CHATTY Man, Alan Carr is doing a special warm-up gig at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester.

The unique chance to see the award-winning comedian prepare for his huge autumn tour will take place at the theatre next month.

Rachel Thorne, press and marketing manager at the Mercury, said: “This is very exciting news for us at the Mercury.

“I know it’s a warm-up gig for the tour but to have the opportunity to see someone like Alan perform his new material before anyone else has heard it is a real coup for us.”

Supported by Josh Widdicombe and performing from notes, Alan Carr will be at the Mercury Theatre on March 27 at 8pm.

Tickets, restricted to four per person, are priced £20 each and are now sale from mercurytheatre.co.uk