Recently premiered on BBC is the TV multi award winning (including ‘2017 BAFTA for Outstanding British Film’) ‘I Daniel Blake’.
The lead role was played by ‘David Johns’ who we are proud to have headline our next comedy night at ‘The Turbinia’ on 6th February’.
Dave Johns is an actor, stand up comedian and talented improviser who played the lead role in Ken Loach’s feature film ‘I, Daniel Blake’ for which he won the 2016 BIFA for Best Actor. ‘I, Daniel Blake’ won the 2016 Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival. He is a regular guest with the Comedy Store Players on their improv show in London’s West End.
He had toured with Johnny Vegas and Sean Lock and has performed at the Montreal, Kilkenny, Melbourne, Edinburgh and Adelaide comedy festivals. He has appeared on The West End stage in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest’, starring Christian Slater, has co-written the stage adaption of Stephen King’s ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ and has appeared on TV comedy panel shows ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’ and ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’.
Dave is one of the most respected and best loved comedians working on the British comedy circuit, having performed extensively in UK comedy clubs, and comedy clubs and festivals worldwide for nearly 3 decades.
“Highlight of the week, Geordie comic Dave Johns stealing the show on last night’s Never Mind the Buzzcocks”.
(The Sun)
“Shifting from hilarity to uproar to genius in the blink of an eye”.
(The Guardian)
On the same bill we also have Britain’s Got Talent finalist – Danny Posthill.
Since reaching the finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2015 Danny has never stopped. Touring round the UK on the comedy circuit as well as doing big corporate events. “Impressionist Danny Posthill brings a bevy of other characters with him including Billy Connolly, David Beckham, Gary Barlow, Michael McIntyre, John Bishop, Alan Carr – and is funny in his own right too.”
“What a talented comedian” – Tim Vine
“It was brilliantly funny! It’s always nice to see impressionists do people that other people don’t do” – David Walliams
“It was effortless!” – Amanda Holden
“I think you got a great reaction because the act was great, you’re funny. You’re good… I like you” – Simon Cowell
The show is hosted by the fantastic Ray Bradshaw, who has just finished his highly acclaimed UK tour.
“Captivating, funny and sharply executed” – Broadway Baby
“This year’s most groundbreaking show” – ShortCom
“I grinned from ear to ear for the entire hour” – Voice Mag
Has to be the biggest night of comedy ever held in Aycliffe, it will sell out so you need your tickets ASAP, only £6.
Tickets for this show can be bought online at www.hilaritybites.co.uk, or in person from The Turbinia, or telephone 01325 313034.