AWARD-winning comedian Jeremy Hardy will be at Tewkesbury's Roses Theatre as part of a sell-out tour.

The writer and presenter of the highly acclaimed All The Fun Of The Mayor, BBC2's satirical look at the London Mayoral election, will be at the theatre at 8pm on Wednesday, May 7.

He has appeared in two series of the popular If I Ruled The World on BBC2 as team captain and is an essential member of Radio 4's News Quiz team. He also appears as a regular guest on Just A Minute and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue and writes and presents his own Radio 4 series Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation.

Last year he appeared in the new Mike Figgis film Hotel, with Burt Reynolds, David Schwimmer and Rhys Ifans and has recently spent time in Palestine filming Jeremy Hardy versus the Israeli Army.

Tickets are £12 from 01684 295074.