Peter Kay fans left gutted after ticket site crashes and venue forced to apologise over gig chaos
Comedy lovers had logged on to
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up tickets for the one-off show with DJ
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Peter Kay fans were left disappointed when they tried to buy tickets for an upcoming gig
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Fans had tried to snap up tickets to see Peter Kay In Conversation With Sara Cox
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The theatre has issued an apology after the website crashed
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The pair are due to take to the stage in
Salford
this September for Peter Kay In Conversation With Sara Cox.
But when tickets went on sale at 10am on Saturday for the two-performance
charity
gig at The Lowry
Theatre
, fans were left struggling to buy them.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one frustrated punter wrote: "Had 3 tickets in basket and then couldn't finish purchase and when tried to get back in everything almost gone. Guess I won't be spending my bday celebration at the Lowry.'
Another added: "Peter Kay crashing the internet again!"
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A third complained that it took him almost two hours to try and buy tickets.
One lucky customer added: "Pretty chuffed to have gotten front row accessible tickets for this today before the ticket website fell over for a good while!"
Peter has now re-shared an apology from The Lowry on his Instagram account.
The message read: "We are aware of the issues
this morning
regarding booking tickets.
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"Please bear with us while we try to rectify the problem.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
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A further update from the theatre thanked fans for their patience and confirmed the two performances had eventually sold out.
Peter and BBC Radio 2 DJ Sara will be taking to the stage on September 14 at both 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
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A blurb on The Lowry's website reads: "In these unique and heartwarming shows, the two proud Boltonians will sit down to reflect on Peter Kay's remarkable life and career, including the release of his much-anticipated new memoir, 'Peter Kay's Diary', due later this year.
"As part of the conversation, they'll also share and discuss the songs that have shaped Peter's journey – from growing up in Bolton to becoming one of the UK's most beloved entertainers."
All profits from Peter and Sara's show will go to Bolton Hospice and Crescent Food Bank Bolton.
The performances will also be recorded, to air on television at a later date.
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Peter has been touring with his Peter Kay Live: Better Late Than Never tour since returning to the stage in 2022.
On Saturday night, he took to the Manchester AO Arena and will now be taking a break until July 25.
His tour will then run again until early November.
During his shows, Peter has endured several encounters with rowdy audience members.
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In March,
Weeks earlier, Peter had a fan kicked out after he repeatedly disrupted the show by shouting out the comedian's catchphrase "garlic bread".
He also sparked controversy after
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BBC Radio 2 DJ Sara will be interviewing Peter about his life and career
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The comedian has been touring on and off since 2022
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