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This funny, touching, truthful play, written in the late 1930s, looks at the lives of the working class Gibbons family in the 20 years between the two World Wars. Frank Gibbons, newly back from the trenches in France, and his wife Ethel, move their family into a new home in Clapham to bring up their three children in a country coming to terms with peace. This is not the brittle, sophisticated Coward of Private Lives, but a deeper, more concerned playwright, picturing with affection the lot of the ordinary man. www.thelittletheatre.net 6 Nov – 10 Nov ‘TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore embarks on a national tour this autumn to the newly refurbished Bristol Old Vic and Nottingham Theatre Royal. This will be the first time the company has played at Bristol Old Vic, and a welcome return to Nottingham, following the success of last year’s Three Sisters. In this violent and bloody drama, we watch a brother and sister’s

Hello, Dolly!

5IJT $ISJTUNBT CF USBOTQPSUFE UP UIF CSJHIU MJHIUT BOE FYDJUFNFOU PG /FX :PSL $JUZ 30 NOV 2012 - 12 JAN 2013 Dolly Levi is a glamorous and wise cracking woman with a big heart. She is also a professional matchmaker focussed on bringing love to the great and good of Manhattan but especially to our heroes, Barnaby and Cornelius who are not going home until they’ve each kissed a girl. However, she soon realises that one of her suitors brings more than a little sparkle to her own eye too... with hilarious consequences!

This production will reunite the critically-acclaimed creative team which staged the musical spectaculars Gypsy (Curve) and The King and I (Curve and national tour). The production will be directed by Curve Artistic Director Paul Kerryson, designed by Sara Perks and choreographed by David Needham. The musical is packed with energetic dance numbers including the famous Walters’ Gallop at the fabulous Harmonia Gardens and the iconic Before the Parade Passes By. Hello Dolly! was also immortalised in film in 1969,

starring Barbra Streisand and Michael Crawford, when it was nominated for seven Academy Awards. The music and lyrics

are by the great Jerry Herman who also wrote La Cage Aux Folles, Mack and Mabel and Mame.

Hello, Dolly! is at the Curve, Leicester from 30 Nov 2012 - 12 Jan 2013 To book call the Box Office on: 0116 242 3595 www.curveonline.co.uk

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Horrible Histories 5FSSJCMF 5VEPST BOE 7JMF 7JDUPSJBOT BSF TUPNQJOH UISPVHI #SJUBJO WED 14 – SUN 18 NOVEMBER Both shows use actors and amazing Bogglevision 3D special effects, helping the audience to feel what it was like to live in the sixteenth century ruled by all those hideous Henries and the evil Elizabeth I or in the nineteenth century struggling to survive the misery of the mines and those really rotten railways!

In Terrible Tudors you will hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch-up with the Pope. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails right into the audience!

In Vile Victorians you will find out what exactly a baby farmer did. Can you survive the

filth of the factories, the slums and the sewers – and prepare for the Charge of the Light Brigade.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES comes to Theatre Royal, Nottingham Wednesday 14 – Sunday 18 November. www.trch.co.uk Box Office: 0115 989 5555

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passionate descent into hell.

Incest, morality, religion and corruption all make this play as shocking and controversial today as it was almost four hundred years ago. ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore was published in 1633, although it is believed to have been performed as early as 1626 Nottingham Theatre Royal, www.trch.co.uk

Entertaining Mr Sloane 1BVM ,FSSZTPO EJSFDUT UIJT IJMBSJPVT MPPL BU MPEHJOHT FRI 2 - SAT 24 NOVEMBER Alex Felton, Julia Hills, Andrew Dunn and John Griffiths are to star in Curve’s production of Entertaining Mr Sloane.

It is the swinging 1960s and sexy, cocksure, charismatic young Mr. Sloane is looking for a place to live. Middle-aged Kath

offers herself as his landlady but is also offering something else.

Her younger brother Ed is also looking for some action but their elderly and inquisitive father is unfortunately in the way.

Entertaining Mr Sloane is a sleek, dark and sexy comedy written by one of Britain’s most

12 Nov - 17 Nov GUYS AND DOLLS A musical fable of Broadway based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon Music and lyrics by FRANK LOESSER Book by JO SWERLING and ABE BURROWS. This amateur production is presented on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK www.thelittletheatre.net 28 Nov to 19 Jan THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Kenneth Grahame’s charming tale of Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad comes alive as the friends embark on a glorious adventure that leads from Toad Hall, to the perilous Wild Wood and finally to battle. Featuring his own brand of nostalgia and comedy, Alan Bennett brings Kenneth Grahame’s classic riverbank story to life with music and merriment. And, this fabulous new production

by Gwenda Hughes, aimed at families of all ages, is set to be a colourful and traditional production true to The Wind In The Willows we all know and love from childhood. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

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notorious playwrights - Leicester’s own Joe Orton, and was his first full-length play establishing him as one of the most significant writers of stage farce in the twentieth century.

This wickedly funny, and sometimes violent play caused a stir when it first opened in London during the age of the sexual revolution. The play has gone on to win many awards with revivals worldwide. Orton’s other works include Loot and What the Butler Saw in an explosive and successful career cut short by his untimely and violent death in 1967.

ENTERTAINING MR SLOANE is at the Curve, Leicester from 2 - 24 Nov. To book, call the Box Office on: 0116 242 3595 www.curveonline.co.uk

Grease 4BOEZ %BOOZ 5 #JSET BOE 1JOL -BEJFT BSF DPNJOH UP %F .POUGPSU )BMM GPS $ISJTUNBT TUES 11 - SUN 30 DEC The No.1 Greatest Musical, Grease, is back at De Montfort Hall for Christmas 2012.

Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobbysocks and take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again.

It’s the original High School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

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GREASE runs at De Montfort Hall from Tuesday 11th – Sunday 30th December.

Tickets ÂŁ16 - ÂŁ35 www.demontforthall.co.uk

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If you’ve ever loved and lost... :PV NVTU TFF UIJT UNTIL SAT NOV 10 Looking Glass Theatre’s adaption of Emily Bronte’s tragic love story is exceptional.

From the opening scene, as Mr Lockwood (David Heathcote) arrives at Wuthering Heights, you are instantly transported back to life in the 18th Century on a freezing night on the Yorkshire Moors. The setting is so intimate and the acting so believable you will forget this is a work of fiction and feel you are witnessing for the first time a tragic tale unfold of love lost and revenge.

Larry Stubbings portrayal of the vengeful Heathcliff is perfectly dark and powerful, and at points frightening. Jaz Cox convincingly shows Hareton’s aggression and rough exterior which hides well the

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kindness inside we come to see later, and Naomi Blackburn’s Cathy Linton is full of loneliness, sadness and distrust. We are soon to meet Nelly (brilliantly performed

by Alexandra Rex), the intelligent and compassionate servant who acts as storyteller throughout the play and of course we meet our heroine and Heathcliff’s love, the free spirited and beautiful Cathy (with an incredibly emotional performance by Victoria Haines).

As the story unfolds we meet the rest of the cast (Tim Cole, Maria Lovelady and David Heathcote) and are plunged into a world of mixed emotion, love, hate, revenge and despair.

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Farm Boy " UBMF GSPN UIF DPVOUSZTJEF THUR 15 NOVEMBER It sometimes felt as though time had stood still on the family farm – swallows nesting in the eaves, the old Fordson Tractor quietly rusting in the back of the barn, Grandpa still tending his chickens – that is, until the summer his grandson finished school and came to stay, and the old man started telling stories of what it had been like on the farm when he was a boy.

The compelling sequel to the award-winning War Horse is a moving account of the changing face of the English countryside and a beautifullycrafted reminder that stories really can reach out across the generations.

Following criticallyacclaimed runs at both the

2010 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the 2011 Brits Off Broadway Festival in New York, plus a hugely successful UK tour, this magical tale of the bonds linking grandfather to grandson and ultimately both to the land has once more been brought to life.

FARM BOY is on at The Castle Wellingborough www.thecastle.org.uk

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Roll Up, Roll Up... $PNF TFF UIF $MPXO BU )BSCPSPVHI 5IFBUSF SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER Market Harborough Theatre presents a rare chance to see one of the most highly praised modern theatrical classics.

Scaramouche Jones tells the epic story of one man’s extraordinary life which spans the twentieth century, from the day his mother gave birth in a Trinidadian brothel to his final performance in the circus ring on the last night of the millennium.

The play toured with the late Pete Postlethwaite in the title role, a part he loved describing the script as “a phenomenal piece of writing and to do it justice is extraordinary�.

This production of Justin Butcher’s epic script was first presented as part of Northampton’s Masque Theatre’s 80th an-

niversary season. Such was the reception it received, director Kate Billingham and actor Richard Jordan formed a theatrical company to continue touring the show.

The play runs for one night only at Harborough Theatre on Saturday 10th November 2012 with curtain up at 8.00pm.

This is the last local performance in Leicestershire/ Northamptonshire before the production heads off round the British Isles Tickets are now available through White Cobra Productions 07447 217622 or www.whitecobraproductions. co.uk or in person through the Box Office at the Theatre on Tuesday and Saturday mornings (9.30am – 11.30am).

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WED 21 & FRI 23 NOVEMBER Direct from London’s West End, tantalising yet tasteful, camp and colourful, this fascinating art form is brought to life for your delectation!

Following a hugely successful international tour, the UK’s Biggest Burlesque show is back on the road with a brand new jaw-dropping show for 2012.

This unmissable production combines elegant showgirls, Parisian charm and Las Vegas glamour in a spectacle that marries live vocal talent with the art of burlesque!

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aplenty, sultry vocals, mischief, magic, frivolity and fun collide.

Showcasing award winning talent from across the country this is your chance to see some of the Burlesque world’s favourite stars in the flesh. Back in vogue, this all-encompassing spectacular brings variety back to the theatre, combining comedy, magic and vocal harmony with couture costumes, breathtaking choreography and a fabulous score!

Wed, 21 Nov, De Montfort Hall, Leicester. 0116 233 3111.

Fri, 23 Nov, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. 0115 989 5555.

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THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER Following his two critically acclaimed solo shows at the Royal Albert Hall in London last year; Gary Barlow has announced a full UK and Ireland tour starting in November including two hometown Manchester shows.

Performing songs spanning the entirety of his incredible music career, Gary will kick off proceedings at Bournemouth’s International Centre on 13th November before taking in Plymouth, Edinburgh, Nottingham, London, Sheffield, Manchester, Newcastle, Wolverhampton, Oxford, Liverpool Blackpool, Cardiff and Dublin, finishing up at The Waterfront in Belfast on Tuesday 8th January 2013. Full tour dates below.

“I’m really excited about these dates. Playing live is my favourite thing and I haven’t played a solo show for over a year now. Last year playing two London shows was brilliant, we all had such a good time, so I thought right let’s get out and see the rest of the country!” said Gary Barlow.

Thu 1st Nov THE CRIBS O2 Academy, Leicester Fri 2nd Nov DINGUS KHAN - New Roadmender, Northampton JOAN ARMATRADING De Montfort Hall, Leicester Sun 4th Nov WILKO JOHNSON + VIRGIL AND THE ACCELERATORS Stamford Corn Exchange Tue 6th Nov THE MANFREDS Royal & Derngate, Northampton Wed 7th Nov NEW BUDAPEST CAFÉ ORCHESTRA - Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrews Church Kettering JOAN ARMATRADING Royal & Derngate, Northampton THE STYLISTICS De Montfort Hall, Leicester Thursday 22 November - Nottingham Royal Concert Hall www.trch.co.uk. Tickets will be available @ www.gigsandtours.com / 0844 811 0051 & www.ticketmaster.co.uk / 0844 826 2826 and the venue box offices. There will be no over the counter sales.

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Thu 8th Nov INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL RECITAL: ELIZABETH BASS - Oakham School Chapel Oakham 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: 10CC - Royal & Derngate Northampton Fri 9th Nov GREEN DATE - Lodge Park Sports Centre Corby

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Sat 10th Nov BARB JUNGR + JENNY CARR The Core at Corby Cube MYSTERY JETS + TEMPLES O2 Academy Leicester Sun 11th Nov JOE BROWN Stamford Corn Exchange Sun 11th Nov MOTORHEAD + ANTHRAX De Montfort Hall Leicester

Let’s Hang On 3FDSFBUJOH UIF NVTJD PG 'SBOLJF 7BMMJ UIF 'PVS 4FBTPOT FRI NOV 30 - SUN DEC 2 Nationally known theatre show Let’s Hang On, a rags to riches story about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, returns to Market Harborough this coming winter.

The show tells the story

of the prolific career of one of the greatest bands of all time.

They will take you through the history of the group performing hits from the 60’s and 70’s and also take you back to the early days when they performed on street corners in Doo Wop style.

Tue 13th Nov QUIMERAS: PACO PENA Royal & Derngate, Northampton Wed 14th Nov MAD DOG MCREA + COSMO JARVIS - New Roadmender, Northampton MARTY WILDE & THE WILDCATS + JOHN LEYTON + EDEN KANE - Royal & Derngate STIFF LITTLE FINGERS O2 Academy Leicester Thu 15th Nov BEE CHURCH + VELVET ENGINE + KATIE PATON + JASMINE SHADRACK The Lamplighter Northampton THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR De Montfort Hall Leicester Fri 16th Nov KAZABIAN O2 Academy Leicester Sat 17th Nov THE STYLISTICS Royal & Derngate, Northampton ARMS OF ATLAS O2 Academy Leicester Sun 18th Nov DAVID ESSEX De Montfort Hall, Leicester Wed 21st Nov ‘GERRY AND THE PACEMAKERS + PJ PROBY + LEN ‘CHIP’ HAWKES + THE ANIMALS & FRIENDS Royal & Derngate Northampton

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Dazzling audiences across the UK and Ireland the show is going from strength to strength with the crowd always shouting for more and dancing in the aisles. Songs like Rag Doll, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Oh What a Night and many, many more will get you on your feet and be ‘Beggin’ for an encore.

Since the jersey boys in London opened in 2007 the boys have had nothing but compliments with audiences coming back to the see the LET’S HANG ON perform November 30th to December 2nd at Welland Park Octagonal Hall. Tickets can be bought by calling 01536 557245/01858 461008 to reserve your seats and have one the hottest tickets around.

Kate Rusby JO DPODFSU BU 3PZBM BOE %FSOHBUF FRIDAY 09 NOVEMBER The defining voice of contemporary English Folk Music, Kate Rusby’s exquisite interpretations of Traditional songs and finely wrought selfpenned tunes have won her an audience that reaches beyond the genre. A rare achievement for a folk artist but entirely understandable given Rusby’s expressive vocals that invest whatever she sings with irresistible emotional depth.

2012 heralds a landmark year for Kate, being her 20th year in the music industry.

After a quiet first half of the year concentrating on recording her exciting new album entitled ‘20’, featuring special guests to celebrate this anniversary, and taking a little time out for the arrival of her second child,

Kate began touring again in late Summer.

These concerts will echo the sentiments of ‘20’ revisiting some old favourites with new ideas along with a sprinkling of much loved classics from her back catalogue. As ever, Rusby’s wondrous singing and hugely engaging Yorkshire wit and the intuitive support of the

band ensure that audiences will be treated to a truly remarkable and unforgettable concert experience.

KATE RUSBY in concert at Royal and Derngate, Northampton 9th November, 7.30pm 01604 624811 www.royalandderngate.co.uk

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SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER To mark the 35th year of the passing of the great Marc Bolan, The worlds number one tribute to Marc and T.Rex will be visiting Market Harborough on Saturday December 8th for this years Great Harborough Christmas Party.

T.Rextasy were voted best Uk tribute act on National BBC TV and are the only band to have been authorised and endorsed

by Marc Bolan’s catalogue management and family. They are now recognised as the Worlds No1 group dedicated to the greatest glam rocker of all time. The Great Marc Bolan and T.Rex. With their incredible lead singer Danielz who has an uncanny natural likeness to Marc Bolan and who owns an extensive collection of Bolan’s original stage costumes, T.Rextasy perform a very powerful and mesmerising presentation of Bolan’s Rock anthems, including Jeepster, Ride a White Swan, Get it On,

20th Century Boy. Metal Guru, Telegram Sam, Children of The Revolution, and many more….

Now in their 18th year of touring the world, this show will take you on an incredible journey through all of those amazing hits, which were the soundtrack for an entire generation.

As an extra bonus, Mad Hatter Concerts are also offering a whole years worth of free concert tickets for the two best turned out folk in 1970’s fancy dress, which of course is optional, but judging from previous years needs little encouragement!

This event is a special Double set and is at Market Harborough Leisure Centre on Saturday December 8th. Doors Open at 8:00pm with Tickets priced at £15.00. Call the Box Office on 01858 446 662 or visit www.madhatter-concerts.co.uk You can find out more by visiting www.trextasy.com

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BEN HOWARD + WILLY MASON O2 Academy Leicester Thu 22nd Nov STIFF LITTLE FINGERS + SPEAR OF DESTINY New Roadmender, Northampton Fri 23rd Nov HATS OFF TO LED ZEPPELIN O2 Academy Leicester Sat 24th Nov LIGHT OF DAY ENGLAND: GARLAND JEFFREYS + JOE Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;URSO + ISRAEL NASH GRIPKA + JAMES MADDOCK + DANNY GEORGE WILSON + JERSEY BUDD Robert Smyth School Market Harborough HANDEL & THE ENGLISH BAROQUE: FIORI MUSICALI The Castle Wellingborough FLIPRON The Lamplighter Northampton A TRIBUTE TO THE KINGS OF SWING: GARY GRACE Aspers Casino Northampton Sun 25th Nov CHRIS MOYLES LIVE O2 Academy Leicester

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This spectacular show begins with an authentic recreation of the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;roll years, progressing through the movie years to Elvisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return to performing in hisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;68 comeback special. The second half culminates in a rousing expo of Elvisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s years performing in Vegas. Lee brings the majesty of the voice and the electrifying power of Elvisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance back to life. Accompanied throughout by his world class band and backing singers that breath the life into the music of a

legend. The show also features large screen projection, making it the biggest Elvis show to tour UK theatres.

Over the last 10 years as Lee has toured his â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;One Night of Elvisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; he has picked up many accolades including â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Best professional Elvis tribute in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the 2005 Collingwood Festival and Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greatest Elvisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; finalist and has headlined

and sold out some of the most prestigious venues across the UK and Europe.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ONE NIGHT OF ELVISâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; starring Lee Memphis King Royal & Derngate Northampton, Friday Nov 16th 2012 Tickets ÂŁ20 Box Office 01604 624811 www.royalandderngate.co.uk

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Mon 26th Nov PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT PERFORM UNKNOWN PLEASURES: O2 Academy Leicester Tue 27th Nov GLORIOUS HANDEL BY CANDLELIGHT: MOZART FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA Royal & Derngate Northampton Thu 29th Nov JOOLS HOLLAND De Montfort Hall Leicester Fri 30th Nov THE OVERTONES De Montfort Hall Leicester

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FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER The Complete Stone Roses are now one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most wellknown, most seen and most successful tribute bands. Selling out venues across the UK and Ireland regularly, they have helped to carry on the music of

one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most influential bands - the Stone Roses who played a pivotal role in the history of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indie music scene. Famous hits like Fools Gold, I Am The Resurrection and I Wanna Be Adored are as recognisable now as were

the heyday of Madchester and the Hacienda, the cultural icons from which the original band were born.

Fri November 23rd O2 Academy, LEICESTER www.o2academyleicester.co.uk

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Lucy Rose 'SPN PQFO NJD UP IFBEMJOF BSUJTU THURSDAY 08 NOVEMBER Lucy Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new single â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bikesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; racked up the plays across radio, and the spectacular, hellraising video hit nearly half a million plays on YouTube just a week after it was published.

Lucyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey began when she hopped on a train to London, leaving behind the house she would return to years later to record â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Like I Used Toâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Striking out for the big city and the big time, armed with an acoustic guitar and an unstoppable dedication, Lucy played every open-mic night imaginable. She met people on the way who are still with her now and with their support and her graft she learned the ropes. As her songs and sentiments spread their warmth through the iciest of

hearts, Her debut album is a confessional of disarming intimacy and candid truth.

November 8th O2 Academy, LEICESTER www.o2academyleicester.co.uk

Sam Carter "DPVTUJD QSFBDIFS SATURDAY 01 DECEMBER Since winning Best Newcomer at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2010, midlands-born singer, guitarist and songwriter Sam Carter has been more in demand than ever. From performances at the Royal Festival Hall for Richard Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meltdown to sharing the stage with the great Nic Jones alongside Chris Wood, Martin Simpson and Jon Boden at Sidmouth Folk Week, Sam continues to impress audiences and fellow artists alike.

Armed with a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;killer voiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Nitin Sawhney) and the ability to play his guitar â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;like a harpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Time Out), as well as an unerring ability to put his personal experiences into a wider perspective, the east London-based songsmith made

his mark with his debut album â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Keepsakesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; released August 2009.

SAM CARTER is at Market Harborough Theatre on Saturday 1 December. For more information or to book online go to www.amgigs.co.uk or call 01858 525179 Tickets also available from ABC Music in Market Harborough

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Thu 1st Nov POP LIFE!: LENNY HENRY The Castle Wellingborough Posturing Delivery : Sat 3rd Nov JARRED CHRISTMAS, LORETTA MAINE, ANDREW BIRD Just The Tonic Leicester Mon 5th Nov MASTERSLUT: TIM KEY The Stables Milton Keynes Wed 7th Nov MARK WATSON Bedford Corn Exchange Thu 8th Nov GREG DAVIES De Montfort Hall Leicester Fri 9th Nov FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: Market Harborough Rugby Club Sat 10th Nov RUSSELL KANE Royal & Derngate Northampton BOTTLE ROCKET COMEDY CLUB: The Y Theatre Leicester WHAT’S HAPPENING WHITE PEOPLE?: PAUL CHOWDHRY Curve Leicester Wed 14th Nov KEVIN BRIDGES De Montfort Hall Leicester SCREAMING BLUE MURDER: The Stables Milton Keynes

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THUR 1 AND FRI 16 NOV From the moment the lights come up on Life Becomes Noises, revealing a hospital bed and Sean dressed in a slightly inappropriate costume, it is apparent that this is going to be no ordinary comedy show.

It has been over a year since his father died, and Sean is dealing with his death in a way that only

Sean can. Here is a comedy performance from Sean like you’ve never seen before, resulting in the feelgood show of the year. This hilarious yet poignant tale is a beautiful insight into the lighter side of dying and getting older, going to places that comedy rarely goes, highlighting how ridiculous life is and how quickly it can be taken away.

01-Nov, Glee Club, Nottingham 0871 472 0400 16-Nov, Stables, Milton Keynes 01908 280 800 May contain strong language or adult material. Suitable for age 16+.

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John Shuttleworth

RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 31 “A national institution (and) the 42nd best reason to love Britain” (Sunday Telegraph) is back on the road after a longish absence. The Sony and Perriernominated Shuttleworth ventures beyond the garden gate to tread the mean streets of Britain. Which is better, city life or country living? Supermarket or village shop? Or is it better to sit in your shed and count the cobwebs? Star of Radio 4’s The Shuttleworths, and TV’s 500 Bus Stops and It’s Nice Up North.

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WED 28TH NOVEMBER Continuing their smash-hit sellout tour, three times Olivier Award nominated and now a global internet sensation, Fascinating Aida are still Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio. This show will include several numbers hot off the press, plus a few old favourites including their infamous anthem to budget travel, Cheap Flights (9 million plus hits on YouTube) as well as the Dogging Song, a fond homage to the joys of al fresco sex.

FASCINATING AIDA are at De Montfort Hall on Wed 28th November Tickets £19.50 www.demontforthall.co.uk

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Fri 16th Nov CHRIS RAMSEY Uppingham School Uppingham SCREAMING BLUE MURDER: Royal & Derngate Northampton Sat 17th Nov FRED MACAULAY The Core at Corby Cube RICHARD MORTON, HERBIE ADAMS, WILL MARSH The Piano Room Lutterworth Mon 19th Nov GREG DAVIES Royal & Derngate Northampton JOSIE LONG Just The Tonic Leicester Tue 20th Nov ROSS NOBLE Royal & Derngate Northampton Thu 22nd Nov JAMES MULLINGER Market Harborough Octagonal Theatre Market Harborough Fri 23rd Nov JUST THE TONIC FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY: Just The Tonic Leicester

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Thu 15th Nov JASON BYRNE Royal & Derngate Northampton

Sat 24th Nov BOTTLE ROCKET COMEDY CLUB: The Y Theatre Leicester Sun 25th Nov STEWART FRANCIS The Stables Milton Keynes Wed 28th Nov JEREMY HARDY The Castle Wellingborough STEWART FRANCIS Royal & Derngate Northampton AL MURRAY Bedford Corn Exchange Thu 29th Nov ALAN DAVIES Royal & Derngate Northampton

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If we could be heroes "O FYIJCJUJPO DFMFCSBUJOH ZFBST PG +FGGFSZ_8FTU BOE UIFJS *OGBNPVT &OHMJTI 4IPFT 9 NOVEMBER – 9 FEBRUARY To celebrate 25 years of Northampton based iconic company Jeffery~West, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery will host a special exhibition, ‘If we could be heroes’.

This theatrical exhibition will explore the heroes and icons that have influenced Jeffery~West’s style,

like Richard Burton, Harry Flashman, Brian Jones, Peter O’Toole, Keith Moon, Sir Antony Hopkins, Ziggy Stardust.

Other stylistic references to the twentieth century subculture, pop culture, literacy, film, rock and roll music, biker subculture and gothic revival architecture are also included.

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how important and influential being based in Northampton has been to Jeffery~West.

Northampton was the centre of this country’s footwear and leather industries and can be traced back 800 years to when King John purchased a pair of shoes in the town.

Elements of Jeffery~West’s interior style, that is recognis-

able from their shops, will be recreated in the exhibition, showcasing stylistic references to fin de siècle architecture and esoterica that offers a heightened mix of gentlemen’s club and bordello.

The heroes and creations will be celebrated through displays, imagery, and music. The exhibition will also include messages from fans and wearers of Jeffery~West shoes. Fans have been asked to send in photographs and memories of their favourite Jeffery~West shoes and events that happened whilst wearing them.

This unique exhibition will entice visitors and take them on a journey of the history, style and influences that have made Jeffery~West who they are today.

IF WE COULD BE HEROES: An exhibition celebrating 25 years of Jeffery~West, Infamous English Shoes runs from 9 November 2012 – 9 February 2013 at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP. Telephone: 01604 838 111

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Bobby returns to Northampton by popular demand, following the rapturous reception

for his hilarious performance in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s panto. A man of many talents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; comedian, impressionist, game-show host and actor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he soared to fame in the 1980s with TV shows such as Bobby Davro on The Box and Bobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sketch Pad, before joining the BBC to make Rock with Laughter among other hugely popular shows.

He made his straight acting debut in EastEnders as the loveable rogue Vinnie Monks, and has also appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Dancing On Ice. The story of Cinderella wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be complete without two Ugly Sisters, and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come any uglier than Dar-

ren Southworth and Andy Brady, who will be delighting audiences with their outrageous antics. With beautiful sets, lavish costumes, and real Shetland ponies to take Cinders to the ball, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s panto promises festive enchantment for all the family.

CINDERELLA runs at Royal & Derngate from Fri 07 Dec - Sun 06 Jan Tickets can be booked on 01604 624811 or www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

Robin Hood...

BOE UIF #BCFT JO UIF 8PPE FRI 14 DEC - SAT 5 JAN If you go into the woods this Christmas, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be sure of a big surprise!

The evil witch, Whilemina Watt of the Wibberly, Wobberly Wood, is not happy as her peace and quiet is constantly being disturbed by the stomping around of that do-gooder, Robin Hood, and his band of merry men. Meanwhile, back in Nottingham Castle, King Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young wards, Emily and Edward, are due to arrive with their nurse, Dame Tulisa Trixie Tixylix. But will they be safe from the clutches of their

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nasty uncle, the Sheriff of Nottingham? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just as well that the good fairy, Gossamer, is at hand to keep them from harm, along with the help of Robin Hood and his sweetheart Maid Marian. We can guarantee a happy ending with lots of sparkle and colour, fun and laughter along the way.

ROBIN HOOD AND THE BABES IN THE WOOD is at The Little Theatre, Dover Street, Leicester, LE1 6PW. Box Office: 0116 255 1302 www.thelittletheatre.net

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The Night Before Christmas 'FTUJWF NBHJD GPS BMM UIF GBNJMZ BU 5IF $PSF BU $PSCZ $VCF TUE 4 - SUN 9 DECEMBER Inspired by the well-loved poem

by Clement Clarke Moore, the story begins on Christmas Eve, as Emily stares out of the window, hugs her teddy and waits excitedly for the morning.

Meanwhile in the corner a little mouse called Eddie canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand why only humans are allowed to celebrate and get presents. So he sets off in search of Father Christmas to find out for himself, meeting sinister family cat Cecil, the Christmas Tree Fairy, and Dymotron, the Robot Warrior along the way. Will Eddie get an answer? Will Emily get her wish? And what is that funny-

shaped present sitting under the tree?

The Night Before Christmas, which can be seen in The Theatre auditorium, is the latest production from Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company.

With songs and audience participation, the show is ideal for families and children aged three and above, and a perfect Christmas treat for school groups.

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS runs between Tuesday 4 and Sunday 9 December. Call the Ticket Line on 01536 470 470 or visit www.thecorecorby.com.

Robinson Crusoe

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SAT 15 DEC - SUN 27 JAN Splice the mainbrace, pull up the anchor, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get cast adrift and book now for our swashbuckling pantomime adventure, Robinson Crusoe & the Caribbean Pirates.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action-packed show promises another mustsee Birmingham Hippodrome panto featuring fabulous sets, outrageous costumes and stunning special effectsâ&#x20AC;Ś along with a few surprises to shiver your timbers!

Will Blackheart the Pirate

WED 28 NOV - SUN 6 JAN Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birth, one of the most famous festive tales of all time will be brought to life this Christmas on Northamptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Royal stage. In a charming production for all the family to enjoy, Royal & Derngate present A Christmas Carol from Wednesday 28 November to Sunday 6 January.

Meet wealthy miser Ebenezer Scrooge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all set to greet Christmas Day with his traditional â&#x20AC;&#x153;bah humbugâ&#x20AC;?! But not this year... The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future have other ideas and appear on Christmas Eve to show Scrooge the consequences of his badtempered ways.

Featuring some of the bestloved Dickensian characters, including Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit and his son Tiny Tim,

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manage to steal the treasure map from our hero Robinson Crusoe? Will Robinson Crusoe manage to defeat the mighty sea monster? Come aboard and all will be revealed!

ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE CARIBBEAN PIRATES is at Birmingham Hippodrome from Sat 15 Dec - Sun 27 Jan. Tickets can be booked on 0844 338 5000 or www.birminghamhippodrome. com

Neil Duffieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart-warming adaptation of the timeless classic is staged in the exquisite setting of the Victorian Royal auditorium.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Royal & Derngate - 28 Nov to 6 Jan. Tickets ÂŁ10 to ÂŁ21. For the first performance on 28 November the theatre is trialling a Pay What You Can scheme.

Box Office on 01604 624811 www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

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Sleeping Beauty 8BLF IFS VQ JO UIF $BTUMF 8FMMJOHCPSPVHI MON 10 – SAT 29 DEC This Christmas in Wellingborough things will be a little sleepy, but there’ll be no time for audiences to sleep as The Sleeping Beauty promises to be the biggest, brightest, most beauty-filled adventure story that was ever spun! The Castle’s Christmas show will run from Mon 10 – Sat 29 Dec. There is great excitement at the Castle! The new baby Princess is due to be presented for the first time, and the King and Queen have planned a wonderful party to mark the occasion.

But not everyone in the Kingdom will receive an invitation.

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the land, an evil fairy is waiting - and if no invitation arrives, the baby Princess will have to pay!

This Christmas join the King and Queen for a Royal party you’ll never forget, as a beautiful young Princess discovers a curse, and a whole Kingdom pays the price!

This Christmas, The Castle are delighted to be working again with Paul Boyd, writer of the 2008 Christmas show, Alice In Wonderland. Paul will be bringing another all-singing, all-dancing production full of catchy sing-a-long tunes, fun

and crazy characters, and a party atmosphere that will get everybody in the festive mood!

Tickets for SLEEPING BEAUTY are priced £14 (£12 concession) with a Family Ticket costing £48 for 4. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office on 01933 270 007 or online at www.thecastle.org.uk

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SAT 8TH DEC - SUN 13TH JAN This year’s magical family pantomime is led by popular soap and musical theatre star John Partridge as Prince Charming; actress, singer, and former lead-singer of the Three Degrees Sheila Ferguson as The Fairy Godmother, comedy double-act The Grumbleweeds

as The Brokers Men & Aimie Atkinson as Cinderella, Paul Gabriel as Baron Hardup, Martin Ramsdin & David Robbins as the Ugly Sisters & Adam C Booth as Buttons.

The most popular of all pantomimes is brought to the Theatre Royal stage with dazzling sets, amazing costumes, an abundance of comedy, and stunning special effects. Packed with audience participation, this will be a truly magical staging of the beautiful rags-to-riches fairy-tale.

CINDERELLA is at the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, NG1 5ND Call 0115 989 5555 Email Tickets@trch.co.uk

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Meet your match...

BU EBUJOHoT MBVODI QBSUZ SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER 241 Dating are hosting Northamptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most fun and prestigious party for like-minded singles and their friends, and its free to attend. Most singles are at a loose end on Sundays, so to fill that lonely singleton Sunday gap, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve create the perfect night out with icebreakers to get everyone talking and mingling. They will also be treating everyone to a DJ, party icebreakers and 241 deals on cocktails before 8pm.

Borjia Bar in Castilian street Northampton will be full to the

brim with flirty singles, with its chandeliers, animal hide upholstered furniture, this venue will wow everyone

chart where you can choose a badge colour suited to your mood for the night. All will be revealed on the night.

241 Dating match you after the event to anyone that you liked or liked you! To contact someone is easy-peasy.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a view profile button on the 241Dating site so you can contact your matches and view their full profile. Click it and voila, instant contact.

Go along for Drinks. Chats.

Laughs. Flirting or just Hang out at the bar, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no rules!!

To add some fun to the night theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be the lock and Key padlock game, a personality colour

Visit www.241dating.com to book or call 0845 643 0583.

Your party host Sarah Clarke will make sure you have a night to remember.

Christmas comes early at Highcross -FJDFTUFSTIJSF TIPQQFST MPPLJOH GPS UIF VMUJNBUF JO GFTUJWF HMFF BSF JO GPS B USFBU UIJT $ISJTUNBT DPVSUFTZ PG )JHIDSPTT From carol singers and Santa Claus to the must-have gifts, party wear and winter warmers, Highcross has it all - and more - this Christmas.

The arrival of Santa at his Ice Kingdom on November 18 marks the start of the festivities, with visiting children each receiving a present, along with being given the opportunity to have a photo taken and post a special letter to Santa. The Ice Kingdom is located on the lower mall (near to Starbucks and EAT) and is open every day until Christmas Eve. Meeting Santa

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costs ÂŁ4.50 per child.

On Monday, November 19 Highcross will launch its Christmas toy appeal, encouraging shoppers to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Give a Child a Giftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the run up to Christmas. The donated gifts, which will be given to various childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charities - including Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People in Loughborough â&#x20AC;&#x201C; can be anything from toys and trinkets to books, games and teddies. The donation box will be in place at the customer information desk until Wednesday, December 19.

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shoppers at Highcross will have even longer to find the perfect gifts as Highcross remains open until 9pm each weekday evening.

And, from Friday, December 14, volunteers from Rainbows will be on hand to wrap shoppersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Christmas presents for a small donation, meaning Christmas shopping will be even easier.

Gurvinder Rupra, marketing manager at Highcross, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is so much happening at Highcross this Christmas itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be hard not to get caught up in festive cheer! As well as welcoming Santa to the centre, our Give a

Child a Gift drop box, Christmas wrapping and late night shopping hours, we will also have the Highcross train back in the centre as well as our iconic 26 foot Christmas tree in St Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, our fantastic range of retailers will ensure you get Christmas wrapped up this year, whoever youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re buying for.â&#x20AC;?

For more information on Highcross and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas calendar, please visit www.highcrossleicester.com.

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Celebrate Diwali with Curve 'SFF %JXBMJ FWFOUT BU $VSWF -FJDFTUFS TUES 13 - SAT 17 NOVEMBER This November, Curve is thrilled to be staging the Diwali Hangama, a colourful one-night variety extravaganza for all the family on 17 November. The event - the culmination of four days of activity celebrating Diwali - features special guests Signature alongside talented performers from the Leicester region and members of the local community. It will be presented in collaboration with Sabras Radio.

Signature comprises top Michael Jackson dance artist Suleman Mirza and dynamic Bhangra performer Madhu Singh. Former finalists of Britain’s Got Talent, their unique fusion of Indian dance and the music of Michael Jackson combine to create an exhilarating performance that promises to

take Leicester by storm. They will be joined by the Bollywood Groove Orchestra, Leicesterbased community dance organisation Nupur Arts and stand up Ishi Khan-Jackson.

Sabras Radio is regarded by many in the industry as the pioneer of Asian radio in the UK. Sabras presents a carefully balanced programming schedule incorporating appropriate

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music, languages and speech content to reflect and blend all the demands of today’s British Asian audience. The station covers a wide range of activities including many significant outside broadcasts for important religious and cultural events such as Diwali, Ramadan and Vaisakhi. Sabras Radio can be picked up on 1260AM, DAB and online.

During Diwali, Curve will be buzzing with free events and performances, to bring the celebrations to life. Activities will include exhibitions, dance workshops, Q&A sessions, a special menu in the Curve café and Anokhi Sarees’ ‘How To Wear A Sari’ workshop, back by popular demand on 16 November. Further events will be confirmed shortly and details can be found at www.curveonline.co.uk.

Free Diwali events and performances will run at Curve from Tuesday 13 – Saturday 17 November. The Diwali Hangama is on Saturday 17 November at 7.30 pm. Tickets, priced £12, are on sale now and can be booked by calling Curve’s Ticket Office on 0116 242 3595 or online at www.curveonline.co.uk

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FRI 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TUE 6 NOV Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest box office hit EVER screens at the Forum Cinema. Untouchable is a polished account of the oddcouple friendship between Philippe (François Cluzet), a rich, handsome, cultivated quadriplegic, and his new carer, Driss (Omar Sy), an intelligent, charismatic, uneducated young workingclass west African who has done time for robbery. With little in common, they soon become close friends and a mutual respect and admiration grows - based on their total honesty, sense of humour and contempt for stuffy bourgeois hypocrisy.

As refreshing as a cool glass of Chablis, Untouchable has dazzled audiences across the globe and is a film many moviegoers will find irresistible.

UNTOUCHABLE Fri 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tue 6 Nov 2012 Forum Cinema, Weston Favell Centre, Northampton For screening times, please call 01604 837 300 CERTIFICATE: 15 GENRE: Comedy, drama DIRECTORS: Olivier Nakiche & Eric Toledano STARS: Francois Cluzet, Omar Sy RUNNING TIME: 1hr 52mins, subtitles

NOVEMBER 20 3 Blind Saints NOVEMBER 21 Red Dawn Life of Pi NOVEMBER 23 Hitchcock The App Killer NOVEMBER 30 Silent Night The Frozen Ground The Collection Killing Them Softly

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'JOBMJTUT QSFQBSF GPS UIF DPVOUZoT IJHIFTU DVMJOBSZ IPOPVST WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER With just days to go until the big night, tickets for the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier food event of the year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards Dinner - are selling like hot cakes!

The competition, devised by Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP), is now in its fourth year and is again aimed at celebrating all that is great about local produce and drink, recognising excellence within the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dining venues and rewarding those who work so hard within the culinary sector.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glittering black tie event, sponsored by Electrolux, is taking place at The Wing, Silverstone on Wednesday 14th November and will see the presentation of the trophies in all twelve categories â&#x20AC;&#x201C; everything from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Spice Chef of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Local Food Hero of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Among the 56 finalists waiting to discover their fate are Rob and Sarah Hart from Hart Family Brewers in Wellingborough, whose Hart No. 1 (4.1%) beer is vying for the title of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;New Local Drink of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were so excited when we learned that we were finalists earlier in the summer, but as the dinner creeps ever closer, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turning to nerves!â&#x20AC;? explained Rob, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having said that, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard what

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Sophie Grigson and the Chief Executive of British Pepper & Spice, Ian James at the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Spice Chef of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cook off a great night last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dinner was and, whatever the result, we know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a wonderful celebration of Northamptonshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culinary excellence.â&#x20AC;?

Meanwhile Sophie Smith, who is manager of Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse in Northampton, has double cause to feel nervous as not only is the venue shortlisted in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Restaurant of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; category but her head chef, Oli Butel is also hoping to be named â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Booker Chef of the

Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oli thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the cook-off and is really hoping that his talents will be rewarded by the judges,â&#x20AC;? said Sophie â&#x20AC;&#x153;but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no let off for him because sometime this month weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being mystery shopped in the restaurant category! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve actually only been open for a year so if we could possibly get a win â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or even two â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at the dinner, that would be a fantastic way to celebrate our

first birthday. The whole team is really excited about being part of what promises to be a fabulous night!â&#x20AC;? she added.

There are 12 categories in the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2012/13: Details of all the finalists can be found by visiting www.letyourselfgrow.com/ foodanddrinkawards

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