Comedy fans can look forward to seeing acclaimed stand-up Stephen K Amos performing at the Courthouse on Wednesday, November 29.

The comic is bringing his latest show, Bread and Circuses, to the venue.

Amos says the title comes from a phrase coined by a satirical poet in 1AD Rome, and that the show is inspired by the current state of the world.

He said: "The way I’m looking at it is that the world now is one big crazy circus.

"And circus was one of the earliest forms of entertainment to keep the masses appeased in the same way that we have all these crazy distraction techniques now.

"One of the biggest TV shows of the year is Love Island: if that’s not a major distraction technique I don’t know what is.

"And also I was looking at the phrase ‘let them eat cake’ as we live in a world with artisan types of cake and bread and no one is eating the regular bread any more.

"What was once a staple food of the poor has become £4 for a loaf."

Referring to his touring schedule, he added: "I love the fact that I go around the country and see the odd place that still has character and not just the same bog-standard high street.

"I like the fact that you can engage with people and do jokes that are social commentary or maybe a bit risqué, and people will get them."

His show at the Courthouse starts at 8pm and tickets cost £17.50. They can be booked by visiting otleycourthouse.org.uk, calling (01943) 467466 or popping into the venue, Courthouse Street.