BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Hilarity Bites - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hilarity Bites
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20230101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240702T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240702T223000
DTSTAMP:20240412T151615Z
CREATED:20240303T220039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T151615Z
UID:23638-1719948600-1719959400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ripon\, July 2nd 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club x Ripon Theatre Festival feat. Tarot\, Black Liver\, Joe Kent-Walters\, and host Lee Kyle\nShow details:\n \nTarot\nBorn from the loins of multi-award winning sketch powerhouses Gein's Family Giftshop and Goose\, the on-stage members of Tarot\, Adam Drake (Extraordinary)\, Ed Easton (Starstruck) and Kath Hughes (After Life) write it together with the off-stage members Ben Rowse (Petrichor) and Kiri Pritchard-McLean (Live At The Apollo). \nFollowing a sell out critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2019 they went on to create their Radio 4 series Soundbleed and two short films Hiraeth and Pedwar. Their second Fringe show Cautionary Tales enjoyed similar success in 2022 followed by a week long run at the Soho Theatre\, and can now be seen on ITVX. \nThey have also appeared on Dave’s News Desk at the Edinburgh Fringe\, The Paddock for Channel 4 and Live from Barry Island for BBC - but this is a show that is best witnessed live and up-close! \n“The jokes come out of nowhere\, are bark-out-loud funny\, and the whole hour is startlingly live” - The Guardian \n“One of the balls-out funniest show of the Fringe” - Chortle \n“Tarot will not give you nightmares\, though you might wake laughing your head off” - Evening Standard \n  \n \nBlack Liver\nRuth is from Blackpool. \nKeith is from Liverpool. \nTogether they are BLACK LIVER. \nBorn out of the boredom of lockdown 2020\, Black Liver (AKA comics Keith Carter and Ruth Cockburn) has become a surprise hit. The rock ‘n’ roll comedy duo are currently on nationwide tours with two of their shows\, putting sounds and words together to make you smile inside and out. \n“Iconic” - The Forgotten Arts Festival  \n“Theatre\, comedy\, musical\, cabaret... you get them all with these two!” - Stage Handed Magazine \n“Part music duo\, part double act - Black Liver are that quirky couple you want as your best friends...” - Northern Uproar \n  \n \nJoe Kent-Walters\nBBC New Comedian of the Year 2023\nJoe Kent-Walters is a multi-award winning comedian from Huddersfield. He has been delighting audiences up and down the country with his idiosyncratic style of outrageous character comedy\, most notably with his comic creation Frankie Monroe\, MC of a working mens club in Rotherham that is a portal to hell. \nHis performance as Frankie saw him win the 2023 BBC New Comedy Award after a “barn storming” (Ibid) set at Glasgow’s Kings Theatre Joe is now in development with the BBC and is one of Jiksaw’s 2024 ‘Faces of Comedy’. \nPrior to his BBC success Joe won the 2021 Chortle Student Comedy Award which saw him play the main comedy stage at Latitude festival and tour Australia\, performing at the Sydney Comedy Store. \n“Mesmerising and unpredictable presence” - 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  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/ripon-july-2nd-2024/
LOCATION:Arts Hub\, Ripon\, 49a Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts Hub Ripon,Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Tarot-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240703T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240703T223000
DTSTAMP:20240512T120605Z
CREATED:20240512T120537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T120605Z
UID:23859-1720035000-1720045800@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 3rd 2024
DESCRIPTION:Lauren Pattison & Tarot (Preview shows)\nShow details:\n \nLauren Pattison: Big Girl Pants (Preview)\nTwo time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Lauren Pattison is back with the beginnings of a brand new show. She’s decided she wants to come back bigger\, braver and maybe blonder … either way it’s time to put her big girl pants on. \nAs seen on Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, Stand Up For Live Comedy (BBC1) Comedy Up Late (ABC) and as heard on the smash hit Have A Word podcast. \n“a breath of feisty fresh air” – ★★★★ – The Herald \n“slice of life storytelling with a sharp comic twist” – ★★★★ – The Times \n“pitch perfect comic timing” – British Comedy Guide \n  \n\n \nTarot: Work In Progress (Preview)\nThe best show of 2019 according to Chortle. The sixth-best show of 2022 according to The Guardian. Come watch us continue our slow descent into mediocrity. \nA work in progress from the critically-acclaimed\, nightie-clad sketch-zealots. \n“Bark-out-loud funny… the whole show is startlingly live” – ★★★★ – The Guardian \n“One of the balls-out funniest show of the Fring” – ★★★★½ – Chortle \n“Tarot will not give you nightmares\, though you might wake laughing your head off” – ★★★★ – Evening Standard \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-3rd-2024/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lauren-Pattison-2024.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240706T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240706T223000
DTSTAMP:20240517T124315Z
CREATED:20240508T205437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T124315Z
UID:23854-1720294200-1720305000@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 6th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Nina Gilligan\, Dave Johns\, Seeta Wrightson\, and host Danny Deegan\nShow details:\n \nNina Gilligan\nChortle Best Club Comic 2023 - WinnerNorth West Comedian of the Year 2023 - WinnerLeicester Mercury Award 2021 - WinnerLiverpool Hot Water Comedian of the Year 2021 - WinnerEnglish Comedian of the Year - Finalist\nNina Gilligan is sometimes outrageous\, always hilarious with a charming\, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit. Equally at home in clubs as art centre’s\, Nina is performing at gigs of all sizes up and down the country. \n2021 saw her crowned as the winner of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Award after also winning Liverpool Hot Water Comedian of the Year and being a finalist in English Comedian of The Year in previous year’s. \nRecent work includes a sell-out show ‘Late Developer’ at Leicester Comedy Festival which transferred to The Edinburgh Fringe in 2022\, whilst recent tour support includes Jason Manford\, Clinton Baptiste and Rachel Fairburn. \n“A bolshier Mrs Merton she’s not one to suffer fools lightly so watch out for a razor-sharp wit used at will” - The Skinny \n“A hidden gem of the circuit” - Kiri Pritchard-McLean \n“Naturally funny” - John Thomson (Cold Feet) \n  \n \nDave Johns\nThe star of Palme d'Or award winning film 'I\, Daniel Blake'\, Dave Johns has been a stand up comic since 1989 and is a regular headlining act playing all the major comedy clubs in the UK and comedy festivals world wide. Dave has gained a reputation as an inventive\, exciting and extremely funny comedian\, winning applause from his audiences\, respect from his fellow comics\, and rave reviews from the critics. \nIn 2013\, Dave co-wrote a new stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption which hit the West End and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He has had two very successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in highly acclaimed shows 'Dave Johns On The Edge' in 1998 and 'I'm in The Attic Mother' in 1999 at the Pleasance Theatre for which he won the Spirit of the Fringe Award. \nHe has also appeared regularly at the Kilkenny Comedy Festival\, in Ireland\, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal\, the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival. Dave has also worked on stage in the Middle East\, Hong Kong\, Bangkok\, Johannesburg\, Sydney\, New York\, Amsterdam and the Arctic\, and has been a regular guest on comedy panel shows such as Never Mind The Buzzcocks and 8 Out Of 10 Cats. \n “He shifts from the sublime\, to genius\, to uproar in the blink of an eye - An extremely entertaining hour” - The Guardian \n“Dave Johns has a uncontrived manner and sense of fun on stage that most comics can only dream about” - The Scotsman \n“Look closely you will see the man generate sparks of magic” - The List \n  \n \nSeeta Wrightson\n2025 Female Pilot Club Winner and BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finalist\, Seeta Wrightson is a Bradford-born comedian known for her sharp wit and engaging stories. Wrightson’s work often draws on her dual Asian and British heritage. \nFrom humble (AKA very skint) beginnings growing up in Bradford\, Seeta has wandered through life wondering where exactly she fits and has had a hell of an adventure figuring it out. And it is a never-ending stream of ridiculousness that provides the fodder for her comedy. \n“She has jokes as fierce as her outfits. Love her” - Kiri Pritchard-McLean \n  \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  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £12 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-6th-2024/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Nina-Gilligan.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240717T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240717T223000
DTSTAMP:20240528T202044Z
CREATED:20240527T082237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T202044Z
UID:23892-1721244600-1721255400@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 17th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Rob Deering & Chris Cantrill (Preview shows)\nShow details:\n \nRob Deering: Time Machine (Work In Progress)\nRob Deering returns to Darlo with a whole batch of new gear! After marking his midlife moment with his show Long Distance Man in 2023\, twenty-first-century one-man-band Deering sets his sights on the future – and it looks bright! \nWait – that might be the past… anyway\, expect huge tunes and repetitive beats\, youth-relevant thrills and old-man moans\, hot takes and cold reality\, extreme physical prowess and a prostate fit for a king\, the teen angst of a chubby goth and the tiresome\, comfy happiness of a man in middle age. Future\, past – either way it’ll be a blast. \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\n \nChris Cantrill: Easily Swayed (Work In Progress)\nA reluctant adventurer and an unlikely fellowship converge in this epic tale of an overdue reunion gone awry. Join Chris as he wrestles with the consequences of exile\, middle-aged friendships\, and the best way to admit you wear a cape sometimes. As seen on Alma’s Not Normal (BBC 2)\, Avoidance (BBC One) and Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared (Channel 4). \nTwice-nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award (Best Show) as half of double act The Delightful Sausage. Co-creator of BBC Radio 4 series Icklewick FM. \n“An inspired hour” – ★★★★★ – EdFestMag.com \n“An anxious millennial Bob Mortimer” – Chortle \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-17th-2024/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Rob-Deering-2019.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240718T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240718T220000
DTSTAMP:20240515T213601Z
CREATED:20240515T213601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T213601Z
UID:23874-1721329200-1721340000@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Newton Aycliffe\, July 18th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night\, with Steffen Peddie\, Jacob Nussey\, host Cal Halbert & support\nShow details:\n \nSteffen Peddie\nSteffen Peddie\, a versatile entertainer from Newcastle Upon Tyne\, has captivated audiences as a stand-up comedian\, pro wrestler\, actor\, BBC radio host\, Santa Claus\, and swing band singer. With a career sparked by his first joke told at age 13\, Steffen has tapped into a wealth of experiences to fuel his comedy. As a father of four\, he draws from a rich tapestry of life's hilarity and shows no signs of slowing down. \nHis initial foray into comedy led him to support roles on children's TV\, but the lure of professional wrestling took him down a path of high-flying antics and theatrical showdowns for a decade. A momentous performance at Viz Magazine's 25th- anniversary celebration marked his pivot back to comedy\, leading to a successful re- entry into stand-up. \nHis return to the spotlight was met with acclaim\, most notably through a starring role in the BBC sitcom “Hebburn”\, which won hearts domestically and internationally. Steffen's dynamic presence extends beyond acting\, having hosted on radio and participated in numerous TV adverts and short films. \n“He holds the audience's attention throughout and leaves the stage with me wanting more” - BBC \n“One of the North East's best comedy comperes” - Newcastle Evening Chronicle \n“Steffen Peddie\, the worlds Greatest Comedian\, Wrestler\, Scout Leader and fantasist of his generation” - Anvil Springstein \n  \n \nJacob Nussey\nJacob Nussey unassumingly draws in audiences with his deadpan style\, sharp jokes\, and ill-fated anecdotes with clever punchlines. \nJacob quickly established himself on the comedy circuit\, after winning Bury Met Comedian of the Year and West Didsbury Comedy Festival New Act of the Year\, having previously reaching the semi-finals of British Comedian of the Year\, and So You Think You’re Funny. \nJacob was named by Chortle as one to watch for 2023. He’s seriously funny and well worth seeing in person! \n“Offbeat stories with an air of resigned indifference which is highly effective” - Chortle \n“Insanely funny\, he'll be a household name before you know it” - Skiddle \n“Hilariously nonchalant” - Broadway World \n  \n \nCal Halbert\nDeemed 'the new generation of comedy' by Michael McIntyre\, Cal Halbert has performed from local comedy clubs to the London Palladium\, Britain's Got Talent to Good Morning Britain and voiced for YouTube to the BBC. \nWell known as an impressionist\, Halbert is one half of 'The Mimic Men'\, the UK's only impressionist double act! The Mimic Men appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2016\, gaining four yeses accompanied by a standing ovation by the judges\, audience\, and Ant and Dec. \n“Very good” - Simon Cowell \n“Uncanny imitations” - The Sun \n“Impersonator genius” - Sunderland Echo \n  \nThis show will also feature support from several new acts\, and established acts performing new material. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7pm\nShow starts: 7:30pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person\, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/newton-aycliffe-july-18th-2024/
LOCATION:Steam Machine Brewery\, Newton Aycliffe\, Steam Machine Brewing Co\, 26 Northfield Way\, Newton Aycliffe\, DL5 6UF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Steam Machine Brewery Newton Aycliffe
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Steffen-Peddie-2016.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240719T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240719T223000
DTSTAMP:20240528T213318Z
CREATED:20240528T212331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T213318Z
UID:23903-1721417400-1721428200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bishop Auckland\, July 19th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Duncan Oakley\, Becky Umbers\, and host Jon Pearson\nShow details:\n \nDuncan Oakley\nAward-winning comedy songwriter Duncan Oakley has been performing on the UK club and festival circuit since 1999. In that time Duncan has appeared on BBC3\, Channel 4 and BBC Radio 4 as well as having a lead role as Eddie in Beat 24's feature film Frontman (a film that won awards but sadly never achieved major release despite Oakley being brilliant in it). \nProudly childlike\, musical comedian Duncan Oakley can be playful and daft but is always infectiously funny. \nExpect big laughs from your inner oaf. \n“Leaping between stupidity and pure brilliance” - Yorkshire Evening Post \n“Oakley's routine deftly mixes the tunes with the stand-up” - City Life \n“Brilliant. A true\, funny entertainer” - BAFTA winner Dave Johns \n  \n \nBecky Umbers\nA small girl that gets big laughs\, Becky Umbers is a multi-award winning comedian from New Zealand. With a unique take on life\, and the voice to match\, Becky won Best Debut at the 2019 New Zealand International Comedy Festival and was nominated for Best Female Comedian NZ 2022 at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards. \nDelivering an expertly crafted mixture of quirky storytelling and cheeky observations with a sly grin\, she’s already made her mark in New Zealand and is ready to bring her charming sense of humour to the UK comedy scene. \n“Becky Umbers quite knocks me over. She has developed a marvellous persona that’s a cross between a Barbie doll with a voice like water noisily going down a drain and a low-esteem item of jailbait” - Theatrereview.org.nz \n“Umbers had us in stitches with her side-splitting stories…I felt that I was in a safe space\, listening to the hilarious stories of someone I had known for years” - Ratworld Magazine \n  \n \nJon Pearson\nJon began standup comedy in 2010\, with his first performance at Birmingham’s Highlight Comedy Club. Cut to the present and Jon has become a regular face on the circuit\, performing at prestigious clubs such as The Glee\, The Boat Show & The Comedy Store\, Jon’s career has even taken him overseas with performances in Spain\, Norway and even as far away as Wigan (it is like being on another planet). \nJon is also a familiar face on at comedy festivals across the UK having taken three solo shows to the Leicester\, Nottingham & Edinburgh festivals with the highlight of the all coming in the form of a sold out show at his home town Melton Theatre in Melton Mowbray. \nJon has also provided tour support for Darren Harriot on his UK 2018/2019 tour and Lucy Porter on her UK 2017 tour. Jon’s laid back storytelling has audiences hanging on his every word. With tales based around his own life experiences\, his anecdotes are relatable and certain to have audiences in hysterics. \n“Very tall and hugely funny” - Lucy Porter \n“Brilliant” - Shropshire Star \n“A natural ability for working an audience” - EdFringeReview.com \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show can be bought online at www.bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk\, in person from Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, or telephone 03000 269 524.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/bishop-auckland-july-19th-2024/
LOCATION:Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Bishop Auckland Town Hall\, Market Place\, Bishop Auckland\, DL14 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bishop Auckland Town Hall,Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Duncan-Oakley-2024.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240724T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240724T223000
DTSTAMP:20240623T203614Z
CREATED:20240623T203600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T203614Z
UID:24017-1721849400-1721860200@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darlington\, July 24th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Justin Moorhouse & Alun Cochrane (Preview shows)\nShow details:\n \nJustin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life (Work In Progress)\nNot written by AI honestly. \n“The Greatest Performance of My Life”\, a poignant exploration of comedy intertwined with the essence of life’s ups and downs. Justin’s unparalleled ability to blend side-splitting humour with touching insights offers a rare glimpse into the human condition through the lens of a comedian. \nThis performance is more than just a series of jokes; it’s a heartfelt journey through the joys\, sorrows\, and hilarity of life\, delivered with Justin’s characteristic charisma and warmth. Prepare to laugh\, reflect\, and connect deeply with every story\, making this evening an unforgettable highlight in your cultural calendar. \n“Easily my favourite comedian” – Jimmy Carr \n“Moorhouse charms the pants off the crowd” – Sunday Times \n“Simultaneously down to earth and out of this world” – The Sunday Times \n  \n\n \nAlun Cochrane: Jokes That May End Up Online (Work In Progress)\nAlun Cochrane has been performing somewhat observational\, somewhat topical\, somewhat curmudgeonly comedy for decades. He has done comedy clubs\, some television\, some radio\, and many festivals. \nNowadays eschewing the Edinburgh Fringe\, Alun instead is going to record Comedy Specials for YouTube every year\, until he has run out of jokes\, or of life. \nCome see a master of topical observational curmudgeonly comedy ascertain which jokes will one day work on tiny screens for people with even tinier attention spans. \n“Cochrane’s dour and grumpy onstage persona is allied to a real craft and creativity in his writing\, yielding results that satisfy both the comedy purists and those who simply want big belly laughs on a night out” – The Guardian \n“A master storyteller\, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline…” – Metro \n“Alun Cochrane’s ability to make the little things in life a comedy goldmine is phenomenal” – Chortle \n  \n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 each. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/darlington-july-24th-2024/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Darlington\, The Forum\, Borough Road\, Darlington\, DL1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Forum Darlington
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Justin-Moorhouse-2022.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240725T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240725T223000
DTSTAMP:20240516T204606Z
CREATED:20240516T204606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T204606Z
UID:23880-1721935800-1721946600@hilaritybites.co.uk
SUMMARY:Topcliffe\, July 25th 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. David Hadingham\, Howard Walker\, and host Sully O’Sullivan\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 \nHoward Walker\nHirsute\, hospitable\, and h-engaging\, Howard hails from Yorkshire and proffers oodles of warmth with observations on everyday life. Comedy Cellar New Act Award winner and Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year finalist\, with captivating stories he travels the UK to charm and entertain\, and find the answer to the age old question; where can you find free parking after 6? \nAn imaginative storyteller\, with a good sense of humour\, he likes romantic walks on the beach\, dining out\, and likes to take any opportunity to pretend he's filling out an online dating profile. \n“A natural stage presence\, an instantly amenable demeanour\, inventive imagery and the best comedic use of a Belgian place name even the most ardent chuckle chaser will ever hear” - Stagefright Comedy \n“Howard Walker's oddly hilarious observations bring something different to any comedy programme” - Buzz Comedy \n“You almost felt as if you had gone over to a friend’s house and met his really witty mate that could entertain you all night with human observations of the world” - www.ladiestakeon.co.uk \n  \n \nSully O'Sullivan\nSully O'Sullivan has been declared a highlight of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival by The NZ Herald\, a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival by The Scotsman\, featured on Australian TV’s The Comedy Channel\, hosted a sellout standup tour of Croatia\, won Canada’s annual Improvaganza Tournament\, and completed 2 UK national tours supporting cult Heavy Metal Comic Steve Hughes. \nFirst stepping onto a standup stage in June 1998\, Sully's talent gained instant recognition as he won his first national standup award less than 12 months later. 9 years on he’s featured in four seasons of New Zealand’s award winning TV standup showcase 'Pulp Comedy'\, been nominated for the NZ Comedy Industry's supreme award by the NZ Comedy Trust\, and nominated by his fellow performers for the title of NZ's Best MC. \n“Amazing” - NME \n“A blast of hilarity” - Manchester Evening News \n“A wicked sense of humour” - BBC \n  \nThis show will also feature a newer act in the middle. \n  \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances.\nShow may contain strong language and adult themes.\n\nTimings\nDoors open: 7:30pm\nShow starts: 8pm \n\nBuy tickets:\nTickets for this show are £10 per person if bought in advance\, or £12 on the day. Tickets can be bought from the link below\, See Tickets\, TicketMaster\, Skiddle\, or contact the venue directly.
URL:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/show/topcliffe-july-25th-2024/
LOCATION:The Angel at Topcliffe\, The Angel at Topcliffe\, Long Street\, Topcliffe\, YO7 3RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,The Angel at Topcliffe
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hilaritybites.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/David-Hadingham.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR