BEST-SELLING author, comedian and TV and radio presenter, Pete McCarthy takes a break from pursuing his Irish connections round the globe to spend an evening at the Theatre Royal Winchester.

He will be reliving his travels from Cork and Belfast to Gibraltar, Morocco, New York, Tasmania, Montserrat, Montana on an epic pilgrimage in pursuit of far-flung Irish connections.

The trip was the basis for his second book, The Road to McCarthy, the follow-up to McCarthy's Bar.

An accomplished live performer, Pete has been nominated for the Perrier Award and was a resident compere at The Comedy Store.

Book-signings will follow the show.

May 8, Theatre Royal, Winchester. Performance: 8pm. Tickets: from £10. Box office: 01962 840440.