ATTILA the Stockbroker makes his return to Penarth on Saturday, December 3 with his sharp-tongued work.

Attila celebrated the 35th anniversary of his first gig with the publication of his autobiography Arguments Yard in September 2015.

Launched into public consciousness by Radio One DJ John Peel in 1982, he has spent 35 years touring the world as a self sustaining DIY one man cottage industry, performing more than 3,000 gigs in 24 countries and releasing 40 LPs/EPs/CDs and seven books of poetry.

Attila was in Penarth two years ago with a successful night at The Windsor Arms. This time he will be performing at The Albion.

He’s done every Glastonbury Festival since 1983 and organises his own beer/music extravaganza, Glastonwick, in his native West Sussex.

He was at the heart of a 15 year campaign to save his beloved Brighton and Hove Albion FC from oblivion and he tells of a happy childhood ripped apart by his father's death and, 40 years later, of how he and his wife nursed his mother through a six year battle with Alzheimer's.

Above all, though, his message is a simple one - you don't need to be 'a celebrity' to have a wonderful life earning your living doing what you love.

You just have to have a way with words, the self-confidence and organisational ability of Napoleon and a skin thicker than the armour of a Chieftain tank.

Attila The Stockbroker is at The Albion, Glebe Street, Penarth for one night only on December 3.

Entry is £5 and tickets now available from Alley Cat Ink, The Albion and Karl Eldridge.