MIDDLESBROUGH-born singer James Arthur is to perform at Scarborough Open Air Theatre this summer.

The former X-Factor winner, whose hits include ‘Impossible’ and ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’ will play at the venue on Thursday July 26.

After a couple of years out of the limelight, Mr Arthur returned in 2016 with his album ‘Back From The Edge’ which took him back to the top of the charts.

It has been five years since the Saltburn singer/songwriter became an overnight star when he won ITV’s X Factor under the tutelage of Pussy Cat Doll Nicole Scherzinger who famously donned a Boro shirt when she visited the region with him.

Tickets go on sale at 9am February 21 at scarboroughopenairtheatre.com