COMEDIAN Seann Walsh will have to take time out for rehearsals for this year's Strictly Come Dancing to play a show at Darwen Library Theatre.

Walsh. who was revealed as a contestant on the top TV show, had already committed to the date in Darwen as part of a major UK tour.

He will find out which professional dancer will be his partner on the series at a red carpet launch show on Monday.

Other celebrities confirmed for the series include former England cricketer Graeme Swann, news presenter Kate Silverton, Faye Tozer from the band Steps and former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts.

Seann Walsh is due to visit Darwen Library Theatre on Wednesday, November 21. Details from 0844 847 1664 or www.darwenlibrarytheatre.com