Controversial comic Stanhope set for UK dates

One of the most controversial comedians on the US scene is to touch down in Manchester and London later this month as part of a European tour.

Doug Stanhope, who has taken on the mantle of extreme comedy from such luminaries as Richard Pryor, will play the Leicester Square Theatre in the capital for nine nights in between September 12th and 23rd.

From there, Stanhope - who ran a campaign to become US president in this year's elections - will play three consecutive nights in Manchester, performing at the Dance Factory between September 25th and 27th.

Stanhope rose to fame after hosting the insane Comedy Central show The Man Show and has also starred on Channel 4's Comedy Lab show and at the Edinburgh Fringe for a number of years.

The 41-year-old withdrew from the presidential race due to funding restrictions on his campaign.