Peter Kay has announced his return to stand-up comedy with his first live tour in 12 years.

The comedian will embark on his first live tour since 2010, starting this December, with two dates in Newcastle confirmed for 2023.

He said: “It’s good to get back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now. And with the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35. The same price they were on my previous tour in 2010.”
 
Peter’s 2010 tour still officially ranks with the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling comedy tour of all time by playing to over 1.2 million people.

Tickets for Peter Kay’s nationwide tour go on sale Saturday 12th November at 10am via www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

For Belfast and Dublin, tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.ie.

Here are the full tour dates

Fri 02 December 2022            Manchester AO Arena
Sat 03 December 2022           Manchester AO Arena
Sat 17 December 2022           Birmingham Utilita Arena
Fri 06 January 2023                Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
Sat 07 January 2023               Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
Fri 20 January 2023                Leeds First Direct Arena
Fri 17 February 2023             Sheffield Utilita Arena
Thu 23 February 2023            Belfast SSE Arena
Fri 24 February 2023             Belfast SSE Arena
Thu 09 March 2023                Newcastle Utilita Arena
Fri 10 March 2023                  Newcastle Utilita Arena
Thu 23 March 2023                Birmingham Resorts World Arena
Thu 06 April 2023                   Dublin 3Arena
Fri 07 April 2023                     Dublin 3Arena
Fri 05 May 2023                      Glasgow OVO Hydro
Sat 06 May 2023                     Glasgow OVO Hydro
Fri 19 May 2023                      Leeds First Direct Arena
Fri 16 June 2023                     Cardiff International Arena
Sat 17 June 2023                    Cardiff International Arena
Fri 14 July 2023                       Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Sat 15 July 2023                      Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Fri 11 August 2023                 Sheffield Utilita Arena

It’s been five years since the 48-year-old comic disappeared from the limelight due to personal reasons, but it seems the Phoenix Nights and Car Share star could be planning a return.

In 2017, Peter cancelled a number of work projects and announced he would be stepping away from the public eye in a series of tweets ahead of a sold out stand-up tour.

He said: "Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I deeply regret that I am having to cancel all of my upcoming work projects.

"This unfortunately includes my upcoming standup tour, Dance for Life shows and any outstanding live work commitments.

"My sincerest apologies. This decision has not been taken lightly and I'm sure you'll understand my family must always come first."

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