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SUMMARY:Whitby\, January 25th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites presents Tom Houghton: The Honourable\nShow details:\n \nTom Houghton: The Honourable\nTom’s just been made ‘The Honourable’. Not by his own merit (he’s been sacked from Wetherspoons twice) but the traditional aristocratic way\, by default. \nBasically\, his dad\, ex-Chief of Defence Staff and current Constable of the Tower of London\, was inducted into the House of Lords\, making Tom “honourable”\, apparently. \nThe 2017 sell-out\, critically acclaimed star of BBC\, Comedy Central\, and Channel 4 presents his second show\, reminiscing on growing up and discovering that true honour often lies where you’d least expect. \n“Houghton is fast becoming a stand-up that oozes class” – Metro \n“The long awaited male answer to Bridget Jones made flesh… this unexpected tour de force warrants a 21-gun salute” – ★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph \n“A crafty idiot” – ★★★★ – The Daily Mail \nAs seen on BBC1\, BBC3\, Channel 4’s “First Dates Hotel” and Comedy Central’s “Roast Battle”. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/whitby-january-25th-2019/
LOCATION:Coliseum Centre\, Whitby\, Coliseum Centre\, Victoria Place\, Whitby\, YO21 1EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coliseum Centre Whitby,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190118T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190118T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044431
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181217T110159Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, January 18th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Jason Cook\, Jack Carroll & Host Andy Fury\nShow details:\n \nJason Cook\nJason Cook is the brains behind hit BBC sitcom 'Hebburn'\, UKTV's 'Murder on the Blackpool Express'\, and several hit BBC Radio shows\, including Radio 4’s "Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks". He is also one of the best stand-up comedians working in the UK today. \nBe ready for pretty much anything when Jason takes to the stage. Behind his cheerful Geordie exterior lurks a dark\, sharp comedic mind capable of taking an unsuspecting audience to places they didn’t want to go. Dwarves\, newspaper vendors\, the toilets at raves\, true-to-life stories that drag you in and won’t let go. Cook is close to the edge but always intriguing and blessed with the sort of charm that’ll have you laughing in spite of yourself. \nAs well as writing and staring in his own hit sitcom\, Jason's been renowned as one of the best stand-up comedians on the circuit for years. In 2007\, Jason took his first solo stand up show to the Edinburgh Fringe\, selling out for the bulk of the run\, and earning 5 star reviews. He then embarked on a sell out world tour and scooped the coveted "Best International Show" at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival\, an award previously won by Eddie Izzard and Stephen K Amos. \n“A wonderfully life-affirming\, beautifully crafted\, total and utter joy. My jaw aches from laughing” - Time Out \n“Conclusively proves he can produce an hour of joyously uplifting and playfully honest hilarity simply from being a damn fine comedian” - Chortle \n“Continues to carve a rich\, deep\, consistent groove of humour at the Fringe” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nJack Carroll\nJack Carroll is a comedian\, actor and writer. Aged 11\, he starred in CBBC sketch show Ministry of Curious Stuff with Vic Reeves\, going on to win a Pride of Britain award at 12\, was runner-up on Britain’s got talent aged 14 and was nominated for a National Soap Award aged 15 for his appearance in Doctors. What he did when he was 13 remains a mystery. \nSince then\, Jack made stand-up appearances on Live at the Apollo and Frankie Boyle’s New World Order\, has acted in 4 series of the Sky One Sitcom Trollied and starred in feature film Eaten By Lions. As well as acting and stand up\, he is a graduate of the BBC Writersroom. \nJack recently wrote and starred in the BAFTA award-winning short form comedy pilot ‘Mobility’ for the BBC. In 2023 Jack took on the role of Bobby Barlow in the nation’s favourite soap ‘Coronation Street’. \nHis other attributes include Cerebral palsy\, an amazing ability to write about himself in the third person\, his brilliant intellect and his modesty. \n“...A galloping comic tour de force” - Radio Times \n“A revelation” - The Telegraph \n“He’s saying what no one else can; it’s hilarious” - The Guardian \n  \n \nAndy Fury\nDespite starting comedy out of “sheer boredom” just a few years ago\, Andy Fury has impressed a lot of people in a short space of time with a wonderful mix of self-deprecating dark jokes and off the wall surrealism. \nWith a laidback stage presence that sometimes borders horizontal\, he’s as hard-working as he is funny and winning the Hilarity Bites New Act Of The Year 2010 title has put Andy on the path to working at many of the best clubs in the country\, wowing audiences the length and breadth of the UK. \n“An absolute genius of a comedian” - BBC \n“Brilliant... The next Pub Landlord of comedy” - Hexham Courant \n“A very funny man with a big future ahead of him” - Corby Radio \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \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-january-18th-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:20190117T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190117T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044431
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T150157Z
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SUMMARY:Hartlepool\, January 17th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Pete Otway\, host Andy Fury & support\nShow details:\n \nPete Otway\nSince starting to perform in 2010\, Pete Otway has quickly gained momentum\, establishing himself as an extremely strong new act. As comfortable and confident as an MC as he is an act\, he is booked regularly to do both\, and was a recent finalist in the 2012 BBC New Comedy Awards. \nWith an affable and conversational style\, mixed with an energetic stage manner and original writing\, Pete is quickly making a name for himself on the UK circuit\, and is certainly one to watch. \n “Devastatingly funny” - Chortle \n“Amiable\, cheeky classic stand-up” - Liverpool Echo \n“An amazing comedy talent\, and we are making sure we are making sure we follow his every move in his ever rising career” - Crispy Comedy Club \n  \n \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/hartlepool-january-17th-2019/
LOCATION:The Pot House\, Hartlepool\, The Pot House\, Croft Terrace\, Hartlepool\, TS24 0QX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Pot House Hartlepool
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190114T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190114T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044431
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, January 14th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Keith Carter\, host Andy Fury & support\nShow details:\n \nKeith Carter\nKeith Carter is known as one of the best character comedians on the circuit\, so much so that many have not known he was in character. He doesn’t rely on wigs and silly costumes\, Carter relies on sincerity. His most famous creation Nige has gained cult status amongst comedy fans and comedians alike and is seen as a comedy icon in his native Liverpool. \nHis unique ability to improvise and interact with an audience whilst delivering a perfectly honed set of belly-laugh gags and hilariously surreal stories has taken him across the globe\, as well as working with\, amongst others\, Sean Lock\, Reginald D. Hunter\, Ricky Gervais\, and Russell Brand. \nCarter can count Johnny Vegas and Jon Richardson as fans of his work. His contemporaries like him so much that Steve Coogan’s company\, Baby Cow\, paid for his one man show Edinburgh run in 2012 and Craig Cash’s company\, Jelly Legs\, paid to make a half hour teaser pilot to be shown at the BBC of one of Carter’s characters. \n “A character comic of rare skill” - The Guardian \n“Carter is in danger of becoming huge” - Chortle \n“Surely this man will have a sitcom in a few years time” - Metro \n  \n \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-january-14th-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190108T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190108T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044431
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181231T105109Z
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SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, January 8th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tom Wrigglesworth\, Chris Washington\, Tom Little\, and host Katie Mulgrew\nShow details:\n \nTom Wrigglesworth\nTom Wrigglesworth is an established stand-up comedian\, radio and TV presenter\, and voice-over artist from Sheffield\, England. \nWith a disarmingly charming delivery and unforgettable appearance\, this Yorkshire funny man became a national have-a-go-hero when he rescued a little old lady from the jaws of a Virgin train ticket inspector; only to be arrested for begging. His subsequent story of the event secured Tom several awards including the Chortle Best Show Award\, and a nomination for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award. This led to a sell out tour of the UK\, and runs at the New Zealand Comedy Festival and prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival. \nFollowing this\, Tom recorded two series of 'Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters' for BBC Radio 4\, tackling consumer issues in his own hilarious way and winning a highly acclaimed Sony Award for best Radio Comedy along the way. His next radio project\, 'Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups' for BBC Radio 4 is currently in its second series and focuses on telephone conversations with his parents. \nTom is also known for his uncanny resemblance to Green Bay Packers quarter back Aaron Rodgers\, and worked with NFL films to create ‘The Incredible Mr Wrigglesworth’. This short film which featured Tom performing in Green Bay\, receiving the key to the city\, and coming his face to face with his doppleganger became a viral You Tube hit. \n “Magical storytelling... a rare talent... hysterical and accomplished” - Time Out \n“The gods of comedy chose greatness for Tom” - The Scotsman \n“Undeniable gift for comic storytelling... he has a lovely turn of phrase\, an ear for allowable exaggeration... and a born entertainer's grasp of structure” - The Telegraph \n  \n \nChris Washington\nEdinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee - 2017\nAs seen on Mock The Week (BBC2)\, Live From The BBC (BBC1)\, House of Games (BBC2) and as heard on Have A Word Podcast\, and The Stand up Sketch Show. As seen as tour support for Kevin Bridges\, along with Milton Jones and Jason Manford. \nChris began performing stand up comedy in July 2012\, and after five years\, several hundred gigs for a host of reputable promoters up and down the country\, and a well received Edinburgh debut show\, he is fast becoming one of the most sought after new acts on the circuit. \nIn his early days Chris made the finals of several new act competitions\, and was spotted by Jason Manford\, who selected him to support him on several tour dates. With a cheeky Northern charm and hilarious tales it’s clear to see why Chris is flying up the comedy ladder. \n“A master of storytelling” - ★★★★ - The Times \n“a mainstream comedy star in the making” - ★★★★ - Chortle \n“if you like your comedy funny\, Washington’s your man” - ★★★★ - Joe.co.uk \n  \n \nTom Little\nTom Little is an award-winning comedian. In 2015 he won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year (an award also won by acts such as Johnny Vegas\, Jason Manford\, Rhod Gilbert and Romesh Ranganathan) which he never stops banging on about. \nTom was also a BBC Radio New Comedy Award finalist and his 2018 Edinburgh show was nominated for the Amused Moose Comedy Award. He plays the well-read fool\, taking on hugely diverse facts\, but refusing to deal with them conventionally\, with a unique turn of phrase. \n“Inventive\, unexpected and often very silly…. He surely can’t remain a hidden treasure for long” - Chortle \n“A huge talent” - The Scotsman \n“His elevation to TV panel show favourite is surely only a matter of time” - The Wee Review \n“The real deal. An instinctive comedian with oodles of charm and a quirky\, frenetic intensity... If he cuts his energy levels by 10% he could end up in movies” - The Spectator \n  \n \nKatie Mulgrew\nLancashire comedian\, Katie Mulgrew really likes making people laugh. It’s kinda her thing. She gigs all over the country in comedy clubs doing just that\, to mostly success. She also makes her Mum laugh loads. \nShe’s done lots of lovely things whilst being a comedian like being tour support for The Boy With Tape On His Face and Vikki Stone. She has written for The News Quiz and you can hear her dulcet Northern tones featured on the BBC Radio 2 documentary series\, The History of British Comedy. She got to be very silly indeed on a couple of episodes of the CBBC show\, The Dog Ate My Homework. She recently co-hosted a TV pilot on ITV2 called Lovefix. \nKatie has performed three solo stand up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is currently working on her fourth show when she’s not consumed with trying to keep the human she has made alive. \n“Mulgrew is an engaging\, likeable presence who doesn’t struggle to hold the audience’s attention. This is a well-structured thoughtful show.. radiating warmth” - Chortle \n“charmingly honest... delightfully tender and thoroughly entertaining” - The Skinny \n“...honest\, un-cynical comedy that’s rough around the edges but tremendously warm” - Three Weeks \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-january-8th-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190105T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190105T223000
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, January 5th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Andrew Lawrence\, Gary Tro\, and host Brennan Reece\nShow details:\n \nAndrew Lawrence\nBBC New Comedy Award Winner 2004Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2006Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee 2007Chortle Award Best Headline Act Nominee 2010\nWith six national tours behind him\, as well as multiple comedy award wins and nominations\, appearances on Live at the Apollo\, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow\, and Stand-Up For The Week (where he was a series regular)\, and several Radio 4 series\, Andrew Lawrence is one of the most celebrated stand-up comedians of his generation. \nDescribed as the 'Leonard Cohen of comedy'\, Andrew Lawrence is the master of his game. Andrew's live performances have gained international recognition as he has played at all the top comedy festivals enjoying mass critical acclaim. He has twice performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and at the 2009 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. \nAlso a talented actor\, Andrew was a regular for three series on the BBC3 hit show Ideal playing the role of Marco. \n“Superbly intelligent\, highly articulate and deeply sour” - The Spectator \n“Anyone who gives this spikily inventive performer the time of day will realise they're in the presence of an A-list talent” - The Guardian \n“... a hard act to follow” - Chortle \n  \n \nGary Tro\nAs seen on BBC iPlayer and heard on BBC Radio 4\, stand-up Gary Tro is an exciting breakthrough act making waves on the UK and international comedy circuit with his joyously angry and hilariously anarchic style of comedy. \nIn addition to stand-up\, Gary is something of a gifted all-rounder with skills including acting\, presenting and voice over work. He’s also a talented improviser and performs as one half of nerd-culture double act The Just Us League \nA regular on the touring circuit\, in 2017 Gary supported Tez Ilyas on national tour and took his own show ‘SupercalifragilisticexpiGaryTrocious’ to festivals all across the UK and at the Charleston Comedy Festival USA. In 2018\, Gary made his Australian touring debut with his new show ‘Gary Tro-ke Karaoke’. \n “Made his full room roar with laughter!” - ★★★★ - Mumble \n“Expect comic genius” - LondonCalling.com \n★★★★★ - Three Weeks \n  \n \nBrennan Reece\nBest Newcomer (nominee)\, Edinburgh Comedy Festival 2016English Comedian of the Year 2015Best Show (nominee)\, Fringe World Australia\nAs seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC)\, Celeb Coach Trip (E4)\, and Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, and supporting Joe Lycett on his 2022 UK Arena tour. \nBrennan is a multi award winning working class wordsmith (Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee and English Comedian Of The Year Winner). A stand-up\, a storyteller\, and self confessed mummy’s boy\, his boyish cheeks recently cropped up on Survival Of The Fittest (ITV)\, The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV) Live At The Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and racking up over 6 million YouTube hits for his stint on Top Gear (BBC). \nA true Northern voice\, with family close to his heart. Your Mum is going to love him! Not like that\, you dirty little perve. \n“A powerfully entertaining\, unstoppable force” - Chortle \n“A teenage Alan Bennett” - The Skinny \n“Beautiful\, raucous and touching” - The Independent \n“Absolutely incredible” - Phoebe Waller Bridge \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-january-5th-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:20190103T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190103T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T044431
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SUMMARY:Northallerton\, January 3rd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul ‘Silky’ White\, Tom Taylor\, and host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\n \nPaul 'Silky' White\nSilky has been a full time comedian since 1997. He did his first gig in 1994\, and his fourth gig (the final of the 1995 BBC New Comedy Awards alongside Lee Mack\, Daniel Kitson and Julian Barratt) was shown on BBC1’s Stand-Up Show. Other awards he has failed to win include the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year (prize-winning runner-up 2000)\, the Liverpool Echo Arts and Entertainment Award (the only person to be nominated twice: always the sodding bridesmaid). \nSilky has performed internationally\, including gigs in China\, the Philippines\, the Gulf\, Singapore\, the US\, the Melbourne Comedy Festival\, and all over Europe\, including at the Glastonbury Festival\, where no-one lobbed bottles of wee\, much to his relief. He performed at the 2004 God’s Kitchen Global Gathering\, the 2005 Big Bang at Santa Pod\, and in the houseband for the Kilkenny Festival. Silky is also a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe\, where he plays to full houses every year at The Stand Comedy Club. \n“...a very\, very funny fella... just brilliant” - John Bishop \n“One of the comedy circuit’s most popular headliners... on the cusp of superstardom” - Yorkshire Life \n“Among the best of the circuit... born funny” - City Life \n“Always brilliant” - Metro \n  \n \nTom Taylor\n2015 Yorkshire Comedian of the Year\nMulti-award winning comedian Tom Taylor has received high praise from audiences and critics alike. His unique brand of musical comedy is smart and silly in equal measure and he can boast an impressive stock of quirky\, and very funny\, musical one-liners. \nIn 2013 Tom reached the final of the prestigious So You Think You're Funny? competition\, previously won by Dylan Moran\, Lee Mack and Peter Kay. In 2014\, he reached the final of the Hobgoblin Comedy Award and\, the following year\, won the inaugural Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year competition. \nRecently\, Tom has performed on Radio 2 and Radio 4 Extra as part of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award and has supported Simon Munnery on tour. \n“His brand of nervous\, neurotic musical comedy is an absolute delight” - The Skinny \n  \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/northallerton-january-3rd-2019/
LOCATION:The Tithe Bar\, Northallerton\, The Tithe Bar\, 2 Friarage Street\, Northallerton\, DL6 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Tithe Bar Northallerton
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181221T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181221T223000
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, December 21st 2018
DESCRIPTION:Tom Wrigglesworth\, Kelsey de Almeida\, Ruth Cockburn & Host Matt Reed\nShow details:\nReplacing Tanyalee Davis:\n \nTom Wrigglesworth\nTom Wrigglesworth is an established stand-up comedian\, radio and TV presenter\, and voice-over artist from Sheffield\, England. \nWith a disarmingly charming delivery and unforgettable appearance\, this Yorkshire funny man became a national have-a-go-hero when he rescued a little old lady from the jaws of a Virgin train ticket inspector; only to be arrested for begging. His subsequent story of the event secured Tom several awards including the Chortle Best Show Award\, and a nomination for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award. This led to a sell out tour of the UK\, and runs at the New Zealand Comedy Festival and prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival. \nFollowing this\, Tom recorded two series of 'Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters' for BBC Radio 4\, tackling consumer issues in his own hilarious way and winning a highly acclaimed Sony Award for best Radio Comedy along the way. His next radio project\, 'Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups' for BBC Radio 4 is currently in its second series and focuses on telephone conversations with his parents. \nTom is also known for his uncanny resemblance to Green Bay Packers quarter back Aaron Rodgers\, and worked with NFL films to create ‘The Incredible Mr Wrigglesworth’. This short film which featured Tom performing in Green Bay\, receiving the key to the city\, and coming his face to face with his doppleganger became a viral You Tube hit. \n“Magical storytelling... a rare talent... hysterical and accomplished” - Time Out \n“The gods of comedy chose greatness for Tom” - The Scotsman \n“Undeniable gift for comic storytelling... he has a lovely turn of phrase\, an ear for allowable exaggeration... and a born entertainer's grasp of structure” - The Telegraph \n  \n \nKelsey de Almeida\nKelsey is one of the youngest working comedians in the UK. Having supported Stephen K Amos on 3 UK tours\, Abandoman on their 2017 UK tour\, and recently won 'Best Newcomer' at the Southend Comedy Festival - it's clear to see why The Stand Comedy Club described him as being "Definitely one to watch". \n“Opened for me on tour\, a superb act to follow. Blown away by his funny\, they loved him. Catch him now\, he's got it” - Stephen K Amos \n“Destined to be absolutely huge. Charming and disarming\, he held the audience in the palm of his hand and made them helpless with laughter. He puts wit and polish centre stage” - Julia Chamberlain \n“Wins the audience over immediately with a combination of great material and confidence” - Glee Club \n  \n \nRuth Cockburn\nRuth has been writing comedy sketches and plays since she graduated in 2005 from Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre\, where she studied acting. Her comedy plays have been performed in numerous festivals including Sydney"s "Short & Sweet" Festival\, Lost Theatre companies One Act Festival\, Buxton Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe. Her play "Saturday Boy" was also nominated for Best new writing in Buxtons" Fringe 2008. \nShe began performing stand up comedy in May 2008. In her first year she was a "Funny Women" semi-finalist\, "So You Think You're Funny?" semi-finalist\, and came third in Mirth on Monday"s new act competition. \n “Ruth's comedy is a particularly potent mix of spot-on\, slightly surreal social commentary and brilliantly inventive\, hummable and instantly hilarious songs” - Spotlight Comedy \n“Highly recommended” - Stoon Buxton Fringe \n“Both clever and hilarious in style” - EdFringe \n  \n \nMatt Reed\nBorn and bred in Sunderland\, Matt's affable style has won him fans across the UK. He effortlessly plays with the crowd with a natural rapport that is found in few comics. Matt\, always ready\, never disappointing will always make a good gig - great. \nIn 2015 Matt took his debut show to the Edinburgh Fringe\, retelling the four year ordeal of how he was stalked and cat-fished by an online admirer. The show won rave reviews from critics and audience alike\, with Matt playing to sell-out audiences. \nWith so many gigs of every size under his belt\, from audiences of 3000 to 30\, there is pretty much no comedy situation Matt can't handle. As pleasant as he is wonderfully brutal\, Matt is a welcome addition to any comedy night entertaining the crowd while skillfully destroying any heckler that crosses his path. \n “Absolutely hilarious... had the crowd rolling around” - BBC \n“Brilliant... always original one of the newest stars of comedy” - The Leeds Guide \n“Brilliantly handled a very difficult room\, this fashionably unkempt lad will go far” - Swansea Telegraph \n  \n\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-december-21st-2018/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, DL14 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bishop Auckland Town Hall,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Northallerton\, December 20th 2018
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Matt Reed\, George Zach\, and host Martin Mor\nShow details:\n \nMatt Reed\nBorn and bred in Sunderland\, Matt's affable style has won him fans across the UK. He effortlessly plays with the crowd with a natural rapport that is found in few comics. Matt\, always ready\, never disappointing will always make a good gig - great. \nIn 2015 Matt took his debut show to the Edinburgh Fringe\, retelling the four year ordeal of how he was stalked and cat-fished by an online admirer. The show won rave reviews from critics and audience alike\, with Matt playing to sell-out audiences. \nWith so many gigs of every size under his belt\, from audiences of 3000 to 30\, there is pretty much no comedy situation Matt can't handle. As pleasant as he is wonderfully brutal\, Matt is a welcome addition to any comedy night entertaining the crowd while skillfully destroying any heckler that crosses his path. \n “Absolutely hilarious... had the crowd rolling around” - BBC \n“Brilliant... always original one of the newest stars of comedy” - The Leeds Guide \n“Brilliantly handled a very difficult room\, this fashionably unkempt lad will go far” - Swansea Telegraph \n  \n \nGeorge Zach\nGeorge moved from Greece to study Biochemistry in Newcastle Upon Tyne and\, in doing so\, avoided joining the Greek army for his national service. He discovered stand-up soon after and has gone to sell out his show Greek Tragedy at the Melbourne Comedy Festival\, and support Luisa Omielan on her Am I Right Ladies tour. Recent BBC One appearances include the One Show and numerous appearances on This Week\, discussing the Greek financial crisis. \nFortunately for George it turned out that he has quite the grasp of the English language\, and also the fine art of comedy\, including his witty observations on dating Geordie lasses and helpful translations of everyday Geordie phrases. \n“A charismatic raconteur... his story not only elicits laughter but is also\, at times\, poignant and moving” - ★★★★ – The Wee Review \n“Truly terrific” - Melbourne Herald \n“Huge Laughs\, George is clearly a very funny guy” - Broadway Baby \n  \n \nMartin Mor\nMartin comes from Northern Ireland\, and after a successful career as a circus performer\, he turned his attention on the unsuspecting comedy circuit. With over 25 years experience as a professional performer\, Martin has established himself as one of the UK’s most popular and in-demand comedians. Combining startlingly original material with bold\, energetic improvisation\, his love of working the audience\, and an inability to remember his script\, mean that every show is a unique interactive live event\, and no two shows are ever the same.
 \nVery much the comedian’s comedian\, Martin has been the support act of choice for; Frankie Boyle\, Jack Dee\, Lee Evans\, Jasper Carrot\, Patrick Kielty\, Johnny Vegas\, Steve Coogan\, and once Tina Turner. However\, in his own right has performed successfully at events of all description; from the Hammersmith Apollo to a show for the inmates of an Italian prison\, from comedy clubs to performing before members of the British Royal Family.
 \nWith numerous appearances on radio and television\, Martin has worked at all levels of the industry; being a warm up man\, devising and performing his own television show\, and writing jokes for some of the biggest names in British comedy - and his photograph is even featured on the popular board game Trivial Pursuits!
 \n“Martin is the act that has influenced me the most\, the UK comedy circuit would not be the same without him” - Frankie Boyle \n“Extremely funny” - Peter Kay \n“This guy's great” - George Best \n“He wore us out with laughter... Irrepressible exuberance” - The Scotsman \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/northallerton-december-20th-2018/
LOCATION:The Tithe Bar\, Northallerton\, The Tithe Bar\, 2 Friarage Street\, Northallerton\, DL6 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Tithe Bar Northallerton
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