Bolton comedian Peter Kay raised £80,000 for hometown theatre where he once worked in the box office (and was sacked) and was a member of the youth theatre.
Tickets for the three performances on Sunday 10 December were extremely limited and sold out within minutes, with priority access given to Octagon Members and Patrons before being opened up to those who have signed up to the Octagon’s mailing list.
Octagon Chief Executive Roddy Gauld said, “over one thousand people got the chance to be part of a hilarious, exclusive, and up-close performance with one of Britain’s best loved comedians, here in his hometown. It was a unique experience that Octagon donors and returning customers were able to book.
“We’re a charity and rely upon fundraising. Every pound allows us to create more magical, creative experiences on and off stage for young people and communities in Bolton and beyond. We’re incredibly grateful to Peter for his support and to Carrs Pasties, who sponsored the shows. We raised a total of £80k and a big thank you to everyone who came, donated, and joined a memorable event that people will be talking about for years.
“Peter was a member of our Youth Theatre before working in our box office, and his talent and passion for comedy was clear then. So, you never know who you’ll meet when you book a ticket or see a show here!”