Patrick Wolf has announced details of a short UK tour, which will begin in Colchester on March 8th.

The tour, in support of his new album 'Battle', also includes dates in Gloucester, Cambridge and London.

The four-date jaunt will mark Wolf's return to the road following a year out. He is expected to announce additional UK dates for May.

'Battle', the singer's follow-up to 2007's 'The Magic Position', will be released this Spring via Bandstocks.

As previously reported, the album features a spoken word narrative from actress Tilda Swinton.

Patrick Wolf's UK tour dates are:

• Colchester, Arts Centre – March 8
• Gloucester, Guildhall - 9
• Cambridge, Junction - 10
• London, Heaven - 12

(by Jason Gregory)