PHOENIX Nights is returning for the first time in 15 years with two live Manchester shows in aid of Comic Relief.

The full cast are reuniting, including Peter Kay and Dave Spikey, for the first time since the award-winning comedy left the air in 2002.

The show is coming to Manchester Arena on Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1.

Phoenix Nights followed the rise and fall of scheming working men's club impresario Brian Potter and his band of loyal staff and regulars.

Peter Kay said “Comic Relief has always been close to my heart and I always try to think of something. I could think of no better way to raise money and have fun than getting everybody back together”

Peter Kay is no stranger to Manchester Arena, his Guinness Record breaking stand-up tour saw the comedian play an astonishing 40 nights at the venue, a record never beaten by any other act in the world.

He also worked at the arena as a steward when it opened in 1995 when he was starting his career in comedy.

Tickets are on sale on Sunday at 11am.