Visitors to a night of music at the Civic Theatre got a surprise treat when a special guest took to the stage - comedian Peter Kay.

Chris Difford, member of one of London’s best known band’s The Squeeze, performed a set at the Oswaldtwistle venue and was joined on stage by the Bolton comic.

Peter Kay surprised the audience and staff at the Civic on Thursday night when Peter, who is a huge Squeeze fan walked on stage to introduce Chris Difford, who was performing an acoustic show in the studio theatre.

Event’s Manager Lauren Stirzaker said: “We knew Chris was bringing a special guest, but we had speculated that it could be perhaps Glenn Tilbrook.

Lauren Stirzaker, Peter Kay, Chris Difford and Gayle Knight at the Civic Arts Centre

“We had no idea until a few hours before that it would be Peter Kay.

“Both of them were brilliant fun and put on a great show for the audience, telling stories and singing songs.”

Lauren said it was a really special and unique event.