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Comedy star Rob Beckett set for Melksham appearance

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Rob Beckett, star of BBC1’s ‘Live at the Apollo’, BBC2’s ‘Mock the Week’ and Channel 4’s ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ is set to appear at Melksham’s Assembly Hall on Friday 13th November  as part of his nationwide ‘Mouth of the South’ tour.

One of the UK’s top young stand-up comedians, Rob has a big TV profile having appeared on numerous panel shows such as Play to the Whistle, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Celebrity Squares, Would I Lie to You and Celebrity Juice. Rob has also been co-presenter of ITV2’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here….Now!.

The Assembly Hall’s Tim Cross said, “It’s great to be able to welcome Rob to Melksham. He’s a bright new talent with a big reputation and we’re delighted that he is bringing his 2015 tour to the Assembly Hall.

“Not surprisingly this has proved to be a hot ticket and we look forward to a fantastic night of comedy on Friday 13th November.”

A few tickets, priced £14, are still available from Melksham Assembly Hall, tel: 709887 or the Tourist Information Centre tel: 707424.

 

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