Ricky Gervais has announced that he is doing more work-in-progress gigs in August to road-test material for his next live show.

The comedian tweeted: "Tickets to 6 London “Work in Progress” shows in August, for my next tour, #SuperNature, will go on sale this Friday at 10am. Thoughts & prayers."

The Pleasance Theatre in Islington has confirmed that the shows will be at their north London venue on Aug 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 20th & 21st.

SuperNature "looks at the absurdity of superstition, magic and all unsubstantiated beliefs, and celebrates the conclusion that Nature is already Super enough. What's the most incredible fact you know?"

Gervais only finished his Humanity tour earlier this year, but has said that the show, which has been a huge commercial and critical success, has rekindled his enthusiasm for stand-up comedy, making him keen to do a follow-up show quickly. Humanity is currently streaming on Netflix and the network has already bought the rights to air his next stand-up show.

Buy tickets here at 10am on Friday July 20. 

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