Peter Kay's autumn stand-up comedy show has broken a Manchester theatre's box office records.

Six more dates have been added to the Salford leg of the Bolton comic's tour at The Lowry Theatre.

He will appear there from December 2 until December 7, and from December 9 until December 14.

Peter, who is currently starring in TV ads for John Smith's bitter, said he was "delighted and amazed" at the response. Tickets for Peter's first national tour have been in massive demand since they officially went on sale on Friday.

Several venues have already sold out and extra dates have been added at Blackburn King George's Hall on November 6, Liverpool Royal Court on November 8, Preston Guildhall on November 9 and the Victoria Theatre, Halifax on November 22.

Peter added: "It is going to be more than 50 nights with something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue (for the dads).

"Look seriously, just come, it'll be a laugh and my mum wants a bungalow."

TV viewers will also be able to enjoy a new six part series of Phoenix Nights on Channel 4, which will be broadcast this autumn, following a re-run of series one.

Before that, he will be appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.

His video, Peter Kay at the Top of the Tower has become a tour bus addiction for rock band Doves and his celebrity fan base includes Eric Clapton, Noel and Liam Gallagher, Norman Cook, Jocky Wilson and Starsailor.

The Lowry box office number is 0161 876 2000. The tour hotline number is 0870 011 2626 and tickets are also available online at www.peterkay.com.