One of the stars of a beloved science fiction comedy TV show will be a special guest at a North East comic, gaming and film convention next month.
Teesside Unleashed Comic Con will be returning to Teesside University Students Union on Campus Heart on Sunday, October 1.
Among the celebrity guests will be Chris Barrie, best known for his role as Arnold Rimmer on popular British Comedy, Red Dwarf.
The actor, also known for his roles as Gordon Brittas and the butler to Angelina Jolie's Lara Croft, will be available to chat with fans and sign memorabilia throughout the day.
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Lindsey Jordan, stage host at Teesside Unleashed Comic-Con, said: “We are back at the university and this time we have the legendary Chris Barrie joining us.
"I am so excited about giving his Teesside based fans the opportunity to meet him as he is an absolute joy to chat with and full of stories about his time on set.
"You may also want to come along dressed in pink as you can step into the world of Barbie and transform into a living doll or as a racoon and pose beside baby Groot.
"Teesside Unleashed Comic-Con may be smaller than most but it is still mighty and full of geeky delights.”
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Organisers of the event have said it has been designed with the intention of bringing the "mega fan" out in all who attend.
They added the convention has been structured to appeal new con-goers and veterans alike, with many pop-culture interests on show.
Organisers have said the event will boast movie sets, Transformers and other movie/TV characters, gaming, as well as comic book and animation artists and authors, and plenty of vendor tables of comic books, Funko Pops, toys, collectibles, and original art.
They have invited those attending to dress as their favourite character, no matter how intricate or simple the cosplay, and take part in the costume masquerade with prizes on offer for the winners.
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Teesside Unleashed Comic-Con is being sponsored by the Teesside-based Geek Corner, located in Stockton.
The event will begin at 11am and run until 5pm, with adult tickets costing £8 when bought online or at the door, and under-16s costing £5.
Tickets are available here.
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