A PERFORMANCE by comedian Rhod Gilbert at Salisbury City Hall was called off after “a bereavement”.

The cancellation was announced just hours before the iconic comic was set to take the stage in Wiltshire.

A city hall spokesperson said: “We are sorry to announce that due to a bereavement in the early hours of this morning, tonight’s Rhod Gilbert performance in Salisbury is unable to go ahead.

“The show will be rescheduled and all tickets will remain valid for the new date. Ticket holders will be contacted.

“Please bear with us while we arrange the rescheduled date.

“We are very sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.”