One the country’s most recognised comedians will perform in a play in the West Country next week.

North Somerset Times: Miles Jupp as David Tomlinson. Picture: Piers FoleyMiles Jupp as David Tomlinson. Picture: Piers Foley (Image: Piers Foleyt)

The Life I Lead will see Miles Jupp star as Mary Poppins actor David Tomlinson.

The special bond between father and son take centre stage in this funny production.

It focuses on how different generations react and promises to warm audiences' hearts.

Jupp is well-known for his stand-up routines and appearances on shows such as Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You.

North Somerset Times: Miles Jupp as David Tomlinson. Picture: Piers FoleyMiles Jupp as David Tomlinson. Picture: Piers Foley (Image: Piers Foleyt)

But he is equally well-versed as an actor, having starred in comedy's including The Thick of It.

The Life I Lead will be staged at Bath's Theatre Royal from Tuesday to August 31.

Daily evening performances start at 7.30pm and there will be matinees, at 2.30pm, on Wednesday and August 31.

Tickets, priced £22-36.50, are available at www.theatreroyal.org.uk

North Somerset Times: Miles Jupp as David Tomlinson. Picture: Piers FoleyMiles Jupp as David Tomlinson. Picture: Piers Foley (Image: Piers Foleyt)