AMERICAN writer, director, actor, and musician Rich Hall is bringing his latest stage show to the area – promising plenty of his razor sharp wit.

Lovers of a good laugh can see his new show Chin Music at the Barnsley Civic on November 1.

Described as “sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational”, Rich Hall won a Perrier Comedy Award in 2000.

Using the character of Tennessee country musician Otis Lee Crenshaw, Hall became popular in the UK, regularly appearing on TV shows including QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News for You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and Live at the Apollo.

He has created and starred in several series for the BBC, including comedies and documentaries, while maintaining a successful stand-up comedy career, as both Crenshaw and himself.

A spokesperson said: “’Chin Music’ has two meanings. One is idle talk.

“The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter.

“Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy – idle but intimidating.

“Sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational.

“If you’ve never seen him, you need to hustle down to Barnsley Civic and grab a seat because he never disappoints – ever.

“To celebrate Rich Hall joining us at our iconic venue, at the heart of Barnsley’s cultural scene, the first 100 tickets sold will receive a free drink before the show.”

Tickets for the show – costing £19.50 – can be bought via https://tinyurl.com/2p48d6ak.