Peter Kay has joined Instagram a month ahead of his first gig in years. The reclusive comedian is making his way back into the spotlight as he prepares for his upcoming charity gigs in support of Cancer Research UK.
Kay, from Bolton, so far only has two posts on his Instagram both promoting the charity gig. A caption on a promotional post reads: "Extra tickets just released for Peter Kay’s Dance for Life in Manchester and Liverpool,"
As reported in the Mirror, he is scheduled to perform to a sold-out crowd at London's Alexandra Palace on April 29, but there are still some tickets available for shows at Manchester Central on Good Friday (April 15) and April 16, as well as at Liverpool Space by M&S Bank Arena on August 19 and 20.
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The comic has been mostly out of the spotlight for the last few years. He had cancelled his tour in December 2017, citing "unforeseen family circumstances", and made a brief return to the stage the following year when he made a surprise appearance at a charity screening of his series Car Share.
And in August last year, Peter was given a standing ovation as he made his way back to the stage for his first gig in three years. He performed for a delighted crowd at the O2 Apollo in Manchester as he staged two Q&As for charity.
He addressed his absence, joking to the crowd: "I've never in my life had a standing ovation when I came on. I'm going to go away for four more years."
A month after the gig, Peter confirmed he was writing a new autobiography to look back on his career. He said he was inspired to write a new book while he was recording the audiobook for his bestselling autobiography The Sound Of Laughter, which was released 15 years ago.
He told his fans: "Within the first few chapters of recording, I was inspired to start to write a third book. I had the idea about 10 years ago. All about working in TV. From when I started doing bit parts in Coronation Street right up to Car Share.
"It's been a real joy recalling the memories. There's over 20 years of stories about filming series like Phoenix Nights and Max & Paddy's Road To Nowhere."
He continued: "Appearing on chat shows like Parkinson, at the Queen's Golden Jubilee and sharing letters from Ronnie Barker. We wrote to each other for years as pen pals until he passed away.
"I'm very proud of it. I'll no doubt be recording that book too before you know it. I just hope people enjoy it as much as this first one."
