The latest dates announced at the city centre venues.

RHYS DARBY – THIS WAY TO SPACESHIP

Performing material from his novel, the New Zealand comedian Rhys Darby  – aka Murray from Flight of the Conchords, promises surreal musings, hilarious stories and a healthy dollop of nonsense and fantasy at Birmingham Town Hall on 18^th July. Tickets £20, on sale now.

KATIE MELUA

Valeska Steiner and Sonja Glass aka BOY have been announced as openers for the 27 year old singer Katie Melua’s Secret Symphony tour, which heads to Symphony Hall on 12^th October. Tickets £32.50, on sale now.

EMELI SANDE

The Scottish singer Emeli Sande, Brits critics choice winner and soon-to-be Silver Clef honorary visits Symphony Hall on 8^th November for one of only four UK tour dates in aid of the Nordoff-Robbins charity. Tickets £22.50, £25 & £27.50 on sale now.

BRYN TERFEL

Fresh from celebrating Symphony Hall’s 21^st Anniversary with two thrilling concerts accompanied by the CBSO, the Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel heads back to the same venue with the Manchester Concert Orchestra on 7^th June 2013. Tickets £15/£19.50/£24.50, on sale now.

Tickets and further information on these and other shows at both venues can be obtained by calling the box office on 0121 780 3333 or visiting www.thsh.co.uk