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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190715T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190715T223000
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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:20260422T200012
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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:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
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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:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T151346Z
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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
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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:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T144506Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190707T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190707T223000
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 7th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Comedy Festival presents Eddy Brimson & Jack Gleadow\nShow details:\n \nEddy Brimson: Life Coaching For Arseholes (Work in Progress)\nHi\, I’m Eddy Brimson and I coach life. \nI do that by cutting through the bullshit. No buzz words\, no buzz sentences. \n“There’s no ‘I’ in team”… And?… That’s just basic spelling!… \nLet me help you discover your true individuality so that I can teach you to become exactly the same as me… Oh f**king yeah. \n“The crowd loved him” – The Guardian \n“Engaging and compelling\, Brimson doesn’t f**k about” – Three Weeks \n“There must be a school of comedy in the British Isles… if such a school exists Eddy Brimson would have been top of the class” – Sydney Sun Herald \n  \n \nJack Gleadow: Mr Saturday Night (Work in Progress)\nWinner – Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2019\nChortle Nominee for Best Newcomer 2019\nThe Hull Native previews his debut Edinburgh Fringe show following on from performing as part of the prestigious Pleasance Comedy Reserve in 2018. \nJack is one of the most exciting and versatile new stand-ups on the comedy circuit with his refreshing take to the art form. \nHe has been seen performing throughout the UK in clubs in theatres\, and supporting comics including Lloyd Griffith\, and Carl Hutchinson on tour\, as well as performing at the comedy arenas at Glastonbury and Latitude Festivals. \n“Wonderfully surreal visual and physical comedy” – The Arts Desk \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-7th-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:20190706T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190706T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T132531Z
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SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 6th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tom Wrigglesworth\, Harry Garrison\, and host Pete Otway\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 \nHarry Garrison\nGlasgow-based comedian Harry Garrison has confident\, flawless delivery and natural charm. \nDon´t be fooled when he shuffles on clutching his guitar: his set is not for the faint-hearted. His honest\, and often oddball take on life and other sensitive topics are expertly handled in a way that will have you cooing over his romanticism\, dropping your jaw in shock that yes\, he did just say that\, and howling with laughter in delightfully equal measure. \n“...stylishly expressed\, charismatic performance” - Chortle \n“...standout crowd favourite” - The Scotsman \n“5 star performance... Hilarious... Quick witted\, dry\, black comedy” - Mumble Comedy \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/darlington-july-6th-2019/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Darlington Comedy Festival,The Forum Darlington
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190704T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190704T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T151412Z
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SUMMARY:Northallerton\, July 4th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Deering\, Hannah Silvester\, and host Tony Jameson\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  \n \nHannah Silvester\nHannah Silvester has been performing on the stand up comedy circuit since 2010. Based in the West Midlands she is a regular on the national circuit\, and is regularly gigging for a number of the top independent comedy clubs and promoters. \nHer adult set combines frank and honest stand up comedy with a warm delivery and the occasional comedy song thrown into the mix. She is also a resident performer for Laughing Sole Comedy for Kids at The M.A.C. in Birmingham\, where she has to tone everything down for the kids! \nIn 2014 she was a finalist in both The Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award and The Nottingham Comedy Festival Comedian of the Year Award. 2014 also saw her win The Midlands ComedyAward for Breakthrough Act\, before coming second in the Hull Comedy Festival New Comedian of the Year Competition in 2015. \n“She's a woman with a lot of attitude\, and a way of expressing it that is often viciously\, hilariously blunt. She revels in her bad parenting\, is withering about sexist behaviour\, and frank about ageing - all delivered with a compelling surety” - Chortle \n“Hannah Silvester was particularly brilliant. Her comments on life as a female comic and the challenges that come with being in a long term relationship were\, quite simply hilarious” - Tamworth Herald \n“Hannah possess a unique voice in the comedy world” - Juice Comedy \n  \n \nTony Jameson\nSince starting in September\, 2008\, Tony Jameson has established himself firmly as one of the brightest prospects in the North East comedy scene. \nWith his whimsical rambling manner\, or flight of fancy\, Tony takes audiences on a tour of the inner workings of his mind and the strange things that happen in his life. Fleeting from whimsy to dark one-liners\, before stopping for a cup of tea and a breather. It’s a bit like a small child who always asks ‘why?’ His observations are well thought out\, keeping the audience on their toes and intrigued\, eager to see where his journey will take them. \nIn 2014 Tony had an exceptional run at the Edinburgh Festival\, following a sell-out run in 2013 with his critically acclaimed show Football Manager Ruined My Life\, which he then toured throughout Winter 2014\, before taking it back on the road in 2015. \n“Tony Jameson delivered both an imaginatively amusing and well received performance...” - Three Weeks \n“Terrific... Wonderful... Life-affirming stuff...” - The Skinny \n“The latest Geordie with massive potential” - Yorkshire Evening Press \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/northallerton-july-4th-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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190703T223000
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SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, July 3rd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Deering\, George Zach\, Tom Little\, and host Tony Jameson\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  \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 \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 \nTony Jameson\nSince starting in September\, 2008\, Tony Jameson has established himself firmly as one of the brightest prospects in the North East comedy scene. \nWith his whimsical rambling manner\, or flight of fancy\, Tony takes audiences on a tour of the inner workings of his mind and the strange things that happen in his life. Fleeting from whimsy to dark one-liners\, before stopping for a cup of tea and a breather. It’s a bit like a small child who always asks ‘why?’ His observations are well thought out\, keeping the audience on their toes and intrigued\, eager to see where his journey will take them. \nIn 2014 Tony had an exceptional run at the Edinburgh Festival\, following a sell-out run in 2013 with his critically acclaimed show Football Manager Ruined My Life\, which he then toured throughout Winter 2014\, before taking it back on the road in 2015. \n“Tony Jameson delivered both an imaginatively amusing and well received performance...” - Three Weeks \n“Terrific... Wonderful... Life-affirming stuff...” - The Skinny \n“The latest Geordie with massive potential” - Yorkshire Evening Press \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-july-3rd-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:20190702T223000
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UID:7948-1562095800-1562106600@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, July 2nd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Carl Hutchinson\, MC Hammersmith\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\n \nCarl Hutchinson\nOne of the hardest working touring acts in the UK\, Carl Hutchinson has recently performed several sell-out tours of the UK\, following support dates with Chris Ramsey on his tour of arenas and large theatres. \nCarl is a multi-award winning comedian\, having won the Beat The Frog World Series and Magners Comedian of the year awards in 2007. He's also a Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Nominee and So You Think You’re Funny Finalist\, was seen on ITV's FHM Comedy Hero and performed at the highly respected Big Value Comedy Showcase in Edinburgh in 2011. \nCarl supported former three-time wrestling heavyweight champion and bestselling author Mick Foley on both of his UK Comedy Tours; in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Carl then supported Chris Ramsey on the last leg of his ‘Offermation’ tour in 2012\, has performed several sell-out Edinburgh festival runs since his festival debut show in 2012\, which was shortlisted in the Amused Moose Awards and received outstanding reviews from all of the major festival press. \n“Effortlessly hilarious. He captivates the audience with his perfectly timed suspenseful silences and plain-talking sense-making” - ★★★★ - Three Weeks \n“An absolute must... the next big thing!” - The Skinny \n“The comedy catalyst to a great night out” - Three Weeks \n“Hutchinson’s trump card is the way he interacts with the audience\, rolling with every ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ his material generated\, giving a dynamism and spontaneity to his performance” - Chortle \n  \n \nMC Hammersmith\n2018 Scottish Comedy Award Best Newcomer2017 UK Improv Smackdown Champion\nMC Hammersmith (aka Will Naameh\, the skinny posh one from Men With Coconuts\, Spontaneous Sherlock and Spontaneous Potter) is an award-winning freestyle rap improvisational comedian. \nHe is the world’s leading gangsta rapper to ever emerge from the ghetto of middle class white west London. \nNow based in Edinburgh\, he performs across the UK and worldwide. He is the 2017 UK Improv Smackdown Champion\, and the 2018 Scottish Comedy Award Best Newcomer\, and has been seen on BBC Scotland and STV. \n“An exceptionally dazzling performance... utterly enthralled” - The Skinny \n“The funniest rapper in the world” - Culross Festival \n“A shy\, somewhat repressed ex-public school attendee blazing through an incredible freestyle rap” - The Wee Review \n  \n \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/topcliffe-july-2nd-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:20190702T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190702T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T150437Z
UID:7952-1562095800-1562106600@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ripon\, July 2nd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Deering\, Carl Hutchinson\, and host Lee Kyle\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  \n \nCarl Hutchinson\nOne of the hardest working touring acts in the UK\, Carl Hutchinson has recently performed several sell-out tours of the UK\, following support dates with Chris Ramsey on his tour of arenas and large theatres. \nCarl is a multi-award winning comedian\, having won the Beat The Frog World Series and Magners Comedian of the year awards in 2007. He's also a Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Nominee and So You Think You’re Funny Finalist\, was seen on ITV's FHM Comedy Hero and performed at the highly respected Big Value Comedy Showcase in Edinburgh in 2011. \nCarl supported former three-time wrestling heavyweight champion and bestselling author Mick Foley on both of his UK Comedy Tours; in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Carl then supported Chris Ramsey on the last leg of his ‘Offermation’ tour in 2012\, has performed several sell-out Edinburgh festival runs since his festival debut show in 2012\, which was shortlisted in the Amused Moose Awards and received outstanding reviews from all of the major festival press. \n“Effortlessly hilarious. He captivates the audience with his perfectly timed suspenseful silences and plain-talking sense-making” - ★★★★ - Three Weeks \n“An absolute must... the next big thing!” - The Skinny \n“The comedy catalyst to a great night out” - Three Weeks \n“Hutchinson’s trump card is the way he interacts with the audience\, rolling with every ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ his material generated\, giving a dynamism and spontaneity to his performance” - Chortle \n  \n \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn't read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn't totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet - Sublimely ridiculous” - The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” - NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original - the highlight of the night” - Giggle Beats \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-july-2nd-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190701T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190701T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T160125Z
UID:8095-1562009400-1562020200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 1st 2019
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Comedy Festival presents Rob Deering & Beat This\nShow details:\n \nRob Deering (Work in Progress)\nRob Deering is back with brand new stuff for 2019 – although you can be sure it will utilise his unique toolkit; 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. \nPlus his knowledge of popular music and culture is second to none\, and his face\, smiley and approachable at first\, turns out to be rubbery and preposterous. \nExpect big beats\, belly laughs and at least one earworm. \n“highly impressive one-man soundscape powered mainly by energy and excellent guitar skills” – The Scotsman \n“as sharp and versatile as a Swiss Army knife” – The Independent \n  \n  \n \nRob Deering’s Beat This\nThe live music-based comedy pop quiz\, featuring four top UK stand-ups. \nA cult festival favourite – from the Big Chill\, Machfest\, The Green Man\, and five years on the Edinburgh Fringe – Rob Deering’s Beat This is never the same twice\, an alchemical mix of Deering’s superb guitar skills\, an up-for-it and ever-involved audience and an impressive roster of fabulous – and equally up-for-it – contestants. \nPrevious guests include James Acaster\, Alan Davies\, Gary Delaney\, Nick Helm\, Nish Kumar\, Sarah Millican\, Phil Nichol\, Andi Osho\, Lucy Porter\, Frank Skinner\, Greg Davies\, Josh Widdicombe\, Tim Vine\, and many\, many more. \nRob Deering holds and brings this all together\, his skills as master of ceremonies as important as his improvisation\, musicianship and encyclopaedic knowledge of pop. He knows it all so you don’t have to. \n“Employing live music mash-ups\, megamixes (not enough of them nowadays) and music trivia\, the nimble-fingered Deering pits comedians and the audience against each other” – Comedy Central \n“An evening in his company is nothing less than a joy” – The Independent on Sunday \n  \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-1st-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:20190627T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190627T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T203302Z
UID:7985-1561663800-1561674600@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Durham\, June 27th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Laura Lexx and Steve Bugeja\nShow details:\n \nLaura Lexx: Knee Jerk (Work in Progress)\nStar of Live at the Apollo\, Laura Lexx is a “bouncy\, bubbly stand up star” (Telegraph). \nHer sell-out 2018 show “Trying”\, was “a masterpiece” ***** (Voice) and earned her a prestigious Comic’s Comic Award. Now\, Lexx takes on society’s big issues\, but come for jokes not answers. \nThe world seems furious at the moment… over Brexit\, carbon\, gender\, plastic\, nationality and whether or not we should be aiming for the future or the past. Maybe Laura is projecting\, but is all this arguing and fighting down to the fact we’re absolutely terrified? \nIn Knee Jerk\, Laura is using the tricks she learned to cope with her eco-anxiety to try and soothe the world’s temper and calm down our various phobias. \n“stomach-achingly funny” – ★★★★ – Entertainment Focus \n“another skilfully-constructed hour from an underrated performer” – ★★★★ – Fest \n  \n \nSteve Bugeja: Single Mum (Work in Progress)\nSteve helped his single mum find her Prince Charming all while learning his times tables. (He was seven). \nThe host of Radio 4’s Economics with Subtitles returns following four critically-acclaimed shows. \nAs seen on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One)\, The Zoe Ball Show (ITV1)\, Stand Up Central (Comedy Central)\, Love Island Aftersun (ITV2) and Comedy Up Late (ABC TV) at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. \n“Steve’s a charming\, likeable stand-up with a set packed with gags” – Sunday Post \n“An eye for comic detail that’s all his own” – The Guardian \n“Plentiful jokes and compelling storytelling” – The Scotsman \n  \n \n  \n\nBuy tickets (ticket includes a free glass of wine):
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/durham-june-27th-2019/
LOCATION:Outstanding Art\, Durham\, 76 North Road\, Durham\, DH1 4SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Outstanding Art Durham
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190624T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190624T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T145010Z
UID:7892-1561404600-1561415400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, June 24th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites New Act Competition 2019 – Heat Four\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? \nThis heat will feature up to twelve new acts\, with less than two years performing experience\, all competing to be named the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year for 2019. \nHost for the evening will be former winner\, Andy Fury. \nPerforming in this heat are: \nBrian Bell\nCatherine Burgis\nChris Harley\nDarren Harty\nWill Hitt\nIan Jones\nJames Kilvington\nSteven Lynn\nSam Serrano\nDavid Simpson\nAndrew Thompson\nSam Wilkinson\nAaron Wood \nThree judges\, and the audience on the night\, will decide who wins and progresses to the final in July! \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-june-24th-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190621T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190621T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T154421Z
UID:7806-1561145400-1561156200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Redcar\, June 21st 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Christian Reilly\, Hayley Ellis\, Sam Gore\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\n \nChristian Reilly\nChristian Reilly is both a Perrier and Chortle award-winning musical comedian with “sex\, politics and rock 'n' roll” (The Scotsman) in the key of grrr. \nAs a former integral part of the Perrier award-winning show Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars\, with comic/songster Rich Hall\, Christian's career has taken him around the world three times. On his way\, he received accolades at international festivals and numerous network TV credits in the USA\, Australia\, New Zealand and Britain. \nNow a solo stand-up performer\, and headlining all the major comedy venues in his own right\, Christian uses his dynamic guitar and vocal skills to target histrionic rock bands\, musical theatre and morose indie musicians. He wrote and performed for 'That Was Then This Is Now' (BBC Radio 2) as musical counterpart to Richard Herring and Emma Kennedy\, as well as giving his improvisation skills an outing on Radio 2's 'Jammin'. \n“Blisteringly funny songs” - The Stage \n“If you’re a fan of Bill Bailey or Rich Hall\, you’re a Christian Reilly fan already” - The Guardian \n“The funniest songs I’ve heard in a long time” - The Scotsman \n  \n \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 \nSam Gore\nA confident and original young act with a brilliant command of language\, Sam’s been wowing crowds and rapidly climbing the comedy ladder. Having cemented his position as one of the best new performers on the circuit with no less than five New Act of the Year titles (including the Hilarity Bites title in 2008)\, he’s gone on to impress everywhere from weekend clubs to music festivals\, biker rallies and theatres. \nSam made his solo debut at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015\, winning plaudits from audiences for his show "The Cryptid Crossword"\, whilst also appearing in the highly regarded AAA Comedy showcase at The Pleasance. In 2010 Sam appeared in the double-header show A Calculated Risk as part of the Free Festival. In 2011 he returned to the Fringe as part of the Amused Moose Laugh-Off showcase\, having won his way through to the final of that competition as well. Sam is also a hugely accomplished writer\, plying his trade on shows such as Russell Howard's Good News and Chris Addison's Show & Tell. \n“The jokes are as cruel as they are funny\, i.e. very... a class act indeed” - Chortle \n“Superbly crafted gags that showcase a vivid use of imagery and language... great wordplay\, refreshing honesty and a wonderfully dark view of life” - Giggle Beats \n  \n \nRick Molland\nNot many Englishmen can cut it as an MC in a Scottish Comedy Club - but that's exactly what Rick Molland did every weekend of the year for years. \nAn award winning film maker and former Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up\, having proven his comedy metal in some of the most formidable environments Scotland has to offer\, including T in the Park\, Rockness\, and The Wickerman Festivals\, Rick Molland is the former resident compère at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. \n“no-holds-barred comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“perfect for the role of compere” - Three Weeks \n“ audacious” - The Scotsman \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/redcar-june-21st-2019/
LOCATION:Coatham Hall\, Redcar\, Coatham Hall\, 7 Coatham Road\, Redcar\, TS10 1RH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coatham Hall Redcar,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190621T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190621T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T192848Z
UID:7855-1561145400-1561156200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, June 21st 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Emmanuel Sonubi\, Rob Mulholland & host Andy Fury\nShow details:\n \nEmmanuel Sonubi\nLondon based Emmanuel Sonubi has only been on the comedy circuit for what fills like five minutes and he’s already garnering himself a reputation as “THE one to watch out for". \nAn ex-bouncer and failed contestant of ‘The Worlds Strongest Man’\, Emmanuel was born and bred in the East End of London where he extracts most of his hilarious interactions with the vibrant cockneys and reprobates he has encountered. Now a father of two\, he has a wealth of material of playing pranks with his kids as well as his awful parenting skills. \nSince 2015\, Emmanuel has rocketed through the ranks\, regularly playing prestigious clubs in the UK such as The Comedy Store\, as well as playing internationally and being hand-selected by Jason Manford to support him on his 2018 arena tour. ` \n“A new talent at the door of stand-up\, his name's down and he's definitely coming in” - Russell Kane \n“I've only seen this guy destroy rooms” - Seann Walsh \n“Emmanuel is so incredibly funny\, and I'm not just saying that because I'm scared of him” - Joel Dommett \n  \nReplacing Jake Lambert:\n \nRob Mulholland\nSix foot seven of pure funny\, Rob Mulholland is a bombastic\, mischievous gag-slinging rascal with a heart full of humour and gob full of shite. An established\, bullet-proof comedy pro forged in the fires of the Nothern comedy circuit who now travels the world packing big belly laughs. A regular at all the biggest comedy clubs in the UK; whether going for the kill with his playful filth-mongering and hilarious\, furious tirades against minor annoyances or holding a night together with his genial but sharp hosting skills\, he can adapt to any kind of crowd and event. \nRob is the co-host of hit podcast “Dead Men Talking”\, has written for Mock The Week\, and was seen on BBC iPlayer’s "Comedians’ Rap Battles". Rob has also won multiple awards\, including being the English Comedian of the Year joint winner\, Beat The Frog World Series Winner\, Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year Winner\, Funhouse Comedy Champion of Champions\, and SA Search For A Star Winner. His hit Edinburgh Festival show 'Popular Comedian' can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. \n“Very\, very tall and equally as talented” - Time Out \n“Great delivery and a confident swagger... A riot” - Lancashire Evening Telegraph \n“Perfect delivery... had the audience bursting into spontaneous applause” - York Press \n  \n \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-june-21st-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190617T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190617T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T124556Z
UID:7890-1560799800-1560810600@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, June 17th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites New Act Competition 2019 – Heat Three\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? \nThis heat will feature up to twelve new acts\, with less than two years performing experience\, all competing to be named the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year for 2019. \nHost for the evening will be former winner\, Andy Fury. \nPerforming in this heat are: \nHoward Anstock\nKevin Berry\nPaul Campbell\nSam James Cooke\nAct TBC\nBen Hart\nPatrick Healy\nMark Howes\nTony Jackson\nSarah Keenan\nKatherine Liver\nEsztar Simavari \nThree judges\, and the audience on the night\, will decide who wins and progresses to the final in July! \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-june-17th-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190614T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190614T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190601T131720Z
UID:8004-1560540600-1560551400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Horbury\, June 14th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tom Binns: The Psychic Comedium\, Ivan Brackenbury\, and host Pete Otway\nShow details:\n \nTom Binns: The Psychic Comedium\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“...remains hilarious even as the tricks become remarkable. This is two shows for one: Pin Sharp character comedy and metaphysical magic to boot” - The Guardian \n“Spookily skilful\, wonderfully observed and hysterically funny” - Time Out \n  \n \nIvan Brackenbury\nTop Ten Fosters Comedy God AwardsBest Established Comedian Nomination Adelaide Fringe 2010Chortle Top 50 Most Memorable Gigs of the Decade 2000-2010Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee 2007\nCat's Does Countdown favourite Ivan Brackenbury's fantastic 'Hospital Radio Roadshow'\, complete with inappropriate records and bungled cues\, is a regular fixture on the live circuit. A daft\, inept yet adorable radio DJ takes you on a hilarious broadcasting journey. This is a unique\, wonderfully brilliant show\, guaranteed to make you cry with laughter. \nIvan captures the fun and excitement you'd expect from being in hospital\, with games\, giveaways\, patients requests and his special blend of music and chat. An absolute must-see. \n“For simple laugh-'til you ache humour\, Ivan Brackenbury is the hit of the Fringe” - Evening Standard \n“Laughs per minute the funniest show at the Fringe” - Time Out \n“The whole room was in hysterics from the word go\, endorphin-filled laughter indeed proving the best medicine. Brackenbury is absolutely utterly hilarious - I can’t recommend this enough. Go see it” - The Age \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/horbury-june-14th-2019/
LOCATION:Cluntergate Centre\, Horbury\, The Cluntergate Centre\, Cluntergate\, Horbury\, Wakefield\, WF4 5DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cluntergate Centre Horbury,Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190610T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190610T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T195748Z
UID:7888-1560195000-1560205800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, June 10th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites New Act Competition 2019 – Heat Two\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? \nThis heat will feature up to twelve new acts\, with less than two years performing experience\, all competing to be named the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year for 2019. \nHost for the evening will be former winner\, Andy Fury. \nPerforming in this heat are: \nJonny Brook\nBrandon Burke\nBen Croake\nBecky Heaviside\nMark Johnson\nJosh McAuley\nSean McBurney\nLiam O’Brien\nGemma Roberts\nRaymond Turner\nStan Wallace\nCatherine Young \nThree judges\, and the audience on the night\, will decide who wins and progresses to the final in July! \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-june-10th-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:20190606T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190606T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190504T162554Z
UID:7978-1559849400-1559860200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Durham\, June 6th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Martin Mor\, Daniel Muggleton\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\n \nMartin Mor\nMartin comes from Northern Ireland\, and after a successful career as a circus performer\, he turned his attention on the unsuspecting comedy circuit. With over 25 years experience as a professional performer\, Martin has established himself as one of the UK’s most popular and in-demand comedians. Combining startlingly original material with bold\, energetic improvisation\, his love of working the audience\, and an inability to remember his script\, mean that every show is a unique interactive live event\, and no two shows are ever the same.
 \nVery much the comedian’s comedian\, Martin has been the support act of choice for; Frankie Boyle\, Jack Dee\, Lee Evans\, Jasper Carrot\, Patrick Kielty\, Johnny Vegas\, Steve Coogan\, and once Tina Turner. However\, in his own right has performed successfully at events of all description; from the Hammersmith Apollo to a show for the inmates of an Italian prison\, from comedy clubs to performing before members of the British Royal Family.
 \nWith numerous appearances on radio and television\, Martin has worked at all levels of the industry; being a warm up man\, devising and performing his own television show\, and writing jokes for some of the biggest names in British comedy - and his photograph is even featured on the popular board game Trivial Pursuits!
 \n“Martin is the act that has influenced me the most\, the UK comedy circuit would not be the same without him” - Frankie Boyle \n“Extremely funny” - Peter Kay \n“This guy's great” - George Best \n“He wore us out with laughter... Irrepressible exuberance” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nDaniel Muggleton\nDaniel Muggleton is an Australian stand-up comedian from Sydney\, which is objectively a better city than Melbourne\, just trust him. He is currently based in London\, UK. \nHe has sold out shows at festivals around Australia: Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, Sydney Comedy Festival\, Adelaide Fringe\, Canberra Comedy Festival\, Darwin Fringe & Sydney Fringe - as well as at The Edinburgh Fringe. Daniel was twice selected as a FRESH Artist to Watch at The Sydney Comedy Festival in 2014 & 2015\, he has been invited to perform an encore of his 2016 show ‘Let Me Finish’ at The Comedy Store\, Sydney and performed as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour & Break Out Showcase in 2017.
 \nDaniel’s debut album ‘Let Me Finish’ was released in 2017 by Grammy Award-Winning US label Comedy Dynamics. He’s the first Australian comedian they’ve ever produced \nOutside of festivals\, Daniel hosts the annual Jokes To Bang To Comedy Tour of rural universities and has been invited to open for big dogs Neel Kolhatkar and Steve Hofstetter. Once he performed stand-up at a gay wedding in Sydney before they were legal\, because he’s a rebel. \n“Very\, very funny” - Sydney Arts Guide \n“His observations stay just this side of affectionate” - Broadway Baby \n  \n \nRick Molland\nNot many Englishmen can cut it as an MC in a Scottish Comedy Club - but that's exactly what Rick Molland did every weekend of the year for years. \nAn award winning film maker and former Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up\, having proven his comedy metal in some of the most formidable environments Scotland has to offer\, including T in the Park\, Rockness\, and The Wickerman Festivals\, Rick Molland is the former resident compère at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. \n“no-holds-barred comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“perfect for the role of compere” - Three Weeks \n“ audacious” - The Scotsman \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets (ticket includes a free glass of wine):
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/durham-june-6th-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:20190605T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190605T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T161124Z
UID:7776-1559763000-1559773800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, June 5th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Gavin Webster\, Mike Newall\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\n \nGavin Webster\n2014 Comedian's Comedian of the Year winner\nGavin Webster has been on the rise. He’s been on the rise for over twenty years. After making his modest debut in a pub in Gateshead in February 1993 he's done about three thousand gigs from Aberdeen to Abu Dhabi\, Manchester to Melbourne and Hartlepool to Hong Kong. \nGavin Webster's shows are high octane\, close to the bone and quick fire\, with many gag to the minute routines\, peppered with sardonic songs that are finished by the time you decide you need to complain about them. Black humour\, observations and moronic jokes complete the unique and stand-alone experience of seeing this greatly original\, angry comedian. \nVery much the last ever punk rocker\, people that take to Gavin Webster are fans for life and stay loyal to him throughout. His unique style has brought him praise and attention from throughout the national media\, as well as many roles on TV and radio\, including an appearance on Never Mind The Buzzcocks. \n“Funny\, clever and as brilliantly observed as you’ll find” - The Scotsman \n“Palpably funny” - ★★★★★ - Herald \n“His daftness is little short of surreal genius” - The Stage \n  \n \nMike Newall\nA gentle\, amiable power-house of a comic\, Mike’s timing is the envy of performers with ten times the experience and is living proof that you can’t learn to be funny\, some people just are. Since making his debut in 2003\, he has toured the country honing his skills and is now a force to be reckoned with. \nA talent who audiences\, colleagues and industry-types alike are really sitting up and taking notice of\, Mike Newall is the future of the Manchester scene\, as cheering crowds from Penzance to Inverness will happily testify. \nA regular on the festival circuit since 2010\, Mike has performed four well-received Edinburgh Fringe shows\, as well as supporting Alun Cochrane on several UK tours. \n“well-crafted jokes\, great call-backs and a wonderfully dry delivery” - Three Weeks \n“There’s something strangely elegiac about these modest little insights into his life that make them more than just average observational comedy... Impressive stuff” - Chortle \n“Perfectly crafted … Pin sharp\, his control is deft and his hair is immaculate” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nRick Molland\nNot many Englishmen can cut it as an MC in a Scottish Comedy Club - but that's exactly what Rick Molland did every weekend of the year for years. \nAn award winning film maker and former Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up\, having proven his comedy metal in some of the most formidable environments Scotland has to offer\, including T in the Park\, Rockness\, and The Wickerman Festivals\, Rick Molland is the former resident compère at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. \n“no-holds-barred comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“perfect for the role of compere” - Three Weeks \n“ audacious” - The Scotsman \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-june-5th-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190604T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190604T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T143417Z
UID:7769-1559676600-1559687400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, June 4th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Rouse\, Paul Pirie\, and host Rick Molland\nShow details:\n \nRob Rouse\nRob Rouse is a man who doesn't know the meaning of the word calm. Full of beans\, Rob can't slow down\, and why would he when he makes so many people laugh. Rob first made the leap into stand up comedy in the late 1990s\, touring the university circuits. In 1998 he won the prestigious 'So You Think You're Funny' competition at the Edinburgh Festival. \nAs seen on Dave's One Night Stand\, Celebrity Juice\, 8 out of 10 Cats\, The Friday Night Project\, and much more\, Rob is one of comedy’s most lively\, loveable and dynamic performers. \nPerforming a rare club show\, whilst in between tours\, expect stories of his life as a father\, his encounters with road-kill and his life as the beleaguered owner of the most spectacularly randy dog you’re ever likely to hear about... \n “He’s a man with genuinely funny bones” - Sunday Times \n“Rob Rouse is a born clown\, a latter-day Stan Laurel” - Time Out \n“Every single one of these everyday observations and shared recognitions is blown out of the mainstream by his electric-shock treatment of the material... You want to hug his brain for coming up with this stuff\, even as you want to wash his mouth out with soap for saying it” - The Herald \n  \n \nPaul Pirie\nA brilliant natural comedian\, Paul Pirie comes packed full of energy and uses every ounce to maximum effect\, with superb delivery. \nWith a set that jumps from bitchy to silly\, you’re never more than a line away from a great pun\, insight or well crafted punch line\, delivered with a ferocity that makes Paul’s humble beginnings on the Scottish circuit seem such a long time ago. \nPaul’s career has encompassed TV\, film and radio alongside his skills as a stand-up\, and he is now one of the biggest Scottish acts on the UK comedy circuit. \nHe’s a confident and intelligent comedian who makes it his mission to work and entertain his audience. Paul’s material is superbly individual and put simply\, and always delivers a refreshing burst of laugh out loud comedy that leaves audiences in raptures. \n “a hilarious rubber faced clown” - The Scotsman \n“a most impressive physical comedian” - Chortle \n“His clowning and quick fire gags will win him fans... his physical mannerisms have a touch of Eric Morecambe” - The Daily Record \n  \n \nRick Molland\nNot many Englishmen can cut it as an MC in a Scottish Comedy Club - but that's exactly what Rick Molland did every weekend of the year for years. \nAn award winning film maker and former Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up\, having proven his comedy metal in some of the most formidable environments Scotland has to offer\, including T in the Park\, Rockness\, and The Wickerman Festivals\, Rick Molland is the former resident compère at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. \n“no-holds-barred comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News \n“perfect for the role of compere” - Three Weeks \n“ audacious” - The Scotsman \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-june-4th-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:20190604T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190604T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T155858Z
UID:7773-1559676600-1559687400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ripon\, June 4th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul Pirie\, Rob Rouse\, and host Barry Dodds\nShow details:\n \nPaul Pirie\nA brilliant natural comedian\, Paul Pirie comes packed full of energy and uses every ounce to maximum effect\, with superb delivery. \nWith a set that jumps from bitchy to silly\, you’re never more than a line away from a great pun\, insight or well crafted punch line\, delivered with a ferocity that makes Paul’s humble beginnings on the Scottish circuit seem such a long time ago. \nPaul’s career has encompassed TV\, film and radio alongside his skills as a stand-up\, and he is now one of the biggest Scottish acts on the UK comedy circuit. \nHe’s a confident and intelligent comedian who makes it his mission to work and entertain his audience. Paul’s material is superbly individual and put simply\, and always delivers a refreshing burst of laugh out loud comedy that leaves audiences in raptures. \n “a hilarious rubber faced clown” - The Scotsman \n“a most impressive physical comedian” - Chortle \n“His clowning and quick fire gags will win him fans... his physical mannerisms have a touch of Eric Morecambe” - The Daily Record \n  \n \nRob Rouse\nRob Rouse is a man who doesn't know the meaning of the word calm. Full of beans\, Rob can't slow down\, and why would he when he makes so many people laugh. Rob first made the leap into stand up comedy in the late 1990s\, touring the university circuits. In 1998 he won the prestigious 'So You Think You're Funny' competition at the Edinburgh Festival. \nAs seen on Dave's One Night Stand\, Celebrity Juice\, 8 out of 10 Cats\, The Friday Night Project\, and much more\, Rob is one of comedy’s most lively\, loveable and dynamic performers. \nPerforming a rare club show\, whilst in between tours\, expect stories of his life as a father\, his encounters with road-kill and his life as the beleaguered owner of the most spectacularly randy dog you’re ever likely to hear about... \n “He’s a man with genuinely funny bones” - Sunday Times \n“Rob Rouse is a born clown\, a latter-day Stan Laurel” - Time Out \n“Every single one of these everyday observations and shared recognitions is blown out of the mainstream by his electric-shock treatment of the material... You want to hug his brain for coming up with this stuff\, even as you want to wash his mouth out with soap for saying it” - The Herald \n  \n \nBarry Dodds\nBarry Dodds charms audiences with his unique brand of disarming wit and wry\, down-to-earth observational humour. \nA self-confessed comedy geek\, Barry took to the comedy stage at the tender age of 21 and soon had audiences eating out of the palm of his hand. Using his own combination of irrepressibly cheeky\, and surprisingly dark material\, he quickly found himself taking the national comedy circuit by storm. \nHis calm\, inclusive persona has ensured that Barry has also proven himself to be a popular and amiable MC\, garnering a reputation as a strong and reliable choice to hold a quality line up together. Barry has been awarded Best MC at the Midlands Comedy Awards in 2015\, 2016 and 2017 \nBarry is one-half of popular podcast 'The Worriers' with Hayley Ellis\, and was also half of the popular Parapod podcast with comedian Ian Boldsworth. Ian and Barry debate the paranormal\, explore hauntings\, and delve headfirst into the unknown. The Parapod quickly became a cult hit\, and was nominated for 'Best Internet' award at the 2016 Chortle Awards. \n“If you are a promoter or club owner and aren't booking Barry Dodds then you should hand in your badge and your gun on my desk Monday morning!” - Jason Manford \n“Razor sharp humour” - Metro \n“wonderfully crafted stories and top–class audience interaction... brings his cheekiness to the stage in absolute buckets” - Bunbury Magazine \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-june-4th-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:20190603T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190603T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T124507Z
UID:7886-1559590200-1559601000@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, June 3rd 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites New Act Competition 2019 – Heat One\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? \nThis heat will feature up to twelve new acts\, with less than two years performing experience\, all competing to be named the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year for 2019. \nHost for the evening will be former winner\, Andy Fury. \nPerforming in this heat are: \nKhalid Abdulahi\nNick Ahad\nDean Coughlin\nErika Ehler\nAdam Elmi\nJames Gamston\nEvaldas Karosas\nJack Linton\nStacy Mellor\nSad Tony The Rapper\nElaine Robertson\nSarah Sysum \nThree judges\, and the audience on the night\, will decide who wins and progresses to the final in July! \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-june-3rd-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:20190601T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190601T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T164102Z
UID:7748-1559417400-1559428200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, June 1st 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Gribbin\, Karen Bayley\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nSteve Gribbin\nSteve Gribbin is a diminutive guitar-wielding satirist from Liverpool whose scabrous comedy songs and off the wall observations have made him one of the firm favourites of the comedy circuit. \nSteve’s original comedy songs combine razor sharp lyrics with tunes that put their foot in the door of your mind and refuse to leave. Firmly based in rock ‘n’ roll and refusing to pull no punches\, these are not the ‘oh so witty’ ditties of penguin-suited plink plonk piano playing posh gobs. They are that rarity – comedy songs which are actually funny. \nFor nine years Steve was the smaller one in the dynamic comedy duo Skint Video\, stalwart’s of the Edinburgh Festival\, appearing on countless television programmes such as Saturday Live\, radio such as The Mary Whitehouse Experience\, and their own show in 1992/3 Songlines (BBC Radio 1). Skint Video went their different ways in 1993\, since then Steve has been storming across the UK and Ireland as a solo artiste. \n“A comic animated by proper passion... a trenchant treat” - The Guardian \n“You can count the number of truly imaginative comic singers currently on the circuit on the fingers of one hand. One of this select band is Steve Gribbin” - Time Out \n“Satirical songs are hard to pull off successfully\, but if anyone can do it\, Steve Gribbin can. In fact\, he pulls it off with real aplomb” - The Independent \n  \n \nKaren Bayley\nKaren began her comedy career back in 2000 and since then has gone from strength to strength. Her bold\, no nonsense attitude strikes a perfect pitch with men and women alike\, and she is equally at home compering or performing sets. \nKaren is also resident compere of her own clubs in Sutton Coldfield and Solihull\, with her claim to fame to date being that she was the first woman (in its history) to win the King Gong show at The Comedy Store. \nKaren has also worked in TV and radio\, including appearances on the BBC New Comedy Awards (BBC3)\, 
The Last Word (ITV1)\, 
Sex on the Job (Sky 1)\, and 
100 Greatest Cartoons (Channel 4). \n“Laugh out loud jokes and superb audience control” - Chortle \n“Likeable headstrong persona- packing a considerable performing punch” - The List \n“She blew my socks off” - BBC \n  \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/darlington-june-1st-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:20190530T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190530T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T162933Z
UID:7722-1559246400-1559255400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Crook\, May 30th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Gribbin\, Michael Holford\, and host Richard Massara\nShow details:\n \nSteve Gribbin\nSteve Gribbin is a diminutive guitar-wielding satirist from Liverpool whose scabrous comedy songs and off the wall observations have made him one of the firm favourites of the comedy circuit. \nSteve’s original comedy songs combine razor sharp lyrics with tunes that put their foot in the door of your mind and refuse to leave. Firmly based in rock ‘n’ roll and refusing to pull no punches\, these are not the ‘oh so witty’ ditties of penguin-suited plink plonk piano playing posh gobs. They are that rarity – comedy songs which are actually funny. \nFor nine years Steve was the smaller one in the dynamic comedy duo Skint Video\, stalwart’s of the Edinburgh Festival\, appearing on countless television programmes such as Saturday Live\, radio such as The Mary Whitehouse Experience\, and their own show in 1992/3 Songlines (BBC Radio 1). Skint Video went their different ways in 1993\, since then Steve has been storming across the UK and Ireland as a solo artiste. \n“A comic animated by proper passion... a trenchant treat” - The Guardian \n“You can count the number of truly imaginative comic singers currently on the circuit on the fingers of one hand. One of this select band is Steve Gribbin” - Time Out \n“Satirical songs are hard to pull off successfully\, but if anyone can do it\, Steve Gribbin can. In fact\, he pulls it off with real aplomb” - The Independent \n  \n \nMichael Holford\nMichael bounds onto stage with an enthusiasm that is infectious and immediately welcomes the audience in. \nHis act is a lovely mix of his childhood\, the characters he has met along the way\, and stories of married life that people find extremely relatable. The amount of knowing looks and and nods in the crowd always backs this up. \nThere's a delightful tone to Holford's work that treads very carefully through his family tales that always shows a love and affection towards those he jokes about. There's also a wide range of tales to keep all tastes happy - while his marriage material appeals to the couples in the audience\, he embraces a wide demographic with his gags that leave nobody feeling left out. \nMichael is a storyteller\, but there are still plenty of punchlines throughout his set. Holford has the ability to make crowds of any age roar with laughter\, and sends them away appreciating what good live comedy can do. \n“He absolutely blew us away - great comedy and great entertainment” - Jesterval \n“Just wasn’t expecting that\, loved the passion and loved the delivery... we want him back” - Lindisfarne Festival \n“Smashed it yet again. Great work!” - Punch Drunk Comedy \n  \n \nRichard Massara\nSince becoming a stand up in 2010 Richard has won Real Radio XS New Comedian 2012 and The Frog & Bucket's Preston Comedian of the Year 2012 and is becoming a regular on the UK circuit with his brand of filthy self depreciation. \nAs well as performing for many of the best independent comedy clubs in the country\, Richard is a regular at one off events\, charity gigs\, and festivals. Also an accomplished actor\, you may well have seen Richard on-screen in several films\, or TV programmes such as Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. \n“A very funny guy\, with a wicked line in smut... produced a lot of laughter and earned lots of applause” - BSH Magazine \n“Presence to spare and some wicked material” - One4Review \n  \n\nBuy tickets:
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/crook-may-30th-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190524T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190524T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200012
CREATED:20181211T212210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190324T125938Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, May 24th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Vince Atta\, Matt Stellingwerf & Host Tony Jameson\nShow details:\n \nVince Atta\nNothing less than a phenomenon\, Vince Atta has the industry ignited! Using a multi-track looper and pedals\, Vince creates live on-the-spot Hip-Hop/Reggae/Techno/anything\, hilariously fusing it with natural stand-up\, storytelling and characters\, creating the most infectious songs you're ever likely to hear... it really is quite a show! \nSince his musical reinvention\, Vince is very much in demand playing regularly for clubs throughout the UK. He has also headlined across Europe in cities such as Barcelona\, Zagreb\, Warsaw\, Budapest\, Belgrade\, Rijeka\, Ljubljana\, Maribor\, Porec\, Pazin and Varazdin. \nAdmired by audiences and peers alike; this unique\, talented and incredibly funny act has to be seen to be believed! \n“An unstoppable force! Like an intravenous shot of adrenaline!” - Chortle \n“One of the circuit's most promising acts” - The Guardian \n“Star of the future. Fact!” - Student Direct \n  \n \nMatt Stellingwerf\nMatt Stellingwerf has come an impressively long way in a short amount of time. He is the newest rising star on the UK comedy scene\, having dominated the comedy stages of New Zealand for the last five years. \nHighly regarded by his peers\, Matt has won four NZ Comedy Guild Awards\, including Best Newcomer\, the much coveted Billy T Award\, and been nominated for several others. \nA Hamilton-born and Wanganui-raised farmer's son\, Matt trained as a criminologist\, he is also an award-winning bar fly\, a genuinely lovely guy\, and a man full of contradictions. \nHe expertly brings these contradictions to the stage\, with his typical low-key style and confidence\, finding the humour in topics as diverse as love\, mental illness\, sex\, drugs\, and a crazy interview he once conducted with a serial killer on Death Row. \n“Stellingwerf’s comedy is intelligent\, clever and thoroughly researched... all the while being really likeable” - Libel \n“an intellectual ‘Fonze’... extremely laid back and relaxed with the audience\, seamlessly having banter and keeping his cool” - Keeping Up with NZ \n  \n \nTony Jameson\nSince starting in September\, 2008\, Tony Jameson has established himself firmly as one of the brightest prospects in the North East comedy scene. \nWith his whimsical rambling manner\, or flight of fancy\, Tony takes audiences on a tour of the inner workings of his mind and the strange things that happen in his life. Fleeting from whimsy to dark one-liners\, before stopping for a cup of tea and a breather. It’s a bit like a small child who always asks ‘why?’ His observations are well thought out\, keeping the audience on their toes and intrigued\, eager to see where his journey will take them. \nIn 2014 Tony had an exceptional run at the Edinburgh Festival\, following a sell-out run in 2013 with his critically acclaimed show Football Manager Ruined My Life\, which he then toured throughout Winter 2014\, before taking it back on the road in 2015. \n“Tony Jameson delivered both an imaginatively amusing and well received performance...” - Three Weeks \n“Terrific... Wonderful... Life-affirming stuff...” - The Skinny \n“The latest Geordie with massive potential” - Yorkshire Evening Press \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \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-may-24th-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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SUMMARY:Darlington\, May 13th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with George Zach\, host Andy Fury & support\nShow details:\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 \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-may-13th-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:Topcliffe\, May 7th 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. David Hadingham\, Rory O’Hanlon\, and host Will Duggan\nShow details:\n \nDavid Hadingham\nLike a mad Phil Daniels\, Dave Hadingham is a bulldog of a comedian\, and the animal allegories don't stop there. In an affectionately\, snarling\, ranting and raving set\, Dave is not afraid to make you laugh about anything (remember the dogs). \nAt his best in the live arena\, Dave has been a professional comic since May 1996. Intense and anecdotal\, he keeps audiences hooked right up to the last punchline as he presents his unique and often warped view of everyday life. \nThis gravel-voiced comic combines supremely controlled delivery with inimitable facial contortions as he cracks some of the best handmade gags in the business. \nDave is a highly-regarded regular on the nationwide comedy circuit\, headlining at all of the biggest clubs in the UK and also performing at resorts across Europe. \n“ranting and raving comic genius” - The Guardian \n“Hilariously funny with notable precision and charisma” - The Scotsman \n  \n \nRory O'Hanlon\nHaving started his career in Dublin\, award winning Irish stand-up comedian and actor Rory O’ Hanlon is a firm favourite at comedy clubs across the UK and Ireland. Described by Chortle as having “presence\, poise and timing” and by the Irish Times as having “a joke every 30 seconds”\, his rapid fire delivery regularly has audiences crying with laughter. \nA regular face on Irish TV\, Rory has been seen on RTE’s New Comedy Awards\, Republic of Telly and alongside Des Bishop in Under the Influence. He is also a veteran of stage performing with 7 consecutive solo shows at Edinburgh Fringe\, including performing at The Stand’s ‘Best of Irish’ show\, as well as recent appearances at both Glasgow and Cardiff Comedy Festivals. \nRory is also known internationally\, having performed all over the world\, from Moscow to Berlin\, Monte Carlo to Brussels\, and many places in between. In 2016 Rory headed off to Australia\, where he performed at the prestigious Perth Comedy Festival. \n“Compared to all the acts at the Edinburgh Fringe\, Rory O'Hanlon stands out a mile” - Broadway Baby \n“Smart\, funny\, and charming” - The Skinny \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-may-7th-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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