One half of famous comedy duo Lee and Herring is coming to the Isle of Wight in July.

Richard Herring has been announced as the latest act for Ventnor Fringe.

The 55-year-old makes a return to stand up after a five year hiatus, as part of his Can I Have My Ball Back? tour - a nod to his book of the same name.

It was penned after Richard had a cancerous testicle removed in February 2021.

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On Ventnor Fringe's website, it says: "Richard will be trying out new material, probably mainly about losing a testicle, but maybe some other stuff too. Puppets may be involved.


How to get tickets to Richard Herring's Ventnor Fringe show

Ticket information can be found on Ventnor Fringe's website, HERE.


"The show, Like Richard, is a work in progress."

Richard Herring and Stewart Lee stopped performing together in 2000.

Also announced for Ventnor Fringe is Olga Koch and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee, Helen Bauer.

Ventnor Fringe is on from July 21 to 30, with a huge programme of over 150 events to choose from.