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THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL Harrogate Comedy Festival is BACK for 2021! We know it’s been a difficult time for all and this year we want to inject the HAHA into HAHAHARROGATE. Join us in venues across the town for the festival
that celebrates funny! With some of the biggest names and your favourite comedians, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan, Iain Stirling and many, many more. Enjoy different venues including The Royal Hall, Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate Library,
The Tipi at Cedar Court Hotel and the Wesley Centre! (Find out more about our venues on page 9) Tickets are selling fast, make sure you don’t miss out on a fabulous night.
HAH!ARROGATE HA! COMEDY FESTIVAL
2021
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Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny
THU 23 SEP 2021 8pm Royal Hall
Contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.
Fascinating Aida They’re back at last! Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson and Liza Pulman are heading out on tour with a selection of old favourites, songs you haven’t heard before and some you wish you’d never heard in the first place. The songs are hilarious and topical - the glamour is unstoppable.
WED 29 SEP 2021 7.30pm Royal Hall With three Olivier Award nominations and over 25 million YouTube and Facebook hits for Cheap Flights and their incredibly rude Christmas song how can you possibly miss them?
www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Box Office: 07762 159115
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Clinton Baptiste Goes Stratospheric
MON 04 OCT 2021 7.30pm Royal Hall
Clinton Baptiste is the hapless, unsubtle psychic from Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights. Hear his tales of rubbing shoulders with the hippy dippy new-agers from La La Land and how he hits the big time in Vegas with his lavish psychic show. But a humbly spiritual man at heart, Clinton realises that something all that glitters ain’t gold and now returns to you, his beloved British audience to once again conjure up those pure selfless gifts he was born with.
Twisted Tales Vol. 2 Twisted Tales Vol. 2 is a brand new show by ‘Owdyado Theatre Company touring in 2021. Following on from the huge success of Twisted Tales, which toured across the UK in 2018 and 2019, this show is a new trilogy of darkly comic ‘tales of the unexpected.’
TUE 05 OCT 2021 7.30pm The Wesley Centre
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www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Box Office: 07762 159115
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Eugene In the not too distant future, millionaire and inventor (think Elon Musk with a further attitude problem) ‘Hugh’ from HuBris industries is launching the first superhuman artificial intelligence at a press conference. And you’re invited.
THU 07 OCT 2021 7.30pm The Wesley Centre power point. Think The Terminator does a Ted Talk with Steve Jobs. A comedy theatre show that comes with integrated captioning via The Difference Engine, delivering part of the story through your smart device and meaning that every performance is deaf friendly.
‘Eugene’ is a show about what happens when we give technology the power over us, with an anthropomorphic
Jason Byrne: Audience Precipitation
FRI 08 OCT 2021 8pm Royal Hall
He’s back for more comedy chaos! Jason has learnt over the past few years that we all need to “play” a bit more in our lives. With this in mind, Jason will do what he does best, connecting with the audience in a way no other comic can. Whether it’s inviting or dragging (as it has been known) people up onto stage and making a “holy show of them” as they say in Ireland. Jason’s Audience Precipitation, will be a laugh out loud, must see show, with a light drizzle of audience participation… ooohhh clever that.
www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Box Office: 07762 159115
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How To Be A Better Human: Chris Singleton In 2019...I lost my Dad. Well, I didn’t lose him. I knew exactly where he was – in the coffin at the front of the crem. How To Be A Better Human is a spoken word comedy about grief, loss and self-acceptance. It tells Chris’ story of losing two of the biggest relationships in his life - Dad and Wife - in the space of a
few months. It finds the lightness and humour in death, loss and divorce, exploring how they help us become better at empathising, connecting and understanding. How we can lose everything and still find the strength to rebuild. How growing a beard can be the best decision of your life, and why some hedgehogs are idiots.
Bridget Christie: Who Am I SAT 09 OCT 2021 7.30pm Royal Hall
FRI 08 OCT 2021 7.30pm The Wesley Centre
Bridget Christie is hot, but not in a good way. The 50 year old critically-acclaimed stand-up leaks blood, sweats, and thinks that Chris Rock is the same person as The Rock. The Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian cannot ride the motorbike she bought to combat her mid-life crisis because of early osteoarthritis in her hips and RSI in her wrist; and wonders why there are so many films, made by men, about young women discovering their sexuality, but none about middle-aged women forgetting theirs. It’s a menopause laugh-a-minute with a confused, furious, sweaty lady who is annoyed by everything.
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Kerry Godliman: BOSH
SUN 10 OCT 2021 8pm The Wesley Centre
Kerry’s back on tour after what she thought would be a little ‘she’ time. No chance. Her bosh-like nature will never let her rest. Well, that and a needy cat, a constantly disappointing camper van, ever-raging feelings of mum guilt and bewilderment at the phasing out of thimbles. All will be explained. As seen on Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo, Taskmaster, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Cats Does Countdown, After Life, Save Me and Call The Midwife and heard on The News Quiz, The Now Show and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.
Tez Ilyas: Populist
SUN 10 OCT 2021 8pm
The TIPI at Cedar Court Hotel
The brand-new stand-up show from the star of The Tez O’Clock Show (Channel 4), TEZ Talks (BBC Radio 4) and the multi-awardwinning Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three). Join Tez as he uses his trademark silly, smart and subversive approach to pit ordinary people against the establishment. Expect huge laughs, groans and shocks as Tez confronts the state of the world with his cheeky, provocative flair.
www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Box Office: 07762 159115
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Not Lady Chatterley’s Lover
WED 13 OCT 2021 7.30pm Royal Hall A Mel Brooks style parody following the story line of the D.H. Lawrence novel… with a few twists. Long contemplative looks into the middle distance, moments of touching drama, plenty of farce and a gentle stroke of innuendo. This laughter filled parody will bring you high drama, high comedy and highlyraised eyebrows.
Iain Stirling: Failing Upwards Iain Stirling (Love Island and Taskmaster) is taking his ‘extremely funny’ (Telegraph) comedy back on the road for his biggest ever nationwide tour, following his 2018 sell-out smash U OK HUN? x. Do you ever wonder how people manage to be normal? Iain does. So much so he’s written a brand new stand-up show about it. Join the ‘star of comedy’ (The i) as he explores his inability to function in the most basic of public settings, social media’s constant pressure to “live your best life” and that one time a man stole his shoes.
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THU 14 OCT 2021 8pm Royal Hall
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Katherine Ryan: Missus
THU 14 OCT 2021 8pm HCC
Creator and Star of Netflix smash hit The Duchess (along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room) comedian and TV’s Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Missus. Having previously denounced partnership, Katherine has since married her first love, accidentally. A lot has changed for everyone and we can look forward to hearing Katherine Ryan’s hilarious new perspectives on life, love, and what it means to be Missus.
Jimeoin: Turn It Up
FRI 15 OCT 2021 7.30pm Royal Hall
A brilliant evening of world-class comedy from the Irishman internationally celebrated a sone of live stand-up’s true masters. Jimeion is an acclaimed, hugely loved and much-respected comedian with a wide appeal and a cheeky, no gimmicks and superbly observed send of humour that has his audience in stiches across the UK, Europe, USA and of course Australia. The press say that he’s at the very top of his game – and we definitely agree!
www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Box Office: 07762 159115
VENUE GUIDE Royal Hall The Royal Hall is a Grade II* listed Edwardian performance hall and theatre located just on the outskirts of Harrogate Town Centre. With its 950-seat capacity, spectacular décor and large versatile floor space, the Royal Hall provides a breath-taking setting. The hall is accessible via a lift for wheelchair users.
The TIPI at Cedar Court Hotel The stunning TIPI is a new addition to The Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate. Featuring a fully stocked bar, also serving teas and coffees and a lounge menu available. The TIPI is accessible via a ramp and once inside you’ll be transported away to a tropical paradise. The Cedar Court Hotel is offering all Harrogate Comedy Festival Ticket Holders 10% discount on room bookings.
Harrogate Convention Centre Harrogate Convention Centre is a spectacular world class conference venue with an impressive 2000-seater auditorium geared up for some of the best British and international acts. There is Blue Badge parking in Harrogate Convention Centre’s underground car park with direct lift access to the auditorium.
The Wesley Centre The Wesley Centre is a Grade II listed building with a beautiful galleried space with comfortable seating to see a variety of performances up close. The Wesley Centre is on Oxford Street in Harrogate. There is limited on-street parking and multi-storey parking nearby. Ramp access is available.
WED 24 NOV 2021 – SUN 16 JAN 2022 Poor Cinderella doesn’t get out much and with her two horrible sisters making her do all the housework, there’s no chance she’ll be going to the big party at the palace. So, when her magical fairy godmother rocks up with a top-notch
frock, the most fabulous pair of shoes, and a hot ticket to THE glitzy event of the year, all her wishes come true for just one night! Join us on a magical adventure as Cinderella dances the night away and races against the clock, all with the help of a little fairy magic and her best friends
by her side! Packed with sparkle and festive fun, Harrogate Theatre’s magical family pantomime is back with a bang, and we just can’t wait to see you there! Book your tickets now: www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Box Office: 07762 159115
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS St George’s Hotel The Harrogate Comedy Festival has partnered with St George’s Hotel Harrogate to bring our audiences a fantastic discount. Purchase a ticket for any show during the Harrogate Comedy Festival, present this to a member of staff and
receive 20% off drinks and food during the festival.
St George’s Hotel underwent a huge refurbishment prior to lockdown in March 2020 and has re-opened its doors for 2021. Pop in and enjoy the impressive Gin Bar! The hotel is in a prime location opposite The Royal Hall and Harrogate Convention Centre.
Cedar Court Hotel The Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate is partnering with Harrogate Comedy Festival this year, with their fantastic outdoor Tipi Venue. The beautiful Tipi offers a fully stocked bar, hot and cold drinks and a lounge menu. They are also kindly offering audience members for the Harrogate Comedy Festival,
10% discount off their room rates during the festival. To book simply call The Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate on 01423 858585.