Peter Kay
- 51 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
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The Upcoming, 29th December 2022Peter Kay helps fan pull off a surprise on-stage proposal
Peter Kay, 49, assisted a fan in pulling off a surprise on-stage proposal during his recent Birmingham gig (with the comedian dressed as Santa for the special moment).
Daily Mail, 25th December 2022Peter Kay Live review
As if dozens of arena dates stretching into 2025 weren't enough to prove how much the public loves Peter Kay, the generous standing ovation he received on his first night at London's O2 before he'd uttered a word said it all. That fans had waited for 12 years for the chance to see him - and the fact some undisclosed family health problem scuppered the last planned tour - only added to the sense of occasion.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th December 2022Peter Kay receives award from The O2
Peter Kay has been given an award by The O2 venue to mark his record-breaking residency run at the London arena.
British Comedy Guide, 19th December 2022Peter Kay donates £14,000 to children's charity to represent every ticket sold at first O2 London gig
'I think Christmas is about doing good things for other people,' he told crowd.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 18th December 2022The Peter Kay tickets going for LESS than face value
Some people who bought tickets for Peter Kay's tour hoping to make a hefty mark-up have been left trying to sell them at less than face value.
Chortle, 14th December 2022Peter Kay fans 'chucked out' of Manchester's AO Arena for secretly filming show
Security staff are understood to have thrown out several people at Peter Kay's AO Arena shows in Manchester after they were seen filming his act on their phones.
Amy Fenton & Victoria Johns, Lancs Live, 4th December 2022Peter Kay live, AO Arena, Manchester, spoiler free review
A tearful return for comedy's prodigal son.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 3rd December 2022Peter Kay review
Tears and cheers for the local hero's massive return.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 3rd December 2022Peter Kay was overwhelmed with pressure to live up to success after 12-year break
Peter Kay was "overwhelmed" with pressure to impress fans as he returned to the stage after 12 years, a body language expert has claimed.
The 49-year-old comic broke down in tears as he was given a five-minute standing ovation.
Amanda Devlin, The Sun, 3rd December 2022