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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, April 7th 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Christian Reilly\, Paul F. Taylor\, and host Freddy Quinne\nShow details:\n \nChristian Reilly\nChristian Reilly is both a Perrier and Chortle award-winning musical comedian with “sex\, politics and rock 'n' roll” (The Scotsman) in the key of grrr. \nAs a former integral part of the Perrier award-winning show Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars\, with comic/songster Rich Hall\, Christian's career has taken him around the world three times. On his way\, he received accolades at international festivals and numerous network TV credits in the USA\, Australia\, New Zealand and Britain. \nNow a solo stand-up performer\, and headlining all the major comedy venues in his own right\, Christian uses his dynamic guitar and vocal skills to target histrionic rock bands\, musical theatre and morose indie musicians. He wrote and performed for 'That Was Then This Is Now' (BBC Radio 2) as musical counterpart to Richard Herring and Emma Kennedy\, as well as giving his improvisation skills an outing on Radio 2's 'Jammin'. \n“Blisteringly funny songs” - The Stage \n“If you’re a fan of Bill Bailey or Rich Hall\, you’re a Christian Reilly fan already” - The Guardian \n“The funniest songs I’ve heard in a long time” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nPaul F. Taylor\nTop Ten - Dave's Funniest Jokes of the Fringe 2014Three Jokes in Top 100 - The Mirror's Top 100 Jokes from The Edinburgh Fringe 2014\nThe award winning Paul F Taylor is a one of the UK’s most original and distinctive stand-up performers. His unique brand of humour fuses quirky offbeat one liners with surreal and observational flights of fancy to fantastical effect. Winner of the NATY New Act Of The Year for 2013\, Paul’s persona of a lost bewildered fool sits perfectly alongside his gleefully madcap ideas. \nPaul has also achieved notable success as a screen writer and actor. Milk! that he co-wrote and starred in\, was the ShortCom Jury Select Winner 2015\, and was in the official selection in LOCO\, Nashville\, LOL\, Shortwaves\, Glasgow and London Short Film festivals. Battlecock! that he also co-wrote and starred in\, made it into the official selection at the BFI London Film Festival 2013. \n“Brilliantly funny... a fantastically well-constructed set\, Taylor performs sketches and characters alike with a convincing passion” - Three Weeks \n“Brilliantly funny nonsense” - The List \n“A slightly touched idiot capable of deceptively smart subversions of existence... Taylor evokes vivid visual imagery” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nFreddy Quinne\nCo-host of the hugely popular 'Dead Men Talking' podcast\, award-winning comedian Freddy Quinne is a regular at many of the biggest and best comedy clubs in the country where he performs his shamelessly opinionated\, no-holds-barred stand up. He is known for his frank approach and often brutal punchlines\, covering everything from topical news to universal truths. \nHis Amazon Prime comedy special Quite The Catch has had over half a million views. He also has hours of online footage from shows across the world\, with clips racking up millions of streams on Facebook and YouTube. \nIn 2014 Freddy was MC for the late show for the Big Value Show at the Edinburgh Fringe\, one of the most prestigious showcases at the festival\, and he returned to the Fringe in 2015\, where he hosted the AAA Comedy Showcase at the Pleasance Courtyard.  \nFreddy's willingness to break away from his set and involve the crowd leads for an engaging and memorable set backed up with frantic energy and raw emotion. \n“Uncompromising... a natural comic with near perfect timing” - The Skinny \n“The hilarious Freddy Quinne managed to quieten the two worst hecklers with one perfectly judged line” - eFestivals \n“Uniquely Northern observational humour” - Lancashire Evening Post \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-april-7th-2020/
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\, April 7th 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul F. Taylor\, Christian Reilly\, and host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\n \nPaul F. Taylor\nTop Ten - Dave's Funniest Jokes of the Fringe 2014Three Jokes in Top 100 - The Mirror's Top 100 Jokes from The Edinburgh Fringe 2014\nThe award winning Paul F Taylor is a one of the UK’s most original and distinctive stand-up performers. His unique brand of humour fuses quirky offbeat one liners with surreal and observational flights of fancy to fantastical effect. Winner of the NATY New Act Of The Year for 2013\, Paul’s persona of a lost bewildered fool sits perfectly alongside his gleefully madcap ideas. \nPaul has also achieved notable success as a screen writer and actor. Milk! that he co-wrote and starred in\, was the ShortCom Jury Select Winner 2015\, and was in the official selection in LOCO\, Nashville\, LOL\, Shortwaves\, Glasgow and London Short Film festivals. Battlecock! that he also co-wrote and starred in\, made it into the official selection at the BFI London Film Festival 2013. \n“Brilliantly funny... a fantastically well-constructed set\, Taylor performs sketches and characters alike with a convincing passion” - Three Weeks \n“Brilliantly funny nonsense” - The List \n“A slightly touched idiot capable of deceptively smart subversions of existence... Taylor evokes vivid visual imagery” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nChristian Reilly\nChristian Reilly is both a Perrier and Chortle award-winning musical comedian with “sex\, politics and rock 'n' roll” (The Scotsman) in the key of grrr. \nAs a former integral part of the Perrier award-winning show Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars\, with comic/songster Rich Hall\, Christian's career has taken him around the world three times. On his way\, he received accolades at international festivals and numerous network TV credits in the USA\, Australia\, New Zealand and Britain. \nNow a solo stand-up performer\, and headlining all the major comedy venues in his own right\, Christian uses his dynamic guitar and vocal skills to target histrionic rock bands\, musical theatre and morose indie musicians. He wrote and performed for 'That Was Then This Is Now' (BBC Radio 2) as musical counterpart to Richard Herring and Emma Kennedy\, as well as giving his improvisation skills an outing on Radio 2's 'Jammin'. \n“Blisteringly funny songs” - The Stage \n“If you’re a fan of Bill Bailey or Rich Hall\, you’re a Christian Reilly fan already” - The Guardian \n“The funniest songs I’ve heard in a long time” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-april-7th-2020/
LOCATION:So! Bar & Eats\, Ripon\, So! Bar & Eats\, 6 Old Market Place\, Ripon\, HG4 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,So! Bar & Eats Ripon
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, April 4th 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Bethany Black\, Pat Cahill\, and host Rob Mulholland\nShow details:\n \nBethany Black\nBethany Black has been a professional stand-up comedian since 2004. Her debut show 'Beth Becomes Her' detailed the story of her being transgender\, chronicling everything from her coming out through her transition and eventually falling in love. It was nominated for Best Debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2008\, eventually losing out to Sarah Millican. \nOver the course of her career Beth has performed alongside some of the biggest names in comedy\, including Alan Carr\, Sarah Millican\, Tim Minchin and Rhys Darby. \nIn late 2017 / early 2018 Beth filmed the role of Pocahantas for No Offence. Prior to which\, in 2015 she was cast as Helen in Russell T. Davies multi channel shows Cucumber\, Banana\, and Tofu\, where she was the first trans actress to play a leading role. In late 2015\, Beth played 474 in Doctor Who. \n“Her journey to Channel Four\, ‘Doctor Who’ and steadily rising star status makes for hilarious if sometimes incredulous listening” - ✭✭✭✭✭ - Three Weeks \n“Honest\, to the point\, and very\, very funny” - ✭✭✭✭ - Arts Award Voice \n“The anecdotes are pitched perfectly... very funny” - Chortle \n  \n \nPat Cahill\nFrom winning Chortle Best Newcomer and Hackney Empire New Act Awards in 2012\, Pat has gone on to become a perenially daft presence on the alternative comedy scene in the UK and internationally. \nHis own style of “controlled silliness” (Fest mag) has led him to appearances on Dave's One Night Stand\, Sky Arts\, BBC3\, BBC Radio 1\, BBC Radio 4's The Now Show\, and 4 Extra. \nAs well as two national tour support slots for Ardal O'Hanlon and Nina Conti\, Pat has written and performed 4 critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival solo shows\, and appeared internationally in Belgium\, Switzerland\, France\, Ireland\, Denmark\, Norway\, Sweden\, The Netherlands\, and Peterborough. \nNominee Best Show\, Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 \n“Cahill strikes an unlikely balance between stretched absurdity and sophisticated introspection... This is one of the strangest and most satisfying hours of the Festival” - ★★★★★ - Fest \n“Wonderfully weird” - The Guardian \n“True star quality” - Evening Standard \n  \n \nRob Mulholland\nSix foot seven of pure funny\, Rob Mulholland is a bombastic\, mischievous gag-slinging rascal with a heart full of humour and gob full of shite. An established\, bullet-proof comedy pro forged in the fires of the Nothern comedy circuit who now travels the world packing big belly laughs. A regular at all the biggest comedy clubs in the UK; whether going for the kill with his playful filth-mongering and hilarious\, furious tirades against minor annoyances or holding a night together with his genial but sharp hosting skills\, he can adapt to any kind of crowd and event. \nRob is the co-host of hit podcast “Dead Men Talking”\, has written for Mock The Week\, and was seen on BBC iPlayer’s "Comedians’ Rap Battles". Rob has also won multiple awards\, including being the English Comedian of the Year joint winner\, Beat The Frog World Series Winner\, Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year Winner\, Funhouse Comedy Champion of Champions\, and SA Search For A Star Winner. His hit Edinburgh Festival show 'Popular Comedian' can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. \n“Very\, very tall and equally as talented” - Time Out \n“Great delivery and a confident swagger... A riot” - Lancashire Evening Telegraph \n“Perfect delivery... had the audience bursting into spontaneous applause” - York Press \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-april-4th-2020/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Peterlee\, April 3rd 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul Pirie\, Pat Cahill\, Sian Davies\, and host Rob Mulholland\nShow details:\n \nPaul Pirie\nA brilliant natural comedian\, Paul Pirie comes packed full of energy and uses every ounce to maximum effect\, with superb delivery. \nWith a set that jumps from bitchy to silly\, you’re never more than a line away from a great pun\, insight or well crafted punch line\, delivered with a ferocity that makes Paul’s humble beginnings on the Scottish circuit seem such a long time ago. \nPaul’s career has encompassed TV\, film and radio alongside his skills as a stand-up\, and he is now one of the biggest Scottish acts on the UK comedy circuit. \nHe’s a confident and intelligent comedian who makes it his mission to work and entertain his audience. Paul’s material is superbly individual and put simply\, and always delivers a refreshing burst of laugh out loud comedy that leaves audiences in raptures. \n “a hilarious rubber faced clown” - The Scotsman \n“a most impressive physical comedian” - Chortle \n“His clowning and quick fire gags will win him fans... his physical mannerisms have a touch of Eric Morecambe” - The Daily Record \n  \n \nPat Cahill\nFrom winning Chortle Best Newcomer and Hackney Empire New Act Awards in 2012\, Pat has gone on to become a perenially daft presence on the alternative comedy scene in the UK and internationally. \nHis own style of “controlled silliness” (Fest mag) has led him to appearances on Dave's One Night Stand\, Sky Arts\, BBC3\, BBC Radio 1\, BBC Radio 4's The Now Show\, and 4 Extra. \nAs well as two national tour support slots for Ardal O'Hanlon and Nina Conti\, Pat has written and performed 4 critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival solo shows\, and appeared internationally in Belgium\, Switzerland\, France\, Ireland\, Denmark\, Norway\, Sweden\, The Netherlands\, and Peterborough. \nNominee Best Show\, Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 \n“Cahill strikes an unlikely balance between stretched absurdity and sophisticated introspection... This is one of the strangest and most satisfying hours of the Festival” - ★★★★★ - Fest \n“Wonderfully weird” - The Guardian \n“True star quality” - Evening Standard \n  \n \nSian Davies\nSian Davies is a stand up comedian\, MC\, presenter\, and comedy writer based in the north west of England. \nShe won the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year competition in 2018\, and was a finalist in Nando’s New Comedian and Harrogate Theatre Comedian of the Year competitions in 2017. She was also a northern finalist of the Funny Women stage award 2018\, and selected to take part in the prestigious Circuit Breakers showcase at the Leicester Comedy Festival. \nSian took two compilation shows to the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe which were both well recieved and an unprecedented success. Comedy Queers\, a late night LGBTQIA+ showcase which sold out almost every night of the festival and Best in Class\, a crowd funded profit sharing show featuring working class comedians which attracted huge media attention and earned several 4 star reviews. \nAway from stand-up\, Sian has written for 'Newsjack' on BBC Radio 4 Extra\, and had sketches featured on 'And Then She Said A Funny Thing' live performance podcast. \n“Excellent compere” - The Scotsman \n“Sharp and focused... fantastic ability as a comedian and compere” - ★★★★ - Backstage on the Fringe \n“Warm hearted and engaging comedy” - ★★★★ - Deadline News \n  \n \nRob Mulholland\nSix foot seven of pure funny\, Rob Mulholland is a bombastic\, mischievous gag-slinging rascal with a heart full of humour and gob full of shite. An established\, bullet-proof comedy pro forged in the fires of the Nothern comedy circuit who now travels the world packing big belly laughs. A regular at all the biggest comedy clubs in the UK; whether going for the kill with his playful filth-mongering and hilarious\, furious tirades against minor annoyances or holding a night together with his genial but sharp hosting skills\, he can adapt to any kind of crowd and event. \nRob is the co-host of hit podcast “Dead Men Talking”\, has written for Mock The Week\, and was seen on BBC iPlayer’s "Comedians’ Rap Battles". Rob has also won multiple awards\, including being the English Comedian of the Year joint winner\, Beat The Frog World Series Winner\, Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year Winner\, Funhouse Comedy Champion of Champions\, and SA Search For A Star Winner. His hit Edinburgh Festival show 'Popular Comedian' can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. \n“Very\, very tall and equally as talented” - Time Out \n“Great delivery and a confident swagger... A riot” - Lancashire Evening Telegraph \n“Perfect delivery... had the audience bursting into spontaneous applause” - York Press \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/peterlee-april-3rd-2020/
LOCATION:The Pavilion\, Peterlee\, The Pavilion\, Helford Road\, Peterlee\, Co. Durham\, SR8 1ER\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Pavilion Peterlee
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, April 2nd 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nJarlath Regan: Notion’s Eleven\nShow details:\n \nAs seen on Comedy Central’s Standup Central\, Russell Howard’s Good News\, Tonight At The Palladium and as heard on BBC Radio 4 and The Guilty Feminist\, Jarlath Regan brings his brand-new show to Darlington. \nJarlath is best known for his world beating podcast “An Irishman Abroad” and his critically acclaimed standup show “Organ Freeman” about donating a kidney to his brother (“skilfully seeded stand-up that confirms Regan’s abilities to move with belly laughs and tears in a single routine” ★★★★ Jay Richardson\, The Scotsman). \nSince bursting onto the scene in 2013 Jarlath has won unanimous rave reviews for his standup and online content. His new show “Notion’s Eleven” is no different. \nExpect an expertly crafted hour of interlocking stand up and stories about the world we live in. Grab tickets now while you still can and be part of this very special evening. \n  \n“Downright hilarious… his own brand of comedy genius” – The Irish Times \n“More laughs in the first 15 minutes than most comedians can muster in a whole hour” – Metro \n“Regan is an expert storyteller and this is a beautifully constructed show that I could have happily listened to for twice its length” – The Arts Desk \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-april-2nd-2020/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, April 1st 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Keith Carter\, Aidan Goatley\, and host Lou Conran\nShow details:\n \nKeith Carter\nKeith Carter is known as one of the best character comedians on the circuit\, so much so that many have not known he was in character. He doesn’t rely on wigs and silly costumes\, Carter relies on sincerity. His most famous creation Nige has gained cult status amongst comedy fans and comedians alike and is seen as a comedy icon in his native Liverpool. \nHis unique ability to improvise and interact with an audience whilst delivering a perfectly honed set of belly-laugh gags and hilariously surreal stories has taken him across the globe\, as well as working with\, amongst others\, Sean Lock\, Reginald D. Hunter\, Ricky Gervais\, and Russell Brand. \nCarter can count Johnny Vegas and Jon Richardson as fans of his work. His contemporaries like him so much that Steve Coogan’s company\, Baby Cow\, paid for his one man show Edinburgh run in 2012 and Craig Cash’s company\, Jelly Legs\, paid to make a half hour teaser pilot to be shown at the BBC of one of Carter’s characters. \n “A character comic of rare skill” - The Guardian \n“Carter is in danger of becoming huge” - Chortle \n“Surely this man will have a sitcom in a few years time” - Metro \n  \n \nAidan Goatley\nAidan Goatley has been performing since 2011 and has had huge success with his debut show '10 Films with my Dad' which has been performed in the UK\, Dubai\, Istanbul and all over Europe. \nHe's also been tour support for Hal Cruttenden as well as headlining gigs all over the UK\, and performing at venues throughout the world. \n“Proper comic gold” - Chortle \n“A brilliant raconteur... Amazing” - Fringe Guru \n“Riotously funny” - Broadway Baby \n  \n \nLou Conran\nWinner Best MC - 2020/21 Comics Comic AwardFunny Women Finalist - Best Show AwardRegular host of the BBC Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club\nHaving trained as an actress\, Lou has appeared in various guises on tele and in the theatre\, including\, Pressgang (ITV)\, Jo Brand Through the Cakehole (Channel 4)\, The Borrowers (National Tour)\, numerous productions for the Edinburgh Festival and the more challenging and ground breaking role of Sara Bear\, for three long series\, in CITV's\, classic and memorable\, the "Teddybears". (No\, no one else has heard of it either). \nLou is a regular tour support for the likes of Sarah Millican\, Joe Lycett\, John Bishop\, Suzi Ruffell\, and Lucy Beaumont amongst others. She is also one half of the award nominated podcast Spit or Swallow podcast\, and the Tough Gig comedy podcast with her husband\, fellow comic Eddy Brimson. \nLou's comedy career started back in the mid 90's\, doing improv comedy with various groups in and around London. This has continued into the naughties with her move to Manchester\, where she began her stand-up career in 2005. Having made the final of several new-act competitions in the mid naughties\, she has continued to gig at many of the biggest clubs in the country as both an act and a compere. Lou is also a founder member of the Smirking Room comedy clubs in Manchester & Leeds where she comperes regularly. \n“Naturally funny” - Sarah Millican \n“Absolutely hilarious” - Chortle \n“As filthy as she is fabulous\, Lou Conran is a superlative storyteller” - Edinburgh Guide \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-april-1st-2020/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Bishopton\, March 26th 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Danny Posthill\, John Scott\, and host Lee Kyle\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 \nJohn Scott\nMulti-award winning Scotsman John Scott took his first tentative steps into stand up in 1999 and just 3 months after his first appearance found himself doing his first run at the Edinburgh Festival. \nSince then\, John has appeared at a further five festivals\, and returned this year with a brand new show. In the meantime\, he picked up the Spike Milligan award for new talent in 2003 and then paired that up with the Take the Mic award at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe - the richest prize in UK comedy. \nResident in Newcastle\, he now finds himself a favourite with audiences around the country as he headlines and MCs at all the major clubs around the UK and has gigged as far afield as the Middle East. \n“A genuinely gifted comedian” - Adelaide Rocks \n“Always plays a blinder. Never hits a dry patch. People were literally in tears of laughter” - The Observer \n“Confidently told hilarious tales of class-based woe\, nothing missed the mark in a superb set where every story was expertly crafted before being subverted with a killer punch line” - The Sun \n  \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/bishopton-march-26th-2020/
LOCATION:The Talbot\, Bishopton\, The Talbot\, 47-49 The Green\, Bishopton\, TS21 1HE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Pavilion Peterlee
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SUMMARY:Durham\, March 25th 2020
DESCRIPTION:*** Unfortunately\, this show has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available from original point of sale. ***\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. David Hadingham\, Matt Blair\, and host Rick Molland\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 \nMatt Blair\nMatt Blair is a storyteller\, songwriter\, and a bit of an idiot. Expect songs\, puns and unique insights into our strange world. He runs a musical comedy night in London and has performed across the country and Europe. America won't let him in. \nMatt has appeared on the comedy circuit for the last 10 years. You will have seen him playing guitar and drums for the likes of Phil Nichol\, Vicki Stone\, Pippa Evans\, and Mitch Benn. He’s also one half of the brilliant double-act Rayguns Look Real Enough. \nMatt is also a co-host of London’s top musical comedy night The Distraction Club. \n“Damnably talented. The Dave Grohl of musical comedy” - Mitch Benn\, The Now Show (BBC Radio 4) \n  \n  \n \nRick Molland\nNot many Englishmen can cut it as an MC in a Scottish Comedy Club - but that's exactly what Rick Molland did every weekend of the year for years. \nAn award winning film maker and former Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up\, having proven his comedy metal in some of the most formidable environments Scotland has to offer\, including T in the Park\, Rockness\, and The Wickerman Festivals\, Rick Molland is the former resident compère at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. \n“no-holds-barred comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“perfect for the role of compere” - Three Weeks \n“ audacious” - The Scotsman \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/durham-march-25th-2020/
LOCATION:Angel Inn\, Durham\, Angel Inn\, 53 Crossgate\,\, Durham\, DH1 4PR
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Outstanding Art Durham
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DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 13th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Charity show in aid of Children with Cancer\nHilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Christian Reilly\, Sam Gore\, and host Gavin Webster\nShow details:\n \nChristian Reilly\nChristian Reilly is both a Perrier and Chortle award-winning musical comedian with “sex\, politics and rock 'n' roll” (The Scotsman) in the key of grrr. \nAs a former integral part of the Perrier award-winning show Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars\, with comic/songster Rich Hall\, Christian's career has taken him around the world three times. On his way\, he received accolades at international festivals and numerous network TV credits in the USA\, Australia\, New Zealand and Britain. \nNow a solo stand-up performer\, and headlining all the major comedy venues in his own right\, Christian uses his dynamic guitar and vocal skills to target histrionic rock bands\, musical theatre and morose indie musicians. He wrote and performed for 'That Was Then This Is Now' (BBC Radio 2) as musical counterpart to Richard Herring and Emma Kennedy\, as well as giving his improvisation skills an outing on Radio 2's 'Jammin'. \n“Blisteringly funny songs” - The Stage \n“If you’re a fan of Bill Bailey or Rich Hall\, you’re a Christian Reilly fan already” - The Guardian \n“The funniest songs I’ve heard in a long time” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nSam Gore\nA confident and original young act with a brilliant command of language\, Sam’s been wowing crowds and rapidly climbing the comedy ladder. Having cemented his position as one of the best new performers on the circuit with no less than five New Act of the Year titles (including the Hilarity Bites title in 2008)\, he’s gone on to impress everywhere from weekend clubs to music festivals\, biker rallies and theatres. \nSam made his solo debut at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015\, winning plaudits from audiences for his show "The Cryptid Crossword"\, whilst also appearing in the highly regarded AAA Comedy showcase at The Pleasance. In 2010 Sam appeared in the double-header show A Calculated Risk as part of the Free Festival. In 2011 he returned to the Fringe as part of the Amused Moose Laugh-Off showcase\, having won his way through to the final of that competition as well. Sam is also a hugely accomplished writer\, plying his trade on shows such as Russell Howard's Good News and Chris Addison's Show & Tell. \n“The jokes are as cruel as they are funny\, i.e. very... a class act indeed” - Chortle \n“Superbly crafted gags that showcase a vivid use of imagery and language... great wordplay\, refreshing honesty and a wonderfully dark view of life” - Giggle Beats \n  \nReplacing Jonathan Mayor:\n \nGavin Webster\n2014 Comedian's Comedian of the Year winner\nGavin Webster has been on the rise. He’s been on the rise for over twenty years. After making his modest debut in a pub in Gateshead in February 1993 he's done about three thousand gigs from Aberdeen to Abu Dhabi\, Manchester to Melbourne and Hartlepool to Hong Kong. \nGavin Webster's shows are high octane\, close to the bone and quick fire\, with many gag to the minute routines\, peppered with sardonic songs that are finished by the time you decide you need to complain about them. Black humour\, observations and moronic jokes complete the unique and stand-alone experience of seeing this greatly original\, angry comedian. \nVery much the last ever punk rocker\, people that take to Gavin Webster are fans for life and stay loyal to him throughout. His unique style has brought him praise and attention from throughout the national media\, as well as many roles on TV and radio\, including an appearance on Never Mind The Buzzcocks. \n“Funny\, clever and as brilliantly observed as you’ll find” - The Scotsman \n“Palpably funny” - ★★★★★ - Herald \n“His daftness is little short of surreal genius” - The Stage \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nOver the last 30 years Children with Cancer UK has funded over 200 research projects and helped fund research centres and respite homes across the country. Since 1988\, thanks to your support\, Children With Cancer have raised over £220 million to help the fight against childhood cancer. This show will help raise more vital funds for this very worthwhile charity. \n  \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nIn order to raise as much money as possible for the charity\, tickets are only available to buy in person from Paul Cook\, or by contacting us via email at info@hilaritybites.co.uk.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-march-13th-2020/
LOCATION:The Dolphin Centre\, Darlington\, The Dolphin Centre\, Horsemarket\, Darlington\, DL1 5RP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Charity,Comedy,The Dolphin Centre Darlington
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T172536Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 12th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Harry Baker: I Am 10\,000\nShow details:\n \nMathematician-turned-World-Slam-Champion Harry Baker turns 10\,000 days old\, celebrating numbers\, words and life itself. \nFrom winning his school’s Battle of the Bands competition with a Jay-Z maths homage\, to his prime number poetry TED talk being watched by millions online\, Harry’s love of language and logic has got him through literal marathons\, seen him rap battle in front of Ice Cube\, and now has him analysing the technical accuracy of So Solid Crew’s 21 seconds. \nHe’s got 99 problems but maths ain’t one. \n“The greatest performer on earth” – ★★★★★ – BBC Radio 1 \n“his poetry is a masterpiece\, both in rhythm and content. The wordplay is so clever it takes the audience a couple of lines to notice\, but when we do\, we’re gasping with both disbelief and laughter” – ★★★★★ – Wee Review \n“Ferociously intelligent” – ★★★★ – The Scotsman \n“The show does exactly what it says on the label\, and it does it better than you can possibly envision: this man is not a world champion for nothing” – ★★★★ – Broadway Baby \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-march-12th-2020/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200309T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200309T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T204559Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 9th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Bethany Black\, host Andy Fury & support\nShow details:\n \nBethany Black\nBethany Black has been a professional stand-up comedian since 2004. Her debut show 'Beth Becomes Her' detailed the story of her being transgender\, chronicling everything from her coming out through her transition and eventually falling in love. It was nominated for Best Debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2008\, eventually losing out to Sarah Millican. \nOver the course of her career Beth has performed alongside some of the biggest names in comedy\, including Alan Carr\, Sarah Millican\, Tim Minchin and Rhys Darby. \nIn late 2017 / early 2018 Beth filmed the role of Pocahantas for No Offence. Prior to which\, in 2015 she was cast as Helen in Russell T. Davies multi channel shows Cucumber\, Banana\, and Tofu\, where she was the first trans actress to play a leading role. In late 2015\, Beth played 474 in Doctor Who. \n“Her journey to Channel Four\, ‘Doctor Who’ and steadily rising star status makes for hilarious if sometimes incredulous listening” - ✭✭✭✭✭ - Three Weeks \n“Honest\, to the point\, and very\, very funny” - ✭✭✭✭ - Arts Award Voice \n“The anecdotes are pitched perfectly... very funny” - Chortle \n  \n \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\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-march-9th-2020/
LOCATION:Old English Gentleman\, Darlington\, The Old English Gentleman\, 99 Bondgate\, Darlington\, DL3 7JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Old English Gentleman Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200307T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200307T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T211851Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, March 7th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Shanyaski\, Rob Kemp\, and host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\n \nSteve Shanyaski\nEndlessly charming\, Steve's inherent warmth and cheeky\, roguish twinkle shines through his material. Within the first six months of his comedy career he made it through to the semi-finals of the BBC New Comedian of the Year\, the North West Comedian of the Year Final\, and later that year was booked to appear on the BBC7 Radio Showcase 'Spanking New'. Since then he has gone from strength to strength\, adding TV appearances such as 'Jason Manford's Comedy Rocks' on ITV\, and Comedy Central's 'Comedy Store Presents...'.
 \nCombining surreal observations with wildly tangential imaginings\, his off kilter set pieces have audiences fully immersed as he leads them\, Pied Piperlike\, down the charming avenues of his inner mind.
 \n“One of my favourite comedians” - Jason Manford \n“Like a mixture between Eddie Izzard and Peter Kay… with a guitar” - Stockport Express \n“Uproariously funny” - Chortle \n  \n \nRob Kemp\nBest Newcomer (nominee): Edinburgh Comedy Award 2017Best Performer: Comedians' Choice Awards Edinburgh 2017Best Show: Leicester Comedy Festival 2017\nRob Kemp is the "twisted genius" (The Sunday Times) behind 2017's smash hit festival show The Elvis Dead. The show garnered rave reviews and accolades\, won multiple awards\, and secured Rob's status as one of the most creative and original voices in comedy. He's since performed The Elvis Dead around the country including a hit run at the Soho Theatre. \nIn 2018 Rob encored The Elvis Dead\, as well as performing a brand new show\, Rob Kemp's Wheel of Shows. \n2019 saw Rob return to Edinburgh for the third time with his latest solo show Moonraker 2: Moonrakerer. He also starred in Nick Helm's 'I Think\, You Stink!' \n“Twisted genius” - ★★★★ - Sunday Times \n“Very funny” - ★★★★★ - BeyondTheJoke.co.uk \n“Genius” - ★★★★ - Fest \n  \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-march-7th-2020/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200305T223000
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SUMMARY:Northallerton\, March 5th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Dan Nightingale\, Phil Cooper\, and host Andy Fury\nShow details:\n \nDan Nightingale\nDan Nightingale is widely regarded as one of the best performers working on the comedy circuit today. Mixing fiendishly accurate observation with energetic characterisations and killer punch lines\, his comedy is original\, playful\, intelligent\, poignant and exciting; sometimes ridiculous... but always hilarious. \nNamed as Best MC at the UK Comedy Awards 2015\, and nominated for Best Act at the Midlands Comedy Awards in 2016\, Dan began his comedy career in Newcastle in 2002\, and founded the Frog and Buckets ‘Beat the Frog’ amateur night\, which quickly became the best new comedy night in the North. As well as his reputation as a top-class circuit headliner and in-demand MC and host\, he has also performed regular TV warm up for the likes of Jonathan Ross\, John Bishop and Celebrity Juice. \nDan has also become a regular crowd pleaser\, and critically acclaimed success\, at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, having performed solo shows since 2008 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, as well as at festivals in New Zealand. \n“Nightingale can make just about anything funny. He’s lightning-quick” - Time Out \n“Magnetic\, entertaining and wonderfully funny” - Three Weeks \n“Pretty damn funny” - Fest \n  \n \nPhil Cooper\nPhil Cooper is a unique comedy voice from Rhondda\, and yet he doesn’t feel properly Welsh – he can’t sing\, wanted to be a wrestler not a rugby player and he has never committed fraud with public money. However\, his charming blend of storytelling and smart jokes bring something unique to any stage. A regular at venues throughout the UK\, Phil has also gigged throughout Europe\, combining this with work on TV\, radio\, and studio warm-up.​​ \nHis hour long solo comedy TV special\, which he performed in Welsh\, aired on S4C in December 2017\, and in 2018 he performed his new solo hour “One Phil Over The Cooper’s Nest” at The Edinburgh Festival. \n“Makes comedy look simple\, a true talent” - Fosters Comedy \n“Impossible not to be drawn into his expertly delivered dialogue as he riffs off audience interactions - Top class comedian” - Ministry Comedy \n“Very impressive. Had everyone in stitches. We will certainly be having him back again and again” - Eminent Comedy \n  \nReplacing Pete Otway:\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\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/northallerton-march-5th-2020/
LOCATION:The Tithe Bar\, Northallerton\, The Tithe Bar\, 2 Friarage Street\, Northallerton\, DL6 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Tithe Bar Northallerton
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200304T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, March 4th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Alfie Moore\, David Tsonos\, and host Karen Bayley\nShow details:\n \nAlfie Moore\nFormer Police Sergeant turned stand-up comedian\, and star of BBC Radio 4 Comedy 'It's a Fair Cop'\, Alfie Moore tasers his way through a set of hilarious and fascinating anecdotes drawn from his eighteen years on the beat. \nBorn and raised on a council estate in Sheffield he was an apprentice in the steelworks before joining the Police. He has subsequently served a whole new apprenticeship\, honing his craft at comedy clubs all over the country. \nWith an observational comedic style\, which lends itself to witty\, and sometimes gritty\, anecdotes based on everyday modern policing\, Alfie has supported Sarah Millican\, Russell Kane and Milton Jones on their national tours. \n“Brilliantly funny\, genuinely hilarious” - David Mitchell \n“Gloriously\, life-enhancingly funny” - The Scotsman \n“Strikingly original” - Arts Desk \n“A very funny man” - Rhod Gilbert \n  \n \nDavid Tsonos\nIf you want serious comedy David Tsonos is not your man. \nDavid's comedy stems from being the youngest of five boys\, babysitting\, his nephews\, and his cat. Whether it’s a bar gig\, a comedy club\, or a corporate function\, David makes them laugh until they can laugh no more (well maybe a little more). \nStarting off in Canada in 1999\, and now making London his home\, he has performed in over 15 countries. He's appeared at numerous fringe festivals in the UK including Edinburgh\, Glasgow\, Bath\, and Hastings. \nDavid will continue to make people laugh until Aliens with no sense of humour take over Earth. \n“Has a wealth of jokes and off the cuff remarks” - Chortle \n“Very confident\, knows his material totally and had the crowd roaring. Good face and voice for comedy\, great timing” - The Stand \n  \n \nKaren Bayley\nKaren began her comedy career back in 2000 and since then has gone from strength to strength. Her bold\, no nonsense attitude strikes a perfect pitch with men and women alike\, and she is equally at home compering or performing sets. \nKaren is also resident compere of her own clubs in Sutton Coldfield and Solihull\, with her claim to fame to date being that she was the first woman (in its history) to win the King Gong show at The Comedy Store. \nKaren has also worked in TV and radio\, including appearances on the BBC New Comedy Awards (BBC3)\, 
The Last Word (ITV1)\, 
Sex on the Job (Sky 1)\, and 
100 Greatest Cartoons (Channel 4). \n“Laugh out loud jokes and superb audience control” - Chortle \n“Likeable headstrong persona- packing a considerable performing punch” - The List \n“She blew my socks off” - BBC \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-march-4th-2020/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200303T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T162800Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, March 3rd 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Alfie Moore\, Matt Richardson\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\n \nAlfie Moore\nFormer Police Sergeant turned stand-up comedian\, and star of BBC Radio 4 Comedy 'It's a Fair Cop'\, Alfie Moore tasers his way through a set of hilarious and fascinating anecdotes drawn from his eighteen years on the beat. \nBorn and raised on a council estate in Sheffield he was an apprentice in the steelworks before joining the Police. He has subsequently served a whole new apprenticeship\, honing his craft at comedy clubs all over the country. \nWith an observational comedic style\, which lends itself to witty\, and sometimes gritty\, anecdotes based on everyday modern policing\, Alfie has supported Sarah Millican\, Russell Kane and Milton Jones on their national tours. \n“Brilliantly funny\, genuinely hilarious” - David Mitchell \n“Gloriously\, life-enhancingly funny” - The Scotsman \n“Strikingly original” - Arts Desk \n“A very funny man” - Rhod Gilbert \n  \n \nMatt Richardson\nMatt started doing stand-up in November 2009 when he was 18 years old and started gigging regularly in February 2010. Within 18 months he quit university and his job in a lettings office to become a professional comedian at 20. He completed his 54 date debut UK Tour ‘Hometown Hero’ in 2013/14. \nIn 2016 Matt became the drivetime host on Virgin Radio\, made a documentary ‘Pampered Pooches (ITV2)\, appeared on Drunk History (Comedy Central UK)\, and made a show about Family Guy for ITV2. He has previously co-hosted The Xtra Factor on ITV2 with Caroline Flack and appeared on Sweat the Small Stuff (BBC3)\, Celebrity Juice\, Nevermind The Buzzcocks (BBC2)\, Viral Tap (ITV2) and a load of other bits and bobs. \n“High wattage charisma from a talented young comic who's star is on the rise” - The Guardian \n“Hilarious and charming” - The Mirror \n“Sharp\, funny and warm” - Heat Magazine \n  \n \nRick Molland\nNot many Englishmen can cut it as an MC in a Scottish Comedy Club - but that's exactly what Rick Molland did every weekend of the year for years. \nAn award winning film maker and former Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up\, having proven his comedy metal in some of the most formidable environments Scotland has to offer\, including T in the Park\, Rockness\, and The Wickerman Festivals\, Rick Molland is the former resident compère at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. \n“no-holds-barred comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“perfect for the role of compere” - Three Weeks \n“ audacious” - The Scotsman \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-march-3rd-2020/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200303T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200303T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T163230Z
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SUMMARY:Ripon\, March 3rd 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Matt Richardson\, Alfie Moore\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nMatt Richardson\nMatt started doing stand-up in November 2009 when he was 18 years old and started gigging regularly in February 2010. Within 18 months he quit university and his job in a lettings office to become a professional comedian at 20. He completed his 54 date debut UK Tour ‘Hometown Hero’ in 2013/14. \nIn 2016 Matt became the drivetime host on Virgin Radio\, made a documentary ‘Pampered Pooches (ITV2)\, appeared on Drunk History (Comedy Central UK)\, and made a show about Family Guy for ITV2. He has previously co-hosted The Xtra Factor on ITV2 with Caroline Flack and appeared on Sweat the Small Stuff (BBC3)\, Celebrity Juice\, Nevermind The Buzzcocks (BBC2)\, Viral Tap (ITV2) and a load of other bits and bobs. \n“High wattage charisma from a talented young comic who's star is on the rise” - The Guardian \n“Hilarious and charming” - The Mirror \n“Sharp\, funny and warm” - Heat Magazine \n  \n \nAlfie Moore\nFormer Police Sergeant turned stand-up comedian\, and star of BBC Radio 4 Comedy 'It's a Fair Cop'\, Alfie Moore tasers his way through a set of hilarious and fascinating anecdotes drawn from his eighteen years on the beat. \nBorn and raised on a council estate in Sheffield he was an apprentice in the steelworks before joining the Police. He has subsequently served a whole new apprenticeship\, honing his craft at comedy clubs all over the country. \nWith an observational comedic style\, which lends itself to witty\, and sometimes gritty\, anecdotes based on everyday modern policing\, Alfie has supported Sarah Millican\, Russell Kane and Milton Jones on their national tours. \n“Brilliantly funny\, genuinely hilarious” - David Mitchell \n“Gloriously\, life-enhancingly funny” - The Scotsman \n“Strikingly original” - Arts Desk \n“A very funny man” - Rhod Gilbert \n  \n \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\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-march-3rd-2020/
LOCATION:So! Bar & Eats\, Ripon\, So! Bar & Eats\, 6 Old Market Place\, Ripon\, HG4 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,So! Bar & Eats Ripon
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SUMMARY:Crook\, February 27th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Dominic Woodward\, Pete Selwood\, and host Kate McCabe\nShow details:\n \nDominic Woodward\nDominic started comedy young and wide eyed back in 2001\, and with nearly two decades experience on the UK circuit he's a safe pair of hands. He's cheeky\, charming\, full of energy and hilarious. \nNow married with a mortgage\, Dominic weaves side-splitting stories about his life and tells belly aching jokes that hit the mark with all audiences. There’s a naughty twinkle in his eyes but his act is warm\, personal and inoffensive. \nDominic is always in demand as an act and compere. He regularly performs in comedy clubs all over the UK and overseas. \n“Effortless delivery” - The Times \n“Engaging material” - Manchester Evening News \n  \n \nPete Selwood\nA hotly tipped up and coming comedian on the circuit\, Pete Selwood has quickly risen through the comedy ranks with swagger. After winning the Lawrence Batley New Yorkshire Comedian of the Year (quite a mouthful)\, he has gone from strength to strength\, winning comedy competitions and winning over audiences. \nThe Barnsley born Yorkshireman is an adept storyteller\, focussing on tales of Northern life as a perpetually single man in his 20s. Being born with only one hand also gives him a unique view and experience of the world around him\, poking fun at having a fairly minor disability in modern Britain. \nIn keeping with his material about disability\, Selwood is also half of a double-act with Britain's Got Talent star Jack Carroll\, performing sketches and creating videos about the portrayal of disability within our society. \n“Wowed the crowd” - Liverpool Echo \n“man with swagger\, isn’t misplaced either” - Notts Comedy Review \n“grace and good humour\, immensely likeable” - North West End \n  \n \nKate McCabe\nAmerican comic Kate McCabe moved to Manchester from the US over a decade ago with her Scottish partner - putting the wheels in motion shortly after George W Bush was elected for a second term as President! \nGrowing up in Erie\, Pennsylvania\, Kate studied theatre arts at New York University\, and following her passion for stand-up comedy\, Kate continued to make us laugh\, perforning throughout New York\, Los Angeles\, Philadelphia\, New Jersey and the UK. \n

When not performing stand-up\, she also writes and performs with Manchester-based sketch group The Tourists\, hosts her own alternative comedy night\, Sidekick Comedy\, in Manchester's Gay Village\, and also performs improv with ComedySportz - the Manchester-based comedy troupe who battle it out for the biggest laughs. \n“Delivers strong material with aplomb” - Three Weeks \n“McCabe stormed the venue... a thorough delight to watch” - Arts in Leicester \n“McCabe’s material is consistently good\, often making the room spin with laughter” - The Student Journal \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/crook-february-27th-2020/
LOCATION:The Farrers\, Crook\, Roddymoor\, Crook\, DL15 9RL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Farrers Crook
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200213T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, February 13th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Tom Binns: The Psychic Comedium\nShow details:\n\nMulti award-winning comedian Tom Binns has performed his Psychic Character Ian D Montfort to 5-star reviews around the world. \nHe’s entertained and amazed sceptics and believers alike on his own BBC Radio 2 series ‘Ian D Montfort is: Unbelievable’\, his critically acclaimed BBC One series ‘Hospital People’\, and in the smash hit British film ‘Eaten By Lions’. \nDuring this time Tom appears to have started to believe he has genuine psychic ability and now performs as The Psychic Comedium. \n“I’ve discovered I have psychic abilities that are at least as strong as anyone who has ever claimed to be a psychic. If not stronger” \nIn his performances Tom clearly makes jaw-dropping revelations about his audience but is he gifted? Is he deluded? Or is he just full of sh*t? \nWhatever you decide his gift for comedy is undeniable and his psychic powers are unbelievable! \n“Binns has either gone native or so deeply ironic that he’s lost touch with reality. I can only assume he’d sell more tickets as a ‘real’ psychic. In this post-truth\, end of days\, era we are living in\, why not? Best of luck to him” – Horizon \n  \nThis show will also feature support from Cats Does Countdown favourite Ivan Brackenbury. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-february-13th-2020/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200210T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200210T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T204125Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, February 10th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Louise Young\, host Andy Fury & support\nShow details:\nReplacing Lauren Pattison\, who will now appear in April:\n \nLouise Young\nHailing from Newcastle\, Louise has quickly become one of the brightest new names on the comedy circuit. A regular at clubs around the country\, Louise has also been supporting the likes of Jason Manford\, Alan Carr\, Tom Davis\, Angela Barnes and Tom Allen on their nationwide tours around the UK and Ireland. \nLouise debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the Pleasance Courtyard in 2023 with her show ‘Feral’ – about class\, chaos and coming out. The show received rave reviews and was nominated for Edinburgh Comedy Awards: Best Newcomer\, going on to appear at London Soho Theatre’s Best Newcomer Season in 2024. The show was also nominated for NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy and was named as “one to watch” by Rolling Stone. \nLouise has also appeared on Live at the Apollo\, Comedy Central Live\, as well as writing and acting in Channel 4’s Original Comedy Shorts on three sketches\, one of which went on to receive over 5 million views. She also appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Fred at The Stand. \nAt the Leicester Comedy Festival\, Louise has been nominated for Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2020\, Best Festival Appearance in 2021 and Best Debut Show in 2023. Louise was a finalist in the Funny Women Awards in 2018\, she was also nominated for a Gillard Award in 2019\, and in 2020 nominated Newcomer of the Year for presenting a weekly comedy show on BBC Radio Newcastle. \n“wonderful\, lovely\, authentic” - Helen Lederer \n“Louise Young is dynamite! Intelligent and street smart\, she wins the entire room over with wonderfully written jokes\, a spellbinding stage presence and the timing of a 20-year pro” - Punch Drunk Comedy \n  \n \nAndy Fury\nDespite starting comedy out of “sheer boredom” just a few years ago\, Andy Fury has impressed a lot of people in a short space of time with a wonderful mix of self-deprecating dark jokes and off the wall surrealism. \nWith a laidback stage presence that sometimes borders horizontal\, he’s as hard-working as he is funny and winning the Hilarity Bites New Act Of The Year 2010 title has put Andy on the path to working at many of the best clubs in the country\, wowing audiences the length and breadth of the UK. \n“An absolute genius of a comedian” - BBC \n“Brilliant... The next Pub Landlord of comedy” - Hexham Courant \n“A very funny man with a big future ahead of him” - Corby Radio \n  \nThis show will also feature 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\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-february-10th-2020/
LOCATION:Old English Gentleman\, Darlington\, The Old English Gentleman\, 99 Bondgate\, Darlington\, DL3 7JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Old English Gentleman Darlington
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SUMMARY:Horbury\, February 7th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Shanyaski\, Matt Stellingwerf\, Sian Davies & host Barry Dodds\nShow details:\n \nSteve Shanyaski\nEndlessly charming\, Steve's inherent warmth and cheeky\, roguish twinkle shines through his material. Within the first six months of his comedy career he made it through to the semi-finals of the BBC New Comedian of the Year\, the North West Comedian of the Year Final\, and later that year was booked to appear on the BBC7 Radio Showcase 'Spanking New'. Since then he has gone from strength to strength\, adding TV appearances such as 'Jason Manford's Comedy Rocks' on ITV\, and Comedy Central's 'Comedy Store Presents...'.
 \nCombining surreal observations with wildly tangential imaginings\, his off kilter set pieces have audiences fully immersed as he leads them\, Pied Piperlike\, down the charming avenues of his inner mind.
 \n“One of my favourite comedians” - Jason Manford \n“Like a mixture between Eddie Izzard and Peter Kay… with a guitar” - Stockport Express \n“Uproariously funny” - Chortle \n  \nReplacing Sully O’Sullivan:\n \nMatt Stellingwerf\nMatt Stellingwerf has come an impressively long way in a short amount of time. He is the newest rising star on the UK comedy scene\, having dominated the comedy stages of New Zealand for the last five years. \nHighly regarded by his peers\, Matt has won four NZ Comedy Guild Awards\, including Best Newcomer\, the much coveted Billy T Award\, and been nominated for several others. \nA Hamilton-born and Wanganui-raised farmer's son\, Matt trained as a criminologist\, he is also an award-winning bar fly\, a genuinely lovely guy\, and a man full of contradictions. \nHe expertly brings these contradictions to the stage\, with his typical low-key style and confidence\, finding the humour in topics as diverse as love\, mental illness\, sex\, drugs\, and a crazy interview he once conducted with a serial killer on Death Row. \n“Stellingwerf’s comedy is intelligent\, clever and thoroughly researched... all the while being really likeable” - Libel \n“an intellectual ‘Fonze’... extremely laid back and relaxed with the audience\, seamlessly having banter and keeping his cool” - Keeping Up with NZ \n  \n \nSian Davies\nSian Davies is a stand up comedian\, MC\, presenter\, and comedy writer based in the north west of England. \nShe won the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year competition in 2018\, and was a finalist in Nando’s New Comedian and Harrogate Theatre Comedian of the Year competitions in 2017. She was also a northern finalist of the Funny Women stage award 2018\, and selected to take part in the prestigious Circuit Breakers showcase at the Leicester Comedy Festival. \nSian took two compilation shows to the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe which were both well recieved and an unprecedented success. Comedy Queers\, a late night LGBTQIA+ showcase which sold out almost every night of the festival and Best in Class\, a crowd funded profit sharing show featuring working class comedians which attracted huge media attention and earned several 4 star reviews. \nAway from stand-up\, Sian has written for 'Newsjack' on BBC Radio 4 Extra\, and had sketches featured on 'And Then She Said A Funny Thing' live performance podcast. \n“Excellent compere” - The Scotsman \n“Sharp and focused... fantastic ability as a comedian and compere” - ★★★★ - Backstage on the Fringe \n“Warm hearted and engaging comedy” - ★★★★ - Deadline News \n  \n \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  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/horbury-february-7th-2020/
LOCATION:Cluntergate Centre\, Horbury\, The Cluntergate Centre\, Cluntergate\, Horbury\, Wakefield\, WF4 5DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cluntergate Centre Horbury,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, February 5th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Diane Spencer\, Stephen Bailey\, and host Tony Jameson\nShow details:\n \nDiane Spencer\nDiane Spencer is a UK based comedian\, actress and writer\, and is best known for her online comedy specials which are hour long stand-up comedy shows filmed in various locations. She has a growing online fanbase\, with over 10K YouTube subscribers and 1.3 million views. \nDiane has delighted audiences worldwide with her cheeky\, dark and often edgy stand-up comedy. A dazzling performer\, Diane captivates the crowd with her charming demeanour\, cutting wit and skilfully crafted material. She has performed worldwide including at The Laugh Factory and the world famous Improv in LA\, received critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, and appeared on several TV programmes including Red Light Comedy Live from Amsterdam. \n“She is a flame-haired\, filth-firing force of nature\, tossing the audience from open-mouthed incredulity to tear-filled guffaws” - ★★★★★ - Sunday Express \n“Diane Spencer seems incapable of producing a show that is not worthy of the high praise she gains. Her honesty and unflinching sincerity makes you laugh harder than you could imagine and once she has you there really is no hope of her letting up” - ★★★★★ - The New Current \n“Her wacky and irreverent storytelling will charm\, shock and uplift you. Not for the fainthearted\, but also not to be missed” - ★★★★★ - Three Weeks \n  \n \nStephen Bailey\nStephen Bailey is the host of Celebs on the Farm/Ranch (Channel 5) and has recently filmed Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)\, Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One)\, Celebrity Coach Trip (E4)\, and the second series of The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2). It's been a busy few years for Stephen as he was the resident Agony Uncle on Zoe Ball on Saturday/Sunday (ITV) and a series regular on Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (Channel 5) until the end of their runs. \nStephen is also making noise on the comedy circuit with his trademark fun\, charming and sassy style. He is a regular at major clubs around the country\, and has also played major events such as Latitude & Stonewalls Summer Party. Most recently he has been seen supporting Katherine Ryan and Jenny Eclair on their UK tours.
 \nIn 2019\, Comedy Central Live - Stephen Bailey; his first 30 minute stand-up special was released\, and in 2020 Stephen will be seen as the new host of a returning Comedy Central series. He's also acted as warm up artist for ITV’s Loose Women and Let’s Lunch With Gino & Mel\, and contributed to Attitude Magazine\, Live Manchester\, and the Huffington Post.
 \nIn 2015\, his Edinburgh Fringe show was nominated for the Amused Moose Comedy Award (Best Show)\, and in 2020 he'll embark on a brand-new tour of the UK. \n“A superstar in the making” - British Comedy Guide \n“Stephen Bailey dominates the stage” - Chortle \n“He's an arch-bitch with a winning smile\, everyone's favourite gay best friend. Bailey's confident\, funny & suitably rude” - The Review's Hub \n  \n \nTony Jameson\nSince starting in September\, 2008\, Tony Jameson has established himself firmly as one of the brightest prospects in the North East comedy scene. \nWith his whimsical rambling manner\, or flight of fancy\, Tony takes audiences on a tour of the inner workings of his mind and the strange things that happen in his life. Fleeting from whimsy to dark one-liners\, before stopping for a cup of tea and a breather. It’s a bit like a small child who always asks ‘why?’ His observations are well thought out\, keeping the audience on their toes and intrigued\, eager to see where his journey will take them. \nIn 2014 Tony had an exceptional run at the Edinburgh Festival\, following a sell-out run in 2013 with his critically acclaimed show Football Manager Ruined My Life\, which he then toured throughout Winter 2014\, before taking it back on the road in 2015. \n“Tony Jameson delivered both an imaginatively amusing and well received performance...” - Three Weeks \n“Terrific... Wonderful... Life-affirming stuff...” - The Skinny \n“The latest Geordie with massive potential” - Yorkshire Evening Press \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-february-5th-2020/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, February 4th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Daliso Chaponda\, Diane Spencer\, and host Barry Dodds\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 \nDiane Spencer\nDiane Spencer is a UK based comedian\, actress and writer\, and is best known for her online comedy specials which are hour long stand-up comedy shows filmed in various locations. She has a growing online fanbase\, with over 10K YouTube subscribers and 1.3 million views. \nDiane has delighted audiences worldwide with her cheeky\, dark and often edgy stand-up comedy. A dazzling performer\, Diane captivates the crowd with her charming demeanour\, cutting wit and skilfully crafted material. She has performed worldwide including at The Laugh Factory and the world famous Improv in LA\, received critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, and appeared on several TV programmes including Red Light Comedy Live from Amsterdam. \n“She is a flame-haired\, filth-firing force of nature\, tossing the audience from open-mouthed incredulity to tear-filled guffaws” - ★★★★★ - Sunday Express \n“Diane Spencer seems incapable of producing a show that is not worthy of the high praise she gains. Her honesty and unflinching sincerity makes you laugh harder than you could imagine and once she has you there really is no hope of her letting up” - ★★★★★ - The New Current \n“Her wacky and irreverent storytelling will charm\, shock and uplift you. Not for the fainthearted\, but also not to be missed” - ★★★★★ - Three Weeks \n  \n \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\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-february-4th-2020/
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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DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
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SUMMARY:Ripon\, February 4th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Diane Spencer\, Daliso Chaponda\, and host Aaron Twitchen\nShow details:\n \nDiane Spencer\nDiane Spencer is a UK based comedian\, actress and writer\, and is best known for her online comedy specials which are hour long stand-up comedy shows filmed in various locations. She has a growing online fanbase\, with over 10K YouTube subscribers and 1.3 million views. \nDiane has delighted audiences worldwide with her cheeky\, dark and often edgy stand-up comedy. A dazzling performer\, Diane captivates the crowd with her charming demeanour\, cutting wit and skilfully crafted material. She has performed worldwide including at The Laugh Factory and the world famous Improv in LA\, received critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, and appeared on several TV programmes including Red Light Comedy Live from Amsterdam. \n“She is a flame-haired\, filth-firing force of nature\, tossing the audience from open-mouthed incredulity to tear-filled guffaws” - ★★★★★ - Sunday Express \n“Diane Spencer seems incapable of producing a show that is not worthy of the high praise she gains. Her honesty and unflinching sincerity makes you laugh harder than you could imagine and once she has you there really is no hope of her letting up” - ★★★★★ - The New Current \n“Her wacky and irreverent storytelling will charm\, shock and uplift you. Not for the fainthearted\, but also not to be missed” - ★★★★★ - Three Weeks \n  \n \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 \nAaron Twitchen\nAaron Twitchen is a stand up\, actor\, aerialist\, and living stereotype. \nAs well as featuring on BBC Radio 4\, he was listed in Metro's top 5 RomComs and has provided tour support for Luisa Omielan. He has also been releasing his sketch series\, DiscoBlonde\, in weekly instalments\, and in its first six weeks it has enjoyed upwards of eighteen thousand views. \nAway from comedy\, Aaron has supported bands at music festivals\, and is an accomplished stage actor and improviser. Unusually\, he is also a trained circus act\, concentrating particularly on aerial skills and trapeze work\, which has allowed him to tour circus theatres throughout the country and teach young people. \n“Twitchen's a terrific host\, kind and self-deprecating with plenty of catty put-downs” - The Skinny \n“Twitchen is an assured stand-up and navigates both his material and his venue with style... He is a flexible improviser\, in tune with the spirit of live comedy” - Broadway Baby \n“Hilarious\, warm\, energetic and capable of busting some serious moves. Twitchen is a quadruple threat” - The Skinny \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-february-4th-2020/
LOCATION:So! Bar & Eats\, Ripon\, So! Bar & Eats\, 6 Old Market Place\, Ripon\, HG4 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,So! Bar & Eats Ripon
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200201T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200201T140533Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, February 1st 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. David Hadingham\, Mike Newall\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\nReplacing Tez Ilyas\, who will now perform in December:\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 \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 \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\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-february-1st-2020/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200131T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200131T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190731T170556Z
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SUMMARY:Whitby\, January 31st 2020
DESCRIPTION:Tom Binns: The Psychic Comedium\nShow details:\n\nMulti award-winning comedian Tom Binns has performed his Psychic Character Ian D Montfort to 5-star reviews around the world. \nHe’s entertained and amazed sceptics and believers alike on his own BBC Radio 2 series ‘Ian D Montfort is: Unbelievable’\, his critically acclaimed BBC One series ‘Hospital People’\, and in the smash hit British film ‘Eaten By Lions’. \nDuring this time Tom appears to have started to believe he has genuine psychic ability and now performs as The Psychic Comedium. \n“I’ve discovered I have psychic abilities that are at least as strong as anyone who has ever claimed to be a psychic. If not stronger” \nIn his performances Tom clearly makes jaw-dropping revelations about his audience but is he gifted? Is he deluded? Or is he just full of sh*t? \nWhatever you decide his gift for comedy is undeniable and his psychic powers are unbelievable! \n“Binns has either gone native or so deeply ironic that he’s lost touch with reality. I can only assume he’d sell more tickets as a ‘real’ psychic. In this post-truth\, end of days\, era we are living in\, why not? Best of luck to him” – Horizon \n  \nThis show will also feature support from Cats Does Countdown favourite Ivan Brackenbury. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/whitby-january-31st-2020/
LOCATION:Coliseum Centre\, Whitby\, Coliseum Centre\, Victoria Place\, Whitby\, YO21 1EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coliseum Centre Whitby,Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200131T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T162027Z
UID:14847-1580499000-1580509800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Peterlee\, January 31st 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Micky P. Kerr\, Simon Lomas & host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nMicky P. Kerr\nBritain's Got Talent finalist 2018\nLeeds-based comedian and social commentator\, Micky P Kerr is a breath of fresh air on the live comedy circuit. Fusing together music\, spoken word and comedy\, with his tongue often planted firmly in his cheek\, Kerr has been described as the bastard spawn of John Cooper Clarke. \nAlready a familiar face on the live music circuit\, Micky turned his hand to stand-up comedy in 2013 and is rapidly becoming one to watch\, proving to be a massive hit with audiences and bookers alike. \nIn the short time he has been appearing on the comedy circuit he has already reached the semi-finals of both the So You Think You’re Funny and the BBC New Act competitions. He was also recently crowned Harrogate Comedy Festival New Comedian of the Year. \n2015 saw Micky record a live set for BBC Radio 1\, working on a new sitcom about his previous life as a primary school teacher and recording his latest album of music and comedy\, entitled Kerr in the Kerrmunity. In 2017 Micky performed his debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe. \n“Kerr’s ability to get laughs out of them marks him out as perfect Radio 4 material” - Three Weeks \n“Unlike some acts who are not funny then are funny\, you are always funny” - Simon Cowell \n“Leeds-based Kerr’s assured and relaxed mix of one-liners\, poetry and songs certainly impressed” - Harrogate Advertiser \n  \n \nSimon Lomas\nWinner - Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2017Winner - Nottingham Comedy Festival new Act of the Year 2017Winner - Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year 2016Winner - Nando’s New Comedian of the Year 2016\nDespite only starting stand up in September 2015\, Simon Lomas is already regarded as one of the most refreshing and exciting new acts on the circuit. In August 2017 he performed as part of Just The Tonic's prestigious Big Value Comedy Show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, after racking up a host of new act competition titles. \nDefinitely one to watch. \n“...the writing is strong\, efficient and offbeat\, with an enviable hit rate” - Chortle \n“...it was immediately obvious why there is a buzz about him” - Bruce Dessau \n“...sharp and solid joke writing” - The Skinny \n  \n \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\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/peterlee-january-31st-2020/
LOCATION:The Pavilion\, Peterlee\, The Pavilion\, Helford Road\, Peterlee\, Co. Durham\, SR8 1ER\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Pavilion Peterlee
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200113T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T164013Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, January 13th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Dave Johns\, host Andy Fury & support\nShow details:\n \nDave Johns\nThe star of Palme d'Or award winning film 'I\, Daniel Blake'\, Dave Johns has been a stand up comic since 1989 and is a regular headlining act playing all the major comedy clubs in the UK and comedy festivals world wide. Dave has gained a reputation as an inventive\, exciting and extremely funny comedian\, winning applause from his audiences\, respect from his fellow comics\, and rave reviews from the critics. \nIn 2013\, Dave co-wrote a new stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption which hit the West End and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He has had two very successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in highly acclaimed shows 'Dave Johns On The Edge' in 1998 and 'I'm in The Attic Mother' in 1999 at the Pleasance Theatre for which he won the Spirit of the Fringe Award. \nHe has also appeared regularly at the Kilkenny Comedy Festival\, in Ireland\, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal\, the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival. Dave has also worked on stage in the Middle East\, Hong Kong\, Bangkok\, Johannesburg\, Sydney\, New York\, Amsterdam and the Arctic\, and has been a regular guest on comedy panel shows such as Never Mind The Buzzcocks and 8 Out Of 10 Cats. \n “He shifts from the sublime\, to genius\, to uproar in the blink of an eye - An extremely entertaining hour” - The Guardian \n“Dave Johns has a uncontrived manner and sense of fun on stage that most comics can only dream about” - The Scotsman \n“Look closely you will see the man generate sparks of magic” - The List \n  \n \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\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-january-13th-2020/
LOCATION:Hole in the Wall\, Darlington\, Hole in the Wall\, Horsemarket\, Darlington\, DL1 5PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hole in the Wall Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200107T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200107T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T160907Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, January 7th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Tom Binns: The Psychic Comedium\nShow details:\n\nMulti award-winning comedian Tom Binns has performed his Psychic Character Ian D Montfort to 5-star reviews around the world. \nHe’s entertained and amazed sceptics and believers alike on his own BBC Radio 2 series ‘Ian D Montfort is: Unbelievable’\, his critically acclaimed BBC One series ‘Hospital People’\, and in the smash hit British film ‘Eaten By Lions’. \nDuring this time Tom appears to have started to believe he has genuine psychic ability and now performs as The Psychic Comedium. \n“I’ve discovered I have psychic abilities that are at least as strong as anyone who has ever claimed to be a psychic. If not stronger” \nIn his performances Tom clearly makes jaw-dropping revelations about his audience but is he gifted? Is he deluded? Or is he just full of sh*t? \nWhatever you decide his gift for comedy is undeniable and his psychic powers are unbelievable! \n“Binns has either gone native or so deeply ironic that he’s lost touch with reality. I can only assume he’d sell more tickets as a ‘real’ psychic. In this post-truth\, end of days\, era we are living in\, why not? Best of luck to him” – Horizon \n  \nThis show will also feature support from Cats Does Countdown favourite Ivan Brackenbury. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-january-7th-2020/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200104T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200104T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T184947Z
UID:13656-1578166200-1578177000@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, January 4th 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Micky P. Kerr\, Kelsey de Almeida\, Sian Davies\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\n \nMicky P. Kerr\nBritain's Got Talent finalist 2018\nLeeds-based comedian and social commentator\, Micky P Kerr is a breath of fresh air on the live comedy circuit. Fusing together music\, spoken word and comedy\, with his tongue often planted firmly in his cheek\, Kerr has been described as the bastard spawn of John Cooper Clarke. \nAlready a familiar face on the live music circuit\, Micky turned his hand to stand-up comedy in 2013 and is rapidly becoming one to watch\, proving to be a massive hit with audiences and bookers alike. \nIn the short time he has been appearing on the comedy circuit he has already reached the semi-finals of both the So You Think You’re Funny and the BBC New Act competitions. He was also recently crowned Harrogate Comedy Festival New Comedian of the Year. \n2015 saw Micky record a live set for BBC Radio 1\, working on a new sitcom about his previous life as a primary school teacher and recording his latest album of music and comedy\, entitled Kerr in the Kerrmunity. In 2017 Micky performed his debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe. \n“Kerr’s ability to get laughs out of them marks him out as perfect Radio 4 material” - Three Weeks \n“Unlike some acts who are not funny then are funny\, you are always funny” - Simon Cowell \n“Leeds-based Kerr’s assured and relaxed mix of one-liners\, poetry and songs certainly impressed” - Harrogate Advertiser \n  \n \nKelsey de Almeida\nKelsey is one of the youngest working comedians in the UK. Having supported Stephen K Amos on 3 UK tours\, Abandoman on their 2017 UK tour\, and recently won 'Best Newcomer' at the Southend Comedy Festival - it's clear to see why The Stand Comedy Club described him as being "Definitely one to watch". \n“Opened for me on tour\, a superb act to follow. Blown away by his funny\, they loved him. Catch him now\, he's got it” - Stephen K Amos \n“Destined to be absolutely huge. Charming and disarming\, he held the audience in the palm of his hand and made them helpless with laughter. He puts wit and polish centre stage” - Julia Chamberlain \n“Wins the audience over immediately with a combination of great material and confidence” - Glee Club \n  \n \nSian Davies\nSian Davies is a stand up comedian\, MC\, presenter\, and comedy writer based in the north west of England. \nShe won the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year competition in 2018\, and was a finalist in Nando’s New Comedian and Harrogate Theatre Comedian of the Year competitions in 2017. She was also a northern finalist of the Funny Women stage award 2018\, and selected to take part in the prestigious Circuit Breakers showcase at the Leicester Comedy Festival. \nSian took two compilation shows to the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe which were both well recieved and an unprecedented success. Comedy Queers\, a late night LGBTQIA+ showcase which sold out almost every night of the festival and Best in Class\, a crowd funded profit sharing show featuring working class comedians which attracted huge media attention and earned several 4 star reviews. \nAway from stand-up\, Sian has written for 'Newsjack' on BBC Radio 4 Extra\, and had sketches featured on 'And Then She Said A Funny Thing' live performance podcast. \n“Excellent compere” - The Scotsman \n“Sharp and focused... fantastic ability as a comedian and compere” - ★★★★ - Backstage on the Fringe \n“Warm hearted and engaging comedy” - ★★★★ - Deadline News \n  \n \nPete Otway\nSince starting to perform in 2010\, Pete Otway has quickly gained momentum\, establishing himself as an extremely strong new act. As comfortable and confident as an MC as he is an act\, he is booked regularly to do both\, and was a recent finalist in the 2012 BBC New Comedy Awards. \nWith an affable and conversational style\, mixed with an energetic stage manner and original writing\, Pete is quickly making a name for himself on the UK circuit\, and is certainly one to watch. \n “Devastatingly funny” - Chortle \n“Amiable\, cheeky classic stand-up” - Liverpool Echo \n“An amazing comedy talent\, and we are making sure we are making sure we follow his every move in his ever rising career” - Crispy Comedy Club \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-january-4th-2020/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191209T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191209T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T033935
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T151034Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, December 9th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Matt Stellingwerf\, host Andy Fury & support\nShow details:\n \nMatt Stellingwerf\nMatt Stellingwerf has come an impressively long way in a short amount of time. He is the newest rising star on the UK comedy scene\, having dominated the comedy stages of New Zealand for the last five years. \nHighly regarded by his peers\, Matt has won four NZ Comedy Guild Awards\, including Best Newcomer\, the much coveted Billy T Award\, and been nominated for several others. \nA Hamilton-born and Wanganui-raised farmer's son\, Matt trained as a criminologist\, he is also an award-winning bar fly\, a genuinely lovely guy\, and a man full of contradictions. \nHe expertly brings these contradictions to the stage\, with his typical low-key style and confidence\, finding the humour in topics as diverse as love\, mental illness\, sex\, drugs\, and a crazy interview he once conducted with a serial killer on Death Row. \n“Stellingwerf’s comedy is intelligent\, clever and thoroughly researched... all the while being really likeable” - Libel \n“an intellectual ‘Fonze’... extremely laid back and relaxed with the audience\, seamlessly having banter and keeping his cool” - Keeping Up with NZ \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\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-december-9th-2019/
LOCATION:Hole in the Wall\, Darlington\, Hole in the Wall\, Horsemarket\, Darlington\, DL1 5PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hole in the Wall Darlington
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