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THE Artrix theatre in Bromsgrove is in for a treat next Monday (April 21) when legendary comedian and actor Lee Evans takes to the stage.

Evans rose to fame during the 1990s, becoming noted for his loud, hot, sweaty, energetic on-stage performances, mastery of humorous voices, and very physical, observational alternative and brilliant comedy.

He is regarded as having a Norman Wisdom-style of slapstick comedy acting, and in many respects has taken on Wisdom's role for a later generation.

In November 2005, Evans broke the Guinness World Record for a solo act performing to the biggest comedy audience, playing to 10,108 at the Manchester Evening News Arena, beating the previous record of 8,700 set by Eddie Izzard.

Evans has made a number of film appearances, most notably in Funny Bones, Mousehunt, There's Something About Mary, The Fifth Element, The Ladies Man, The Martins and The Medallion.

Evans also provided the voice for Train in the 2005 film The Magic Roundabout.

From 1993-1994 Evans appeared in the Channel 4 late-night show Viva Cabaret!, both as a host and as a guest performer.

In 1996, Evans starred in the one-off show The World of Lee Evans. In 2001, he wrote a sitcom called So What Now?.

For more information visit www.artrix.co.uk

1:32pm Wednesday 16th April 2008

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