JIMMY Carr’s return to the Grand Opera House with his Joke Technician show on April 28 has sold out.

The urbane wag first fine-tuned his Joke Technician material over two nights at the York theatre at the outset of his tour last September.

This month, he is polishing up his joke technique once more on tour. “It’s rude, crude and offensive, but those aren’t the only reasons you’ll enjoy it,” he says, as dry as ever.

For returns only for his 8pm show, phone 0844 847 2322. Should you miss out on tickets for April 28, Carr will be back on the Grand Opera House stage at the double with his new show, as yet unnamed, on September 13 and 14. Tickets are yet to go on sale, so watch this space for further details.