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Flight of the Conchords Tour

Live shows start in May ...

Flight of the Conchords have confirmed details of a forthcoming run of gigs in the U.K. and Ireland.

The comedy duo will start the tour with two shows at Dublin Olympia on 5 and 6 May, before completing the run at Hammersmith Apollo on 16 and 17 May .

Kristen Schaal, who plays super fan Mel in the TV series, will support them in Dublin, Birmingham and Manchester, while Arj Barker, who plays the band's friend Dave, will provide support in London.

The dates in full run as follows:

5, 6 May, Dublin Olympia
10 May, Birmingham NIA
11, 12 May, Manchester Apollo
14, 15 May, Glasgow SECC
16, 17 May, London HMV Hammersmith Apollo

Tickets go on sale from 9am on Friday (5 March).