So, to answer the question directly: Plan for a finish between 10:15pm and 11pm for a standard show, later for a late one. Have a designated driver, charge your phone for the taxi, and get a babysitter who’s happy to stay up a bit extra.
But here’s the real secret: you won’t be checking your watch. For two and a half hours, you’ll forget about work, bills, and the state of the kitchen. You’ll be transported to a world where the biggest problem is whether you can see the stage past the tall bloke in front of you.
When you finally leave, you’ll be walking on air. You’ll be humming “Amarillo” under your breath. You’ll turn to your mate and say, “That was worth every penny.” And the best bit? The finish time doesn’t matter, because the joke stays with you. That’s the magic of Peter Kay. He doesn’t just finish a show; he leaves you with a grin that lasts all night long. And that, my friend, is a finish time you can set your watch by.