THERE’LL be something a little bit different on stage at Stratford-upon-Avon’s Royal Shakespeare Theatre later this summer.

While the celebrations for the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death continue the star about to appear on stage is as far removed from the Bard as can be.

Songwriter and musician Gaz Coombes, best known as the guitarist and lead singer of alternative rock band Supergrass, comes to the RSC for one night only next month, performing material from across his six-year solo career, including his much-loved recent album Matador.

From the 1995 teenage pop tearaway as one third of Supergrass, to the hugely acclaimed, fiercely self-sufficient solo artist who has seen his latest album Matador nominated for the Mercury Prize 2015 and Ivor Novello Album Award 2016, it has been an extraordinary 20-year journey for Coombes.

Since going solo in 2010, he has released two albums, both immensely well-received by fans and media alike.

His newer work sees a departure from the upbeat Britpop of Supergrass, showcasing a darker and more experimental edge; the music on his latest offering has been described as ‘dreamy’, ‘raw' and 'confessional’ by critics.

Coombes will perform in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre for one night only on Sunday, June 19.

He will be supported by American indie-pop artist Piney Gir, who will bring tracks from her latest album, mR hYDE’S wILD rIDE, to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.