The art of lying COMEDY star of radio and screen, Alex Horne, has done a lot of things in his life – he’s bungee jumped off the Eiffel Tower, been punched by John Prescott and came second in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest – but one thing he hasn’t done much is tell the truth. He’s told jokes – an awful lot of jokes, a lot of awful jokes. And he’s done a load of lovely shows using PowerPoint, Tim Key and a handful of musicians. But he’s never just talked honestly about himself. Advertise your event to over 24,000 readers Call us on 01326 213333 Send your entertainment news to georgina.carter@packetseries.co.uk ‘Like’ us on Facebook at Packetweekender
So this year the Oscar-winning former squaddie might do just that. He’ll talk about his extraordinary life with candour and, of course, heapfuls of hilarity. My God, it’ll be hilarious. He’ll throw out the gimmicks and speak only the truth. Definitely. To date Alex has brought eight solo shows to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including 2003’s Best Newcomer Perrier Award nominated, for Making Fish Laugh and 2004’s Chortle Award winning Every Body Talks. The three-time Countdown champion comic has hosted two series of the acclaimed Alex Horne Presents: The Horne Section (BBC Radio 4) with a third scheduled for 2014 and appeared on Eight Out of Ten Cats does Countdown, appearing in Dictionary Corner, as well as Nevermind the Buzzcocks . On the 25th anniversary of his first live show, and after a sell-out run at the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presents his tour, Lies, at the Poly in Falmouth on November 1. You can buy tickets for the 8pm show from 01326 319461 and that’s the truth. For more information see http://thepoly.org/
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A little bit ooooh, a little bit ahhhhh..... FIREWORKS displays will be kicking winter off with a bang. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Flambard’s hosts its annual fireworks spectacular tonight (Wednesday), £10.95, 01326 573404, www.flambards.co.uk. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Helston Athletic Football Club, Saturday, 7.30pm, admission £3
adults and £1 children. Refreshments and a bar will be available. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5. Porthleven School, with doors opening at 5.30pm ahead of the display beginning at 7pm - food, drink, craft activities and music, with a performance from Porthleven School's choir at 6.30pm. Entry £1 per person, £2 on the door. Advance tickets are available at Porthleven
School reception, the Cellar Charity Shop and the Four Crows' Gallery. Wendron Cricket Club gates open at 6.30pm ahead of the display beginning at 7.30pm. Admission £3 adults and £1 for children, although unaccompanied children will be charged £3. Parking is free. Coverack Beach from 6.30pm. Ruan Minor hosts a large village bonfire that will be lit soon after 6pm on Tuesday, firework display will then begin at 6.45pm, on the recreation ground.
Falmouth Firefighters Social and Welfare Club and members of Falmouth Cricket Club will be holding this year’s event at Falmouth Cricket Ground off Trescobeas Road. Gates open at 6pm. Pirate FM provide entertainment and there will also be a children’s fairground ride. £4 adults and £2 children. Remember with the current weather situation, it is best to check the time and date with the venue before you head out.