Hilarity Bitesize New Material Night
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Daliso Chaponda
Daliso is a versatile African comedian equally comfortable talking politics, romance, filth or religion. As such, he has performed in such diverse venues as churches, casinos, strip clubs and sports bars and was a finalist on Britain's Got Talent 2017. He has lived in countries where the press is not allowed to criticize the government, and in others with no libel laws where they can say anything. He has been both a journalist and a jaded newsreader. Daliso has appeared at many festivals that have included Melbourne, Edinburgh, Singapore and Cape Town Festivals. He is also a prolific fiction writer and has had his science fiction, murder mysteries and fantasy fiction published in numerous magazines and anthologies. He also co-wrote a play that aired on BBC Radio 4. 'Full of extravagant gestures and impassioned speeches. He inspires whoops and cheers from his watchers. Highly recommended' (BBC) 'A joy to listen to. Provocative, poignant and ultimately hilarious' (The Guardian) 'I laughed so much I thought I'd pass out!' (The List) 'It takes a special kind of act to work on both sides of the Atlantic (as well as across Africa), but it seems an easy transition as he compels the crowd with his racial and socially insightful comedy' (News and Star, Carlisle) 'Absolutely [took] the roof off the place. Brilliant, brilliant act' (The Frog and Bucket). Daliso Chaponda was #9 in Ents24's Hardest Working Comedians of 2018 list.
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Chris Brooker
A gifted performer, Chris Brooker has taken his unique mix of comedy and improvisation to stages all over the world. After a decade on the UK comedy circuit Chris has forged a fine reputation for himself as a stand-up comedian and compère. His versatility has seen him play to audiences of all sizes and backgrounds, winning them over with his infectious enthusiasm, swift wit and immense likeability. Dubbed comedy's ginger Viking by a promoter, he really is a larger than life character! 'Very funny, very quick... On the spot humour' (BBC) 'A fitting finale, had the audience in stitches' (StudentOnline) 'The best act of the night, his quick wit silencing hecklers and getting plenty of laughs' (Manchester Evening News) 'The revelation of the night. Spot on' (Now Toronto) 'Well crafted jokes... Arguably the best routine of the night' (Giggle Beats) 'As fine an ambassador for British comedy as you could ask for. Absolutely brilliant, made it look so easy' (Tommy Nielson, Director of The Aarhus Comedy Festival) 'A truly touching, inspiring and hilarious show that provided heart felt laughter and moved many in attendance to tears. Absolutely absorbing and thoroughly recommended' (The Oregonian).
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Steam Machine Brewing Company
16 Northfield Way
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 6UF
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Steam Machine Brewing Company
16 Northfield Way
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 6UF
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