Peter Kay is BACK! Comedian confirms comeback tour starting NEXT MONTH after retiring from public life in 2017
Peter Kay has confirmed his comeback tour.
A new commercial that aired during the commercial break during I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! revealed the funny man is returning to the stage next month.
He retired from public view in 2017 when he canceled a major 14-month stand-up tour due to “unforeseen family circumstances.”
Peter recently wowed audiences this week when he reportedly performed a “secret” comedy gig for a select audience.
The 49-year-old comedian performed at a theater in Salford and had “new material” for the lucky fans who were invited.
Delighted: Peter Kay delighted audiences this week when he reportedly performed a ‘secret’ comedy gig for select audiences
Paula, who is a fan of the comedian, took to Twitter to share her experiences at the exciting ‘secret’ shows.
She wrote: “Oh my god I just went to The Lowry for a secret gig with Peter Kay. The best night of my life, this guy is a legend. Phones in locked lintel, secret ticket collection, the whole bunch. Still humming.’
Other Twitter users reached out to Paula for more details, but she remained vague, replying: “It was the weirdest but best experience ever. He’s just such a grounded guy. The gig was really raw and unpolished which made it so personal.’
Web has reached out to Peter’s representative for comment.
Comeback: The comedian, 49, performed at a theater in Salford and had “new material” for the lucky fans who were invited
Fans have waited years for Peter’s return to the stage after he stepped out of the spotlight in 2017 due to “unforeseen family circumstances” and his show Dance For Life gave all proceeds to Cancer Research.
Peter kicked off the tour in Manchester two weeks ago, for the first time since his record-breaking The Tour That Doesn’t Tour…Now On Tour, which ended in late 2011.
And fans seemed happy with his performance as many shared their reaction on social media, with some even saying it was “emotional”.
The event is being billed as a dance athon party that will save lives – with Peter also taking to the DJ seats during the show.
Peter was scheduled to go on a major tour from April 2018 to summer 2019, but canceled it in December 2017 due to unknown circumstances.
The actor said on December 13, 2017, “Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I deeply regret having to cancel all of my upcoming work projects.
“This unfortunately includes my upcoming standup tour, Dance for Life shows and any pending live work commitments.
“My sincere apologies. This decision was not made lightly and I am sure you will understand that my family must always come first.’
He was previously set to make a comeback with the series of Dance For Life shows in April and May 2020 to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
But the events had to be postponed in March last year due to the Covid 19 pandemic.