A former X Factor winner who scooped the title without ever hitting a false note is in the county with a new family show.

Joe McElderry’s the Evolution Tour highlights the renowned versatility which won him a huge fan base after appearing in the 2009 series of the show. His single The Climb rocketed to No.1 and his album, Classic, went gold within two weeks.

He’s also the first X Factor winner to go on to release four albums, but it’s as a live performer where Joe’s charismatic performance is at its best.

Aimed at audiences aged from five to 95, Joe's latest show features new numbers and fun routines. The 23-year-old will be at Maidstone’s Hazlitt Theatre, on Sunday, March 8, at 7.30pm for an acoustic version of his Evolution show.

Tickets cost from £20 for adults or £16 for under 14s. Visit www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk or call 01622 758611.

Next month, Joe will play the last Kent date of the tour at The Woodville in Gravesend on Friday, April 10. Tickets from £16. Visit www.woodville.co.uk or call 0844 2439480.