Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on August 1st 2026: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Brennan Reece, Fran Garrity, El Purnell, and host Dave Twentyman. Show details: Brennan Reece - As seen on Live at the Apollo. Best Newcomer (nominee), Edinburgh Comedy Festival 2016. “Absolutely incredible” - Phoebe Waller Bridge. Fran Garrity (replacing Louise Leigh) - “He smashed it” - Jason Manford. “Fran is a real act to watch out for” - NARC. El Purnell - “Hilarious, the funniest Ecuadorian act ever” - Ray Bradshaw. Dave Twentyman - “F**king Brilliant” - John Bishop. “Really like his stuff” - Jason Manford. Tickets for this show are £12 each, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm.