A popular Essex comedian has announced her rescheduled homecoming gig after the discovery of Racc forced a studio within the Palace Theatre to be closed off.

The Dixon Studio, which is within the Palace Theatre in Westcliff, was shut after the council discovered the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).

Raac had been used in constructions between the mid-1950’s and mid-1990’s, but has been the subject of intense national scrutiny in recent weeks.

Following a sell-out run at London’s Soho Theatre, Lebanese-Essex comedian Esther Manito was set to perform at the Dixon Studio to a sold-out venue on September 8.

However, the event was postponed after the closure of the studio.

Esther told her Twitter followers: "Guys, I'm absolutely gutted that my show in Southend tonight is cancelled, I'm so sorry to everyone who has bought tickets the theatre has got that Raac concrete, it's a very last minute cancellation. I'm absolutely gutted.

"Honestly, I cannot tell you. I was so looking forward to it, it was a sold-out show we were going to have an absolutely great time. 

"It's going to be rescheduled so please, please come back for the next date. We'll have an even better time." 

Now, the Live At The Apollo star has announced her new Southend date, with a show at the popular Cliffs Pavilion.

Esther Manito: Hell Hath No Fury will come to the larger Maritime Room' at the Cliffs Pavilion on Saturday October 28.

The comedian has appeared on Live at the Apollo (BBC One), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV), Hypothetical (Dave), The Prank Podcast Show (4OD), The News Quiz (Radio 4) and Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life (Radio 4).