Hilarity Bites Comedy Club

A tall, gangly Northerner who delivers his own brand of no-nonsense humour. He has made appearances on Just A Minute, Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week and Nevermind The Buzzcocks.

'A master storyteller, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline...' (Metro)

'Filled with prime laugh-out-loud stupid moments' (The List, Glasgow & Edinburgh)

'... real craft and creativity... results that satisfy both the comedy purists and those who simply want big laughs on a big night out' (The Guardian)

'The best, as well as the most natural stand-up I've seen' (The Independent)

'Alun Cochrane's ability to make the little things in life a comedy goldmine is

phenomenal' (Chortle)

'Brilliant no-frills stand-up comedy' (The List)

'A no-nonsense comedian who specialises in funny nonsense' (Camberley Theatre).

From Newcastle-on-Tyne and one of the brightest young talents on the comedy scene who is beginning to make her presence known across the country. Finishing runner-up in 2014's Funny Women, she went on to make the finals of almost every major comedy competition, including the prestigious BBC New Comedy Award in 2016.

In August 2017 Lauren sold out her debut run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her critically acclaimed show Lady Muck. This 5 star show was so popular three extra shows were added and subsequently sold out. Not only was ‘Lady Muck’ the best reviewed show at The Pleasance this year, Lauren also won a Herald Angel Award and was nominated for Best Newcomer 2017 at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

A hotly tipped up and coming comedian on the circuit, Yorkshire born-and-bred comedian Pete Selwood has quickly risen through the comedy ranks with his excellent storytelling style, that mixes hilarious observational material with killer punchlines.