Coldplay have begun rehearsals for their forthcoming Christmas charity gigs.

The band are due to play two intimate concerts in aid of the homeless charity Shelter in Liverpool on December 18 and Newcastle on December 20.

The band have been posting a series of studio photos on Twitter today (December 16), including ones of them performing fan favourites ‘Clocks’ and ‘Trouble’.

You can also watch a video of singer Chris Martin performing current festive single ‘Christmas Lights’ below.

It is not clear whether Coldplay intend to perform material from their forthcoming fifth album at the gigs.

In a recent interview, singer Chris Martin revealed that the follow-up to 2008s ‘Viva La Vida And Death And All His Friends’ was a concept record.

Coldplay - 'Christmas Lights':

(by Jason Gregory)