Two exclusive warm-up shows have completely sold out ahead of the comedian's longer tour this autumn.

Tickets to Michael McIntyre's two tour dates at the Wycombe Swan in May sold out soon after their release on Friday (March 3).

The comedian's 'Work in Progress' tour is described as a chance for him to try out new material ahead of his 'Magnificent' world tour, beginning this autumn.

The Britains Got Talent star is hitting the road in May for "a series of lowkey warm-ups in small venues around the UK" in preparation for major tour dates around the globe.

Tickets for the two 'Work in Progress' dates at the Wycombe Swan, on May 30 and May 31, quickly sold out after going on sale on Friday.

Readers who missed their chance to see Michael McIntyre live in High Wycombe can still catch him on a selection of dates around the UK as part of his 'Magnificent' tour. Check out availability here.

The London-born funnyman's last world tour, 'Showtime', was the best-selling comedy tour of 2012. 

It also included a ten-night residency at London's O2 arena.