Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with John Scott, Billy Kirkwood, host Rick Molland & support

Show details:

Replacing Mike Newall:

John Scott

Multi-award winning Scotsman John Scott took his first tentative steps into stand up in 1999 and just 3 months after his first appearance found himself doing his first run at the Edinburgh Festival.

Since then, John has appeared at a further five festivals, and returned this year with a brand new show. In the meantime, he picked up the Spike Milligan award for new talent in 2003 and then paired that up with the Take the Mic award at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe - the richest prize in UK comedy.

Resident in Newcastle, he now finds himself a favourite with audiences around the country as he headlines and MCs at all the major clubs around the UK and has gigged as far afield as the Middle East.

“A genuinely gifted comedian” - Adelaide Rocks

“Always plays a blinder. Never hits a dry patch. People were literally in tears of laughter” - The Observer

“Confidently told hilarious tales of class-based woe, nothing missed the mark in a superb set where every story was expertly crafted before being subverted with a killer punch line” - The Sun

 

Billy Kirkwood

Five-time Scottish comedy award winner (3 times best MC) Billy Kirkwood burst into stand-up in 2005, quickly establishing himself as one of the United Kingdom’s most watchable and versatile acts. A loveable on-stage presence, with an ever-growing cult following thanks to his hysterical, inventive, energetic stand up performances and a unique ability to make anything funny, mixed with an unbridled mischievous streak.

Billy is in huge demand as a act, performer, and producer. He was hand-picked by Comic Mastermind Mark Millar to host The Stan Lee awards for Ka-pow, he’s the resident host of The Scottish Secret Policeman’s Ball, Galway & Manchester Tattoo Tea Party, MCM Scotland Comic Con 2018 & 2019, and many more. He has supported some of comedies biggest names on tour including Rhod Gilbert, Daniel Sloss, Police Academy’s Michael Winslow, and comedy superstars Tim Minchin, Jim Jefferies and Frankie Boyle. He's also supported WWE’s Mick Foley and William Regal.

Over the last few years Billy has come into his own as an award-winning Broadcaster, with credits on ITV, BBC, MTV, NETFLIX, BBC Scotland, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, and he hosts his own daily award winning Breakfast show on West FM, and is known around the world as The Voice of Worldwide wrestling Phenomenon Insane Championship Wrestling.

“Naturally funny, fizzing with energy” - The List

“With wild hair with a cheeky glint in his eye, with a dynamic onstage presence, powerhouse delivery, hit's comedy pay dirt!” - Chortle

“Living proof that ADHD can occur in adults, he packs more punch lines in 20 minutes than most comics do in an hour” - The Skinny

 

Rick Molland

Not 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.

An 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.

“no-holds-barred comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News

“perfect for the role of compere” - Three Weeks

“ audacious” - The Scotsman

 

This show will also feature support from several new acts, and established acts performing new material.

 

Note: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme, and unavoidable, circumstances.

Show may contain strong language and adult themes.

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Timings

Doors open: 7pm
Show starts: 7:30pm

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Buy tickets:

Tickets 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, WeGotTickets, or contact the venue directly.