Beware poor imitations: the original, biggest and best monster truck show in the world is coming to the UK – make sure you park your car in the right place or it could end up getting seriously mangled!

Monster Jam hits Manchester and Birmingham in August 2005. Tickets go on sale from 22 April and are available from the hotline on 0870 400 0688 or www.getlive.co.uk

As well as the tickets allowing general access to the show, Monster Jam fans can buy tickets for the pre-show pit party. This is an exclusive chance to meet the drivers of the monster trucks and see the trucks up close.

The Pit Party ticket (can only be purchased with a show ticket) gives access to the floor of the arena so fans can get to see where the action happens.

August 2005 dates

Friday 12: Manchester Arena
Saturday 13: Manchester Arena
Sunday 14: Manchester Arena
Friday 19: Birmingham NIA
Saturday 20: Birmingham NIA
Sunday 21: Birmingham NIA