Peter Kay has announced his first live performance in three years.
Peter Kay
The 48-year-old comedian will take to the stage next month for two charity shows raising money for Laura Nuttall, who is battling terminal brain cancer.
In an announcement on his Twitter, his team said: "Peter Kay will be performing two very special live Q&A’s in aid of Laura Nuttall at Manchester O2 Apollo on 7th Aug 21. Tickets go on sale on this Friday (30th July) at 9am."
Laura - who has been battling the disease for three years - is trying to raise £80,000 for treatment, which she can't get through the NHS.
Peter's most recent appearance on stage was at a 'Car Share' screening in 2018, which came after plans for his huge 'Have Gags, Will Travel' UK tour were scrapped.
In December 2017, he said in a statement: "Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I deeply regret that I am having to cancel all of my upcoming work projects.
"This unfortunately includes my upcoming stand-up tour, Dance for Life shows and any outstanding live work commitments.
"My sincerest apologies. This decision has not been taken lightly and I'm sure you'll understand my family must always come first.
"I've always endeavoured to protect my family's privacy from the media.
"I hope that the media and the public will continue to respect our privacy at this time. Once again, I'm very sorry."
He largely took a step back from the public eye, although he briefly returned to TV last year when he shared an updated version of '(Is This The Way To) Amarillo' from his own garden.
Also in 2020, he was forced to postpone his much-anticipated Dance For Life comeback events due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Announcing the news in March, he said: "Obviously this is disappointing news but well and truly justified given the circumstances.
"We'll get through this, together and then we'll all have a great big dance for life. Stay safe and look after yourselves and the people around you."
The popular comedian had originally planned to stage six shows in Liverpool, London and Manchester in April and May this year.
The dance-a-thon events were being organised in aid of Cancer Research UK and would have been his first live performances since he cancelled his stand-up tour.
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