CONTROVERSIAL comedian Jimmy Carr is coming to Colchester to test out his brand new material.

The 8 Out of 10 Cats presenter will take to the stage in Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, in September to preview new jokes before he begins a UK-wide tour.

‘Gagging Order’ will include Carr’s usual one-liners, stories and jokes.

The comedian has sold more than one million DVDs, as well as hosting numerous television shows.

Tickets for the show, on Tuesday, September 18, are priced at £25.

Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm.

To book, call 01206 282020, go to the Leisure World reception, in Cowdray Way or visit charter-hall.co.uk.

Jimmy Carr appeared at the same venue in August 2008.

He is also due to appear on Sunday, December 2, at The Venue, in St Osyth.

To book for that show, call 0845 815 6709.