Comedy legend coming to town

Up for a giggle: Dave Spikey will appear at the Middleton Arena in May

Comedy legend Dave Spikey is heading for Rochdale – and is scheduled to appear at the Middleton Arena in May.

The double British Comedy Award winner will make his debut in aid of Paws for Kids – a charity that provides support for women, children and their pets escaping domestic violence and abuse across the North West.

The star and co-writer of the smash hit Channel 4 comedy ‘Phoenix Nights’ and team captain of ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ brings his ‘Best Medicine’ show to town for the Bank Holiday weekend.

Carole Marsden, Project Manager at Paws for Kids said the performance will help raise vital funds for the charity:

“Many women and children that suffer domestic violence have pets in the home, and if they leave violent relationships often the options available to their pets are limited. Unless family and friends can help out they are often left behind or put down, causing more stress for the family.”

“Often women remain in violent relationships rather than abandon their pets, so we provide a pet fostering service for the animals until their owners are rehoused, through a network of volunteers. We support, advise and monitor the process to ensure the animals are being well cared for. I’m delighted that Dave is supporting us.”

The special show, part of Dave’s nationwide tour is part of a week of special events to launch the new arena that kicks off on 25 April when five times Olympic gold medalist rower Sir Steve Redgrave will be amongst the distinguished guests.

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