THOUSANDS of David Essex fans will be flocking to Bournemouth next week for what the internationally renowned singer says will most probably be his last ever tour.

At the age of 69, the accomplished stage and screen star is back on the road for the first time in over four years.

All nights on the 21-date tour have been selling like hot-cakes and at the time of going to press there were just a handful of tickets left for Friday’s show at the Bournemouth International Centre on November 18.

The evening promises to be a bitter sweet experience for his legions of loyal fans who will see him perform much loved hits spanning his entire 50 year repertoire.

Of the tour Essex said: “I’m looking forward to getting back on the road with my band for probably my final concert tour, I’ll Be Missing You.”

David’s big break came in 1971 when he was cast as the lead - and so the first person permitted to play Jesus Christ by the Lord Chamberlain’s office - in the massive West End hit Godspell.

He received major awards and some ecstatic reviews which saw him lead a cast at the Roundhouse and then at the West End for two years.

A pop career soon followed for the teen heart-throb - and he scored huge hits with tracks such as Rock On, Gonna Make You A Star, Hold Me Close, Lamp Light, Oh What A Circus, Silver Dream Machine and A Winter’s Tale.

He had a successful film career, notable movies including That’ll Be The Day, Stardust and Silver Dream Racer.

He also continued to perform in the theatre, starring in roles including Che Guevara in Evita.

Most recently David has taken up writing.Last year he released a book of 75 poems, Travelling Tinker Man And Other Rhymes.

He is also currently promoting his first novel, Faded Glory. About a washed-up boxer, it draws on his experiences growing up in the East End.

For you last chance to book tickets, call 0844 576 3000.