YOU'RE sure to see a different side to Have I Got News For You star Paul Merton when he brings his Impro Chums show to The Lowry.

His decision to take to the road again comes after the release of his autobiography, Only When I Laugh, and the company comes to Greater Manchester with a well-stocked arsenal of rave reviews.

A founder member of the Comedy Store Players, Merton will be joined on stage by other masters of the art of this popular form of comedy, including Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster.

McShane's varied acting credits range from Little Shop of Horrors and Stephen Sondheim's Assassins to the iconic sci-fi series, Dr Who.

* The Lowry presents Paul Merton's Impro Chums at The Lowry on May 24 at 8pm. Anyone interested in booking tickets should call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.