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36 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com CMBA The Champion • Wednesday 1 May 2013 ENTERTAINMENT Champion review Play spoilt by political bias Review by Ron Ellis • Down Our Street • Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool ACTIVE Drama’s production of Brian McCann’s musical play, depicting the story of Birkenhead’s Cammell Laird’s shipyard, has been relaunched at the Royal Court. The show starts in the 1800’s with company founder William Laird setting out his dream of making Birkenhead a world centre of shipbuilding excellence and a vibrant community for its workers, noting the town’s fine attributes like the Park (model for New York’s Central Park), Argyle Theatre (model for London Palladium) and the fine Georgian buildings. But the action takes place down the street of terraced houses, against the backdrop of a large screen cataloguing the passing years, showing the devastation of the war and the fluctuating fortunes of the yard with dubious political decisions affecting the business and the problems of falling orders bringing inevitable redundancies. When orders start to drop off and the management explain that men have to be laid off when there are no ships to build, the workers bemoan the change to casual labour FAIRS & SALES BOOTLE CAR BOOT SALE Car Bootle ‘Liverpool’s Favourite’ Sat Nav L69 9BN Trinity Rd / Stanley Rd (Back of the Merton Pub) 6am - 12pm EVERY SUNDAY & Bank Hol Monday CARS £10 VANS £15 Discount available for Bank Holiday Monday and the influx of Irish immigrants stealing their jobs, suggesting that the managers are lining their own pockets by paying lower wages to casual workers. There was a left wing bias in the production that made the BBC seem almost Fascist and when Mrs Thatcher walked on stage in a cameo spot (along with Edward I, Charles Dickens and John Lennon), the audience shamefully booed , which said more about them than it did about Mrs Thatcher. All the cast went about their varied roles with gusto and one can imagine the songs being sung in a dockside pub of a Saturday night. Comedy legend, Micky Finn, looking more like Peter Lorre every year, invited laughs just by walking onstage; ‘Benidorm’s Crissy Rock, as a scally housewife, could screech for England; Billy Butler’s wife, Lesley, and Lindzi Germain showed they had excellent singing voices; Roy Brandon, with a hangdog expression reminiscent of post–war comedian, Reg Dixon, has come far since his Bilbo Baggins days. But the stand out moment for me was Lynne Fitzgerald describing how she was invited to launch one of the ships. A comedy classic. This new version has been lengthened by half an hour from the original script which was not the best move as, after the first 90 minutes, it started to become repetitive. Star Rating: 5 out of 10. Spoilt by the political bias. “You know it makes sense!” Call Dave on 07932 844130 • www.carbootle.co.uk EVENTS - OUT & ABOUT The NO MARKET TRADERS SOUTHPORT CAR BOOT SALE Returns Sunday 12th May VICTORIA PARK Southport PR8 2BZ Home of Southport Flower Show CARS £10 VANS £15 Hard Standing 8am - 1pm • 01704 827167 FUTURE DATES: May 19th, 26th; June 16th, 30th; July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th; September 22nd, 29th; October 13th, 20th, 27th KICKING DONKEY A TRADITIONAL COUNTRY PUB WITH A WARM WELCOME Good Food • Cask Ales • Fine Wines Narrow Moss Lane, Ormskirk. 01695 572657 1118755 BBC Radio 5 live’s Big Day Out to come to Liverpool Report by Henry James PRIMAL Scream, will perform live at BBC Radio 5 live’s Big Day Out 2013 at Echo Arena. The band will join hosts Colin Murray, Robbie Savage and Mark Chapman for the event on Saturday, June 1 for an evening of sporting wit, banter and comedy, all topped off with an exclusive live set featuring tracks from their new album More Light and extensive back catalogue. The band said: “We have a busy summer lined–up, but it’ll be great to be back in front of a Liverpool audience for this one off gig. “We’re all big football fans, so are looking forward to listening to the banter, before rounding off the night with a selection of songs from the new album ‘More Light’, along with some classic tracks.” BBC Radio 5 live’s Big Day Out kicks–off at 5.30pm on Saturday, June 1, and will be broadcast live across the network. Fans will be entertained with two of the radio station’s iconic sports shows, Fighting Talk – hosted by Colin alongside a panel of favourites including John Rawling, Bob Mills and Justin Moorhouse – and 606 – presented by Robbie and Mark and featuring Jason Roberts and Darren Fletcher. Primal Scream will then take to the stage. Anyone who purchases a ticket before 6pm this Saturday, May 4 will automatically be entered into a giveaway draw for tickets to an intimate Fighting Talk show, which will broadcast live from the Echo Arena on the morning of Saturday, June 1 (11am–12pm). For more information log onto www.bbc.co.uk/5live. SOUTHPORT Dramatic Club’s final offering of the season is Fawlty Towers, based on the incredibly successful BBCTV series, written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. Robbie Savage Colin Murray Fawlty Towers to be staged at Little Theatre TUESDAY 7TH MAY Briars Hall Hotel, Briars Lane, Nr Ormskirk. 7.30pm start. Tickets £13 online OR box offi ce OR 4 People admittance for £10 each with this voucher www.joepower.co.uk Limited tickets call 01695 575979 Code NA Code NA The play opens on Friday, May 10 at Southport Little Theatre and runs to Saturday, May 18. Book now by phone on 01704 5305211/530460. PSYCHIC NIGHT SPECIAL WITH CELEBRITY MEDIUM JOE POWER AS SEEN ON ITV LOOSE WOMEN AND STAR OF “PSYCHIC INVESTIGATORS” LIVING TV 1118729 Lunchtime offer 2 Course from £5.95 per person 3 courses from £7.50 available 12-3 mon to sat (excludes Bank Holidays) Sunday Carvery 12-8pm £8.50 for a choice of four meats Turkey, Topside of Beef, Lamb & Honey Roasted Ham (full menu also available) 1 DAY PSYCHIC & MEDIUMSHIP WORKSHOP - Saturday 8th June Beginners to advanced. Learn 1-2-1 readings. Meditation, aura & spirit messages £50 includes Lunch and refreshments. All card payments accepted. Card fees may apply. Call 01695 575979 or 0844 8007881 Midweek Carvery served wed eve 5.30 til 8pm TWO FOR £11 (full menu also available) Wednesday is quiz night 9.30 start includes Play Your Cards Right with rolling jackpot WE CAN CATER FOR SMALL FUNCTIONS AND GATHERINGS Food served daily 12 til 3pm and 5.30 til 8pm (mon to thurs) 9pm fri and Sat and all day Sunday 1118636
The Champion • Wednesday 1 May 2013 FAIRS & SALES May Bank Holiday DEADLINES The deadline for Private Advertisers for publication on Wednesday 8th May is 4pm Friday 3rd May THE COTTAGE GARDEN SOCIETY LANCASHIRE AND NORTH WEST GROUP PLANT SALE at Lydiate Parish Hall, 288 Southport Road, Lydiate L31 4EQ on Saturday 11th May 2013 11.00am-3.00pm Admission £1. Under 16’s Free Old Cottage Garden Favourites • Specialist Plant Stalls Garden Bric-a-Brac • Books • Refreshments FOR FURTHER DETAILS & INFORMATION TELEPHONE Tina Lloyd 01704 550154 or Peter Curl 01704 893713 www.nwcgs.org.uk 1118642 INDOOR CAR BOOT North Park Leisure Centre, Bootle, L20 5JJ EVERY SUNDAY All weather 9am - 12 noon. Sellers 8.30am Pitches from £7.50. Table Hire £2.50 extra For info tel. 07814 032114 or 0151 222 0833 (after 6pm) No need to book The Parish Church of St. Faith Jumble Sale Saturday 4th May St Faiths Church Hall, Milton Rd, Waterloo Doors open 1pm Adm. Adults 30p • Children Free STARTING SUNDAY 5TH MAY LYDIATE CAR BOOT A59 ROBBINS ISLAND L31 4EJ as seen on T.V. Every Sunday during Summer Months 5.30am Onwards • Ample Parking CARS - £8 • SMALL VANS - £10 • Transits - £15 • Trailers - Extra Caterers • Ice Cream • Flushing Toilets PAY ON ENTRY Telephone: 07714 788203 1118668 TABLE SALE SATURDAY 4TH MAY 2013 and every 1st SATURDAY of the month at BOUNTY HOUSE, 3-5 Church Avenue, Aintree L9 4SG (off Warbreck Moor, nr Aintree Race Course) Refreshments for Sale • To Book A Table Call Sharon 0151 281 6750 or 07507 825098 You’ll benefit from advertising here! 01704 392392 EVENTS - OUT & ABOUT Want more experts? CHECK-OUT YOUR LITTLE BLACK BOOK Bold Lane, Aughton, Lancashire L39 6SG Haydock Race Trip Saturday 22nd June 1.30pm Start ITINERARY Meet in The Tute and be Entertained by Billy Strand, Martin Young & more Amazing Vocalists. Laugh along with our comedian whilst enjoying an extensive buffet with Pimms. Racing will be on the big screen with betting available. Coach (drink included) arrives at 5pm to take you to… LEGENDS OF THE 80’S HAYDOCK RACE NIGHT! Acts include Rick Astley, Paul Young, Marc Almond & ABC! Then coach drops you back in Ormskirk to carry on your night! ALL FOR ONLY £55 PER PERSON! For Ticket Sales call Martin 07907 465512 email aughtoninstitute@hotmail.co.uk 1118742 1118562 1118700 1118637 1118722 A Comedy by John Cleese & Connie Booth From the Classic TV Series Directed by Les Gomersall CMBA Southport Dramatic Club 10th May - 18th May 2013 7.45pm Sponsored by No booking charges or card fees Box Office Opens: 3rd May 2013 at 11.00am Box Office Tel: (01704) 530521/530460 www.littletheatresouthport.co.uk Hoghton Street, Southport PR9 0PA Find us on facebook 1117982 Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 37 May 2nd THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW - A musical adventure celebrating the music of a music legend 4th KEN DODD’S HAPPINESS SHOW June 7th An Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium TONY STOCKWELL (Floral Hall) 14th THE DRIFTERS - 60th Anniversary Diamond Dynasty Tour 15th JIMMY CARR – Gagging Order Back by popular demand! Over 16’s only July 4th The World famous DREAMBOYS - Fit and Famous 2013 Tour. The UK’s Male glamour show 27th ROY CHUBBY BROWN If easily offended, please stay away ! August 10th ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS 24th THAT’LL BE THE DAY - knock out hits from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s September 20th HA HA HOLMES - Starring Joe Pasquale 21st UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE 28th READY STEADY COOK LIVE! 30th THE BAY CITY ROLLERS SHOW October 2nd SALLY MORGAN - Psychic Sally On The Road 4th SENSATIONAL 60’S -Starring The Marmalade, Herman’s Hermits, Chris Farlowe & Steve Ellis’ Love Affair ***JUST ANNOUNCED!*** This year’s pantomime: JACK & THE BEANSTALK 13th – 31st December Box Office open for counter sales: Monday – Saturday 11am – 4pm (Open late on performance days) 0844 871 3021* (Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm) Book online: www.atgtickets.com/southporttheatre* (*subject to booking fee) 1118777 Groups 10+ 0844 871 3041 Floral Hall & Access Bookings 01704 500036 1118734
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