The Turbinia Pub in Aycliffe have been chosen to work with top comedy promoters ‘Hilarity Bites’ and will be their main venue in this area. “It’s a massive honour for us, and we are looking forward to hosting some of the biggest names in standup from all over the UK. As we do with the rest of our entertainment the acts will be picked on quality and NOT price. Gigs will be the first Wednesday of every month, starting 1st February. This show features 3 top international comedians John Scott: “A genuinely gifted comedian”; Adelaide Rocks: ”Always plays a blinder, never hits a dry patch. People were literally in tears of laughter” – The Observer

Dan Nightingale: “Can make just about anything funny. He’s lightening quick” – Time Out. ”Pretty damn funny”  –  Fest. Rob Mulholland:“Very, very tall & equally as talented”  –  Time Out. ”Great delivery & confident swagger, A riot”  –  Lancashire Evening Telegraph Tickets available at the venue, or online at www.hilaritybites.co.uk  £5 in advance or £8 on the door. Venue open 7pm, show starts 8pm For info on future events check Hilarity Bites website or www.turbiniapub.co.uk This tops a great year for the Turbinia, coming shortly after becoming the only Aycliffe pub ever to feature in ‘The Good Beer Guide’