It's the news we've all been waiting for - comedian Peter Kay has announced a new tour and he's coming to Northern Ireland.
The 49-year-old's return to public life was announced during the ad break for I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
Kay 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”
The comedian hasn't toured in 12 years and cancelled his last 14 dates in 2017 due to unforeseen family circumstances.
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At the time Kay 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."
Kay, whose TV hits include Car Share and Phoenix Nights, tweeted the news of his return in his classic understated way.
The SSE Arena in Belfast announced it will host Kay saying the multi-Bafta winning stand-up will play the city on Thursday February 23, 2023, and Friday February 24, 2023.
All Virgin Media and O2 customers get free access to the Priority app which will give them 48-hour early access to get tickets before they go on general sale.
Tickets will go on sale this Saturday November 12 at 10am. For Belfast and Dublin, tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.ie.
Find a list of dates and venues below:
- 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
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