It's been just 10 months since Stephen K Amos last performed stand up at Fairfield Halls but already he is back for more.

This time he is touring his smash Edinburgh hit The Feelgood Factor, it played to 16,740 fans north of the border, which aims to beat the financial blues and spread a little happiness.

“It’s a feelgood show,” he says.

“I’m trying not to dwell on all the negatives that have happened recently like the financial crisis, the MPs’ expenses scandal, the fact that no one has faith in the government anymore.

"I talk about all the little things in life that make you feel good.

"I think audiences are crying out for something like this as people want escapism and they want a laugh.

"People who maybe don’t have enough money for a holdiay can still afford to come and have a lot of fun at a comedy show.

“Comedy is moving into the mainstream now, just look at the number of panel shows and stand-up comedy programmes on TV at the moment.

"The London West End is full of uplifting shows and that reflects the national mood.

"People are in need of an antidote to the negative.

“I could easily remind people of the misery we’re all enduring at the moment but that would simply be preaching to those who are already very well aware of all the stresses we’re going through.

"What would be the point of that?”

So what sort of subjects will Stephen focus on instead then?

“For instance, I’ll be remembering the joy I experienced as an eight-year-old boy running downstairs to beat my brothers to the toy hidden at the bottom of the cereal packet," he says.

“It was always a bike reflector.

"I didn’t have a bike but I was still determined to get there first!”

Stephen K Amos, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, December 10, 8pm, £17. Call 020 8688 9291 or visit fairfield.co.uk.

  • The Croydon Guardian has teamed up with Stephen K Amos to give away four copies of his new live DVD, Find The Funny. For your chance to win simply answer this question:

What is the name of Stephen K Amos' current tour?

a) Laughter Lines

b) The Feelgood Factor

c) Happy Happy

For your chance to win just email amanda@emerypr.com with your name and contact number plus the answer by December 9. Winners will be informed on Friday, December 11.