Tom Houghton

Coming to Hilarity Bites at the Ripon Arts Hub on June 2nd 2026:

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Chris Washington, El Purnell, and host Elaine Robertson

Show details:

Chris Washington - As seen on Mock The Week. Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee - 2017. “A master of storytelling” - ★★★★ - The Times

El Purnell - “That was staggeringly original” - Adam Bloom. “Hilarious, the funniest Ecuadorian act ever” - Ray Bradshaw

Elaine Robertson - “Laugh out loud, natural, effortless and off-the-cuff” - The Cherwell

This show will also feature a newer act in the middle.


Tickets for this show are £10 each, with doors opening at 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm.

- +44 1765 604 123
- General Enquiries: +44 1765 604 124

- Located at front reception desk
- Valid photo ID required for pickup
- Available 1 hour before event start time
- Ticket purchaser must be present

- Limited on-street parking available
- Nearby public car park within 200 meters
- Disabled parking spaces adjacent to venue entrance
- No dedicated private parking lot

- Ground floor level access
- Wheelchair accessible spaces
- Companion seating available
- Hearing loop system installed

- No outside food or drinks
- Photography permitted with prior consent
- No smoking on premises
- Quiet, respectful behavior expected

- Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult
- Recommended age limits vary by specific event
- Infant/booster seats available upon request