PHILL Jupitus, one of the UK’s most successful stand-ups, will be performing poetry in Woodchester this week, as a special guest of the Panic Brothers.

The show is part of a series of cabaret-style evenings of music and comedy hosted by the duo, who are hand picking selected guests and bringing them to the Convent Club.

Phill Jupitus is probably best known as a captain on the TV quiz show, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, but he also performs under the name of Porky the Poet.

His poetry enables him to reveal a completely different, far gentler side to himself - while still able to make people laugh.

His set is like a stand-up routine, with poetry readings slotted in – both those written by him as well as poems that inspire him.

The Panic Brothers are made up of sharp-witted standup comedian and songwriter Richard Morton and award-winning singer songwriter Reg Meuross.

The pair, reunited after a break of 25 years, have teamed up with some of their most talented friends from the entertainment business to host this special series, both at the Bloomsbury Theatre London and at Woodchester’s Convent.

“Excellent snappy songs, booming acoustic guitars and perfect harmonies are the Panic’s trademarks” (Andy White of Music Week).

Thursday’s show will feature Phill Jupitus in the second half, building to a fantastic musical finale.

Tickets cost £20 for members of The Convent or £25 for non-members.

They can be purchased from the Box Office 0330 2232 707.