Bill Cosby plans to hit the road next year with new material (Picture: Matt Rourke-Pool/Getty Images)

Bill Cosby has vowed to return to the stage next year following his release from prison.

The disgraced comedian was convicted for sexual assault charges in 2018 and spent two years in prison after a highly-publicised trial.

Last year, the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court then overturned his conviction, and he was released.

Looking to the future, the 85-year-old has now shared the ‘fun’ he plans to have by hitting the road in 2023.

Speaking during a radio interview on WGH Talk with host Scott Spears, Cosby answered with a resounding ‘yes’ when quizzed on whether next year is the year he tours again.

‘When I come out of this, I feel that I will be able to perform and be the Bill Cosby that my audience knows me to be,’ he said.

The disgraced comedian spent two years in jail for sexual assault charges (Picture: Mark Makela/Getty Images)

‘There’s so much fun to be had in this storytelling that I do,’ Cosby continued.

‘Years ago, maybe 10 years ago, I found it was better to say it after I write it.’

Andrew Wyatt, a representative for Cosby, later confirmed to Variety that the comedian is ‘looking at spring/summer to start touring.’

Cosby then echoed his earlier excitement on Twitter, replying to a New York Post article on his touring plans.

‘It’s true!’, he began. ‘I’m blessed to be able to do my craft for others. Hope to see you in 2023!’

Cosby threw a party earlier this year to celebrate one year since his release (Picture: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images for Meet The Press)

However, it’s not looking likely that his venues will sell out in a hurry, as social media users expressed confusion.

‘Good luck with that buddy’, one person tweeted sarcastically.

‘Who in their right mind would buy a ticket to that’, asked another.

Cosby has always maintained his innocence after being accused of sexual assault by dozens of women.

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Following his release from jail, he thanked his supporters who ‘stood by me’ throughout the ‘ordeal’, which saw allegations span from 1965 to 2008.

However, at the time of his release, allegations from Andrea Constand were the only ones that resulted in criminal charges, after she came forward with claims of an assault at his home in 2004.

During his incarceration, Cosby resisted sex offender programs, refusing to take part or acknowledge wrongdoing, even if it meant he would have to serve his full sentence.

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He spent two years behind bars.