COMEDIAN Sean Lock will re-open his Lockipedia at the Grand Opera House, York, on October 28.

The team captain from Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats has booked an autumn return to York after selling out his March visit during his initial February-May tour.

Julian Cole’s review of Lock’s first touring show since 2007 enthused: “His act seemed much sharper than on his last appearance here. It was as if all those TV panel games had given him a keener edge, honing things nicely (or sometimes nastily – but we didn’t mind that at all).

“Last time round, he rambled a little while building towards a climax of inspired comedy madness. On this occasion, the pace was smoother, easier and still gathered to a breathless denouement of life-watching craziness.”

Lock’s 2010 stand-up show combines observations of the human condition with absurd imagery and a hyperactive imagination, while also introducing the aforementioned Lockipedia.

In essence it is a chance for Lock to “show what he knows about stuff” as he calls out seat numbers and asks audience members to suggest a topic for a joke from his book of gags.

Tickets for Lock’s 8pm gig cost £18.50 on 0844 847 2322 or online at grandoperahouseyork.org.uk