Frank Sidebottom's back in town

12:31pm Thursday 8th May 2008

Frank Sidebottom, below, is back on the comedy scene and he'll be tickling the funny bones at The New Beehive in Bradford this weekend.

The comedian/musician, famous for his huge papier mache head, will be performing two sets on Saturday.

In his own words, or at least the words of his press blurb, Frank Sidebottom is showbiz's most fantastic star.' Star of his own TV series, Frank's Fantastic Shed Show, he also appeared as Tony Wilson's sidekick on Channel 4's Remote Control. Other TV credits include Saturday morning children's shows What's Up Doc, Saturday Picture Show and Motormouth.

Frank also made more than 360 Radio Timperley broadcasts, appearing with the likes of Chris Evans, Mark Radcliffe and Caroline Aherne.

As a musician, Frank has his own inimitable style and managed to crack the top 100 with banjo ballads such as Mull of Timperley and Anarchy in Timperley.

This will be a return appearance in Bradford for Frank, who most notably appeared here with The Fall in 1989.

n Frank is at the New Beehive on Saturday. Tickets are available on the door or on (01132) 455570.

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