NORTH-East comedy duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have confirmed their first tour in 20 years.

The House Of Fools stars will mark 25 years of performing together with the live show, which they promised would feature "some uplifting moments ... musical moments, maybe some magic ... (and) dancing styles".

Elements from TV shows such as Vic Reeves Big Night Out and Shooting Stars will feature, with characters like Man With The Stick, The Stotts, Mulligan and O'Hare.

The pair will play Newcastle City Hall on November 12.

Darlington-raised Reeves said: "Destiny has led us to this point in time. Now, finally, the diversion of Reeves and Mortimer can be revealed in full extent through a cornucopia of preposterous doggerel etc."

Teesside-born Mortimer added: "Playing in front of a living audience is where it all began for us. Some people feel most alive when they are eg on fire or in Turkey, but for us the stage is where we thrive.

"I will ensure that Vic arrives at all dates smartly dressed and unarmed. I promise not to mention football, JLS or apricots during the performances. Should you choose to attend, be warned - I will be not be wearing a toupee."

Tickets for 25 Years Of Reeves & Mortimer: The Poignant Years go on sale on Friday.

TOUR DATES

Clyde Auditorium @ SECC, Glasgow
Wed, Nov 11, 7.30pm

Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle
Thu, Nov 12, 7.30pm

Liverpool Echo Arena Two, Liverpool
Sat, Nov 14, 7.30pm

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Tue, Nov 17, 7.30pm

Opera House, Blackpool
Thu, Nov 19, 7.30pm

Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Fri, Nov 20, 7.30pm

Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
Sat, Nov 21, 7.30pm

Colston Hall, Bristol
Wed, Nov 25, 7.30pm

Guildhall, Portsmouth
Fri, Nov 27, 7.30pm

Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth
Sun, Nov 29, 7.30pm

City Hall, Sheffield
Tue, Dec 1, 7.30pm

Regent Theatre, Ipswich
Wed, Dec 2, 7.30pm

Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Thu, Dec 3, 7.30pm

Brighton Centre, Brighton
Fri, Dec 4, 7.30pm