Louis CK has announced that he will be coming to Edinburgh for the first time in eight years.

The Louie comedian confirmed an August 11 show at the Edinburgh Playhouse - his first date in the city since 2008.

Louis CK had said in an email in May: "I think I'm better at comedy right now than I've been for a while, and I'm going to dedicate the year to just doing great live shows.

"I'm very ready and excited to come to your town."

He will also be performing in London.

Louis CK previously announced an August 13 show at SSE Arena in Wembley, but this has now been changed and he will now take to the stage at Hammersmith's smaller venue Eventim Apollo on both August 13 and 14.

This change of plan was a result of his desire to play a "more intimate theatre environment".