Dates & Times

Fri 14 Mar 2025
8:00pm
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From
£13.00
(plus £1.50 booking fee)

Seating: Allocated - See Seating Plan for More Details

Get ready for an evening of comedy chaos as numerous aspiring comedians take the stage, hoping to beat the dreaded gong and win over the ARC audience!

This is the night for unpredictable and brilliant off-the-cuff moments. You never know what might happen as potential rising stars to endearingly awkward first-timers take to the stage. You’ll witness the full spectrum of stand-up comedy in one unforgettable night!

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

This month’s show is hosted by MC Danny McLoughlin, who has the sharp wit & material, likeable persona and strong stage presence that have seen him become a much sought after act in his short time as a stand up.

A finalist in the Chortle Student Comedian of The Year in 2008, Danny went on to perform as part of the prestigious Big Value Comedy Show during Edinburgh Festival 2009.

He also supported Al Pitcher on his UK Tour and is booked by some of the UK’s biggest gigs and promoters.

It has been a rapid rise for Danny and it all looks set to continue. With an amiable, confident stage presence and a well written set Danny delivers material with more than just an immediate pay-off line, preferring to take the joke one or two steps further.

Confident enough to take a risk on stage he does so not to the detriment of the audience, keeping them laughing along or hanging on every word

“His innate comic timing, insightful digressions and ability to think on his feet puts him alongside the most talented and genuinely funny comedians!” THREE WEEKS

“He can recite an advertising jingle and still get plenty of laughs.” CHORTLE

“Observational material with a dark edge.” THE WEE REVIEW

  • Access Information - The Point

    The Point

    Seat size

    In The Point, seats in rows A-GG are 36cm (14“) wide and 39cm (151/3“) deep. They are 41cm from the floor (16″) wide and 44.5cm (171/2”) deep. The seats are 44cm (171/3”) from the floor, and have a 10cm (4”) gap between seats.

    Seats in rows H and W are stools, are 36cm (14“) wide and 40cm (152/3“) deep. They are 76cm (30“) from the floor, and have a 25cm (93/4”) gap between seats. The stools also feature a footrest 42cm (161/2”) from the floor.

    Seats in rows K-V and Box 1are 42cm (161/2 “) wide and 45cm (172/3“) deep, 47 cm (181/2“) from the floor, and have 6cm (21/3“) gap between seats.

    Seats in Box 2 are 36cm (14“) wide and 39cm (151/3“) deep, 41 cm (16“) from the floor, and have 10cm (4“) gap between seats. These are loose removable chairs.

    Armrests

    Seats in The Point do not have armrests.

    Legroom

    Seat in rows A-GG have 20cm (73/4“) of legroom in front of each seat, with restricted legroom in rows A-D.

    Seats in rows H and W are stools and have 35cm (14“) of legroom.

    Seats in rows K-V have 20cm (73/4“) of legroom in front of each seat, with restricted legroom in the aisle seats. Seats in row S also have a vertical backrest.

    Seats in Box 2 have 50cm (192/3”) of legroom in front of the seats.

    Further information

    If you have any questions about accessibility our Box Office team are always happy to help and can be contacted on 01642 525199 or by emailing [email protected] - you can also tell us about your access requirements when prompted to do so during the online booking process.

  • Companion Ticket Scheme

    A free ticket is available to a companion accompanying a disabled person to an event, where it is an access requirement. To book a companion ticket or accessible seating as part of your order please contact the Box Office team on 01642 525199 or email [email protected]

    You can tell us about any other access requirements you have at the time of booking.