co-host one of Jason Manford’s Sunday morning shows for Absolute Radio. \n“His innate comic timing\, insightful digressions and ability to think on his feet puts him alongside the most talented and genuinely funny comedians!” - Three Weeks \n“McLoughlin’s main weapon is his audacity: he’s so bold that he can recite an advertising jingle or tuck into a snack\, and still get plenty of laughs” - Chortle \n  \n \nJojo Sutherland\nSince bursting onto the comedy scene in 2002\, Jojo Sutherland has become an unstoppable comedy force\, known for being able to expertly garner laughs from every subject she touches on. In 2020 she picked up the Scottish Comedy Award for Best Show\, and she is in high demand for comedy clubs throughout the UK & Europe. Her quick fire gags\, and outrageously truthful storytelling ability has seen her gracing stages throughout Europe\, The Middle East\, Iceland and Australia! Jojo is also a repeat return favourite for the military comedy base tour\, entertaining the troops stationed overseas. \nA favourite tour support
 for the likes of US comedy star Louis Ramey (Comedy Central)\, Tom Stade (Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow)\, and Kerry Godliman (Ricky Gervais's 'Derek')\, Jojo has recently toured with online sensation Jonathan Pie on his nationwide UK tour - which included 2 nights at London's prestigious Hammersmith Apollo and an 8 night run in 2021 at London's Bloomsbury Theatre! \nJojo has also starred on BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4\, and in online sitcom ‘MU.F.F' alongside Netflix & HBO star Daniel Sloss. To help glean some new material she even participated in Channel 4's award winning show 'Wife Swap'\, and she was a standout act on BBC Scotland's 'Comedians at the Kings' which was recorded at Glasgow's renowned 1\,700 seat Kings Theatre! \n“You need to go and see this show.. you will laugh... a LOT” - The Scotsman \n“A performer the audience could have watched all night!” - The Herald \n“Outclassed her colleagues!” - Edinburgh Evening News \n  \n \nSully O'Sullivan\nSully O'Sullivan has been declared a highlight of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival by The NZ Herald\, a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival by The Scotsman\, featured on Australian TV’s The Comedy Channel\, hosted a sellout standup tour of Croatia\, won Canada’s annual Improvaganza Tournament\, and completed 2 UK national tours supporting cult Heavy Metal Comic Steve Hughes. \nFirst stepping onto a standup stage in June 1998\, Sully's talent gained instant recognition as he won his first national standup award less than 12 months later. 9 years on he’s featured in four seasons of New Zealand’s award winning TV standup showcase 'Pulp Comedy'\, been nominated for the NZ Comedy Industry's supreme award by the NZ Comedy Trust\, and nominated by his fellow performers for the title of NZ's Best MC. \n“Amazing” - NME \n“A blast of hilarity” - Manchester Evening News \n“A wicked sense of humour” - BBC \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person if bought in advance\, or £12 on the day. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-september-6th-2022/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220906T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T173949Z
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SUMMARY:Ripon\, September 6th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Jojo Sutherland\, Danny McLoughlin\, and host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\n \nJojo Sutherland\nSince bursting onto the comedy scene in 2002\, Jojo Sutherland has become an unstoppable comedy force\, known for being able to expertly garner laughs from every subject she touches on. In 2020 she picked up the Scottish Comedy Award for Best Show\, and she is in high demand for comedy clubs throughout the UK & Europe. Her quick fire gags\, and outrageously truthful storytelling ability has seen her gracing stages throughout Europe\, The Middle East\, Iceland and Australia! Jojo is also a repeat return favourite for the military comedy base tour\, entertaining the troops stationed overseas. \nA favourite tour support
 for the likes of US comedy star Louis Ramey (Comedy Central)\, Tom Stade (Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow)\, and Kerry Godliman (Ricky Gervais's 'Derek')\, Jojo has recently toured with online sensation Jonathan Pie on his nationwide UK tour - which included 2 nights at London's prestigious Hammersmith Apollo and an 8 night run in 2021 at London's Bloomsbury Theatre! \nJojo has also starred on BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4\, and in online sitcom ‘MU.F.F' alongside Netflix & HBO star Daniel Sloss. To help glean some new material she even participated in Channel 4's award winning show 'Wife Swap'\, and she was a standout act on BBC Scotland's 'Comedians at the Kings' which was recorded at Glasgow's renowned 1\,700 seat Kings Theatre! \n“You need to go and see this show.. you will laugh... a LOT” - The Scotsman \n“A performer the audience could have watched all night!” - The Herald \n“Outclassed her colleagues!” - Edinburgh Evening News \n  \nReplacing Matt Bragg:\n \nDanny McLoughlin\nSince his appearance in the 2008 Chortle Student Comedy Award Final\, Chester comedian Danny McLoughlin has been making a name for himself across the circuit as a well respected talent. With performances in the prestigious Big Value Comedy Show during the Edinburgh Festival in 2009 & 2010\, his quick wit and sharp material has seen Danny firmly establish himself as a sought after act on any stand up bill\, regularly performing at every major UK comedy club\, music festivals including Latitude & Leeds\, as well as being a regular MC for the coveted Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala. \nDanny has also been hand-picked to support a number of high profile acts on tour including Micky Flanagan\, Sarah Millican\, Doc Brown\, and Sean Lock. His TV credits include appearing on Al Murray’s One Night Stand (Dave) and the Premier League Show (BBC Two)\, and he also took to the radio waves to co-host one of Jason Manford’s Sunday morning shows for Absolute Radio. \n“His innate comic timing\, insightful digressions and ability to think on his feet puts him alongside the most talented and genuinely funny comedians!” - Three Weeks \n“McLoughlin’s main weapon is his audacity: he’s so bold that he can recite an advertising jingle or tuck into a snack\, and still get plenty of laughs” - Chortle \n  \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-september-6th-2022/
LOCATION:Arts Hub\, Ripon\, 49a Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts Hub Ripon,Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220903T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, September 3rd 2022
DESCRIPTION:Last Train Home Festival – Comedy Stage\nShow details:\n \nHilarity Bites are pleased as punch to be programming the comedy stage once more at Last Train Home Festival at The Forum on Saturday 3rd 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\nRachel Jackson\nSam Serrano\nPete Otway \nEvening Show (5pm – 7pm): \nHost Rob Mulholland\nAnja Atkinson\nJack Fox\nDave Johns \nLate Show (8pm – 10pm): \nHost Andy Fury\nCatherine Young\nBryan James\nDuncan Oakley \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £15 per person (plus booking fee)\, and are available to buy online from Skiddle.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-september-3rd-2022/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220828T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220828T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T162944Z
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SUMMARY:Hartlepool\, August 28th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with David Hadingham\, Kelli! Taylor\, host Andy Fury & support\nShow details:\n \nDavid Hadingham\nLike a mad Phil Daniels\, Dave Hadingham is a bulldog of a comedian\, and the animal allegories don't stop there. In an affectionately\, snarling\, ranting and raving set\, Dave is not afraid to make you laugh about anything (remember the dogs). \nAt his best in the live arena\, Dave has been a professional comic since May 1996. Intense and anecdotal\, he keeps audiences hooked right up to the last punchline as he presents his unique and often warped view of everyday life. \nThis gravel-voiced comic combines supremely controlled delivery with inimitable facial contortions as he cracks some of the best handmade gags in the business. \nDave is a highly-regarded regular on the nationwide comedy circuit\, headlining at all of the biggest clubs in the UK and also performing at resorts across Europe. \n“ranting and raving comic genius” - The Guardian \n“Hilariously funny with notable precision and charisma” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nKelli! Taylor\nKelli! Taylor is Hull's Best Celebrity Hairdresser. \nWelcome to her world where she’s everything to everyone from agony aunt to life coach plus influencer\, singer\, song-writer\, actor\, dancer\, choreographer\, psychic\, empath\, healer\, foodie\, wheat intolerance survivor\, friend. \nMost of all she’s likeable and funny! \n“Funny\, original and quite possibly mental” - Gary Delaney \n“Hilarious” - Justin Moorhouse \n“Stop telling people you know me” - Derren Brown \n  \n  \n \nAndy Fury\nDespite starting comedy out of “sheer boredom” just a few years ago\, Andy Fury has impressed a lot of people in a short space of time with a wonderful mix of self-deprecating dark jokes and off the wall surrealism. \nWith a laidback stage presence that sometimes borders horizontal\, he’s as hard-working as he is funny and winning the Hilarity Bites New Act Of The Year 2010 title has put Andy on the path to working at many of the best clubs in the country\, wowing audiences the length and breadth of the UK. \n“An absolute genius of a comedian” - BBC \n“Brilliant... The next Pub Landlord of comedy” - Hexham Courant \n“A very funny man with a big future ahead of him” - Corby Radio \n  \nThis show will also feature 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:\nThis show forms part of the Deep North Festival\, and entry is free with a festival wristband. For more information regarding wristbands\, and the festival\, please visit the festival Facebook page.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/hartlepool-august-28th-2022/
LOCATION:Hops & Cheese\, Hartlepool\, 9-11 Tower Street\, Hartlepool\, TS24 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hops & Cheese Hartlepool
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220819T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220819T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T085843Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, August 19th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tom Houghton\, Clayton Jones\, and host Cal Halbert\nShow details:\n \nTom Houghton\nTom Houghton was previously 1/5th of comedy troupe "The Noise Next Door" and is now taking the comedy circuit by storm with his quick wit\, and charming persona. \nRegularly performing up and down the country and abroad - as well as touring the country in his own sell-out solo showss - you may even have caught him on Netflix's "The Circle"\, Channel Four's "First Dates Hotel"\, or at his sell-out debut Edinburgh Fringe show\, which went on tour in early 2018. Tom is also hugely popular on social media\, with millions of views across all platforms. \nStrap in and be prepared to have your funny bones tickled and your levels of decency questioned by one of the hottest acts around. \n“this unexpected tour de force warrants a 21-gun salute” - ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph  \n“Please take my advice. Get a ticket today. Tomorrow may well be too late. A Star is Born” - ★★★★★ – One 4 Review  \n“The long awaited male answer to Bridget Jones made flesh” - ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph  \n  \n \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 \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 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-august-19th-2022/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, DL14 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bishop Auckland Town Hall,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220811T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220811T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T193113Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, August 11th 2022
DESCRIPTION:*** Tickets for this show are now sold-out ***\nDan Nightingale’s Working It Out\nShow details:\n \n  \nA full show of very funny stand-up comedy from one of the very best circuit comedians in the UK. \nAfter the huge success of Dan’s podcast ‘Have A Word’\, he’ll be going out on a national tour in the Autumn of ’22\, but before he does he’ll be developing that show at preview gigs like this one. \nWith full support from a comedian mate who’s been on the podcast\, you know it’s going to be a Smasher. \n  \n“We’re laughing. Dan’s laughing… Funny as hell” – Leicester Mercury \n“Magnetic\, entertaining and wonderfully friendly” – Three Weeks \n  \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £8.50 per person\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-august-11th-2022/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220806T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220806T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T184534Z
UID:21234-1659814200-1659825000@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, August 6th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Mike Newall\, Tony Cowards\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nMike Newall\nA gentle\, amiable power-house of a comic\, Mike’s timing is the envy of performers with ten times the experience and is living proof that you can’t learn to be funny\, some people just are. Since making his debut in 2003\, he has toured the country honing his skills and is now a force to be reckoned with. \nA talent who audiences\, colleagues and industry-types alike are really sitting up and taking notice of\, Mike Newall is the future of the Manchester scene\, as cheering crowds from Penzance to Inverness will happily testify. \nA regular on the festival circuit since 2010\, Mike has performed four well-received Edinburgh Fringe shows\, as well as supporting Alun Cochrane on several UK tours. \n“well-crafted jokes\, great call-backs and a wonderfully dry delivery” - Three Weeks \n“There’s something strangely elegiac about these modest little insights into his life that make them more than just average observational comedy... Impressive stuff” - Chortle \n“Perfectly crafted … Pin sharp\, his control is deft and his hair is immaculate” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nTony Cowards\nTony is a rapidfire gag merchant with an arsenal full of one-liners\, for laughs-per-minute he's a tough act to beat! \nHis quick wit has made him a sought after act and compere by comedy clubs and promoters across the UK and even for gigs worldwide. Something of a Twitter sensation\, Tony's jokes turn up in all sorts of places\, from greetings cards to The Times newspaper\, even if you've never heard of him there's a good chance that you'll have laughed at one of his gags. \nTony’s likable ‘everyman’ character and wide ranging humour (mostly clean) means he is comfortable in front of any audience and is regularly booked for comedy nights for the military\, universities\, sports clubs\, festivals and after-dinner work. In July 2014\, Tony placed third in the English Comedian of the Year Competition. \n“Tony Cowards as the MC skilfully whipped the full house into a state of rapture in anticipation of the evening's special guest” - Three Weeks \n“The best joke writer around” - GQ \n“The Punosaurus” - The List \n“A beaut of a one-liner merchant” - LondonisFunny.com \n  \n \nDanny Deegan\nDanny Deegan is a comedian\, writer and actor who began performing in 2003 and has since risen steadily through the ranks of some of the most prestigious comedy clubs in the UK. His tales of mischief and the characters he creates have kept audiences all over the country enthralled as he weaves in and out of the people he has met travelling. His talent and likability coupled with a confident swagger see him as one of the most popular acts in the North. \nFresh from a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe\, where he received rave reviews\, Danny also recently performed a headline set at the Green Man festival in South Wales getting a great reception from the 400 people in the marquee and being asked to wrap up for Manchester band Doves after their headline set in front of 12\,000 people. \nOutside of live work Danny has made several TV and radio appearances. From being a guest on Radio GMR to having his own show "Afternoons with Danny Deegan" on CAT FM in Crewe. His TV credits include appearances on "Made in the North" and "The Adam and Shelley Show" to name but two. \n“His seamless interactions with the crowd demonstrate that he’s a natural-born comedian... appealing to both the young and old\, female and male” - Three Weeks \n“Charming\, witty and most importantly funny” - Metro \n“Deegan has a mature confidence in his abilities” - Chortle \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-august-6th-2022/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Hartlepool\, August 4th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Tom Taylor\, Chris Brooker\, host Tony Jameson & support\nShow details:\n \nTom Taylor\n2015 Yorkshire Comedian of the Year\nMulti-award winning comedian Tom Taylor has received high praise from audiences and critics alike. His unique brand of musical comedy is smart and silly in equal measure and he can boast an impressive stock of quirky\, and very funny\, musical one-liners. \nIn 2013 Tom reached the final of the prestigious So You Think You're Funny? competition\, previously won by Dylan Moran\, Lee Mack and Peter Kay. In 2014\, he reached the final of the Hobgoblin Comedy Award and\, the following year\, won the inaugural Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year competition. \nRecently\, Tom has performed on Radio 2 and Radio 4 Extra as part of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award and has supported Simon Munnery on tour. \n“His brand of nervous\, neurotic musical comedy is an absolute delight” - The Skinny \n  \n \nChris Brooker\nOne of comedy’s heavy hitters\, Chris Brooker’s infectious energy and enthusiasm sweeps through a room like an irresistible force. Chris’ combination of hilarious\, original material and inspired improvisation means that you will never see the same routine twice. Immensely likeable\, there’s no doubting his ability to win over any crowd and drag them along for the ride. \nDescribed only half-accurately as comedy's ginger viking\, Chris has taken his brand of comedy and compering all over the UK as well to the US and Canada. In 2008 he made history when he became the first foreign player to be chosen for the All-Star team at the ComedySportz World Championship in Portland\, Oregon. Currently in high demand as an MC due to his ability to energise a room and think on his feet\, Chris is also a polished performer with three full length solo shows under his belt. The most recent of which\, Unstoppable\, played to glowing reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. \n“Very funny\, very quick... On the spot humour” - BBC \n“The best act of the night\, his quick wit silencing hecklers and getting plenty of laughs” - Manchester Evening News \n“A fitting finale\, had the audience in stitches” - Student Online \n  \n \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\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/hartlepool-august-4th-2022/
LOCATION:Hops & Cheese\, Hartlepool\, 9-11 Tower Street\, Hartlepool\, TS24 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hops & Cheese Hartlepool
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DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, August 2nd 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Matt Reed\, Hayley Ellis\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\n \nMatt Reed\nBorn and bred in Sunderland\, Matt's affable style has won him fans across the UK. He effortlessly plays with the crowd with a natural rapport that is found in few comics. Matt\, always ready\, never disappointing will always make a good gig - great. \nIn 2015 Matt took his debut show to the Edinburgh Fringe\, retelling the four year ordeal of how he was stalked and cat-fished by an online admirer. The show won rave reviews from critics and audience alike\, with Matt playing to sell-out audiences. \nWith so many gigs of every size under his belt\, from audiences of 3000 to 30\, there is pretty much no comedy situation Matt can't handle. As pleasant as he is wonderfully brutal\, Matt is a welcome addition to any comedy night entertaining the crowd while skillfully destroying any heckler that crosses his path. \n “Absolutely hilarious... had the crowd rolling around” - BBC \n“Brilliant... always original one of the newest stars of comedy” - The Leeds Guide \n“Brilliantly handled a very difficult room\, this fashionably unkempt lad will go far” - Swansea Telegraph \n  \nReplacing Jenny Collier:\n \nHayley Ellis\nEdinburgh Fringe: 25 funniest jokes of all-time - The IndependentEdinburgh Fringe: Best 21 jokes told at the festival in the last decade - The Mirror\nManchester comedian and former regular contributor to XFM’s breakfast show\, Hayley Ellis has gone from strength to strength since she began performing. \nA regular MC at gigs around the country\, Hayley’s natural warmth and charm make her impossible to dislike\, something which has become evident in her success in new act competitions throughout the UK. \nHayley has also become a regular sight gag contributor for the Russell Howard’s Good News television programme\, and has appeared on MTV’s “Why aye love Geordie Shore” and “Comedy Set Lists” for Virgin television. She can also sometimes be heard on your wireless (Absolute Radio)\, and her sketches and jokes have appeared on Newsjack (Radio 4).
 \n“Ellis is a talent” - Fest \n“Hayley Ellis always makes me laugh off and on stage” - Sarah Millican \n“A great hour of stand-up” - Northern Soul \n  \n \nPete Otway\nSince starting to perform in 2010\, Pete Otway has quickly gained momentum\, establishing himself as an extremely strong new act. As comfortable and confident as an MC as he is an act\, he is booked regularly to do both\, and was a recent finalist in the 2012 BBC New Comedy Awards. \nWith an affable and conversational style\, mixed with an energetic stage manner and original writing\, Pete is quickly making a name for himself on the UK circuit\, and is certainly one to watch. \n “Devastatingly funny” - Chortle \n“Amiable\, cheeky classic stand-up” - Liverpool Echo \n“An amazing comedy talent\, and we are making sure we are making sure we follow his every move in his ever rising career” - Crispy Comedy Club \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person if bought in advance\, or £12 on the day. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-august-2nd-2022/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220802T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220717T113109Z
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SUMMARY:Ripon\, August 2nd 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Hayley Ellis\, Matt Reed\, and host Karen Bayley\nShow details:\nReplacing Jenny Collier:\n \nHayley Ellis\nEdinburgh Fringe: 25 funniest jokes of all-time - The IndependentEdinburgh Fringe: Best 21 jokes told at the festival in the last decade - The Mirror\nManchester comedian and former regular contributor to XFM’s breakfast show\, Hayley Ellis has gone from strength to strength since she began performing. \nA regular MC at gigs around the country\, Hayley’s natural warmth and charm make her impossible to dislike\, something which has become evident in her success in new act competitions throughout the UK. \nHayley has also become a regular sight gag contributor for the Russell Howard’s Good News television programme\, and has appeared on MTV’s “Why aye love Geordie Shore” and “Comedy Set Lists” for Virgin television. She can also sometimes be heard on your wireless (Absolute Radio)\, and her sketches and jokes have appeared on Newsjack (Radio 4).
 \n“Ellis is a talent” - Fest \n“Hayley Ellis always makes me laugh off and on stage” - Sarah Millican \n“A great hour of stand-up” - Northern Soul \n  \n \nMatt Reed\nBorn and bred in Sunderland\, Matt's affable style has won him fans across the UK. He effortlessly plays with the crowd with a natural rapport that is found in few comics. Matt\, always ready\, never disappointing will always make a good gig - great. \nIn 2015 Matt took his debut show to the Edinburgh Fringe\, retelling the four year ordeal of how he was stalked and cat-fished by an online admirer. The show won rave reviews from critics and audience alike\, with Matt playing to sell-out audiences. \nWith so many gigs of every size under his belt\, from audiences of 3000 to 30\, there is pretty much no comedy situation Matt can't handle. As pleasant as he is wonderfully brutal\, Matt is a welcome addition to any comedy night entertaining the crowd while skillfully destroying any heckler that crosses his path. \n “Absolutely hilarious... had the crowd rolling around” - BBC \n“Brilliant... always original one of the newest stars of comedy” - The Leeds Guide \n“Brilliantly handled a very difficult room\, this fashionably unkempt lad will go far” - Swansea Telegraph \n  \n \nKaren Bayley\nKaren began her comedy career back in 2000 and since then has gone from strength to strength. Her bold\, no nonsense attitude strikes a perfect pitch with men and women alike\, and she is equally at home compering or performing sets. \nKaren is also resident compere of her own clubs in Sutton Coldfield and Solihull\, with her claim to fame to date being that she was the first woman (in its history) to win the King Gong show at The Comedy Store. \nKaren has also worked in TV and radio\, including appearances on the BBC New Comedy Awards (BBC3)\, 
The Last Word (ITV1)\, 
Sex on the Job (Sky 1)\, and 
100 Greatest Cartoons (Channel 4). \n“Laugh out loud jokes and superb audience control” - Chortle \n“Likeable headstrong persona- packing a considerable performing punch” - The List \n“She blew my socks off” - BBC \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-august-2nd-2022/
LOCATION:Arts Hub\, Ripon\, 49a Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts Hub Ripon,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Malton\, July 29th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Sam Avery\, Stephanie Laing\, and host Cal Halbert\nShow details:\n \nSam Avery\nSam Avery wanted to be a rock star. It nearly happened. \nDespite being signed up by BMG Records at the age of 17 (he had to resign from his beloved paper round)\, and subsequent tours with Motorhead and Ice T\, the story soon took a familiar turn. Contracts were anulled\, money was stolen and before he knew it he was back at the paper shop asking for his fluorescent bag back. He had crap hair anyway. \nSubsequent jobs (including a brief stint as a stockbroker) failed to excite him the way the smell of sweat and snakebite had and it wasn't long before he turned to stand-up\, soon making the final of the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year competition\, and finishing runner-up in the City Life North-West Comedian of the Year competition. \nFriendly and enthusiastic\, his observational style instantly puts audiences at ease allowing him to regale them with his tales of everyday life. Sam has gained a reputation for being able to spark the dullest of rooms into life with his warm\, infectious humour and quick wit which makes him ideal as either an act or compere. \nSam is also known as The Learner Parent\, the blog that he started which has lead to a best-selling book and sold-out UK tour. \n“Quick wit and painfully funny” - Metro \n“A must” - Sunday Times \n“A gifted storyteller” - The List \n  \n \nStephanie Laing\nGoofy and peculiar\, Stephanie Laing’s comedy is partway between the needy oddness of Maria Bamford and the upbeat affability of Josie Long. Her material is a mix of silliness\, filth and unusual observations\, underpinned by a disarming honesty which makes her seem charmingly vulnerable. \nA regular on the circuit Stephanie has also become a stalwart of comedy festivals across the country having appeared at Brighton Fringe\, Leicester Comedy Festival\, York Comedy Festival\, Bath Comedy Festival\, Women in Comedy Festival as well as appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe every year since 2010. Not content with just performing in the UK Stephanie has also appeared at UCB in New York & The Laugh Factory in L.A. \nMost recently in 2018 Stephanie took her solo show ‘Mad About The Boy’ to the Melbourne\, Adelaide & Perth comedy festivals. \n“Laing is a jovial\, baby faced performer who comes across as utterly unencumbered\, so it doesn’t especially feel like adult humour when it plainly is... Laing has a Sarah Millican-esque appeal” - Chortle \n“Disgusting and delightful in equal measure. She is definitely one to watch” - Three Weeks \n“Gloriously silly … wonderfully unpretentious” - Broadway Baby \n  \n  \n \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  \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-july-29th-2022/
LOCATION:Milton Rooms\, Malton\, 2-4 Market Place\, Malton\, YO17 7LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Milton Rooms Malton
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 26th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Justin Moorhouse & Lauren Pattison (Preview shows)\nShow details:\n \nJustin Moorhouse – Stretch & Think (Preview)\nJustin is back: still funny\, yet middle-aged. A brand-new show that may contain: yoga\, getting older\, Madonna\, shoplifters\, labradoodles\, middle-aged cyclists\, The Menopause\, running\, hating football fans but loving football\, not drinking\, funerals\, ‘Is tapas a rip off?’\, Captain Tom\, Droylsden\, the environment\, self-improvement\, ruining a sexual position\, electric car charging spots used by doggers\, nursery graduation\, horses\, Stig lookalikes\, home-cooked food but not in your own home\, the odd advantages of fundamental religions\, the gym\, shop-door etiquette. \nAnd he’s got a new suit. Come\, it’ll be fun. \n“Easily my favourite comedian” – Jimmy Carr \n“Moorhouse charms the pants off the crowd” – Sunday Times \n“Simultaneously down to earth and out of this world” – The Sunday Times \n  \n\n \nLauren Pattison – It Is What It Is (Preview)\nEdinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee Lauren Pattison is back with her brand-new show. \nShe is almost reluctant to say what it is about because if she’s learned anything lately\, it’s life can change fast… but it is what it is. Maybe sometimes everything needs to fall apart for you to end up exactly where you were meant to be? \nAs seen on Stand Up for Live Comedy (BBC)\, Comedy Central at the Comedy Store (Comedy Central)\, Roast Battle (Comedy Central) and supporting Katherine Ryan on tour. \n“a star of the future … Lauren Pattison looks set for fame” – The List \n“Even when packing a punch\, her demeanour is breezy\, frank and friendly\, making her wickedly engaging company… a fully equipped comedian” – Chortle \n“Fast\, forthright and filthy” – The Guardian \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-26th-2022/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 20th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Lou Conran & Eddy Brimson (Preview shows)\nShow rescheduled from February 2022.\nShow details:\n \nLou Conran: A Show\nWinner of the Best MC Award 2020/21\, Lou brings her new show to your ears. \nA show filled with hilarity\, an undignified manner and a devil may care attitude. \n”A masterclass in long form comedy” “As filthy as she is fabulous\, Lou Conran is a superlative storyteller.” \nLou Conran’s cream is rising\, catch it now before it curdles. \n  \n“Hilarious” – The Scotsman \n“Naturally funny” – Sarah Millican \n“You’re not Joan Rivers” – Lynne from Grimsby \n  \n\n \nEddy Brimson: A Comedian\nIt’s a funny old game comedy. Well it should be any way. \nA show about the reality of life as a comedian. The highs\, the lows\, and why it’s the best job in the world. \nThere’ll also be a fair bit of titting about. \n  \n“The crowd loved him” – The Guardian \n“Quite simply brilliant” – Sky \n“Engaging and Compelling\, Brimson doesn’t f*@k about” – Three Weeks \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each and can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-february-3rd-2022/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220715T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220703T125124Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, July 15th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Matt Reed\, Jack Campbell\, and host Andy Fury\nShow details:\nReplacing Matt Richardson:\n \nMatt Reed\nBorn and bred in Sunderland\, Matt's affable style has won him fans across the UK. He effortlessly plays with the crowd with a natural rapport that is found in few comics. Matt\, always ready\, never disappointing will always make a good gig - great. \nIn 2015 Matt took his debut show to the Edinburgh Fringe\, retelling the four year ordeal of how he was stalked and cat-fished by an online admirer. The show won rave reviews from critics and audience alike\, with Matt playing to sell-out audiences. \nWith so many gigs of every size under his belt\, from audiences of 3000 to 30\, there is pretty much no comedy situation Matt can't handle. As pleasant as he is wonderfully brutal\, Matt is a welcome addition to any comedy night entertaining the crowd while skillfully destroying any heckler that crosses his path. \n “Absolutely hilarious... had the crowd rolling around” - BBC \n“Brilliant... always original one of the newest stars of comedy” - The Leeds Guide \n“Brilliantly handled a very difficult room\, this fashionably unkempt lad will go far” - Swansea Telegraph \n  \n \nJack Campbell\nEnglish Comedian Of The Year 2014Short listed for BBC Radio New Comedy Award Final 2014Tour Support for Larry Dean\, Dane Baptiste and Luisa Omielan\nJack Campbell began performing stand-up whilst at De Montfort University\, Leicester in 2010 and has been performing regularly since. He performed his one-man show at the Edinburgh Festival in 2015 and 2016 and has performed across Europe in Germany\, Estonia\, Finland and Latvia as well as further afield in Australia. \n“Funny and refreshingly inventive” - House of Stand Up \n“100% Funny\, gets hearty laughs” - Broadway Baby \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-july-15th-2022/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, DL14 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bishop Auckland Town Hall,Comedy
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DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T104448Z
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SUMMARY:Thirsk\, July 13th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Scott Bennett\, Kieran Lawless\, and host Sully O’Sullivan\nShow details:\n \nScott Bennett\nAs seen on Live at the ApolloBest show Nominee Leicester Comedy Festival 2019Amused Moose Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee\nStar of lock-down hit Stand-Up From The Shed\, Scott Bennett is a multi-award winning act\, and one of the most popular headliners currently performing in the UK. Delivering wry observations on the absurdity of modern living\, his sharply-written routines\, drawn from real-life experiences have been delighting audiences across the country. \nIn 2018 and 2019 Scott was tipped as one of the "ones to watch" by respected industry online magazine\, Chortle\, following a series of highly rated solo shows\, award nominations\, and a high-profile tour support slot with TV's Rob Brydon. \nAs well as working as a succesful stand up comic in his own right\, Scott has written for high profile acts including Jason Manford\, is a writer for The Chris Ramsey show for Comedy Central and has written for the News Quiz on BBC Radio 4. \nScott has also appeared on BBC's Live a the Apollo\, Radio 4’s The News Quiz\, The Now Show\, The Likely Dads and Elephant in the Room with Sarah Millican\, The Summer Festival with Daliso Chaponda\, The Comedy Club with Arthur Smith\, and Knock Knock with Helen Lederer. He also featured on the BBC One show\, Live from The Edinburgh Fringe. \n“Fabulous turns of phrase and pungent expressions\, superb character creations” - Chortle \n“Great material\, great delivery\, a very funny man” - Rob Brydon \n“Brilliantly funny\, a joy to watch” - Chris Ramsey \n  \n \nKieran Lawless\nKieran Lawless is an Irish comedian now based in Manchester. He has worked in comedy clubs across Ireland\, the UK & Europe including supporting Patrick Kielty in Dublin's Olympia Theatre. \nWell respected in his native Ireland\, his television credits include; New Comedy Awards (RTE)\, The Takeover (RTE)\, and RED TV (RTE). \nKieran has also won numerous New Comedian awards including The Nothin Butt Funny Comedy award. \n“exceedingly entertaining\, highly energised and side splittingly funny” - NorthWestEnd.co.uk \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  \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-july-13th-2022/
LOCATION:The Courthouse\, Thirsk\, The Old Courthouse\, Westgate\, Thirsk\, North Yorkshire\, YO7 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Courthouse Thirsk
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SUMMARY:Horbury\, July 8th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Duncan Oakley\, Andy White & host Barry Dodds\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 \nAndy White\nAndy White is an energetic\, confident and silly Brummie who combines silly voices and a mad afro to devastating comic effect. Andy has numerous media appearences\, including the BBC New Comedy Awards on BBC Choice\, Brand Spanking New on BBC Radio 7\, and his winning performance on the Weakest Link comedian's special! His appearance on the BBC quiz show featured in his five star (***** Three Weeks) Edinburgh show\, It Started With A Quiz in 2007. This followed on from his well-received one man show at the 2005 Leicester Comedy Festival: Young\, Gifted and Beige. \nAndy escaped from a call centre to become a stand up comic who mixes silly voices and faces with observational humour\, topical humour and his mixed race background. He can do material that's clever\, cheeky\, sick or just silly and his performance can shift from deadpan to loud and physical. Andy has played to a wide variety of audiences\, adults and children\, both at home and abroad\, in comedy clubs\, theatres\, universities\, radio and TV shows\, and at corporate entertainment events. He regularly headlines up and down the UK and has worked with all the major chains and comedy promoters along the way. Overseas\, he's performed in Monte Carlo\, Berlin\, Abu Dhabi\, and Dubai amongst others. \n“Had me exercising my pelvic floor muscles to avoid an accident” - BBC \n“Undeniably entertaining” - Chortle \n“Oozes talent” - What's On Magazine \n  \n \nBarry Dodds\nBarry Dodds charms audiences with his unique brand of disarming wit and wry\, down-to-earth observational humour. \nA self-confessed comedy geek\, Barry took to the comedy stage at the tender age of 21 and soon had audiences eating out of the palm of his hand. Using his own combination of irrepressibly cheeky\, and surprisingly dark material\, he quickly found himself taking the national comedy circuit by storm. \nHis calm\, inclusive persona has ensured that Barry has also proven himself to be a popular and amiable MC\, garnering a reputation as a strong and reliable choice to hold a quality line up together. Barry has been awarded Best MC at the Midlands Comedy Awards in 2015\, 2016 and 2017 \nBarry is one-half of popular podcast 'The Worriers' with Hayley Ellis\, and was also half of the popular Parapod podcast with comedian Ian Boldsworth. Ian and Barry debate the paranormal\, explore hauntings\, and delve headfirst into the unknown. The Parapod quickly became a cult hit\, and was nominated for 'Best Internet' award at the 2016 Chortle Awards. \n“If you are a promoter or club owner and aren't booking Barry Dodds then you should hand in your badge and your gun on my desk Monday morning!” - Jason Manford \n“Razor sharp humour” - Metro \n“wonderfully crafted stories and top–class audience interaction... brings his cheekiness to the stage in absolute buckets” - Bunbury Magazine \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12.50 per person\, and can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/horbury-july-8th-2022/
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:20220707T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 7th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hayley Ellis: The Invisible Mam\nShow details:\n \nBecoming a mum and then going into lockdown is not how Hayley Ellis imagined maternity leave. For starters no one could babysit. \nCatfishing mums\, buying contraception online and lactating monster energy drink are the new normal along with a lifetime ban from mumsnet. \nAs heard on Absolute Radio\, and seen supporting Sarah Millican on tour. \n  \n“Brilliantly funny and a joy to watch” – Sarah Millican \n“Sharp\, clever and very funny” – The Sunday Post \n“An original and very funny lady” – Funny Women \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, and should be booked in the group size that you wish to sit in. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-7th-2022/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 6th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Bailey & Brennan Reece (Preview shows)\nShow details:\n \nStephen Bailey: Sophisticated (Preview)\nLive at The Apollo star\, host of Takeshi’s Castle and currently supporting Katherine Ryan on tour\, Stephen Bailey is a comedian raised on a Manchester council estate. Recently he was told that he is not sophisticated – and he was wearing bronzer. \nTired of being the “GBF” (Gay Best Friend)\, Stephen’s mission is to simply be Stephen. This preview unpacks his life as a queer\, working-class man in a predominately straight\, middle-class man’s world onstage. \nStephen’s TV credits also include Celebs on The Farm (C5)\, Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, and Celebrity Coach Trip (E4) \n“A superstar in the making” – British Comedy Guide \n“Stephen Bailey dominates the stage” – Chortle \n“He’s an arch-bitch with a winning smile\, everyone’s favourite gay best friend. Bailey’s confident\, funny & suitably rude” – The Review’s Hub \n  \n\n \nBrennan Reece: Crowded (Preview)\nFinally allowed to reconnect with human people again\, Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Brennan has forgotten how to do it and needs your help. \nYou’d think he’d be amazing with crowds after being on Live At The Apollo\, Celebrity Coach Trip\, Have A Word\, and Joe Lycett’s tour. But the world just seems a bit much. \nSounds really “lockdowny” doesn’t it? But it’s not. Promise. It’s a show about you\, me and all the others. \n“If there is a future\, I really hope that this is what its comedy looks like” – ★★★★★ – Voice Magazine \n“Hilarious” – ★★★★★ – Chortle \n“Superb” – ★★★★ – List \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-6th-2022/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, July 5th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Daliso Chaponda\, Andrew Bird\, and host Karen Bayley\nShow details:\n \nDaliso Chaponda\nBritain's Got Talent finalist 2017\nDaliso shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent and has gone on to amass over 100 million YouTube views\, write and star in his critically acclaimed Radio 4 show Citizen of Nowhere\, and appear on QI\, The Apprentice: You’re Fired\, News Quiz and The Now Show. \nDaliso began his comedy career in Canada with the acclaimed one man show ‘Feed This Black Man’. Following this\, he began honing his craft in comedy clubs across the country\, and now he regularly appears in comedy clubs and theatres across the around the world. He has been part of the Melbourne\, Edinburgh\, Singapore\, Cape Town\, and Montreal Festivals\, as well as touring the UK. \nIn addition to stand up and radio\, Daliso is also a prolific fiction writer. He has published science fiction\, murder mysteries and fantasy fiction in numerous magazines and anthologies. \n“Full of sharp one-liners and well crafted gags... a real talent to look out for” - ★★★★ - Metro \n“He is hot property” - Evening Standard \n“An expert entertainer. Gets laughs from topics other comedians shun” - The Guardian \n  \n \nAndrew Bird\nAndrew Bird is a top headline act at venues up and down the country\, and has performed all around the world. \nHe has been a tour support for Rhod Gilbert\, Rob Brydon and on his recent arena tour Michael McIntyre - including Wembley Area and the O2 Arena. He’s also one of only seven comedians to perform for Banksy at Dismal Land. \nAn in-demand writer\, he’s written on TV shows Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown \,and Lee Mack’s Duck Quacks Don’t Echo. Andrew is also a regular guest on BBC Radio’s The Rhod Gilbert Show\, and has been the warm-up artist for TV shows including Taskmaster\, Nevermind The Buzzcocks\, Room 101 and Pointless. \n“Comedy gold...Bird’s going to be a star\, catch him close-up now” - The Scotsman \n“Superb” - Time Out \n“Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. A truly excellent comedian” - Michael McIntyre \n  \n \nKaren Bayley\nKaren began her comedy career back in 2000 and since then has gone from strength to strength. Her bold\, no nonsense attitude strikes a perfect pitch with men and women alike\, and she is equally at home compering or performing sets. \nKaren is also resident compere of her own clubs in Sutton Coldfield and Solihull\, with her claim to fame to date being that she was the first woman (in its history) to win the King Gong show at The Comedy Store. \nKaren has also worked in TV and radio\, including appearances on the BBC New Comedy Awards (BBC3)\, 
The Last Word (ITV1)\, 
Sex on the Job (Sky 1)\, and 
100 Greatest Cartoons (Channel 4). \n“Laugh out loud jokes and superb audience control” - Chortle \n“Likeable headstrong persona- packing a considerable performing punch” - The List \n“She blew my socks off” - BBC \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person if bought in advance\, or £12 on the day. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-july-5th-2022/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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SUMMARY:Ripon\, July 5th 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Andrew Bird\, Daliso Chaponda\, and host Sully O’Sullivan\nShow details:\n \nAndrew Bird\nAndrew Bird is a top headline act at venues up and down the country\, and has performed all around the world. \nHe has been a tour support for Rhod Gilbert\, Rob Brydon and on his recent arena tour Michael McIntyre - including Wembley Area and the O2 Arena. He’s also one of only seven comedians to perform for Banksy at Dismal Land. \nAn in-demand writer\, he’s written on TV shows Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown \,and Lee Mack’s Duck Quacks Don’t Echo. Andrew is also a regular guest on BBC Radio’s The Rhod Gilbert Show\, and has been the warm-up artist for TV shows including Taskmaster\, Nevermind The Buzzcocks\, Room 101 and Pointless. \n“Comedy gold...Bird’s going to be a star\, catch him close-up now” - The Scotsman \n“Superb” - Time Out \n“Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. A truly excellent comedian” - Michael McIntyre \n  \n \nDaliso Chaponda\nBritain's Got Talent finalist 2017\nDaliso shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent and has gone on to amass over 100 million YouTube views\, write and star in his critically acclaimed Radio 4 show Citizen of Nowhere\, and appear on QI\, The Apprentice: You’re Fired\, News Quiz and The Now Show. \nDaliso began his comedy career in Canada with the acclaimed one man show ‘Feed This Black Man’. Following this\, he began honing his craft in comedy clubs across the country\, and now he regularly appears in comedy clubs and theatres across the around the world. He has been part of the Melbourne\, Edinburgh\, Singapore\, Cape Town\, and Montreal Festivals\, as well as touring the UK. \nIn addition to stand up and radio\, Daliso is also a prolific fiction writer. He has published science fiction\, murder mysteries and fantasy fiction in numerous magazines and anthologies. \n“Full of sharp one-liners and well crafted gags... a real talent to look out for” - ★★★★ - Metro \n“He is hot property” - Evening Standard \n“An expert entertainer. Gets laughs from topics other comedians shun” - The Guardian \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\, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-july-5th-2022/
LOCATION:Arts Hub\, Ripon\, 49a Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts Hub Ripon,Comedy
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DTSTAMP:20260420T062201
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 2nd 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. MC Hammersmith\, Tom Taylor\, and host Barry Dodds\nShow details:\nReplacing Eddy Brimson\n \nMC Hammersmith\n2018 Scottish Comedy Award Best Newcomer2017 UK Improv Smackdown Champion\nMC Hammersmith (aka Will Naameh\, the skinny posh one from Men With Coconuts\, Spontaneous Sherlock and Spontaneous Potter) is an award-winning freestyle rap improvisational comedian. \nHe is the world’s leading gangsta rapper to ever emerge from the ghetto of middle class white west London. \nNow based in Edinburgh\, he performs across the UK and worldwide. He is the 2017 UK Improv Smackdown Champion\, and the 2018 Scottish Comedy Award Best Newcomer\, and has been seen on BBC Scotland and STV. \n“An exceptionally dazzling performance... utterly enthralled” - The Skinny \n“The funniest rapper in the world” - Culross Festival \n“A shy\, somewhat repressed ex-public school attendee blazing through an incredible freestyle rap” - The Wee Review \n  \n \nTom Taylor\n2015 Yorkshire Comedian of the Year\nMulti-award winning comedian Tom Taylor has received high praise from audiences and critics alike. His unique brand of musical comedy is smart and silly in equal measure and he can boast an impressive stock of quirky\, and very funny\, musical one-liners. \nIn 2013 Tom reached the final of the prestigious So You Think You're Funny? competition\, previously won by Dylan Moran\, Lee Mack and Peter Kay. In 2014\, he reached the final of the Hobgoblin Comedy Award and\, the following year\, won the inaugural Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year competition. \nRecently\, Tom has performed on Radio 2 and Radio 4 Extra as part of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award and has supported Simon Munnery on tour. \n“His brand of nervous\, neurotic musical comedy is an absolute delight” - The Skinny \n  \n \nBarry Dodds\nBarry Dodds charms audiences with his unique brand of disarming wit and wry\, down-to-earth observational humour. \nA self-confessed comedy geek\, Barry took to the comedy stage at the tender age of 21 and soon had audiences eating out of the palm of his hand. Using his own combination of irrepressibly cheeky\, and surprisingly dark material\, he quickly found himself taking the national comedy circuit by storm. \nHis calm\, inclusive persona has ensured that Barry has also proven himself to be a popular and amiable MC\, garnering a reputation as a strong and reliable choice to hold a quality line up together. Barry has been awarded Best MC at the Midlands Comedy Awards in 2015\, 2016 and 2017 \nBarry is one-half of popular podcast 'The Worriers' with Hayley Ellis\, and was also half of the popular Parapod podcast with comedian Ian Boldsworth. Ian and Barry debate the paranormal\, explore hauntings\, and delve headfirst into the unknown. The Parapod quickly became a cult hit\, and was nominated for 'Best Internet' award at the 2016 Chortle Awards. \n“If you are a promoter or club owner and aren't booking Barry Dodds then you should hand in your badge and your gun on my desk Monday morning!” - Jason Manford \n“Razor sharp humour” - Metro \n“wonderfully crafted stories and top–class audience interaction... brings his cheekiness to the stage in absolute buckets” - Bunbury Magazine \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, WeGotTickets\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-2nd-2022/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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