Peter Kay's first stand-up tour in 12 years started with a bang on Friday night as he wowed fans in Manchester - so anyone with tickets for the comedy legend's shows in Newcastle next March looks to be in for a treat.
The Bolton-born comic began his comeback at Manchester's AO Arena and the Manchester Evening News's reviewer was among the delighted punters - rating the gig five stars and saying: "It was like he'd never been away." Peter has near sold out 110 tour dates over the next three years, and the MEN reported he was "really touched" by a rapturous reception as he returned to the stage.
According to the review, he said: "Lovely Manchester you made me cry." And then reviewer Dianne Bourne said he went on to make the crowd "laugh and laugh". She added: "This show really did have it all - for the die-hards there was the knowing laughs to famous quips from years gone by. For those who have never seen him live before there were his hilarious musings on modern life."
