Former X Factor winner Matt Cardle will play two dates in Kent this summer.

The 2010 winner and Brit Award nominee has announced dates at Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre and Dartford's Orchard Theatre.

Since winning the show, he has sold more than 2m records in the UK and all three of his albums have reached the Top 10.

He has also recorded collaborations with other artists on top of his work as a solo performer, including with Melanie C, which was a Top 10 hit and recently with live performances with double MOBO award winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown.

He also won the accolade of Best West End Debut last year for performing with Beverly Knight in the acclaimed production, Memphis.

His Intimate & Live Tour has been devised to show his versatility. Alongside hits from his previous albums and some personally selected covers, Matt will also be previewing some of his new material from his forthcoming studio album, Higher Power for the first time.

He will be at the Marlowe Theatre on Tuesday, July 5. For tickets call 01227 768768 or visit marlowetheatre.com

He will also be at the Orchard Theatre on Tuesday, July 19. For tickets call 01322 220000 or visit orchardtheatre.co.uk