IT'S the first Saturday of the month on September 2 so it must be Lock n Load time.

The increasingly popular comedy club at King George's Hall, Blackburn, returns with the headline act Dan Nightingale.

Widely regarded as the hottest new comic talent on the circuit, Nightingale is the regular compere of the Frog and Bucket in Manchester and is also compere of Stand Up Bolton.

His compereing has been a fine training ground to hone his act.

Never afraid to come off script, Dan can engage any audience and settle the rowdiest of crowds until he has them in the palm of his hand.

Once there, Dan can hit them with his killer material.

Also in the line-up is John Cooper from the north east with other acts to be confirmed.

Lock'n'Load is at King Georges Hall in Blackburn on Saturday, September 2. Tickets are £7 in advance, £9 on the door. The show starts at 8pm and doors open at 7.15pm. Details from the box office on 01254 582582.