http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/ Chorley Citizen /leisure/ en-gb Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:38:19 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:38:19 +0000 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/resources/images/469562/?type=rsslogo http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/ http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3940530.Interview__Paul_Roberts_of_The_Stranglers/ AS the lead singer of iconic punk rock band The Stranglers, Paul Roberts has probably seen his fair share of wild times. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:53:14 +0000 ca1d3295282cde4b1f2c96ce5d915a2d http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3940592.Stephen_K_Amos___Mechanics__Burnley/ BURNLEY Mechanics was packed for Stephen K Amos on Thursday night — and the crowd quickly forgave him for his late appearance on stage. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:08:05 +0000 fa31ac97b88248c41c5148525d90a660 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3935239.Review__Cliff_Richard___Arena__Manchester/ IT was a clever concept, to celebrate Cliff Richard’s 50th anniversary by using a time machine. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:44:55 +0000 560248b29399d262926a36d07add77d9 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3935222.Interview__Suggs_of_Madness/ Those Nutty Boys of the ‘80s are back playing live with a series of Christmas shows. But, as lead singer Suggs tells us, 2009 could be the year of Madness. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:39:22 +0000 cbef3bf56ec9ba98732424c56fa048df http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3876942.Interview__Mary_Wilson_of_The_Supremes/ An exhibition charting the history and the glamour of the most successful girl group in history was opened today by chart-topper Mary Wilson. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:24:26 +0000 0d905d9848fe7c38105ab11c378c4421 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3872269.Review__Jimmy_Carr___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/ JIMMY Carr says he is often asked by fans who his favourite comedian of all time is, and his answer is always the same – himself. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:05:14 +0000 8a82efe6346a718001874e6f2239a391 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3872287.Review__Frank_Sidebottom_s_Stand_Up_Drink_Up___various_venues__Blackburn/ WANDERING your home town with a comedian with a papier-mache head is as surreal as it sounds. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:08:47 +0000 fb588ac12a1eb0ad8b50203b0b81754a http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3873885.Review__Lancashire_Hotpots___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/ FRIDAY night was party night and the flat caps were out in force as the Lancashire Hotpot brought their own version of folk to the festival. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:47:37 +0000 c1b4fa3d7f61ca04396981c170abb787 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3868508.Interview__Dickie_Ticker_of_Lancashire_Hotpots/ THEY are like the Houghton Weavers for the iPod generation and they are taking the country by storm, singing about great Lancashire institutions as the Chippy Tea, weekly line-dancing and pints of mild. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:53:58 +0000 a31a4fef9dbb08e7a0f6addb62a110b7 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3868479.Interview__Boy_George/ HAVING had two previous interviews with Boy George cancelled at the last minute without explanation, I was stunned when this time he called bang on time with a low-key: “Hello, it's George.” Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:49:40 +0000 6fb1ca44db754bc13d3523765f743680 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3868062.Interview__Mikel_Jollett_of_The_Toxic_Airborne_Event/ Being in a band and touring the country may seem like a glamorous job, but try telling that to singer Mikel Jollett of hotly-tipped US band The Toxic Airborne Event. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:31:55 +0000 ae2832add1e20468531a2656040e2c17 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3867252.Review__Francesca_Martinez___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/ THE meaning of life might not sound like the funniest topic to base a comedy set around. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:30:09 +0000 59febdc41c8b20ad3d7ac3f1b61b0018 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3864664.Review__A_Taste_of_Honey___Royal_Exchange_Theatre__Manchester/ "I can't stand people who laugh at other people. They'd get a bigger laugh if they laughed at themselves," Shelagh Delaney’s passionate and witty play about the working classes has been revived once again and with a script full of rich lines like this it would be hard to get it wrong. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:06:50 +0000 a7046f70a6a6d451af27a1ce358e8a6b http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3863844.Review__David_O___Doherty___Library_Theatre__Darwen/ FOR all those who decided to forsake this show in favour of footie on the telly, I can only say you missed out on a special talent. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:14:14 +0000 a863ef7198c1ed4766450e4825407720 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3863851.Review__Mutton___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/ IT was billed as “a show where you won’t feel embarrassed to wet yourself”. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:15:38 +0000 b64ccfdc1f78a29835d3053d4eb59e59 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3863384.What___s_Cooking__Jamie_Oliver__Nintendo_DS____29_99/ The most successful small-screen celebrity chef of our time turns his attention to conquering the screens of the Nintendo DS. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:00:39 +0000 0d1e7ca0b8e7ff9996a2cafdc6c9d2f7 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3863391.World_Heroes_Anthology__PS2____19_99_/ Another one of gaming history’s most famous franchises is bundled up into this bumper collection. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:01:25 +0000 f1510289bf36cec5ed3bf613a881ff99 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3863405.Save_the_Videogame/ The Bolton News is this week backing an initiative launched by Nottingham Trent University and the National Media Museum in Bradford to create a National Videogame Archive. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:03:28 +0000 e64444b018363f03826076741918ba01 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3863343.Resistance_2__PS3____49_99/ Xbox 360 owners are not the only ones with a hyped shooter game for the holidays. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:56:07 +0000 55ab54fc5ba6e36eaf34f3f42b4adc5f http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3863350.Mirror___s_Edge__PS3____49_99/ This is no ordinary first-person title - let’s make that very clear from the start Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:56:54 +0000 9a2f9ac3ed23c256426ab1fe88b1cdb1 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3863358.Call_Of_Duty__World_At_War__Xbox_360____49_99/ After a fantastic foray into present day, the Call Of Duty plunges back into more familiar territory - World War II. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:58:05 +0000 e63eeaed454044991eb2877ca8a27ac1 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3863367.Football_Manager_2009__PSP____39_99_/ There’s nothing more frustrating than having to keep your stat-crunching, life-sucking virtual football management career confined to a PC desktop. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:58:52 +0000 12778d454f565755e11ead7ff4349c16 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3860628.Review__Back_To_Englistan___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/ THE pioneering stand-up show which showcases Anglo-Asian comedy returned to Blackburn last night. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:21:40 +0000 043185c161ef7b23d3d8e52b7b504896 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3856487.Review__Jason_Manford___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/ When ‘Eight Out Of Ten Cats’ newest comedian says he loves doing stand-up, he truly means it from the bottom of his heart. I honestly thought he was never going to leave! Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:09:22 +0000 311e15e675dc464fcb8f6ff1a422e43f http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3857131.Review__Jekyll_and_Hyde___Civic_Theatre__Oswaldtwistle/ Director Howard Raw chose a show that challenged the audience – it was violent, raunchy and at times almost uncomfortable to watch but that was part of its brilliance. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:12:20 +0000 fd1eb8358e46c1c19f4bee32b4203733 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3853997.Review__Russell_Howard___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/ HE’S one of the rising stars of British comedy and last night Russell Howard proved just why he’s become one of the most in-demand performers on the circuit. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:08:53 +0000 a7246bc04fab0d2c020f1fbffb533745 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3853977.Review__Ken_Dodd___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/ Ken Dodd is a legend. How many 80 year-olds do you know who could stand on a stage and perform to a packed theatre for five hours? Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:04:25 +0000 bd57bd543588cabf2c957c5c826be9c1 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3848997.Review__Paddy_McGuiness___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/ OVER a thousand Paddy McGuinness fans can’t be wrong, can they? Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:44:51 +0000 f3feebb0154719a0f8817a0b4389d32e http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/leisure/3844316.Review__Glenn_Wool__Isy_Suttie__Jimmy_McGee___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/ A SLICE of Edinburgh came to town last night... but was Blackburn ready for cutting edge comedy? To be honest, the jury’s still out. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:40:44 +0000 ca7277f665025496275d736473a462b8