COMEDIAN Jason Manford has announced several North-East venues as part of the return of his up and coming stand-up tour next year

The acclaimed comedian has been on shows including: ITV's The Masked Singer, BBC's Scarborough and Have I got News for You, as well as Channel 4's 8 out of 10 Cats. 

A couple of years since his last tour across the UK and Ireland, Jason will play 'Like Me' at Newcastle's Utilita Arena, City Hall, Middlesbrough Town Hall and Darlington Hippodrome in 2021.

Jason said: “After the fun we had on my last tour ‘Muddle Class’, I’m excited to get back on the road with my new stand-up show ‘Like Me’.

"In these trying times, it’s always important to be able to get away for a couple of hours and exercise the old chuckle muscle.

"So, I’m coming to a venue near you in 2021, so we can have a good laugh together. See you then."

He will perform Like Me in Darlington on July 31, and in Newcastle City Hall on February 19, Middlesbrough Town Hall on July 7 and Newcastle Utilita Arena on October 22.

How to get tickets

Tickets for Jason's performance go on sale 10.00am on Friday.

Darlington show: To book contact the Box Office on 01325 405405 or visit www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk and book tickets online.

Middlesbrough show: To book www.middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk/event/jason-manford-like-me/

Newcastle shows: Call the booking hotline number 0844 493 6666 or visit www.utilitaarena.co.uk.

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