AWARD-WINNING comedian Jimmy Carr is returning to St Helens as part of his new national UK tour.

Jimmy’s Terribly Funny show will visit St Helens Theatre Royal, Corporation Street for two shows in October – and there are still tickets remaining for what is arguably the venue's biggest event of 2020.

Jimmy is one of the biggest selling live acts in UK comedy, consistently performing to sell-out crowds across the country and around the world.

His television credits include 18 series as host of panel show 8 Out Of 10 Cats (as well as spin-off 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown).

For more than years 10 years he has been host of Channel 4’s Big Fat Quiz Of The Year.

He has also made three appearances on The Royal Variety Performance.

He has also regularly appeared on shows such as QI and A League Of Their Own, was one of the stars of Channel 4’s 10 O’Clock Live and has been a guest on chat shows such as The Jonathan Ross Show, Graham Norton and Alan Carr: Chatty Man.

Promoters are billing his stand up show as a "hilarious and riotous show", adding that it is a chance to see one of the country’s biggest talents in comedy.

Jimmy Carr will appear at St Helens Theatre Royal for two shows on Saturday, October 10 at 7pm and 10pm.

To book call 01744 756000, visit sthelenstheatreroyal.com online or pop into the Corporation Street box office from Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm.

Tickets cost £30.50.