Nina Conti is unlike any other comedian working today. A multi-award-winning ventriloquist and comedian, she has redefined what the art form can be: sharp, surreal, brilliantly funny, and at times startlingly human. Known for her iconic monkey Monk and her fearless audience interaction, Nina's shows are completely unpredictable and utterly compelling. A regular on television with appearances on Live at the Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, and her own BAFTA-nominated documentary, Nina is one of the most distinctive and beloved performers on the British comedy circuit.

Steering the evening is MC Dave Twentyman, a Northern comedy powerhouse whose rapid-fire, gloriously chaotic style keeps audiences on their toes from the first second to the last. Frenetic, fearless, and absolutely hilarious. Al Stevenson brings his own brand of clever, well-crafted comedy to the bill, a rising talent who's hot property in the North-East. Completing the lineup is the brilliantly observed Jeff Innocent, a seasoned performer whose effortless stage presence and sharp material never fail to deliver.

Get ready for a genuinely unmissable night of stand-up as one of the most recognisable faces on British and Irish television, Dara Ó Briain comes to Billingham. He’s best known for hosting Mock the Week, Robot Wars, Have I Got News For You and his latest tour So… Where Were We? won Best Tour at the 2023 Chortle Awards. On stage, he is an absolute force of nature, a masterclass in intelligent, high-energy stand-up that has sold out theatres across the globe.

Steering the evening with warmth and razor-sharp instincts will be MC Nina Gilligan, one of the most exciting hosts on the circuit. Peter Brush is a highly distinctive performer and deft writer of finely crafted jokes, delivering an arsenal of quirky one-liners and peerlessly original routines in an amusingly awkward fashion. Completing the lineup is New Zealand sensation Jarred Christmas, a sought-after headliner famed for his quick-witted spontaneity and energetic storytelli