Peter Kay is rumoured to be setting dates for his ‘comeback tour’ in 2023
The legendary Bolton-born comedian has largely remained out of the spotlight after cancelling his last tour due to "unforeseen family circumstances" in 2017.
Peter Kay could finally be making his long-awaited return, as new report are suggesting he is preparing for a huge “comeback tour” in 2023.
After the legendary Bolton-born comedian and actor was forced to cancel his last stand-up arena tour – which had sold out across all 100 scheduled gigs – back in 2017 due to what were said to be “unforeseen family circumstances”, he has largely remained out of the spotlight since and has left many fans questioning when he would be stepping on the stage again.
He has made a few notable stage appearances in recent years, including two Q&A sessions for the Doing it for Laura charity back in August – which were fundraisers organised for University of Manchester student Laura Nuttall, who was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme in October 2018.
Kay knew the Nuttall family, and had “called up out of the blue” to ask how he could help.
In recent months, Kay has also taken to the stage for his hugely-successful ‘Dance For Life’ tour – which raises money for Cancer Research UK – and still has a few shows left to perform.
But now, the 48-year-old star of Phoenix Nights, Max and Paddy’s Road to Nowhere, and Peter Kay’s Car Share, is actually said to be planning to perform at arenas right across the UK next year, and is apparently raring to get back to entertaining crowds.
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Peter Kay could finally be making his long-awaited return with a huge “comeback tour” in 2023 / Credit: BBC
If all the rumours are true, it would be his first tour since 2011.
A source close to Kay told The Sun: “Peter has not performed a live stand-up set on a big stage in well over a decade now, but he could not be more ready to get back out there.
“He has lined up huge venues across the country including in Manchester, London and Birmingham.”
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The source also said Kay was hoping to announce the tour in September.
The rumours of a comeback tour announcement come after Kay told fans he was doing “great” last month as he made another rare public appearance at The Anderton Centre in Chorley last to cut the ribbon for the opening of a wheelchair-accessible powerboat – which allows disabled people to enjoy activities on the water.
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Chester Zoo is offering £1 tickets to families who ‘struggle to afford’ a festive day out
Emily Sergeant
Chester Zoo is offering £1 tickets this Christmas to families who may otherwise struggle to afford a festive day out.
Christmas is a time when many of us feel strapped for cash more than ever before, especially for those families on Universal Credit, which is why Chester Zoo is embracing the season of giving by offering thousands of locals the chance to visit the UK’s largest charity zoo for a fraction of the price of normal entry tickets.
The discounted tickets will be available for anyone claiming Universal Credit on visits from today (18 December) right up until New Year’s Eve (31 December), and they’ll need to be booked online in advance.
This brilliant initiative is a new addition to the zoo’s long-running Community Connections Scheme, which aims to reduce financial barriers to visiting for households and community groups.
Chester Zoo is offering £1 tickets to families on Universal Credit this festive season / Credit: Chester Zoo
Tickets priced at £1 will be available to people receiving Universal Credit, including claimants of Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance, and Housing Benefit.
Chester Zoo said the scheme is designed to help families on lower incomes enjoy the zoo during the festive period and connect with nature.
“We know that spending time outdoors and around wildlife can have a really positive impact on people, and we hope this helps more families enjoy a special day out together over the festive period, especially when this time of year can be difficult for many,” commented Charlotte Smith, who is Chester Zoo’s Director of Conservation Education.
“We hope this brightens the season for many more households.”
A maximum of six people per household can attend under the scheme – with children aged 12 months and under and carers admitted free of charge.
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One in 10 Brits are fired or disciplined after their work’s Christmas party, new survey finds
Emily Sergeant
We’re in peak office Christmas party season right about now.
With just under two weeks to go until the big day itself is here, many businesses across the UK are treating their staff to night out to celebrate both the festive season and all of the hard work they have been putting in throughout the year… and as you can expect, these are usually quite eventful gatherings, shall we say.
But now, a survey by has shed light on just how ‘eventful’ they actually are, as a new survey has revealed that, apparently, one in ten Brits face some sort of disciplinary action or dismissal due to their behaviour at Christmas parties.
The study was conducted by After Drink, and included more than 2,000 participants.
During the research, it was highlighted that 89% of employees admitted to drinking alcohol at these events, Lad Bible reports – with 65% of these confessing that they drank “excessively”.
One in 10 Brits get fired or disciplined after their work’s Christmas party / Credit: Kraken Images | Mimi Thian (via Unsplash)
There are a multitude of incidents which could lead to disciplinary action in the workplace nowadays, but according to the survey, some of the common reasons following festive celebrations with colleagues included inappropriate comments (23%) and even getting into fights (21%).
16% of these incidents were because of drug use during the event, while inappropriate interactions with colleagues accounted for 14%.
Some of the legal reasons you can be fired from your place of work after a Christmas party include gross misconduct, drunken behaviour, and fighting of any kind.
Despite all these risks, however, Christmas parties still remain as popular as always, and a whopping 79% of respondents said they are planning to attend theirs this year.
Emily Sergeant -
27th May 2022 
