FRESH from the drama that cost him his job, one of Britain’s most controversial comedians is heading for Bournemouth.
Russell Brand added more dates to his A Brand New Year tour, after “overwhelming public demand” saw the first run of dates sell out.
Tickets for the February 28 BIC gig went on sale on Friday, November 28.
Brand resigned from Radio 2 after 37,000 complaints over messages he and guest Jonathan Ross left on actor Andrew Sachs’ voicemail.
Ross is due back on air in January following a 12-week unpaid suspension.
The issue also led to the resignations of two senior BBC executives.
A spokesman for Brand said: “Its unlikely Russell will speak about the Sachs incident, and it’s worth pointing out there haven’t been any problems with ticket sales, hence the additional five dates.”
Abi Singleton, marketing and promotions team leader for the BIC, said: “We’re expecting the same as we have always had, sell-out nights. It’s a new show. We’re very pleased to have him back.
Brand was recently in the film Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and starred alongside Adam Sandler in Bedtime Stories which is out next month, and has sold out dates at New York’s Gramercy Theatre and Los Angeles’ Roxy Theatre.
The Bournemouth date is the final show in the 25-gig run starting in Reading on January 18. Tickets can be purchased in person at the BIC, on 0844 576 3000 and online at bic.co.uk.
The show is advertised as suitable for over 18s only.
