IMPRESSIONIST and comedian Jon Culshaw is coming to the Ipswich Regent theatre, it was announced today.The Dead Ringers star - famous for his impersonations of George Bush, Dale Winton and Tom Baker - is to perform at the venue on March 8 next year.

IMPRESSIONIST and comedian Jon Culshaw is coming to the Ipswich Regent theatre, it was announced today.

The Dead Ringers star - famous for his impersonations of George Bush, Dale Winton and Tom Baker - is to perform at the venue on March 8 next year.

Tickets, costing £21.50, are on sale today.

Hazel Clover, Regent manager, said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Jon's act to The Regent. He is at the forefront of British comedy and his performance will compliment our spring programme. I am delighted to be able to announce his date.”

He rose to fame in 1998 by impersonating William Hague while working for Capital Radio, and succeeding in contacting Number 10 Downing Street.

He was put through to Tony Blair, and had a lengthy conversation with him.

To book tickets call the box office on 01473 433100.