Acclaimed stand-up comedian Phill Jupitus will be bringing a trio of extraordinary characters to town next month.

The funnyman will be performing in You’re Probably Wondering Why I’ve Asked You Here in which he will playing three characters and will rely on an inquisitive audience to reveal more about them.

The Late Vernon Herschel Harley is a legend of stage and screen who died at the age of 114 just last week.  He has worked with everybody in theatre and cinema and describes himself as "quite lively for a dead chap" and "an anecdote Gatling gun".

The Late Kurt Schiffer was the Korvettenkapitan of the U42B out of Hamburg part of the German Navy's submarine "wolf packs", which were the scourge of the Atlantic shipping lanes. He died in 1944.

The Late Phill Jupitus died on June 24, 2052, on the eve of his 90th birthday.

Jupitus became a familiar face when he became team captain on BBC’2 pop quiz Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and 23 series’ later he is the last man standing from the original line-up, with his infectious giggle, quick remarks and cheery sarcasm proving a hit with audiences.

Aside from Never Mind the Buzzcocks and his live stand-up shows, Jupitus currently appears as a regular guest on BBC’s QI and last year returned to television stand-up for the first time since 2000 with an appearance on Live at the Apollo.

On BBC Radio 4, Jupitus is a regular member of the award-winning News Quiz in addition to numerous presenting work on such shows as Phill Jupitus’ Comic Strips, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and The Man Who Bought Hendrix’s Stage.

In 2009, he took to the West End stage in the hit musical Hairspray playing Edna Turnblad, receiving critical acclaim for his performance.

Fast-forward two years and Jupitus played King Arthur in the UK and Irish tour of Spamalot and in his most recent stage role he starred in Big Society at the Leeds City Varieties.

Of his news show, the playhouse says: "Leave your preconceptions at the door but don't forget to bring your curiosity."

Phill Jupitus; Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom; November 18; 8pm; £15; call 01372 742555; visit www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk