Peter Kay has taken a subtle but savage swipe at Manchester arena bosses. His shows have been cancelled for a second time.
Fans of the comic have been left gutted after the plug was pulled on his stand-up gigs for a second time. The opening of the brand new Manchester CO-OP Live venue is running behind schedule, meaning Peter cannot perform there yet.
But furious Peter, has got his own back. He has taken a subtle but savage swipe at Manchester arena bosses
Announcing that his two Manchester dates have been pushed back for a second time, he shared a newly edited tour poster online.
The previous dates have been crossed out and Peter has added a small print to the bottom right-hand corner.
He has written alongside an asterix: “If they actually open the place.”
Peter was forced to apologise for a second time on Friday after being told his rescheduled dates were unable to go ahead either.
He had initially been booked to perform in Manchester on April 23 and April 24, but they were moved to April 29 and April 30.
But frustrated fans will now have to wait even longer to watch the Bolton-born comic perform live on stage, with new dates being set for May 23 and May 24.
Sharing the news on social media, Peter wrote: “To everybody with tickets, my apologies once again but unfortunately the Co-op Live still isn’t ready and so, as yet, remains untested for a large-scale audience.
“Consequently, they are having to reschedule my two shows yet again (I know I can’t believe it either).”
Peter explained how tickets will once again be transferred to the new dates, otherwise refunds will be issued if they’re not suitable.
He added: “It’s very disappointing but your safety is important and I won’t compromise that.”
Peter made his return to the spotlight after 11 years in 2022.
The funnyman had stepped away from the limelight in 2017 due to “unforeseen family circumstances”.
He did, however, make some one-off appearances for a number of charity specials in 2021.
Peter has been busy touring with his Better Late Than Never show since December 2022. It is due to run until next year and will include one show at London’s O2 Arena a month as part of a residency.
Earlier this week, however, the “gutted” comedian issued his first statement about his Manchester shows just hours before the start. Peter Kay has taken a subtle but savage swipe at Manchester arena bosses.
