Award winning comedian and regular in dictionary corner on Countdown, Richard Digance, is coming to Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre in early July.

He'll be at the venue on Sunday, July 6 with a show featuring comedy songs and amusing tales.

The BAFTA nominated performer has been credited as a major influence by a host of leading modern comedians including Ross Noble.

He has had his own TV shows and is also an accomplished poet and songwriter.

He recently toured theatres around the country in a show with with long-time pal Jim Davidson.

Tickets, priced £16, are now available via www.ticketsource.co.uk