COMEDY genius Justin Moorhouse makes his return to Blackburn with the Big Belly Comedy Club on March 31.

And, as with the previous events, he has some top-notch acts coming along with him.

Among them is Steve Royle, regular presenter of the BBC Radio Lancashire Saturday morning show.

While he is also well-known for being "Mad Edgar" at Camelot Theme Park, he is also recognisable for his stand-up work.

He has just completed a stint on Dave Spikey's stand-up tour and last year held his first Steve Royle Comedy Extravaganza in Oldham.

He is a regular TV warm-up and is a co-founder of the Slaughterhouse Live character comedy nights, which have taken the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm in the past.

Phoenix Nights star Archie Kelly, aka Kenny Senior, is also on the bill. He is a teacher-turned-stand-up comedian and is described in reviews as providing a mixture of jokes, impressions and a song.

But there's no danger of hearing stuff you've heard elsewhere unless one of your friends has been ripping off his material in the pub.

Newcomer Mick Mellor is also on the bill, all compered by Justin.

The event takes place at the Thwaites Empire Theatre on Friday, March 31 from 8pm, and tickets are £12.

Call 01254 680137 for more information.