A COMIC actor who has appeared in films alongside Vinnie Jones will be performing stand-up in Chelmsford on Saturday.

Jeff Innocent, who played a part in Mean Machine with the former hard man footballer, is the headline act of Comedy Showcase at Cramphorn Theatre, in Fairfield Road.

The comedian has also appeared in TV shows such as Comedy Store on Paramount Comedy and Al Murray’s Sky One sitcom Time Gentlemen Please.

Also on the bill on the night which has Ben Norris as MC are Canadian comic Jason John Whitehead, Matt Rees and Darius Davies.

Tickets for the show which starts at 8pm cost £12.50 and can be purchased by calling the theatre’s box office on 01245 606505 or visiting www.comedyshowcase.co.uk.