Christmas Shows! Why not? They were great last time. And it is, after all, my favourite time of year. Lets do it again.. You know the drill by now.. me, a piano, a crowd full of willing participants, Christmas spirit.. You have to admit it looks good on paper.. Better in real- life of course..

Come and get carried away in a manger with Mr h."

Expect an evening of surprises and a chance to hear the soul of Marillion stripped bare.

Tickets and details from www.marillion.com/tour

11th December - Zoetermeer

12th December - Milan

18th December - Liverpool

19th December - London