Readers of The Independent may already be familiar with this stand-up comedian's political views through his thought-provoking column.
If not, you may have caught his popular Radio 4 series The Mark Steel Lectures in which he delivers hilarious portraits of figures such as Lord Byron, Leonardo Da Vinci and Karl Marx.
His stage show Reasons To Be Cheerful is based on his successful book of the same name.
Tickets cost £10 (£8 students, unwaged). Call 01273 709709.
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