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SUMMARY:Ripon\, October 1st 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Dan Nightingale\, Tez Ilyas\, and host Sully O’Sullivan\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 \nTez Ilyas\nHost of Channel 4's The Tez O’Clock ShowBBC New Talent Hot List 2017Chortle Best Breakthrough Act Nominee 2017\nTez Ilyas hit the ground running. In his first three years as a stand up\, he found himself in no less than eight competition finals including the prestigious BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. In 2015\, Tez achieved phenomenal success with his debut stand up hour TEZ Talks. A sell out run at the Soho Theatre and his own BBC Radio 4 series based on the show followed\, with a second series released in 2018 and a third already commissioned. \nIn 2016\, his highly anticipated follow up show\, Made in Britain\, went on to sell out every single performance (including extra shows) at the Edinburgh Fringe and gained spectacular critical acclaim\, with a smash hit nationwide tour in 2017. \nHis third show\, Teztify\, once again delivered a spectacularly powerful\, provocative and brilliantly funny hour of topical stand up\, delivering to packed out audiences night after night\, followed in 2018 by his second sell-out nationwide tour. \nTez is one of the stars of hit sitcom Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three) and has appeared on Live at the Apollo (BBC One)\, Mock the Week (BBC Two)\, The Last Leg (C4)\, Live From the BBC (BBC Two)\, Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central)\, Kevin Hart’s Live from Montreal (LOL Network)\, Virtually Famous (E4)\, The Now Show (BBC Radio 4) and made a brand new quiz show pilot for Vice. \n“Tez Ilyas’s political stand-up is candyfloss with a razorblade inside: sweet and familiar at first\, then shockingly\, painfully sharp. It’s the kind of manoeuvre that takes serious talent to pull off” - ★★★★ - The Telegraph \n“Ilyas has a slickness more reminiscent of US comics\, and the gags to back it up\, though his most prized asset could yet be his bold\, subversive streak” - ★★★★ - The Guardian \n“Radiantly entertaining” - ★★★★ - The Times \n  \n \nSully O'Sullivan\nSully O'Sullivan has been declared a highlight of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival by The NZ Herald\, a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival by The Scotsman\, featured on Australian TV’s The Comedy Channel\, hosted a sellout standup tour of Croatia\, won Canada’s annual Improvaganza Tournament\, and completed 2 UK national tours supporting cult Heavy Metal Comic Steve Hughes. \nFirst stepping onto a standup stage in June 1998\, Sully's talent gained instant recognition as he won his first national standup award less than 12 months later. 9 years on he’s featured in four seasons of New Zealand’s award winning TV standup showcase 'Pulp Comedy'\, been nominated for the NZ Comedy Industry's supreme award by the NZ Comedy Trust\, and nominated by his fellow performers for the title of NZ's Best MC. \n“Amazing” - NME \n“A blast of hilarity” - Manchester Evening News \n“A wicked sense of humour” - BBC \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-october-1st-2019/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190927T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190927T223000
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SUMMARY:Horbury\, September 27th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Deering\, Mike Milligan\, Howard Walker\, and host Katie Mulgrew\n*** Online tickets for this show are now sold-out. Please contact the venue directly for details of any returns ***\nShow details:\n \nRob Deering\nRob Deering performs stand-up comedy with music\, using a guitar\, a loop pedal and his voice to create impressive rock and pop soundscapes – and do jokes\, of course. Along with being one of the most in-demand headliners on the UK circuit\, he’s toured nationally and performed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe many times since starting out in comedy in the year 2000. \nRob has performed throughout the world\, in shows from the Middle East to Melbourne\, Shanghai to the South of France\, and he has appeared on any number of Radio and TV shows since starting out on 99 Things To Do Before You Die\, most recently winning Celebrity Mastermind on BBC One. \n“An evening in his company is nothing less than a joy” - The Independent on Sunday \n“A highly impressive one-man soundscape powered mainly by energy and excellent guitar skills” - The Scotsman \n“Ingenious and hilarious” - The Guardian \n  \nReplacing Steve Bugeja:\n \nMike Milligan\nHaving earned his keep as a teacher in Newcastle\, Mike Milligan knows a thing or two about ‘audience interaction’\, and he majors on it. However this Geordie quickly found classrooms weren’t the best place to share his sharp\, witty banter! \nNow firmly established as a top stand-up comedian\, Mike’s teaching days are on summer vacation indefinitely. In place is a wealth of gigs on the national and international comedy circuit; including both compering and headlining shows for The Comedy Club\, the Comedy Store and Jongleurs' clubs and countless more. \nBorn and Bred in Newcastle\, Mike got to fulfil every Geordie boy's dream when he got to play the part of north-east cult hero Sid The Sexist\, providing the voice in Viz comic's highly successful video and then performing the iconic sketch live in concert at his spiritual home of Newcastle City Hall. \n“Snappy\, sharp and packed full of belly laughs... stole the show” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“A name to watch out for” - Daily Telegraph \n“He has one of the quickest comedy brains on the circuit\, so any potential hecklers should be warned - be good or be bettered” - Evening Gazette \n  \n \nHoward Walker\nHirsute\, hospitable\, and h-engaging\, Howard hails from Yorkshire and proffers oodles of warmth with observations on everyday life. Comedy Cellar New Act Award winner and Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year finalist\, with captivating stories he travels the UK to charm and entertain\, and find the answer to the age old question; where can you find free parking after 6? \nAn imaginative storyteller\, with a good sense of humour\, he likes romantic walks on the beach\, dining out\, and likes to take any opportunity to pretend he's filling out an online dating profile. \n“A natural stage presence\, an instantly amenable demeanour\, inventive imagery and the best comedic use of a Belgian place name even the most ardent chuckle chaser will ever hear” - Stagefright Comedy \n“Howard Walker's oddly hilarious observations bring something different to any comedy programme” - Buzz Comedy \n“You almost felt as if you had gone over to a friend’s house and met his really witty mate that could entertain you all night with human observations of the world” - www.ladiestakeon.co.uk \n  \n\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-september-27th-2019/
LOCATION:Cluntergate Centre\, Horbury\, The Cluntergate Centre\, Cluntergate\, Horbury\, Wakefield\, WF4 5DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cluntergate Centre Horbury,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Durham\, September 26th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Day\, Pete Phillipson\, and host Meryl O’Rourke\nShow details:\n \nSteve Day\nSteve Day describes himself as Britains only deaf comedian\, and if there are any others then he hasn't heard. Actually there are a couple of others who have started since he wrote that joke\, but it's only a joke after all. \nFor the past dozen years Steve has been performing to huge laughter around the country and abroad - well\, they tell him the laughter was huge to humour him\, he doesn't know either way. \nMarried with five children (a fact nothing to do with not being able to hear the word 'No') Steve has been described as 'warm and witty' by the Scotsman and has received many other rave reviews whilst performing shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Chortle gave him five stars in 2007 for Deafy's Island Discs\, a show The Sunday Times called 'Funny and Moving'. \n“Revelatory and very funny” - The Guardian \n“Warm\, funny\, frank and thought-provoking” - The Scotsman \n“Wonderful” - Bath Chronicle \n  \n \nPete Phillipson\nThroughout his time on the comedy circuit\, Pete Phillipson has been involved in a number of competitions\, including winning Mr Bens New Comedian of the Year and reaching the final of the English Comedian of the year 2014. Pete also performed a fantastically well received show at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival with fellow comic Lewis Charlesworth and recently has been lucky enough to share a bill with Ross Noble and Russell Kane. \nOriginally from Lincolnshire but based in Manchester Pete has been building a name for himself on the circuit as a very funny act over the last few years. Pete mixes fast paced observations and routines with wonderful characterisations\, making him a hit with audiences all over the country. \n“A fantastic addition to any comedy bill” - Buzz Comedy \n“A great act with a big future” - Laughing Stock Comedy \n  \n \nMeryl O'Rourke\nAcclaimed stand-up comic and TV writer Meryl O'Rourke revels in her bitterness. She has delighted comedy audiences\, written some of the best gags on telly and even hosted pop concerts - the last one to 12\,000 people! \nShe is the first winner of the Betty and Peter / Big Talk writing prize\, where she has been gifted a chunk of money to help her write a sitcom with a production company. She was chosen by unanimous decision from over 600 entrants. \nMeryl also supported Frankie Boyle during his 2016 tour\, following support dates for him in 2014\, 2012\, 2011 and 2010 at the Hammersmith Apollo. In his book Work!Consume!Die! he calls Meryl "Inspiringly funny". \nShe is also often heard as reviewer on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row – specialising in comedy and feminism. Meryl has written a pilot sitcom about post-natal depression\, for the head of Radio 4 comedy\, and is a highly praised gag writer - a stolen joke of hers went viral on Facebook\, reaching at least 100\,000 likes and 15 million views (at last count!)\, whilst she's written for many of the biggest comedy programmes in the UK. \n“As near perfect as you can find. Charming delivery keeps the audience in no doubt they've just seen one of this year's fringe highlights” - ★★★★★ – British Comedy Guide \n“Ripe with comedy. A unique perspective: sharp and dark\, and refreshingly unsentimental” - The Observer \n“Truly astonishing show... a must see” - ★★★★★ – The New Current \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/durham-september-26th-2019/
LOCATION:Outstanding Art\, Durham\, 76 North Road\, Durham\, DH1 4SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Outstanding Art Durham
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SUMMARY:Redcar\, September 13th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Harris\, Mick Neven\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nSteve Harris\nSteve first leapt on stage back in August 1998 and within 3 months had won himself the coveted North-West comedian of the year award after just 5 gigs. A finalist of the BBC New Comedy Awards and Channel 4’s “So You Think You’re Funny?” in the same year\, Steve went on to headline all of the top comedy clubs in the UK\, as well as venues as far flung as Hong Kong and Australia. \nWith his ever-expanding reputation the demand for Steve has come from all different types of media outlets including radio and TV\, and with support slots with the likes of Johnny Vegas\, Peter Kay and Lee Evans\, Steve comes highly recommended from the heavyweights of comedy. \nWhatever age or walk of life you’re from Steve has something for you\, guaranteed to have you breathless with laughter\, a master of the obvious and a Ninja of the not so obvious\, you’ll be hit so hard by a punch line you won’t know where it’s come from. \n“Quite simply\, fantastically funny” - BBC \n“He’s caustic and witty\, a good all-rounder” - The Guardian \n“Steve Harris is a hip-hopping\, gag-spinning bundle of joy\, go see him now before he gets too big” - City Life \n  \n \nMick Neven\nOne of Australia’s busiest comedians\, Mick is just as comfortable on-stage at the biggest comedy clubs and corporate functions in the city\, and the smallest venues and sporting clubs in the country. \nHis material is observant\, sharp and satirical\, highlighting the foibles of modern life in a likeable and relatable fashion. Intelligent\, hilarious and always good-natured\, delivered with high-energy and a never-ending stream of punchlines that continually take his jokes to the next level. \nWith 15 years as a stand-up comedian under his belt\, Mick now headlines all of the major comedy clubs in Australia\, as well as throughout Asia. He’s performed two solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe\, seven Melbourne International Comedy Festival solo shows and he’s completed three tours of duty to entertain Australian\, UK\, US and Canadian Armed Forces personnel serving in the Middle East. \n“Mick Neven’s stand-up is so slick... he’s seriously entertaining” - The Age \n“He delivers a performance with punch\, humour and a heart” - The Herald Sun \n“Hang on to your seatbelts\, it’s a rollercoaster Wizard of a ride from Oz” - The International Times \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/redcar-september-13th-2019/
LOCATION:Coatham Hall\, Redcar\, Coatham Hall\, 7 Coatham Road\, Redcar\, TS10 1RH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coatham Hall Redcar,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, September 9th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Danny Deegan\, host Andy Fury & support\nShow details:\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  \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  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-september-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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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, September 4th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Andrew Bird\, Bethany Black\, and host Rob Mulholland\nShow details:\n \nAndrew Bird\nAndrew Bird is a top headline act at venues up and down the country\, and has performed all around the world. \nHe has been a tour support for Rhod Gilbert\, Rob Brydon and on his recent arena tour Michael McIntyre - including Wembley Area and the O2 Arena. He’s also one of only seven comedians to perform for Banksy at Dismal Land. \nAn in-demand writer\, he’s written on TV shows Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown \,and Lee Mack’s Duck Quacks Don’t Echo. Andrew is also a regular guest on BBC Radio’s The Rhod Gilbert Show\, and has been the warm-up artist for TV shows including Taskmaster\, Nevermind The Buzzcocks\, Room 101 and Pointless. \n“Comedy gold...Bird’s going to be a star\, catch him close-up now” - The Scotsman \n“Superb” - Time Out \n“Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. A truly excellent comedian” - Michael McIntyre \n  \n \nBethany Black\nBethany Black has been a professional stand-up comedian since 2004. Her debut show 'Beth Becomes Her' detailed the story of her being transgender\, chronicling everything from her coming out through her transition and eventually falling in love. It was nominated for Best Debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2008\, eventually losing out to Sarah Millican. \nOver the course of her career Beth has performed alongside some of the biggest names in comedy\, including Alan Carr\, Sarah Millican\, Tim Minchin and Rhys Darby. \nIn late 2017 / early 2018 Beth filmed the role of Pocahantas for No Offence. Prior to which\, in 2015 she was cast as Helen in Russell T. Davies multi channel shows Cucumber\, Banana\, and Tofu\, where she was the first trans actress to play a leading role. In late 2015\, Beth played 474 in Doctor Who. \n“Her journey to Channel Four\, ‘Doctor Who’ and steadily rising star status makes for hilarious if sometimes incredulous listening” - ✭✭✭✭✭ - Three Weeks \n“Honest\, to the point\, and very\, very funny” - ✭✭✭✭ - Arts Award Voice \n“The anecdotes are pitched perfectly... very funny” - Chortle \n  \n \nRob Mulholland\nSix foot seven of pure funny\, Rob Mulholland is a bombastic\, mischievous gag-slinging rascal with a heart full of humour and gob full of shite. An established\, bullet-proof comedy pro forged in the fires of the Nothern comedy circuit who now travels the world packing big belly laughs. A regular at all the biggest comedy clubs in the UK; whether going for the kill with his playful filth-mongering and hilarious\, furious tirades against minor annoyances or holding a night together with his genial but sharp hosting skills\, he can adapt to any kind of crowd and event. \nRob is the co-host of hit podcast “Dead Men Talking”\, has written for Mock The Week\, and was seen on BBC iPlayer’s "Comedians’ Rap Battles". Rob has also won multiple awards\, including being the English Comedian of the Year joint winner\, Beat The Frog World Series Winner\, Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year Winner\, Funhouse Comedy Champion of Champions\, and SA Search For A Star Winner. His hit Edinburgh Festival show 'Popular Comedian' can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. \n“Very\, very tall and equally as talented” - Time Out \n“Great delivery and a confident swagger... A riot” - Lancashire Evening Telegraph \n“Perfect delivery... had the audience bursting into spontaneous applause” - York Press \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-september-4th-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, September 3rd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Robert White\, Andrew Bird\, and host Will Duggan\nShow details:\n \nRobert White\nBritain's Got Talent runner-up - 2018\nRobert White is the only gay\, aspergic\, quarter-Welsh comic on the British comedy circuit. Known for his brilliant timing and performance style\, Robert’s chaotic stage presence\, improvisational skills and delivery won him the 2010 Malcolm Hardy Award for Comic Originality - and in the same year he wrote one of Dave’s Top Ten Jokes of The Fringe. \nSince he first hit the stand-up scene in 2006\, as a finalist in the prestigious Hackney Empire Competition\, Robert has gone from strength to strength. He is now a sought after act who regularly performs across the country and internationally\, and in Spring 2019 completed his first UK tour. \n“Robert White killed with this show\, matching an amazing presence to clever jokes and pitch-perfect delivery... Just brilliant” - ★★★★ - Chortle \n“Get him on Shooting Stars - Robert White’s show is a jaw-dropping riot... the mix of lewd innuendo\, cheesy jokes\, music hall songs played on a knackered keyboard and sound-effects games makes for a side-splitting hour.” - ★★★★ - The List \n“Delivering a mixture of stand up\, songs\, props and audience interaction\, Robert White tries hard - and spectacularly succeeds... never seems to fail to provoke laughter” - ★★★★ - Three Weeks \n  \n \nAndrew Bird\nAndrew Bird is a top headline act at venues up and down the country\, and has performed all around the world. \nHe has been a tour support for Rhod Gilbert\, Rob Brydon and on his recent arena tour Michael McIntyre - including Wembley Area and the O2 Arena. He’s also one of only seven comedians to perform for Banksy at Dismal Land. \nAn in-demand writer\, he’s written on TV shows Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown \,and Lee Mack’s Duck Quacks Don’t Echo. Andrew is also a regular guest on BBC Radio’s The Rhod Gilbert Show\, and has been the warm-up artist for TV shows including Taskmaster\, Nevermind The Buzzcocks\, Room 101 and Pointless. \n“Comedy gold...Bird’s going to be a star\, catch him close-up now” - The Scotsman \n“Superb” - Time Out \n“Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. A truly excellent comedian” - Michael McIntyre \n  \n \nWill Duggan\nEdinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2014 (Panel Prize for Funz & Gamez)\nWill Duggan started performing comedy in 2009. Since then he has established himself as a dynamic and exciting new act and a quick and witty MC. \nIn the short time he has been performing comedy Will has been in the final of many prestigious competitions including Beat the Frog World Series 2011. He was nominated for Best MC at the 2011 Nottingham Comedy Festival Awards. \nA natural either performing a set or hosting an evening\, Will puts an audience at ease with his charming\, friendly style. \n“absorbs you so completely” - Chortle \n“Watertight material and perfectly paced delivery” - Spotlight Comedy \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-september-3rd-2019/
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\, September 3rd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Andrew Bird\, Robert White\, and host Rob Mulholland\nShow details:\n \nAndrew Bird\nAndrew Bird is a top headline act at venues up and down the country\, and has performed all around the world. \nHe has been a tour support for Rhod Gilbert\, Rob Brydon and on his recent arena tour Michael McIntyre - including Wembley Area and the O2 Arena. He’s also one of only seven comedians to perform for Banksy at Dismal Land. \nAn in-demand writer\, he’s written on TV shows Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown \,and Lee Mack’s Duck Quacks Don’t Echo. Andrew is also a regular guest on BBC Radio’s The Rhod Gilbert Show\, and has been the warm-up artist for TV shows including Taskmaster\, Nevermind The Buzzcocks\, Room 101 and Pointless. \n“Comedy gold...Bird’s going to be a star\, catch him close-up now” - The Scotsman \n“Superb” - Time Out \n“Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. A truly excellent comedian” - Michael McIntyre \n  \n \nRobert White\nBritain's Got Talent runner-up - 2018\nRobert White is the only gay\, aspergic\, quarter-Welsh comic on the British comedy circuit. Known for his brilliant timing and performance style\, Robert’s chaotic stage presence\, improvisational skills and delivery won him the 2010 Malcolm Hardy Award for Comic Originality - and in the same year he wrote one of Dave’s Top Ten Jokes of The Fringe. \nSince he first hit the stand-up scene in 2006\, as a finalist in the prestigious Hackney Empire Competition\, Robert has gone from strength to strength. He is now a sought after act who regularly performs across the country and internationally\, and in Spring 2019 completed his first UK tour. \n“Robert White killed with this show\, matching an amazing presence to clever jokes and pitch-perfect delivery... Just brilliant” - ★★★★ - Chortle \n“Get him on Shooting Stars - Robert White’s show is a jaw-dropping riot... the mix of lewd innuendo\, cheesy jokes\, music hall songs played on a knackered keyboard and sound-effects games makes for a side-splitting hour.” - ★★★★ - The List \n“Delivering a mixture of stand up\, songs\, props and audience interaction\, Robert White tries hard - and spectacularly succeeds... never seems to fail to provoke laughter” - ★★★★ - Three Weeks \n  \n \nRob Mulholland\nSix foot seven of pure funny\, Rob Mulholland is a bombastic\, mischievous gag-slinging rascal with a heart full of humour and gob full of shite. An established\, bullet-proof comedy pro forged in the fires of the Nothern comedy circuit who now travels the world packing big belly laughs. A regular at all the biggest comedy clubs in the UK; whether going for the kill with his playful filth-mongering and hilarious\, furious tirades against minor annoyances or holding a night together with his genial but sharp hosting skills\, he can adapt to any kind of crowd and event. \nRob is the co-host of hit podcast “Dead Men Talking”\, has written for Mock The Week\, and was seen on BBC iPlayer’s "Comedians’ Rap Battles". Rob has also won multiple awards\, including being the English Comedian of the Year joint winner\, Beat The Frog World Series Winner\, Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year Winner\, Funhouse Comedy Champion of Champions\, and SA Search For A Star Winner. His hit Edinburgh Festival show 'Popular Comedian' can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. \n“Very\, very tall and equally as talented” - Time Out \n“Great delivery and a confident swagger... A riot” - Lancashire Evening Telegraph \n“Perfect delivery... had the audience bursting into spontaneous applause” - York Press \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-september-3rd-2019/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190829T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190829T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T153432Z
UID:8142-1567108800-1567117800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Crook\, August 29th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rahul Kohli\, John Gibson\, and host Rob Coleman\nShow details:\n \nRaul Kohli\nRaul Kohli has fast become one of the most captivating Asian acts on the UK comedy circuit. As one of the few Asian comedians to have grown up in the North East of England\, he’s blessed with a worldview that upends ethnicity\, culture and class. Kohli combines ‘Superb political comedy’ (The Scotsman) with surreal storytelling. \nIn just a few short years\, his debut solo show: Newcastle Brown Male gained critical acclaim at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival earning him a top pick of both BBC Radio 4 and the Huffington Post. It also gained him radio credits for BBC Radio 4's State of the Nation and BBC Asia Network's Big Asian Comedy Night. \nAs well as several radio & TV appearances\, Raul released his own comedy podcast about Hinduism on BBC Sounds' and Spotify (Comic Sanskrit). Raul also has a short yet ceremonious career in writing & acting\, having wrote & starred in numerous RTS Award Nominated short films\, he's also appeared in the sitcom : The VAR room (2021)\, wrote & starred in his own BBC Laugh Lesson: How We Ruined the Internet\, wrote & performed on Mike Reiss (Writer/Producer – The Simpsons) podcast\, & is presently acting as the lead in a short feature film: White Privilege (Cabin Productions\, scheduled for release in 2023). \nIn January 2017\, Rahul became an award-winning comedian\, winning the prestigious NATYS\, formerly the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Award\, following in the footsteps of Stewart Lee\, Lee Mack and Ardal O’Hanlon. \n“Dripping with erudite genius” - Fest Magazine \n“A powerful\, passionate\, open-minded\, intelligent voice. It is superb political comedy and commentary” - The Scotsman \n“Kohli is not just performing for laughs; he is attempting to create some real art” - Broadway Baby \n  \n \nJohn Gibson\nJohn Gibson makes people laugh. From the moment he stepped onto a stage in 2013 he never wanted to leave it. But he had to leave it\, because living on a stage simply wasn’t practical. \nA natural joke writer\, John was being paid to write and perform comedy within a year of his first appearance. Now a regular on the comedy scene\, he can be found providing laughs at comedy venues up and down the country. \nArmed with strong gags and a relaxed stage presence he impresses as a confident performer. Having been blessed with many physical imperfections John has a lot of raw material for his self-deprecating humour\, which he blends with observational comedy\, satire and one-liners. \n  \n  \n  \n \nRob Coleman\nRob has been a stand up for 10 years or so\, performing his way around the country with a mix of beautifully written gags and true(ish) stories\, together with some audience banter. \nAlong the way he has learned life lessons such as - 'never take a first date to watch you perform comedy' and 'there are no 24 hour petrol stations in rural Wales.' \nHe has become increasingly grumpy and his comedy focuses on (amongst other things) politeness\, getting old and the joys of long term relationships. \nStand up is hard on Rob and also hard on his car\, which has clocked up over 300\,000 miles\, mostly taking late night Highways Agency inspired diversions. \nAway from stand up. Rob recently rowed across the Atlantic\, becoming a world record holder in the process\, and lives on a farm in rural Leicestershire. \n“Presence aplenty and material to match” - One 4 Review \n“Very strong and extremely funny... a naturally funny man” - Bedfordshire News \n“What a nice man. Full of one-liners\, he had the packed venue in fits of laughter... A definite must for a return visit” - The Joker's Club \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/crook-august-29th-2019/
LOCATION:The Cornerhouse\, Crook\, The Cornerhouse\, 60-61 Hope Street\, Crook\, DL15 9HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Cornerhouse Crook
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190823T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190823T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T152051Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, August 23rd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Mike Milligan\, Philip Simon\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\nReplacing Doug Segal:\n \nMike Milligan\nHaving earned his keep as a teacher in Newcastle\, Mike Milligan knows a thing or two about ‘audience interaction’\, and he majors on it. However this Geordie quickly found classrooms weren’t the best place to share his sharp\, witty banter! \nNow firmly established as a top stand-up comedian\, Mike’s teaching days are on summer vacation indefinitely. In place is a wealth of gigs on the national and international comedy circuit; including both compering and headlining shows for The Comedy Club\, the Comedy Store and Jongleurs' clubs and countless more. \nBorn and Bred in Newcastle\, Mike got to fulfil every Geordie boy's dream when he got to play the part of north-east cult hero Sid The Sexist\, providing the voice in Viz comic's highly successful video and then performing the iconic sketch live in concert at his spiritual home of Newcastle City Hall. \n“Snappy\, sharp and packed full of belly laughs... stole the show” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“A name to watch out for” - Daily Telegraph \n“He has one of the quickest comedy brains on the circuit\, so any potential hecklers should be warned - be good or be bettered” - Evening Gazette \n  \n \nPhilip Simon\nPegasus Comedy Best Compere 2023 winnerUK Pun Off at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe winnerJewish Comedian of the Year 2015Lastminute Comedy / Kill for a Seat Comedian of the Year 2015\nProfessional comedian Philip Simon has been entertaining audiences around the world for over two decades. During lockdown he created the hit children’s comedy show School's Out Comedy Club. He has been seen/heard on BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4 and BBC Radio 4 as part of the BBC New Comedy Award. He has written for Mock the Week\, worked on TV shows Taskmaster and The Imitation Game\, and is one half of the comedy podcast Jew Talkin’ To Me? \nPhilip has most recently been gigging throughout the UK\, as well as making appearances in New York\, Scandinavia\, Europe\, The Middle East\, Dubai\, and Auckland where he headlined at The Classic. \nHe was the final record breaking act on stage as the Guinness World Record for the longest stand up gig was broken in Portsmouth\, and has rworked as a rehearsal guest on BBC’s Mock the Week. \nHaving trained as an actor at the Guildford School of Acting\, Philip has appeared in TV\, film and theatre\, including guest roles in sitcoms 'According to Bex' and 'My Family' and a run of long-running live satire 'Newsrevue' at the Canal Cafe Theatre. He has also appeared as Daddy Pig in a national theatre tour of kid's favourite Peppa Pig. \n“Philip Simon is never less than hilarious” - The Stage \n“With Philip Simon as compere comedy is guaranteed” - The Jewish Chronicle \n  \n \nPete Otway\nSince starting to perform in 2010\, Pete Otway has quickly gained momentum\, establishing himself as an extremely strong new act. As comfortable and confident as an MC as he is an act\, he is booked regularly to do both\, and was a recent finalist in the 2012 BBC New Comedy Awards. \nWith an affable and conversational style\, mixed with an energetic stage manner and original writing\, Pete is quickly making a name for himself on the UK circuit\, and is certainly one to watch. \n “Devastatingly funny” - Chortle \n“Amiable\, cheeky classic stand-up” - Liverpool Echo \n“An amazing comedy talent\, and we are making sure we are making sure we follow his every move in his ever rising career” - Crispy Comedy Club \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are only available in person from Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, or telephone 03000 269 524
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/bishop-auckland-august-23rd-2019/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, DL14 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bishop Auckland Town Hall,Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190807T223000
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, August 7th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Lost Voice Guy\, Simon Lomas\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\n \nLee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy)\nBritain's Got Talent winner - 2018\nLee Ridley AKA Lost Voice Guy may not be able to talk\, but he definitely has something to say\, and his comedy will leave you speechless. \nSince making his first stand up performance in February 2012\, Ridley has gained quite the reputation for being both very funny and very unique. \nHe's gigged across the country performing at clubs and small venues\, and has warmed up at Tour shows for the likes of Ross Noble\, Patrick Kielty\, Jason Manford and Jason Cook. \nIn 2014 he won the BBC New Comedy Award and went on to became the winner of ITV’s highest rated show\, Britain’s Got Talent\, in 2018; the first comic ever to win the show. \nLee’s other credits include his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom\, Ability\, Live at the Apollo for BBC\, and in late 2018 he completed a huge nationwide theatre tour before releasing his debut book in May 2019. \n“Funny\, personal\, occasionally shocking and frequently mischievous” - The Independent \n“Finding humour in strange places is one of Lost Voice Guy’s strengths” - The Guardian \n“a show that will open your eyes\, put fire in your belly and make you laugh guiltily at its frankness and levity” - ★★★★★ - Metro \n  \n \nSimon Lomas\nWinner - Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2017Winner - Nottingham Comedy Festival new Act of the Year 2017Winner - Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year 2016Winner - Nando’s New Comedian of the Year 2016\nDespite only starting stand up in September 2015\, Simon Lomas is already regarded as one of the most refreshing and exciting new acts on the circuit. In August 2017 he performed as part of Just The Tonic's prestigious Big Value Comedy Show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, after racking up a host of new act competition titles. \nDefinitely one to watch. \n“...the writing is strong\, efficient and offbeat\, with an enviable hit rate” - Chortle \n“...it was immediately obvious why there is a buzz about him” - Bruce Dessau \n“...sharp and solid joke writing” - The Skinny \n  \n \nPete Otway\nSince starting to perform in 2010\, Pete Otway has quickly gained momentum\, establishing himself as an extremely strong new act. As comfortable and confident as an MC as he is an act\, he is booked regularly to do both\, and was a recent finalist in the 2012 BBC New Comedy Awards. \nWith an affable and conversational style\, mixed with an energetic stage manner and original writing\, Pete is quickly making a name for himself on the UK circuit\, and is certainly one to watch. \n “Devastatingly funny” - Chortle \n“Amiable\, cheeky classic stand-up” - Liverpool Echo \n“An amazing comedy talent\, and we are making sure we are making sure we follow his every move in his ever rising career” - Crispy Comedy Club \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-august-7th-2019/
LOCATION:The Turbinia\, Newton Aycliffe\, The Turbinia\, Sid Chaplin Drive\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Turbinia Newton Aycliffe
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190806T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T231956Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, August 6th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Lost Voice Guy\, Allyson June Smith\, Howard Walker\, and host Hayley Ellis\nShow details:\n \nLee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy)\nBritain's Got Talent winner - 2018\nLee Ridley AKA Lost Voice Guy may not be able to talk\, but he definitely has something to say\, and his comedy will leave you speechless. \nSince making his first stand up performance in February 2012\, Ridley has gained quite the reputation for being both very funny and very unique. \nHe's gigged across the country performing at clubs and small venues\, and has warmed up at Tour shows for the likes of Ross Noble\, Patrick Kielty\, Jason Manford and Jason Cook. \nIn 2014 he won the BBC New Comedy Award and went on to became the winner of ITV’s highest rated show\, Britain’s Got Talent\, in 2018; the first comic ever to win the show. \nLee’s other credits include his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom\, Ability\, Live at the Apollo for BBC\, and in late 2018 he completed a huge nationwide theatre tour before releasing his debut book in May 2019. \n“Funny\, personal\, occasionally shocking and frequently mischievous” - The Independent \n“Finding humour in strange places is one of Lost Voice Guy’s strengths” - The Guardian \n“a show that will open your eyes\, put fire in your belly and make you laugh guiltily at its frankness and levity” - ★★★★★ - Metro \n  \n \nAllyson June Smith\nSince 2000\, Allyson June Smith has been tickling Canada's comedy scene from the moment she put down the chalk brush and picked up a mic. Playing to packed rooms has become like another day in the classroom for this former school teacher. \nHer credits include her own hour long Comedy Now special\, appearances on CBC Radio's hit show The Debaters\, and the Winnipeg\, Halifax and Just For Laughs Festivals\, to name just a few. A multiple Canadian Comedy Award nominee for Best Female Stand-Up\, she performs for audiences ranging from corporations to the most rural of gatherings. Whether she was the host\, support\, or headliner\, she's delighted them all.
 \nAfter working her way across Canada\, Allyson now has taken her craft to the UK. Using her sassy blend of in-your-face stand-up and hilariously insightful commentary\, she now works for major UK promoters and comedy clubs.

 \nIt is her genuine and unique sense of humor\, combined with excellent performance timing\, that has made audiences laugh. This teacher-come-comic is ready to show international audiences why she is a sought-after fan favourite.

 \n“Simply one of the funniest comedians I’ve ever worked with” - Jason Manford \n“Yet another hilarious Canadian with great hair” - Stewart Francis \n“Ultra likeable and versatile” - Now Magazine Toronto \n  \n \nHoward Walker\nHirsute\, hospitable\, and h-engaging\, Howard hails from Yorkshire and proffers oodles of warmth with observations on everyday life. Comedy Cellar New Act Award winner and Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year finalist\, with captivating stories he travels the UK to charm and entertain\, and find the answer to the age old question; where can you find free parking after 6? \nAn imaginative storyteller\, with a good sense of humour\, he likes romantic walks on the beach\, dining out\, and likes to take any opportunity to pretend he's filling out an online dating profile. \n“A natural stage presence\, an instantly amenable demeanour\, inventive imagery and the best comedic use of a Belgian place name even the most ardent chuckle chaser will ever hear” - Stagefright Comedy \n“Howard Walker's oddly hilarious observations bring something different to any comedy programme” - Buzz Comedy \n“You almost felt as if you had gone over to a friend’s house and met his really witty mate that could entertain you all night with human observations of the world” - www.ladiestakeon.co.uk \n  \n \nHayley Ellis\nEdinburgh Fringe: 25 funniest jokes of all-time - The IndependentEdinburgh Fringe: Best 21 jokes told at the festival in the last decade - The Mirror\nManchester comedian and former regular contributor to XFM’s breakfast show\, Hayley Ellis has gone from strength to strength since she began performing. \nA regular MC at gigs around the country\, Hayley’s natural warmth and charm make her impossible to dislike\, something which has become evident in her success in new act competitions throughout the UK. \nHayley has also become a regular sight gag contributor for the Russell Howard’s Good News television programme\, and has appeared on MTV’s “Why aye love Geordie Shore” and “Comedy Set Lists” for Virgin television. She can also sometimes be heard on your wireless (Absolute Radio)\, and her sketches and jokes have appeared on Newsjack (Radio 4).
 \n“Ellis is a talent” - Fest \n“Hayley Ellis always makes me laugh off and on stage” - Sarah Millican \n“A great hour of stand-up” - Northern Soul \n  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show will initially go on-sale at the July 2nd show in Topcliffe\, with any remaining tickets available online from July 3rd.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-august-6th-2019/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190806T223000
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CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T231725Z
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SUMMARY:Ripon\, August 6th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Allyson June Smith\, Lost Voice Guy\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nAllyson June Smith\nSince 2000\, Allyson June Smith has been tickling Canada's comedy scene from the moment she put down the chalk brush and picked up a mic. Playing to packed rooms has become like another day in the classroom for this former school teacher. \nHer credits include her own hour long Comedy Now special\, appearances on CBC Radio's hit show The Debaters\, and the Winnipeg\, Halifax and Just For Laughs Festivals\, to name just a few. A multiple Canadian Comedy Award nominee for Best Female Stand-Up\, she performs for audiences ranging from corporations to the most rural of gatherings. Whether she was the host\, support\, or headliner\, she's delighted them all.
 \nAfter working her way across Canada\, Allyson now has taken her craft to the UK. Using her sassy blend of in-your-face stand-up and hilariously insightful commentary\, she now works for major UK promoters and comedy clubs.

 \nIt is her genuine and unique sense of humor\, combined with excellent performance timing\, that has made audiences laugh. This teacher-come-comic is ready to show international audiences why she is a sought-after fan favourite.

 \n“Simply one of the funniest comedians I’ve ever worked with” - Jason Manford \n“Yet another hilarious Canadian with great hair” - Stewart Francis \n“Ultra likeable and versatile” - Now Magazine Toronto \n  \n \nLee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy)\nBritain's Got Talent winner - 2018\nLee Ridley AKA Lost Voice Guy may not be able to talk\, but he definitely has something to say\, and his comedy will leave you speechless. \nSince making his first stand up performance in February 2012\, Ridley has gained quite the reputation for being both very funny and very unique. \nHe's gigged across the country performing at clubs and small venues\, and has warmed up at Tour shows for the likes of Ross Noble\, Patrick Kielty\, Jason Manford and Jason Cook. \nIn 2014 he won the BBC New Comedy Award and went on to became the winner of ITV’s highest rated show\, Britain’s Got Talent\, in 2018; the first comic ever to win the show. \nLee’s other credits include his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom\, Ability\, Live at the Apollo for BBC\, and in late 2018 he completed a huge nationwide theatre tour before releasing his debut book in May 2019. \n“Funny\, personal\, occasionally shocking and frequently mischievous” - The Independent \n“Finding humour in strange places is one of Lost Voice Guy’s strengths” - The Guardian \n“a show that will open your eyes\, put fire in your belly and make you laugh guiltily at its frankness and levity” - ★★★★★ - Metro \n  \n \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  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-august-6th-2019/
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:20190803T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T154617Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, August 3rd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Craig Murray\, Scott Bennett\, and host Ross Brierley\nShow details:\n \nCraig Murray\nFamiliar to millions as the face of PlusNet Broadband\, and hailing from Dewsbury\, West Yorkshire (a town otherwise famous for international terrorists\, fake kidnaps and 'Britain's Best Market')\, charming northerner Craig is currently one of the hottest talents on the comedy circuit. \nCraig cut his comedy teeth as resident compere at award-winning London club The Funny Side... of Covent Garden sharing a stage with some of the very best comedy acts in the business including Harry Hill\, Stewart Lee and even Hollywood legend Robin Williams. He rapidly became a master of the compere's art; able to turn any crowd from a lacklustre mob into a clapping\, cheering\, delirious audience ready to laugh all night. \nAn instant crowd pleaser with a charismatic\, mock-confrontational style\, Craig is now a highly sought-after act and compere\, performing all over the UK. \n“...a great line in Northern humour” - Spoonfed \n“Craig Murray knows his comedy roots... his material was well presented [and] recognisably funny” - Chortle \n“Bloody funny” - Jo Brand \n  \nReplacing Robert White:\n \nScott Bennett\nAs seen on Live at the ApolloBest show Nominee Leicester Comedy Festival 2019Amused Moose Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee\nStar of lock-down hit Stand-Up From The Shed\, Scott Bennett is a multi-award winning act\, and one of the most popular headliners currently performing in the UK. Delivering wry observations on the absurdity of modern living\, his sharply-written routines\, drawn from real-life experiences have been delighting audiences across the country. \nIn 2018 and 2019 Scott was tipped as one of the "ones to watch" by respected industry online magazine\, Chortle\, following a series of highly rated solo shows\, award nominations\, and a high-profile tour support slot with TV's Rob Brydon. \nAs well as working as a succesful stand up comic in his own right\, Scott has written for high profile acts including Jason Manford\, is a writer for The Chris Ramsey show for Comedy Central and has written for the News Quiz on BBC Radio 4. \nScott has also appeared on BBC's Live a the Apollo\, Radio 4’s The News Quiz\, The Now Show\, The Likely Dads and Elephant in the Room with Sarah Millican\, The Summer Festival with Daliso Chaponda\, The Comedy Club with Arthur Smith\, and Knock Knock with Helen Lederer. He also featured on the BBC One show\, Live from The Edinburgh Fringe. \n“Fabulous turns of phrase and pungent expressions\, superb character creations” - Chortle \n“Great material\, great delivery\, a very funny man” - Rob Brydon \n“Brilliantly funny\, a joy to watch” - Chris Ramsey \n  \n \nRoss Brierley\nRoss Brierley is an award-winning comedian\, chat show host and MC hailing from Leeds. A regular on the northern circuit since 2012\, he was a finalist in several new act competitions and winner of the Hot Water Comedy Club New Comedian competition in 2014. His high energy\, imaginative style has been winning over audiences ever since. \nHis debut solo hour ‘Accumulator’ played to sold out crowds at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018\, and he co-created the cult hit 'The Not So Late Show with Ross and Josh' and the viral sensation 'UK Garage Horse Racing'. \n“A natural on the mic” - The Scotsman \n“Slickly delivered\, remarkably assured” - Wee Review \n“Oozing with personality\, surreal and humorous” - EdFestMag \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-august-3rd-2019/
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:20190801T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190801T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T151723Z
UID:8908-1564687800-1564698600@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Durham\, August 1st 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Craig Murray\, Rahul Kohli\, and host Lou Conran\nShow details:\n \nCraig Murray\nFamiliar to millions as the face of PlusNet Broadband\, and hailing from Dewsbury\, West Yorkshire (a town otherwise famous for international terrorists\, fake kidnaps and 'Britain's Best Market')\, charming northerner Craig is currently one of the hottest talents on the comedy circuit. \nCraig cut his comedy teeth as resident compere at award-winning London club The Funny Side... of Covent Garden sharing a stage with some of the very best comedy acts in the business including Harry Hill\, Stewart Lee and even Hollywood legend Robin Williams. He rapidly became a master of the compere's art; able to turn any crowd from a lacklustre mob into a clapping\, cheering\, delirious audience ready to laugh all night. \nAn instant crowd pleaser with a charismatic\, mock-confrontational style\, Craig is now a highly sought-after act and compere\, performing all over the UK. \n“...a great line in Northern humour” - Spoonfed \n“Craig Murray knows his comedy roots... his material was well presented [and] recognisably funny” - Chortle \n“Bloody funny” - Jo Brand \n  \n \nRaul Kohli\nRaul Kohli has fast become one of the most captivating Asian acts on the UK comedy circuit. As one of the few Asian comedians to have grown up in the North East of England\, he’s blessed with a worldview that upends ethnicity\, culture and class. Kohli combines ‘Superb political comedy’ (The Scotsman) with surreal storytelling. \nIn just a few short years\, his debut solo show: Newcastle Brown Male gained critical acclaim at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival earning him a top pick of both BBC Radio 4 and the Huffington Post. It also gained him radio credits for BBC Radio 4's State of the Nation and BBC Asia Network's Big Asian Comedy Night. \nAs well as several radio & TV appearances\, Raul released his own comedy podcast about Hinduism on BBC Sounds' and Spotify (Comic Sanskrit). Raul also has a short yet ceremonious career in writing & acting\, having wrote & starred in numerous RTS Award Nominated short films\, he's also appeared in the sitcom : The VAR room (2021)\, wrote & starred in his own BBC Laugh Lesson: How We Ruined the Internet\, wrote & performed on Mike Reiss (Writer/Producer – The Simpsons) podcast\, & is presently acting as the lead in a short feature film: White Privilege (Cabin Productions\, scheduled for release in 2023). \nIn January 2017\, Rahul became an award-winning comedian\, winning the prestigious NATYS\, formerly the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Award\, following in the footsteps of Stewart Lee\, Lee Mack and Ardal O’Hanlon. \n“Dripping with erudite genius” - Fest Magazine \n“A powerful\, passionate\, open-minded\, intelligent voice. It is superb political comedy and commentary” - The Scotsman \n“Kohli is not just performing for laughs; he is attempting to create some real art” - Broadway Baby \n  \n \nLou Conran\nWinner Best MC - 2020/21 Comics Comic AwardFunny Women Finalist - Best Show AwardRegular host of the BBC Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club\nHaving trained as an actress\, Lou has appeared in various guises on tele and in the theatre\, including\, Pressgang (ITV)\, Jo Brand Through the Cakehole (Channel 4)\, The Borrowers (National Tour)\, numerous productions for the Edinburgh Festival and the more challenging and ground breaking role of Sara Bear\, for three long series\, in CITV's\, classic and memorable\, the "Teddybears". (No\, no one else has heard of it either). \nLou is a regular tour support for the likes of Sarah Millican\, Joe Lycett\, John Bishop\, Suzi Ruffell\, and Lucy Beaumont amongst others. She is also one half of the award nominated podcast Spit or Swallow podcast\, and the Tough Gig comedy podcast with her husband\, fellow comic Eddy Brimson. \nLou's comedy career started back in the mid 90's\, doing improv comedy with various groups in and around London. This has continued into the naughties with her move to Manchester\, where she began her stand-up career in 2005. Having made the final of several new-act competitions in the mid naughties\, she has continued to gig at many of the biggest clubs in the country as both an act and a compere. Lou is also a founder member of the Smirking Room comedy clubs in Manchester & Leeds where she comperes regularly. \n“Naturally funny” - Sarah Millican \n“Absolutely hilarious” - Chortle \n“As filthy as she is fabulous\, Lou Conran is a superlative storyteller” - Edinburgh Guide \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/durham-august-1st-2019/
LOCATION:Outstanding Art\, Durham\, 76 North Road\, Durham\, DH1 4SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Outstanding Art Durham
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190731T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190731T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T145631Z
UID:8063-1564601400-1564612200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 31st 2019
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Comedy Festival presents Sam Avery & Hayley Ellis\nShow details:\n \nSam Avery: Toddlergeddon (Work in Progress)\nThe time is 4.17pm.\nNo-one is dressed yet.\nCivilisation has collapsed.\nLaw and order has broken down.\nThe kids are high on sugar.\nThe adults have lost control.\nEvery conversation is an argument.\nThe coffee has run out.\nA child scribbles on the wall.\nSomeone spills a drink.\nEveryone is shouting.\nThis is Toddlergeddon. \nJoin award-winning comedian and bestselling author Sam Avery (AKA The Learner Parent) as he bashes through ideas for his next show. Some of it will be gold. Some of it will never be said again. Come help him find out which is which. \n“Quick wit and painfully funny” – Metro \n“A gifted storyteller” – The List \n  \n \nHayley Ellis: Nobody Puts Hayley in a Corner (Work in Progress)\nAs featured in the top Edinburgh Fringe jokes of all time in The Scotsman\, The Independent and The Mirror. Hayley Ellis is back with a new show. It’s a show about being easily influenced\, putting water in your belly button and awkward holidays. \nAs seen on MTV and Virgin TV. International tour support for Sarah Millican. \n“Sharp\, clever\, and very funny” – ★★★★ – Sunday Post \n“An original and very funny lady” – ★★★★ – Funny Women \n“Ellis is a talent” – Fest \n  \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-31st-2019/
LOCATION:Old English Gentleman\, Darlington\, The Old English Gentleman\, 99 Bondgate\, Darlington\, DL3 7JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Comedy Festival,Old English Gentleman Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190730T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190730T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T143549Z
UID:8082-1564515000-1564525800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 30th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Comedy Festival presents George Rigden & Ben Van der Velde\nShow details:\n \nGeorge Rigden: Spooning With Uri (Work in Progress)\nAs a child\, George Rigden (Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee 2017) was friends with Uri Geller for two years. This is the bizarre but true story of that friendship. \nIn the wake of Operation Yewtree and the #MeToo movement\, this is a tale that is as relevant as it is profitable (TBC). \nA true story about friendship\, autographs and cutlery. \nAs heard on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4. As seen on BBC One\, BBC Two\, and BBC Four. \n“Deliciously dark” – Beyond The Joke \n“A fine\, wretched persona” – Chortle \n  \n  \n \nBen Van der Velde: Fablemaker (Work in Progress)\nJump into an improvised comedy adventure with this “master of audience interaction” (Huffington Post) as he raids the library of his fantastical imagination to create thrillers\, romances\, ghost stories and more original freewheeling tales that have never been told before and never will be again. \n“Wonderfully improvised riffs showcasing his impressive spontaneity and sharp tongue” – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine \n“On flights of fancy\, he pushes ideas to extremes and displays a crackling\, spontaneous energy in which we’re swept up” – Fest \n“His hit rate is impressive\, while his in-the-moment style creates a buzz of excitement in the room” – Chortle \n  \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-30th-2019/
LOCATION:Old English Gentleman\, Darlington\, The Old English Gentleman\, 99 Bondgate\, Darlington\, DL3 7JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Comedy Festival,Old English Gentleman Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190725T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190725T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T150743Z
UID:8815-1564083000-1564093800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Durham\, July 25th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tom Houghton and John-Luke Roberts\nShow details:\n \nTom Houghton: That’s What I Go To School For (Work in Progress)\nTom was sent to all-boys boarding school at age six. A world where ‘day kids’ are shunned and girls? None existent. But when\, in his second last year the school decided to go co-ed\, everything was to change. \nThe total Fringe sell-out\, star of Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and ultra-privileged Tower of London resident\, Tom Houghton lifts the controversial lid on the incubators responsible for producing many of our country’s leaders. \n★★★★★ – The New European \n★★★★★ – One4Review \n★★★★ – Daily Telegraph \n★★★★ – The Times \n  \n  \n \nJohn-Luke Roberts: After Me Comes the Flood (But in French) drip splosh splash drip BLUBBP BLUBBP BLUBBPBLUBBPBLUBBP!! (Work in Progress)\nBlam blam! The critically acclaimed idiot returns with a brand-new hour of extraordinary daft-hearted comedy\, following a complete sell out at last year’s Fringe. \n“Freewheeling escapism… a joy” – ★★★★★ – Fest \n“A hit” – ★★★★ – The Times \n“Impeccably choreographed\, giddily inventive\, turbo-charged hour” – ★★★★ – Daily Telegraph \n“Killer gags… glorious idiocy” – ★★★★ – The Guardian \n  \n  \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/durham-july-25th-2019/
LOCATION:Outstanding Art\, Durham\, 76 North Road\, Durham\, DH1 4SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Outstanding Art Durham
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190724T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190724T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T144533Z
UID:8136-1563996600-1564007400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 24th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Comedy Festival presents Tom Binns & Funny in Real Life\nShow details:\n \nTom Binns: The Psychic Comedium (Work in Progress)\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  \n \nFunny in Real Life (Work in Progress)\nA stand up comedian sees his world fall apart when his wife decides he can no longer mention her onstage. Should anything be off-limits in the realm of confessional comedy? Is it OK to overshare with an audience of complete strangers? How would you feel if your life was turned into a joke? \nAfter last year’s hugely successful run of their debut play – ‘The Ladder’- real life married couple\, Rob Rouse (‘Bottom’ Upstart Crow\, BBC) and Helen Rutter (Holby City\, Coronation Street) return to Edinburgh with their brand new show. \n“Hilarious. Unforgettable” – British Theatre Guide \n  \n  \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-24th-2019/
LOCATION:Old English Gentleman\, Darlington\, The Old English Gentleman\, 99 Bondgate\, Darlington\, DL3 7JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Comedy Festival,Old English Gentleman Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190723T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190723T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T142740Z
UID:8128-1563910200-1563921000@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 23rd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Comedy Festival presents Mick Neven & Nicky Wilkinson\nShow details:\n \nApocalypse Comedy Club featuring Mick Neven (Work in Progress)\nWelcome to the Apocalypse Comedy Club where we laugh at the end of the world. \nTonight’s feature act is Mick Neven. He can light a fire with two sticks and a shoelace\, he’s handy in a tight spot and he once told a bus racist to ‘sit down and shut up’ but no one filmed it. \n“Neven’s stand up is so slick… he’s seriously entertaining” – The Age\, Melbourne \n“Bags of dark humour\, expertly executed” – Bunbury Review \n“A rollercoaster Wizard of a ride from Oz” – International Times \n  \n  \n  \n \nNicky Wilkinson: Game On (Work in Progress)\nSo You Think You’re Funny? Finalist 2013\nAfter her hit show Happy in 2018\, Nicky Wilkinson is back with an outrageously fun stand-up show. \nIt’s Game On! \n“Wilkinson’s relatable\, down-to-earth humour leaves us in stitches” – ★★★★ – ThisIsRadelaide.com.au \n“Nicky Wilkinson was a safe pair of hands\, with a reassuring\, relaxed delivery… An effortless likability and an excellent comic timing” – Chortle \n“Refreshingly joyful stand-up” – Cream Magazine \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-23rd-2019/
LOCATION:Old English Gentleman\, Darlington\, The Old English Gentleman\, 99 Bondgate\, Darlington\, DL3 7JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Comedy Festival,Old English Gentleman Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190719T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190719T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T065922Z
UID:7859-1563564600-1563575400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, July 19th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Andy White\, Thomas Green & host Freddy Quinne\nShow details:\n \nAndy White\nAndy White is an energetic\, confident and silly Brummie who combines silly voices and a mad afro to devastating comic effect. Andy has numerous media appearences\, including the BBC New Comedy Awards on BBC Choice\, Brand Spanking New on BBC Radio 7\, and his winning performance on the Weakest Link comedian's special! His appearance on the BBC quiz show featured in his five star (***** Three Weeks) Edinburgh show\, It Started With A Quiz in 2007. This followed on from his well-received one man show at the 2005 Leicester Comedy Festival: Young\, Gifted and Beige. \nAndy escaped from a call centre to become a stand up comic who mixes silly voices and faces with observational humour\, topical humour and his mixed race background. He can do material that's clever\, cheeky\, sick or just silly and his performance can shift from deadpan to loud and physical. Andy has played to a wide variety of audiences\, adults and children\, both at home and abroad\, in comedy clubs\, theatres\, universities\, radio and TV shows\, and at corporate entertainment events. He regularly headlines up and down the UK and has worked with all the major chains and comedy promoters along the way. Overseas\, he's performed in Monte Carlo\, Berlin\, Abu Dhabi\, and Dubai amongst others. \n“Had me exercising my pelvic floor muscles to avoid an accident” - BBC \n“Undeniably entertaining” - Chortle \n“Oozes talent” - What's On Magazine \n  \nReplacing George Rigden:\n \nThomas Green\nThomas Green is an engaging story-teller\, and is known for his face of elasticity and highly energetic stage presence. \nA regular on the international festival circuit since 2012\, his effervescent charisma and hilarious characterisations led to his nomination for Best Emerging Comedy at the 2013 Adelaide Fringe\, and sold out shows in his Edinburgh debut in the same year. \n

Green has not only been lively on the festival circuit\, but he's establishing himself on the UK circuit too following a stint hosting both breakfast and drive radio shows across 7 years on Fresh 92.7 in Adelaide. \n“Green’s quick-witted exchanges and improvisation with audience members are truly impressive\, clever and natural” - ★★★★ - The Advertiser \n“Proof you don't need a gimmick to be great” - ★★★★ - The List \n“Green used his contagious enthusiasm to have a sold-out crowd in stitches” - Rip It Up \n  \n \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  \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are only available in person from Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, or telephone 03000 269 524
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/bishop-auckland-july-19th-2019/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, DL14 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bishop Auckland Town Hall,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190718T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190718T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T073037Z
UID:8636-1563478200-1563489000@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Durham\, July 18th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Lee Kyle and Carl Hutchinson\nShow details:\n \nLee Kyle: Conquest (Work in Progress)\nLee didn’t have a show this year\, he was worried he was going to have to start knowing about politics or something to find something to write about. Luckily\, out of nowhere\, a life-changing adventure happened. \nThat was a relief. \nSecond best comedy show of 2018 – ★★★★★ – NorthEastTheatreGuide.co.uk \n“The leader of the revolution” – The Times \n“Had everyone on their feet – Sublimely ridiculous” – Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” – NARC Magazine \n“Genius… Kyle is one to go back for” – Leicester Mercury \n  \n \nCarl Hutchinson (Work in Progress)\nCarl Hutchinson is trying out for the first time what is set to be his late 2019 / early 2020 tour. Some of these things he’ll have never said out loud before\, and most of it will be read from notes! \nAfter two consecutive sell-out years\, Carl returns with a brand new show\, expect stories\, observations & audience interaction. Always an exciting night\, join this dynamic and versatile performer for a truly unmissable evening of comedy. \nChortle “One to watch” 2019. \n“Captivating… Outstanding… An all-round comic” – ★★★★★ – One4Review \n“Joyously funny… Great self-effacing warmth… Brilliant characterisations & expert timing” – ★★★★ – Theatre Bath \n  \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/durham-july-18th-2019/
LOCATION:Outstanding Art\, Durham\, 76 North Road\, Durham\, DH1 4SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Outstanding Art Durham
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190717T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190717T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T122820Z
UID:8148-1563391800-1563402600@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 17th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Comedy Festival presents Archie Maddocks & Jack Barry\nShow details:\n \nArchie Maddocks: Big Dick Energy (Work in Progress)\nIt’s all getting a bit serious init? Political instability\, social politics making people less social – you can’t even have a finger of Nutella no more without feeling guilty – that’s what life is now\, guilt\, followed by shame. \nHowever\, what is life\, if nothing but a distraction until you die? \nArchie Maddocks tackles the struggles of being alive in his latest hour of provocative\, exhilarating and *crucially* HILARIOUS stand up. \nDaily Mirror and Evening Standard’s top jokes of the Fringe 2018 \n“A super cool\, super smart storyteller” – Evening Standard \n“Superb timing and quick wit… A must see” – ★★★★★ – Radio Ha-ha \n“A real highlight of the evening” – BBC Introduces \n  \n \nJack Barry: Alien (Work in Progress)\nYour best friend Jack Barry is worried about you. You need to laugh more\, so come have a plate of comedy shoved down your face. \nThis year\, Jack has embarrassed himself on a TV show\, had difficulty performing comedy on the London Eye\, got punched in the head for trying to do the right thing\, and is now trying to ensure his girlfriend doesn’t get deported. \nAs seen on Catastrophe\, Cuckoo\, Netflix’s Turn Up Charlie\, and the Russell Howard Hour. Writer for Mock the Week. \n“The finest of British comedy… effortlessly endearing” – ★★★★★ – EdFest Magazine \n★★★★ – Sunday Times\n★★★★ – The List\n★★★★ – The Skinny \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-17th-2019/
LOCATION:Old English Gentleman\, Darlington\, The Old English Gentleman\, 99 Bondgate\, Darlington\, DL3 7JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Comedy Festival,Old English Gentleman Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190716T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190716T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T201856Z
UID:8120-1563305400-1563316200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 16th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Comedy Festival presents Seymour Mace & Tom Little\nShow details:\n \nSeymour Mace Is My Name Climb Up My Nose And Sit In My Brain (Work in Progress)\nJoin me inside my own head for an all singing all dancing exploration of my f**ked up brain. \nI’m going in sane will I come out insane? \nAll I know is it’ll be proper funny alternative comedy not some mediocre bag of shite mainstream middle class virtue signalling pile of w@nk… anyway\, come\, don’t come\, I’m past caring. \n“As if the conjoined souls of Vic and Bob have been poured into the body of a tattooed Eric Morecambe” – ★★★★ – The Scotsman \n★★★★★ – The Times \n★★★★★ – One4Review \n  \n \nTom Little: Chronically Underachieving Loser And Wasteman (Work in Progress)\nTom Little won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2015 and never stopped going on about it. \nLast year\, his Edinburgh show was nominated for the Amused Moose Comedy Award\, which he also never shuts up about. \nA former BBC Radio New Comedy Award finalist\, he performs stand-up all over the country. \nThese highly prestigious accolades aside\, he has nothing to show for his worthless life. \n“Inventive\, unexpected and often very silly… with material as strong as he has\, he surely can’t remain a hidden treasure for long” – ★★★★ – Chortle \n“A brilliant\, loudly awkward set… sitting perilously on the fence between allowing an audience to think they know what’s coming\, and pulling something unexpectedly bizarre out of the bag” – Giggle Beats \n“Gut-wrenchingly funny… Truthfully\, an hour with Tom Little almost isn’t enough” – Fringe Review \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-16th-2019/
LOCATION:Old English Gentleman\, Darlington\, The Old English Gentleman\, 99 Bondgate\, Darlington\, DL3 7JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Comedy Festival,Old English Gentleman Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190715T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190715T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T162850Z
UID:7991-1563219000-1563229800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 15th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites New Act Competition 2019 – The Final\nShow details:\nIn June and July 2019 the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year competition returns\, for the twelfth year\, as the North-East’s biggest and longest running comedy competition. \nWho will follow in the footsteps of Sam Gore\, Andrew Ryan\, Andy Fury\, Matt Winning\, David Stanier\, Freddy Quinne\, Jack Gleadow\, Rob Mulholland\, Katie Pritchard\, Simon Lomas\, and Sian Davies to be named the winner of the competition? \nThe final of the Hilarity Bites New Act Competition\, features the four heat winners and the best runners-up\, all competing to be named the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year for 2019. \nThe finalists are: \nEvaldas Kerosas – Heat 1 winner\nCatherine Young – Heat 2 winner\nJack Topher – Heat 3 winner\nAndrew Thompson – Heat 4 winner\nCatherine Burgis – Judge’s wildcard\nHoratio Gould – Judge’s wildcard \nThe final will be hosted by Andy Fury\, and will also feature a headline set from 2008 winner Sam Gore. \nThree judges\, and the audience on the night\, will decide who wins and adds their name to the roll of honour! \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-15th-2019/
LOCATION:Hole in the Wall\, Darlington\, Hole in the Wall\, Horsemarket\, Darlington\, DL1 5PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Comedy Festival,Hole in the Wall Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190714T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190714T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T141123Z
UID:8154-1563132600-1563143400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 14th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Comedy Festival presents Scott Bennett & Ruth Cockburn\nShow details:\n \nScott Bennett: We Are All Born Artists (Work in Progress)\nAfter recently turning forty Scott is becoming more reflective. In life we make choices\, what would happen if we took a different path? As a father he’s concerned about the legacy he’s leaving behind for his children. How are we in the position to teach the next generation anything when we are making such a mess of things ourselves? \nJoin Scott for a hilarious and punchy hour of stand up as he looks at the past\, the present\, and the future and tries to find a way through the madness. \nBest show Nominee Leicester Comedy Festival 2019\nAmused Moose Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee \n“Fabulous turns of phrase and pungent expressions\, superb character creations” – Chortle \n“Great material\, great delivery\, a very funny man” – Rob Brydon \n“Brilliantly funny\, a joy to watch” – Chris Ramsey \n  \n \nRuth Cockburn: Knees Bent\, Bras off\, Ra Ra Ra! (Work in Progress)\nYou are invited to my family party! Welcome. \nLike all family parties there are weird traditions\, songs\, games and drama. It’s not a family party if Sam hasn’t started crying after three gins and Veronica’s started an argument in the kitchen. At the party you will hear family secrets\, sing along to songs and learn new traditions. \nThe show is a comedy theatre show\, using spoken word\, poetry\, songs and storytelling\, to look at how we celebrate in this country. \nIn the absence of religious traditions what do we use in its place? How do we come together to rejoice? You will leave remembering how important it is to celebrate and find your tribe. \n“Warm and Disarming… Highly recommended” – Buxton Fringe \n“She’s a real talent” – ★★★★ – Broadway Baby \n“Impossible not to be won over by this hosts charm” – ★★★★ – One 4 Review \n  \n  \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-14th-2019/
LOCATION:Old English Gentleman\, Darlington\, The Old English Gentleman\, 99 Bondgate\, Darlington\, DL3 7JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Comedy Festival,Old English Gentleman Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190711T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190711T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T072506Z
UID:8581-1562873400-1562884200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Durham\, July 11th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Chris Washington and Jonny Pelham\nShow details:\n \nChris Washington: Raconteur (Work in Progress)\nIf you like your comedy hard-hitting\, boundary-pushing\, genre-defying\, jaw-dropping\, eye-watering and Brexit-berating\, then this is definitely not the show for you. However\, if you fancy a laugh as a lad from Wigan tells you some funny stories for about an hour\, buy a ticket and take the ride. \nAs seen on Live from the BBC (BBC One).\n2017 Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer Nominee\nTour Support for Jason Manford & Milton Jones. \n“A mainstream comedy star in the making” – Chortle \n“Funny\, relatable and heartwarming” – Broadway Baby \n  \n  \n \nReplacing Andrew Lawrence:\nJonny Pelham: Off Limits (Work in Progress)\nJonny has something to say that’s usually off-limits for dating\, family gatherings\, hanging out with mates and most social situations really… \nSo what better place to talk about it than in a comedy show with a bunch of strangers? \nOff Limits is a personal\, provocative and hilarious hour that should not be missed. \nAs seen on Russell Howards Stand-up Central and Live From the BBC. \n★★★★ – The Sunday Times\n★★★★ – The Mirror\n★★★★ – The Scotsman \n“The laughs are explosive” – ★★★★ – Chortle \n“His storytelling has them all entranced for an hour” – ★★★★ – The Skinny \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/durham-july-11th-2019/
LOCATION:Outstanding Art\, Durham\, 76 North Road\, Durham\, DH1 4SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Outstanding Art Durham
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190710T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190710T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T151346Z
UID:8025-1562787000-1562797800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 10th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Comedy Festival presents Alun Cochrane & Tom Taylor\nShow details:\n \nAlun Cochrane: Brave New Alun (Work in Progress)\nStrap. The heck. In! No more Mr Nice Person! Alun (The Cockerel*) Cochrane intends to drop truth bombs and articulate thoughtcrimes about vegetables\, gender\, religion and washing machines. \n*Frank Skinner’s Absolute Radio and various telly\, innit. \nAlun Cochrane has been doing solo shows at the Fringe since 2004. He’s performed droll\, anecdotal\, observational comedy on TV panel games and stand-up shows and he’s part of the award-winning Frank Skinner show on Absolute Radio. \nDuring these offence-taking times he has decided he may as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb. Apols to vegans. \n  \n  \n  \n \nTom Taylor: Is the Indie Feel-Good Hit of the Summer (Work in Progress)\nFrom the maker of sell-out Fringe hit: The Charlie Montague Mysteries; tour support for Ed Sheeran’s tour support\, Tom Taylor\, stars in his debut stand-up show packed full of jokes\, songs and silliness. \nAs heard on BBC Radio 4. Musical Comedy Awards Audience Favourite winner. English Comedian of the Year and So You Think You’re Funny? finalist. Other tour support for Simon Munnery\, John Kearns and Abandoman. \n“Excellent… beautifully daft” – Sunday Times \n“An absolute delight” – ★★★★ – The Skinny \n“Gloriously silly” – ★★★★ – The Stage \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-10th-2019/
LOCATION:Old English Gentleman\, Darlington\, The Old English Gentleman\, 99 Bondgate\, Darlington\, DL3 7JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Comedy Festival,Old English Gentleman Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190709T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190709T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T152251Z
UID:8047-1562700600-1562711400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 9th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Comedy Festival presents Gein’s Family Giftshop & Rachel Fairburn\nShow details:\n \nGein’s Family Giftshop (Work in Progress)\nGein’s Family Giftshop are bashing out some more top dollar sketches and they’d like you to come watch. \nAudience Choice Award winner and Best Sketch Act at the London Sketchfest 2014. Nominated for Best Newcomer in the prestigious Foster’s Comedy Awards. Chortle Best Newcomer 2015. As seen on Sky Arts and heard on BBC Radio Wales. \n“They are exceptionally brilliant” – Reece Shearsmith \n★★★★ – The Metro \n★★★★ – Mail on Sunday \n★★★★ – The Guardian \n  \n  \n  \n \nRachel Fairburn: The People’s Princess (Work in Progress)\nRachel’s been described by some losers as obnoxious\, rude and contrary. However\, she thinks she’s absolutely adorable and the natural choice for the dormant title of The People’s Princess. \nRachel is co-host of the smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla which has toured around the world! \n★★★★ – Three Weeks \n★★★★ – The Skinny \n★★★★ – One4Review \n  \n  \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-9th-2019/
LOCATION:Old English Gentleman\, Darlington\, The Old English Gentleman\, 99 Bondgate\, Darlington\, DL3 7JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Comedy Festival,Old English Gentleman Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190708T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190708T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T165140
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T144506Z
UID:8075-1562614200-1562625000@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 8th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Comedy Festival presents Matt Forde & The Delightful Sausage\nShow details:\n \nMatt Forde: Brexit\, Pursued by a Bear (Work in Progress)\nJoin Britain’s leading political comedian as he once again promises his last show as an EU citizen (maybe). \nAs seen on Have I Got News For You and The Royal Variety Show. \nComplete sell out 2018 Edinburgh Fringe. \n“Possibly the best political comedy show on the Fringe” – ★★★★★ – The Telegraph \n“Is there a better political comic than Matt Forde currently working in the UK? I can’t think of another to touch him” – ★★★★½ – Chortle \n“a stand-up of rare skill” – ★★★★ – The Sunday Times \n  \n  \n \nThe Delightful Sausage: Ginster’s Paradise (Work in Progress)\nYorkshire’s finest meat-themed double act is back\, in an all-new sketch comedy nightmare. This time the perennial bad lads of Icklewick are at Ginster’s Paradise\, a holiday camp unlike any other. \nSurreal shenanigans\, unsettling illustrations and a staycation adventure you’ll never forget! \nFeatured in The Guardian’s best Shows at the Edinburgh Festival 2018. \n“Very smart writing” – The Guardian \n“A serious double act contender for a long time to come” – The Scotsman \n“Barmy comedy fantasia” – ★★★★ – The Wee Review \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-8th-2019/
LOCATION:Old English Gentleman\, Darlington\, The Old English Gentleman\, 99 Bondgate\, Darlington\, DL3 7JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Comedy Festival,Old English Gentleman Darlington
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