Matt Reed, Mark Nelson (2)

Just beat it! It's the festive special of the most brutal comedy night on Teesside. It's Christmas and while traditionally, it's a time for peace, love and goodwill to all - leave that sentiment at the door as you let the comedians know how you really feel.

Let the comedy chaos commence as twelve hot, hilarious, new acts try to beat the dreaded gong and win over the ARC audience!

This jaw-dropping spectacle, is crammed with brilliantly off-the-cuff, unpredictable stand-up & audience-led savagery. All will be just-about-held-together by Gong Master & Catch 22 stalwart Matt Reed.

Special guest Mark Nelson’s mix of dark humour, cutting observations and superb one-liners has seen him firmly established as one of the UK’s biggest-hitting comedy powerhouses. With a likeable manner on stage belying some of the stronger content, Nelson often has audiences laughing at things they know they really shouldn’t be laughing at.

"Mark Nelson possesses a talent that is simply obscene..you'll want to see what all the fuss is about..his act definitely reveals a star in the making." The List

Please note: Beat the Gong can contain strong content and is strictly for over 18s.