Peter Kay fans given apology by venue amid disappointment over gig ticket chaos
Fans were issued an apology over "issues" related to tickets for two Peter Kay events that went on sale earlier today. Some had expressed difficulty in securing seats for the comedian 's upcoming two shows with radio host Sara Cox.
Peter, 51, and Sara, 50, are set to appear at the Lowry's Lyric Theatre in Salford on September 14. Tickets for Peter Kay In Conversation with Sara Cox, which will have a matinee and an evening show, went on sale at 10am today.
A number of fans however posted on social media about apparent issues shortly after tickets were due to be available, prior to the shows selling out. One person wrote on X: "Got my ticket in basket. Been stuck on pay page ever since."
Another fan, who later shared that they had managed to get a ticket, wrote at the time: "Was in queue, then it crashed. Still not working." Someone else said: "Got mine this morning after after a lot of trouble trying to get some."
A fourth person 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." One fan said: "No luck for me."
The Lowry issued an apology over the situation on Instagram earlier today. In an initial statement shared this morning, the theatre and gallery complex said that it would try to resolve "issues" with booking tickets that it was aware of.
The post, which was then shared by accounts for Peter on social media earlier today too, read: "We are aware of the issues this morning regarding booking tickets. Please bear with us while we try to rectify the problem." It then concluded: "We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
In a subsequent post, the Lowry expressed gratitude for fans' patience with the situation. It said: "Thank you for your patience while we resolve the issues with our ticketing system this morning. Please do keep trying - seats are still available."
Then, around three hours after its initial post, the Lowry announced that the two shows had sold out. It once again referenced the prior issues, writing at the time: "Peter Kay in conversation with Sara Cox is now sold out! Thank you for your patience while we resolved the issues with our ticketing systems."
It's been announced that Peter and Sara will reflect on his life and career during the two shows. It's been teased that it will includd discussing his upcoming memoir Peter Kay's Diary, which is scheduled to be released in October.
Peter's memoir was announced earlier this month. As reported at the time, it's been described as his "most personal and hilarious book yet," with it said to take readers on a "laugh-out-loud journey through his life, month by month".
The shows at the Lowry will be specially recorded for broadcast, it's also been announced, "bringing the laughter and stories to a nationwide audience". Organisers have also said that all profits will be in aid of Bolton Hospice & Crescent Foodbank Bolton.
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