18 dates announced

The first tour dates for the Little Britain stage show have been announced.

A total of 18 dates have been so far unveiled for autumn next year, once work has been completed on the third BBC TV series.

Matt Lucas and David Walliams will kick off their dates at Portsmouth Guildhall on October 24, concluding at Cardiff on December 16. Click here for the full schedule.

However, more dates are expected to be announced nearer the time. There is, for example, no London shows yet.

Tickets will go on sale from 10am on Saturday.

In an interview for Radio 4 recorded yesterday, Lucas admitted the show will be technically tricky, given the costume changes and the fact there are only two key actors.

“We don’t yet know how we’re going to do it,”  he said. “But it is important we spend time on stage together.”

And in a joint statement, the duo said: "We're really looking forward to getting back onstage.

"We like to be quite naughty and spontaneous, getting the audience involved. In fact, we used to confiscate people's shoes, so beware. We hope it's going to be one of the biggest and best comedy tours ever!"

Published: 23 Nov 2004