Skinner swooping on Swindon (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

Skinner swooping on Swindon

11:54am Thursday 15th February 2007 in Swindon By Raeanne Nightingale

A rare opportunity has come up to see one of the country's finest and funniest stand-up comedians in Swindon.

Fantasy Football League star Frank Skinner is returning to live stand-up after 10 years, with a series of warm-up gigs to try out new material for his upcoming national tour.

Included on his circuit is the Swindon Arts Centre are and he will be appearing there on Tuesday, May 1.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 23 to Friends of Swindon Arts Centre and to the public on Friday, March March.

Anyone who wants to become a Friend of Swindon Arts Centre, and get their hands on some tickets early, should call the Box Office on 01793 614837.

Membership costs £15 and tickets are limited to four per person.

Entry to the performance, which starts at 8pm, cost just £5.

However, this my not be a show to take youngsters to; it carries a warning that some material may cause offence.