JASON Manford will be coming to Bury Met to try out new material for his major UK tour, Just Me ).

He will be at the Met for three warm-up dates in September as he works on the show which will head off on the road in 2021.

Currently 99 dates are planned for the tour which marks his return to stand-up after appearing in musicals and his TV work.

Jason said: “After the fun we had on my last tour ‘Muddle Class’, I’m excited to get back on the road with my new stand up show.”

The three work in progress shows at the Met will be on Thursday, September 10 to Saturday, September 12 and tickets go on sale at 10am tomorrow from 0161 761 2216 or www.themet.org.uk. Tickets are limited to a maximum of four per person.