COMEDIAN Mark Thomas, has announced two dates in June at The Anvil in Basingstoke as part of his UK tour.

Channel 4's comedy guerrilla, with his own shrewd take on governmental and corporate exploitation, has the essential skill of turning tales of direct action into first-class stand-up comedy.

Six series of The Mark Thomas Product have highlighted injustices which governments and big business would rather you didn't know about.

The audience will get the chance to enjoy Mark trying out new material and be among the first to hear his latest comedy ideas. You may even get advance notice of a new series.

Mark Thomas, The Anvil, June 2 and 23. Tickets £9. Box office on 01256 844244.