Russell Brand announces Liverpool stand up comedy date

Sep 25 2008 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

HAVING wowed American audiences with an acclaimed movie debut and a host of sold-out stand-up dates, Russell Brand is poised for a triumphant return to his homeland in 2009.

Russell will take a deserved break from writing, acting, TV and radio to return to his first love – stand up comedy.

Almost 18 months since the curtain fell on his acclaimed Only Joking tour, the award-winning comic will play a series of 14 must-see dates next year – including a date at the Echo Arena Liverpool on Monday, February 2.

It's been a whirlwind 12 months for Russell. His scene-stealing performance in the film Forgetting Sarah Marshall drew widespread acclaim, enhancing the reputation he earned with Penelope and St Trinian’s.

Russell recently completed filming Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler, and has been cast in Judd Apatow's next feature, filming in early 2009.

Russell's stand up show has also been taking North America by storm. An appearance at Montreal's world-renowned comedy festival followed sell-out dates at New York's Grammercy Theatre and Los Angeles' Roxy.

His autobiography My Booky Wook topped the UK best-seller list and sold in excess 600,000 hardback copies, going on to win a prestigious ‘Nibby’ at the British Book Awards.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 26 at 10am. To book tickets log on to www.accliverpool.com or call the Echo Arena box office on 0844 8000 400. Tickets are priced at £23.50 and are subject to a handling/booking fee.Š