NEXT month sees more big name comics and up-and-coming local performers take to the stage at Artrix in Bromsgrove.

The comedy kicks off with the return of the ever popular A Black Country Night Out on Wednesday, October 3 at 8pm.

And Robin Ince is back on the road with his show Chaos of Delight, and he comes to Artrix on Friday, October 5 at 7.30pm.

A spokesman said: “Ince mashes up the two cultures of art and science in this celebration of the human mind, from Bohemians to Black Holes, Dali to DNA in his inimitable stand-up/lecture style.”

Hot off a sell-out run at Edinburgh, “the utterly unique, comedy genius” Paul Foot returns to Artrix with his latest show Image Conscious on Saturday, October 6 at 7.30pm.

Lee Hurst: Mucking About comes to the main stage at Artrix on Sunday, October 7 at 7.30pm.

The spokesman said: “Lee will be turning up, lobbing gags and funny stuff at the audience from all angles, expect an evening with plenty of laughs from the star of BBC 1’s They Think It’s All Over.”

Stewart Francis star of shows such as Mock The Week and Live at the Apollo comes to Artrix on Thursday, October 11 at 8pm with his brand new show and last ever tour before he heads off... Into The Punset. Where else?

The rescheduled show from last March, Dane Baptiste G.O.D (Gold.Oil.Drugs) will now be performed on Saturday, October 13 at 8pm.

The spokesman added: “Rounding off a great month of comedy is October’s Barnstormers Comedy on Saturday, October 20 at 8pm.

“A great night of entertainment is guaranteed, with performances from Susan Murray, Phil Jerrod and other acts to be announced.

For tickets or further information about any of the comedy gigs at Artrix this September, visit artrix.co.uk or call the box office on 01527 577 330.