It may be 12 years since Peter Kay’s last stand up tour, but within minutes of the comedy legend’s triumphant comeback at Manchester’s AO Arena on Friday night it was like he’d never been away. Crowds chanted his name, and his mere silhouette was enough to have the audience in stitches.
Having near sold out a mammoth 110 dates across the UK you’d think he might have expected a rapturous reception. But it was clear that the roaring warmth of a home crowd here in Manchester really touched him on opening night.
“Lovely Manchester you made me cry,” he said, seemingly unable to believe the emotion himself.
