MOCK The Week anchor Dara O'Briain is to perform at Torquay's Princess Theatre.

Tickets go on sale on Monday for the one-night-only appearance that is expected to sell out well before his appearance on October 11.

With hilarious anecdotes and witty audience interaction blended with topical story-telling, Irish humour and relentless delivery, Dara is regarded as one of the comedy greats by audiences and fellow comedians alike.

He has also toured internationally with successful stand-up shows at among others, the Adelaide and Melbourne comedy festivals, and sold out his entire Edinburgh run in 2002, a feat he was to repeat for the next three years.

As well as his stand-up work, the funnyman has also become one of the most-recognised television hosts of the last five years through Mock the Week.

With seven series recorded since 2005 and another two on the way in 2010, Dara and his regular panellists and guests show off their acerbic wit and wordmanship with a wry look at the topical news agenda and tabloid fodder.

Tickets can be booked through the box office on 0844 847 2315.