Award-winning comedian Peter Kay will host a ‘dance-a-thon party’ in Liverpool to boost funds for Cancer Research UK, it has been announced.

The stand-up and screen star will take to the turntables at the city’s Echo Arena for a three-hour charity challenge on 26 March 2016, as the venue accommodates an enormous dancefloor with state-of-the-art sound and lights.

Attendees at the event will be encouraged to dedicate their ‘Dance for Life’ in support or memory of family and friends by texting messages during the party, and can also get sponsored for the challenge themselves by joining Peter’s ‘Dance for Life’ Team.

The event in the city is one of seven around the UK that Peter will be leading for the cause, and following its announcement he says: “I can’t think of a more enjoyable way to raise money for such an important charity than by people simply dancing to some of the best music of the last four decades and as a result changing lives. I do hope people will support it.”

Simon Ledsham, director of trading and volunteer fundraising at Cancer Research UK, adds: “We are thrilled that Peter is holding these dance-a-thons for the charity. We rely on the donations of supporters to fund vital research to help us beat cancer sooner, so it’s brilliant to have his support and we hope the public all get their dancing shoes on and join him.”

Tickets for the event are priced £25, and fancy dress will be optional.

To join Peter’s ‘Dance for Life’ Team, visit www.justgiving.com/teams/danceforlife

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