A SOLD out audience will be some of the first to enjoy comedy King Michael McIntyre's new show in an intimate setting in Hampshire on Tuesday.

Direct from his brand new Saturday night entertainment series Michael McIntyre;s Big Show, he highest grossing comedian in the world will be trying out new material in a work in progress night at Theatre Royal Winchester.

The celebrated stand up has also hosted his own BBC One comedy programme Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, has featured in Live at the Apollo and has been a judge on Britain's Got Talent.

Michael has released four DVDs, Live and Laughing, Hello Wembley, Showtime and Happy and Glorious, that have sold a combined total of over five million copies in the UK.

His many comedy panel show and chat show appearances include Chris Moyles' Quiz Night, Mock the Week, 8 out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News for You, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, Would I Lie To You?, The Apprentice: You're Fired!, Alan Carr: Chatty Man and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.

McIntyre also co-hosted various segments of Comic Relief on BBC One and has appeared on the Royal Variety Performance three times, including in 2010 when he became the youngest ever host.

His 2012 UK tour included 71 arena dates, playing to over 700,000 people, including a record breaking 10 nights at the O2 Arena in London. According to ticket sales company Pollstar the tour helped make McIntyre the world's biggest selling comedian in 2012, bringing in around £21m.

He has high hopes for his next tour, but will tweak the material depending on audience reaction at his warm up dates.