Hot Potato takes place in the drop-dead gorgeous surroundings of Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre. An intimate setting, theatre and cabaret style seating, and one of the coolest retro bars we've seen in a long time. And, if that's not enough, we've only got some of the best comics in the country too.
So; a great gig with a cracking atmosphere, and comics and audiences all love it to bits. What's not to like?
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Saturday 25 February
Paul Tonkinson, Tom Allen & Jason Cook (MC)
7.15pm doors / 18+ |
Tickets: £6 early-bird if bought up to a week in advance! £9 / £8 thereafter.
Box office: 01429 890 000
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Hot Potato's brand new season gets off to a flying start tonight!
You'll know the amazing Time Out Comedy Award winner Paul Tonkinson as one of the biggest hits on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow not so long back – and he's simply one of the most popular and in-demand headliners on today's circuit.
"Brilliant!" The Independent.
If that's not enough, we also have the epitome of 21st Century Camp in huge Edinburgh festival hit Tom Allen, with the excellent Jason Cook as MC.
*Prices may vary depending on demand but are usually cheaper in advance.
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Saturday 31 March
Special guests to be announced...
7.15pm doors / 18+ |
Tickets: £6 early-bird if bought up to a week in advance! £9 / £8 thereafter.
Box office: 01429 890 000
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Expect the laughs to come thick and fast tonight – with special guests to be announced.
*Prices may vary depending on demand but are usually cheaper in advance.
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Saturday 28 April
Ian Moore, Elis James & Jason Cook (MC).
7.15pm doors / 18+ |
Tickets: £6 early-bird if bought up to a week in advance! £9 / £8 thereafter.
Box office: 01429 890 000
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Almost single-handedly leading any mod revival you'd care to mention, Ian Moore's laconic observations have made him one of the most popular headliners at London's Comedy Store and much more beyond.
Top support comes from Welsh fireball Elis James.
'Currently getting the sort of word-of-mouth recommendations that most other comics would kill their mothers for.' The Scotsman.
The ever-fantastic Jason Cook is MC for another great night.
*Prices may vary depending on demand but are usually cheaper in advance.
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Saturday 26 May
Ivan Brackenbury, Ian D Montfort & Danny McLoughlin (MC)
7.15pm doors / 18+ |
Tickets: £6 early-bird if bought up to a week in advance! £9 / £8 thereafter.
Box office: 01429 890 000
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An amazing double headliner of Tom Binns' barnstorming comic creations here!
Special in every sense of the word, hapless hospital radio DJ Ivan Brackenbury brings all the fun and excitement of being ill straight to Hot Potato's bedside.
"The most deliciously enjoyable hour I've spent at the Fringe." The Guardian.
A huge welcome too for 'Sunderland Psychic' Ian D Montfort. Ian knows all your secrets, can 'touch the dead,' and, if we're lucky, we could well be chatting with historical giants including Shakespeare, Elvis and Ernie Wise direct from 'the other side' tonight.
The excellent Danny McLoughlin will be holding it all together as MC for the night.
*Prices may vary depending on demand but are usually cheaper in advance.
