COMEDIAN Justin Moorhouse has stepped in to perform as a late replacement at the Ludlow Fringe Festival this evening.

He takes the place of Tom Stade who has pulled out for family reasons.

Justin Moorhouse is well known for his TV and film appearances in Coronation Street, Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, Ken Loach's film Looking for Eric, Dirtbusters, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Live At The Comedy Store, Fighting Talk, The News Quiz, and Live at the Apollo.

He will performing a preview of his Edinburgh Show where he will be competing for 'Best Stand-up Comedian 2015' and 'Edinburgh Best of Fringe' Awards.