Comedy veteran Jasper Carrott is set to bring his long-running stand-up career to the Gaiety Theatre next week, with two performances in the Isle of Man.

The 81-year-old will appear at the venue on Tuesday, August 18, and Wednesday, August 19, with both shows starting at 7.30pm.

Described by promoters as the ‘godfather of British comedy’, Carrott is known for his observational humour, storytelling and sketch work, and has continued to tour throughout a career spanning more than five decades.

Born Robert Norman Davis in Birmingham in 1945, Carrott began performing at the Boggery folk club in Solihull in 1969. He initially performed songs and acted as compere, but his comic material increasingly became the focus of his performances.

His television career began in the 1970s and went on to include shows such as Carrott's Lib, Carrott's Commercial Breakdown and Canned Carrott. The latter also spawned The Detectives, in which Carrott starred alongside Robert Powell.

He has also appeared in film and theatre, hosted ITV game show Golden Balls and performed at a number of major comedy and charity events. His contribution to comedy was recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards in 2008, while he was appointed an OBE in 2003 for charitable services.

Adding a musical element to the two evenings will be Strictly ABBA, who will perform a selection of songs associated with the Swedish pop group, including Dancing Queen, Waterloo and The Name of the Game.

The Gaiety Theatre says each performance will consist of two approximately 60-minute halves, separated by a 20-minute interval. The show carries a parental guidance 14-plus recommendation, with under-16s required to be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

Tickets are listed by VillaGaiety at £38 for Band A, £36 for Band B and £34 for limited or restricted-view seats.