It's official - Peter Kay is taking Phoenix Nights out on the road.

The live stage version of the popular comedy show will take place at Manchester Arena for two dates in the New Year.

The comedian has teased us with only minimal details so far, but further details will be announced live on BBC Radio 2 and Granada Reports.

The sitcom, following the fortunes of northern club owner Brian Potter played by Peter, was a huge hit when it aired in 2001 for two series.

It spawned a spin-off series Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere, which starred Kay and Paddy McGuinnes.

Rumours have been rife that Peter is in talks to turn his hit Channel 4 comedy series into a new live stage show , as well as the return to TV in 2015.

Earlier this month, Kay told fans at a charity gig in Blackpool: “I am going to be making a big announcement about Phoenix Nights sometime in the next 10 days so fans need to be watching out for that.”

Phoenix Nights will come to the Arena on January 31 and February 1, 2015.