STRAIGHT-FACED stand-up comedian Jack Dee is coming to Barnsley to road-test his new material ahead of a 2012 tour.

The popular TV comic - who has had a six year break from stand-up - will be doing a one-off show at The Civic on March 28.

Jack has appeared on TV shows like QI and Never Mind The Buzzcocks, 8 out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You and also hosts Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue as well as co-writing and starring in four series of BBC 2’s hit sitcom Lead Balloon and writing his memoirs.

Tickets are priced at £15 each - to book 01226 327 000 / www.barnsleycivic.co.uk.