Babyshamble Pete Doherty has announced two special shows to take place at London’s Hackney Empire theatre next month.

Billed as “An Evening with Peter Doherty” the two shows on April 11 and 12 will feature poetry, readings and acoustic songs.

Doherty will be joined onstage by some special guests – details of whom will be announced very soon.

Tickets for the show cost £17.50 and will go onsale next Wednesday, March 7.