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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
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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
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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
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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
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