A ROCK and comedy event that was due to be staged at a stately home near Leeds has been cancelled.

The Harewood House Rock With Laughter concert, which was sceduled for August 8, has been scrapped by organisers IML.

The company said the cancellation was due to a change in commitments that has made the event difficult to stage.

The show was continuing at the other venues in August, at Elton Hall, in Peterborough, at Somerleyton Hall, in Suffolk, and at Ragley Hall, in Alcester.

A spokesman said: "IML regrets any inconvenience caused and apologise for the cancellation and IML will, of course, offer a full refund on all tickets sold."

The concert was billed as a spectacular evening of music and comedy with famous names including Lenny Henry, Jasper Carrott, Jo Brand, Elkie Brooks and her band The Manfreds, The Blockheads and Phill Jupitus and the Bootleg Beatles.

The variety-style evening is a new event on the outdoor concert calendar after a successful run at the NEC, in Birmingham, every December.

Any enquiries about refunds for tickets should be made at the point of purchase or the IML Box Office on 01603 660444.