RICKY Gervais will be heading to Basingstoke next week on Monday, February 27 to perform at The Anvil.

He will be returning with the full version of his previous sell-out Work in Progress show, Armageddon.

Considered one of the most influential British comedians since Charlie Chaplin, Ricky Gervais returned to the stage with SuperNature in 2021, following the global success of his recent Netflix stand-up special Humanity, which was his first in seven years.

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The creator and star of The Office, Extras, Derek, and the hit Netflix show After Life, Ricky Gervais has won countless awards. Having enjoyed huge critical success for the outstanding After Life, his hit series The Office is also the most successful British comedy of all time, shown in more than 90 countries with seven remakes.

He is an award-winning stand-up comedian, residents are encouraged to not miss their chance to see Ricky Gervais live.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday, February 24.

For more information visit anvilarts.org.uk