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Stephen Fry to hit the road on mini book tour

The beloved star is releasing a book about Greek myths, but reimagined for the modern world.
The beloved star is releasing a book about Greek myths, but reimagined for the modern world. The beloved star is releasing a book about Greek myths, but reimagined for the modern world.

Stephen Fry fans will be able to see him in a one-man show as he goes on a promotional book tour across the UK.

The actor, comic and TV presenter is scheduled to visit Brighton, Birmingham and Cardiff in November to mark the publication of his book Mythos.

Billed as a vivid retelling of Greek myths, the book is set for release on November 2.

Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry to release Mythos (Handout)

The former QI host, 59, is bringing to life the gods, monsters and mortals of Ancient Greece in the release, reimagining their “thrilling and racy” stories with a modern-world spin.

Those who get tickets to see Fry in action will also receive a hardback copy of Mythos on the night.

Booking for tickets opens on Friday July 7.

Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer
Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer (Adam Davy/PA Wire/PA Images)
Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer at Wimbledon (Adam Davy/PA)

Fry was spotted enjoying the second day of the Wimbledon tennis championships on Tuesday alongside his husband Elliott Spencer.