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RENEGADE OF THE AUSSIE OUTBACK

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SHANNON COCHRANE talks with rising country star Jayne Denham about her fans, Facebook and being a renegade...

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rowing up in a musical, country-loving family meant that Jayne Denham was destined to one day grace the stage.

Over the past six years, the songstress has made a name for herself in the Australian country music industry and now she’s back and ready to rock with her third album.

Denham, who has had a string of top 10 hits on the country music charts, will release her latest record ‘Renegade’ at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, April 13.

Fans should gear up for a big party, with Denham promising an exciting night.

“The album launch I’ve been putting my heart and soul into, people that have seen my shows know they’re so high energy, I’m all about entertainment and giving the people as much fun as they can possibly have,” she said.

‘Renegade’ follows Denham’s two previous releases ‘Sudden Change in the Weather’ and ‘Shake This Town’ both of which had a strong, country-rock sound and lyrics that embraced the Aussie outback.

In her latest offering, Denham stays true to her country background while also playing with different genres and moods.

The album’s lead single ‘Shelter’, a slow and melodic ballad, has surprised fans that are used to Denham’s rock-based repertoire.

“I wasn’t sure how they’d react to me bringing out something really different but I thought, ‘well hey, the album’s called Renegade, if you’re going to go renegade why not start with something they’re not expecting’, which was a little bit cheeky but that’s the whole idea of the album really,” she said.

“I’ve got to admit, I got the most incredible reaction from people just saying how it was so nice to hear me sing a different style and I’ve

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had eight singles out on radio previously and eight video clips and they were pretty much country rock so this shows another side of what I do.”

Beyond being a crowd-pleaser, ‘Shelter’ is a very personal song for Denham, who rates it as her favourite track from ‘Renegade’.

“I’d never ever done a love song before so that was really fun to put that down on paper,” she said.

Although the album’s lead single may be a heartfelt ballad, its other tracks are classic country rock, inspired by the big, heavy riffs of Australian pub rock anthems.

Denham was also motivated by the changes she saw in the Australian country music scene over the past few years.

“It was a natural progression I think, from five years ago when I started, the sound of country music has changed so I’ve tried to keep up with that but also keep it my flavour,” she said.

Despite being born into a family of musiclovers and first taking the stage at five-yearsold, Denham never had plans of stardom when she was younger.

After playing in bands and travelling through Europe and America as a backing singer, she returned home and began writing country songs for fun.

“It kind of came by default, I just literally wrote some country songs for my mum and dad for Christmas… purely just for fun and then some producers got a hold of it and my first record was recorded. The rest is history,” she said.

From those humble beginnings, Denham has gone on to a contract with a major record label and collaborating with some of the music

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Success and fame has not changed Denham, who still keeps in contact with fans via social media – although she admits that she occasionally struggles to remember her online friends when they meet in person.

“I have to say, the funny thing that happens is everyone talks to you on Facebook and then they meet you at a gig and they think you know who they are... but their profile picture might be a car,” she joked.

“I’m really proactive on my Facebook and Twitter, I think it’s fun to talk to all the fans and tell them all the adventures I’m on.”

Most country musicians dream of performing in the USA but Denham would rather conquer her homeland than go abroad.

“You know, some people have aspirations of going to Nashville but for me I just want to be able to fly the flag of Australian country music,” she said.

Jayne Denham will hold the official launch of her album ‘Renegade’ at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, April 13 at 8pm. Tickets are $16 for members or $18 for visitors and children under 12 enter free. For bookings or more information, call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.

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rease is still the word, with the beloved musical set to tour Down Under later this year and bring back all the tunes and style of the 1950’s.

Join Danny, Sandy and all their friends from Rydell High when ‘Grease’ is performed at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney from Sunday, October 13.

An all-star cast of Australian performers will light up the stage in this production of ‘Grease’, with musical theatre favourite and ‘Australian Idol’ alumni Rob Mills starring as the suave Danny.

Mills has already carved out a reputation in the theatre industry after his performance as Fiyero in the Broadway blockbuster ‘Wicked’ and his role as Warner Huntington III in the hit show ‘Legally Blonde’.

He will be joined by rising star Gretel Scarlett who will star in her first lead role as Sandy, after playing support roles in ‘Wicked’ and ‘Mamma Mia!’.

Australian icon Bert Newton will return to

his radio roots to play smooth veteran disc jockey Vince Fontaine and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ figure Todd McKenney will feature as Teen Angel.

Another ex-’Idol’ performer, Anthony Callea, will also appear in ‘Grease’ as allAmerican student Johnny Casino.

All of the classic songs from the musical will be performed including ‘You’re The One That I Want’, ‘Grease is the Word’, ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’, ‘Summer Nights’, ‘Greased Lightnin’, ‘Sandy’ and more.

The show will be produced by John Frost, who said he was delighted to be involved.

“Grease is one of my favourite musicals, and with this top draw cast of musical theatre stars I have no doubt it will again be everyone’s favourite party musical,” he said.

“I’m thrilled that Rob Mills will be our Danny, straight from his success in ‘Legally Blonde’, and that we have found a new leading lady in Gretel Scarlett. Both Rob and Gretel gave sensational auditions, and our UK

creative team knew instantly that they were the ideal Danny and Sandy. And it’s wonderful again to be working with the wonderful Todd McKenney, the talented Anthony Callea and, for our sixth musical together, the irrepressible Bert Newton. What can I say about this cast – ‘You’re the One That I Want!’”

With such talented performers, the

Australian production of ‘Grease’ is a must-see event that will take audiences back to the rocking 50’s.

‘Grease’ will show at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney from Sunday, October 13. Tickets start at $64.90. For bookings or more information, call 1300 795 267 or visit www.ticketmaster. com.au.

by critics for its talented ensemble cast and inspiring, passionate production.

Critic Diana Simmonds from Stage Noise wrote that Sport For Jove’s production was the best ‘Hamlet’ she had attended: “The most electrifying, memorable, sustained and intelligent realisation of the tragic Prince of Denmark I’ve ever seen. A remarkable

achievement”.

‘Hamlet’ will show at the Riverside Theatres, Parramatta from Thursday, May 2 until Saturday, May 4.

Tickets range from $22 to $32. For bookings or more information on the play, call 8839 3399 or visit www.riversideparramatta. com.au.

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enturies after it was written, Shakespeare’s classic play ‘Hamlet’ still bears relevance and importance for modern audiences and now it is being brought back to life on stage by a fresh, young cast.

The actors of the Sport for Jove theatre company will perform ‘Hamlet’ at the Riverside Theatres in Parramatta in May. The play, which is regarded as one of Shakespeare’s best, tells the brutal tale of politics in the Kingdom of Denmark, where Prince Hamlet is out for revenge and power after his uncle Claudius murders his father and takes the throne.

The dark, dramatic tragedy explores themes of politics, power, corruption and insanity in a manner that remains relevant and insightful into the 21st century.

“Hamlet is the ultimate story of the personal as political, centred around a young prince who like any elevated person remains deeply human and therefore flawed,” said the

production’s director, Damien Ryan.

Ryan has put together a powerful production, bringing 15 years of theatre experience to the play and collaborating with talented actors to create a show that is not to be missed.

The cast work together well to examine notions of loyalty and faithlessness, madness and freedom and the debts that family members owe one another.

The Sport for Jove theatre company is among Australia’s most innovative, and has earned widespread praise since it founded ‘The Sydney Hills Shakespeare in the Park’ and ‘The Leura Shakespeare Festival’ events, attended by thousands annually.

The company was also awarded Best Independent Production of 2011 at the Sydney Theatre Awards for its version of Stephen Jeffreys’ ‘The Libertine’.

While there have been countless performances of ‘Hamlet’ over the years, Sport

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fter an impressive four decades in the music industry, 70’s pop icon John Paul Young is celebrating by bringing his melodic tunes back to the stage

on tour.

The retro superstar will be performing alongside The Allstar Band at the Evan Theatre, Penrith Panthers on Saturday, April 13.

Fans will be able to sing along as Young performs all of his greatest hits including ‘Love Is In the Air’, ‘Keep on Smiling’, ‘Where the Action Is’, ‘Soldier of Fortune’ and ‘Standing in the Rain’. A beloved and acclaimed performer, Young’s musical journey is a success story that began in the 1970’s.

After a stint in a band, then a role in the beloved stage musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, Young embarked on a solo career and in 1975 shot up the charts with his number one single ‘Yesterday’s Hero’.

His first album ‘Hero’ was released and went platinum with two singles ‘The Love

Game’ and ‘I Hate the Music’ making top 10.

Sophomore album ‘JPY’ was another smash hit, going platinum and spawning more chart-topping singles.

Not satisfied with being wildly popular in his own backyard, Young also went on to achieve success in Europe where his single ‘Standing in the Rain’ was number four on the charts and stayed in the Top 40 for a recordsmashing 40 weeks.

While Young has had a string of hits, his most enduring song has been the catchy pop single ‘Love Is In the Air’, which has been featured in a range of ads and films including ‘Strictly Ballroom’.

Young was also asked to perform his signature song live at the closing ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, where he wowed a crowd of 110,000 people. The song was awarded Most Performed Australian Work Overseas at the 2004 Australian Performing Right Association awards.

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career, Young has secured himself a place in Aussie music history and sold over four million records across the globe.

His long, illustrious career has earned Young a strong fan base and an induction into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame in 2009.

This pop icon has managed to keep his

grooving music in the spotlight for 40 years – don’t miss the chance to see him perform live.

John Paul Young and the Allstar Band will perform at the Evan Theatre, Penrith Panthers on Saturday, April 13 at 7.30pm.

Tickets are $35. For bookings or more information, call 4720 5555 or visit www. penrith.panthers.com.au.

Herbal Bed’, ‘She Stoops to Conquer’, ‘Mr Kolpert’ and ‘Up For Grabs’.

The cast is rounded off by Lizzie Schebesta, Eamon Farren, Drew Forsythe and Martin Jacobs.

Director Sarah Giles makes her debut on the big stage with the play, after receiving the 2011 Sydney Theatre Award for Best Director

of an Independent Production for ‘The Ugly One’.

‘Mrs Warren’s Profession’ will show at the Riverside Theatres in Parramatta from Wednesday, April 17 to Saturday, April 20.

Tickets range from $49 to $59. For bookings or more information, call 8839 3399 or visit www.riversideparramatta.com.au.

BANNED BUT NOW BELOVED CLASSIC PLAY

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he deep and complex bonds between a mother and her daughter will be explored on stage when the Sydney Theatre Company bring the classic play ‘Mrs Warren’s Profession’ to the stage.

The production, which has received rave reviews, will delight audiences at the Riverside Theatres in Parramatta for four days in April.

George Bernard Shaw’s classic, oncebanned play focuses on the relationship of mother and daughter team Kitty and Vivie Warren as they discover uncomfortable truths about each other and experience a turning point in their lives.

Young, social climbing Vivie has lived a comfortable, well-to-do existence with a generous monthly allowance giving her freedom and opportunity.

Her world is shaken up when she discovers that her privileged life was bankrolled by her mother Kitty’s unorthodox profession, which triggers a familial crisis as the Warrens go on an emotional journey of

self-exploration.

The play is considered among Shaw’s finest, with its wit shining through despite the passage of over a century.

Its provocative content and moral themes, which examine societal mores and women’s rights, have made it a controversial play, which was even banned from public performance for 32 years after it was first written.

The brilliance of Shaw’s words is translated onto the stage by the fine actors of the Sydney Theatre Company, with Helen Thomson starring as the pragmatic Kitty whose actions trigger the play’s drama.

Thomson is known amongst Sydney theatergoers for her touching performances in plays such as ‘The Splinter’, ‘Under Milk Wood’, ‘In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play’ and ‘Summer of the Seventeenth Doll’.

She is joined by veteran Sydney Theatre Company actor Simon Burke, who is returning to the company after a decade long break and has previously featured in ‘Jonah Jones, ‘The

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EUROBEAT: ALMOST EUROVISION

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enrith Musical Comedy Company will have the audience in stitches when they bring their unique humour to the stage in their latest production ‘Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision’.

The stage show, which comes after Penrith Musical Comedy Company’s previous smash hit ‘Hairspray’, will be performed at the Q Theatre in the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre this May. As its name suggests, ‘Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision’ is a hilarious, witty mock up of the infamous continental talent quest and will be staged just in time for when the real 2013 Song Contest airs in mid-May. The production promises to get the crowd in hysterics when it sends up Eurovision and all of the music, glamour and political dramas that come with the contest.

Set in the exotic Sarajevo, ‘Eurobeat’ is hosted by the stylish Boyka who is joined by her brother and unfortunate co-host Sergei as they present 14 eclectic musical acts from a

mix of countries.

No area of Europe escapes the show’s affectionate mocking, with a range of songs from a diverse string of nations.

From the catchy Swedish pop stylings of AVLA to the Russian boy band KGBoiz; to the heartfelt longing of the song for Ireland from Ronan Corr, there are plenty of great laughs in this send up.

There’s also Hungarian triplets, the Molnar Sisters, who charm the audience with their powerful folk tones, which are sung in their native tongue.

These acts amount to a smorgasbord of funny, lively entertainment presented by a talented cast of performers who can sing, dance and win over crowds with their stage presence.

Adding to the fun, audience members will be given a nationality on the night and handed a ballot upon entry so they can vote on each performance just like the real Eurovision.

Every vote counts, with the ballots being

counted down as each country’s score is announced ‘live via satellite’ on the night – meaning that the show is ever changing depending on who the audience picks as winner each night.

Of course, whichever country’s act is crowned the winner will return to the stage for a triumphant reprise of their song.

Allow yourself to be taken on a wild journey to Europe for a night full of music and laughter

with ‘Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision’.

‘Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision’ will be showing at the Q Theatre in the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre from Friday, May 3 until Saturday, May 11.

Tickets range from $17 to $30 or $85 for family passes. For bookings or more information on this wildly funny and highly interactive show, call 4723 7600 or visit www. jspac.com.au.

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HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS AT THE JOAN

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f your kids are sick of watching TV these school holidays then take them along to the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre where they can fight boredom and express their theatrical side.

The world-class venue will be holding a series of performing arts workshops during April, with options to suit kids from one to 17-years-old, so everyone from tots to teenagers can join in the fun.

Take the chance to give your baby a lifelong love of music with the ‘Music for Toddlers’ program, where kids aged between one and four years can discover the joy of music and creative play.

This workshop is based on the Joan Sutherland Centre’s highly successful Early Childhood Music courses and will provide an age-appropriate musical experience.

School aged children have multiple courses open to them including ‘Krotchet Kids’, for five to eight-year-olds, which introduces participants to musical concepts

necessary to learn an instrument.

Kids will get to undertake a range of practical activities – by singing, playing percussion and the ukulele, they will learn about rhythm, pitch, dynamics and musical notation.

Little divas who sing into their hairbrushes will love ‘Sing on Stage’, where they can meet like-minded songbirds and benefit from the wisdom of a professional performer and vocal tutor who will teach the kids skills to enhance vocal performance.

If your kids don’t have a musical bone in their body then maybe the Joan’s other performance workshops will suit, with children aged five to 10 welcome to attend courses including: ‘Artstart’, a multi-arts workshop which teaches acting, circus and storytelling; ‘Story Star’, a storytelling course; and ‘Acting Adventures’ where kids learn thespian skills such as character development, improvisation and guided creative play.

Kids can clown around at ‘Super Circus’

and also learn some serious performance techniques including tumbling, hoops and acrobatics.

Acting courses are available for older children too, with ‘Performing Physical Theatre’, which is an intensive workshop designed to teach skills in physical movement and expression for stage performance. All participants in this workshop will also get to attend the award-winning show ‘Kaput’ at the

Q Theatre.

Those acting hopefuls who take their craft seriously will enjoy ‘Seriously Shakespeare’, a workshop for kids aged 11 to 17 that examines the Bard’s dramatic plays including ‘The Merchant of Venice’ and ‘Julius Caesar’.

The workshops will run between Sunday, April 21 and Thursday, April 25 at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. For bookings: 4723 7600 or www.jspac.com.au.

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ombie fever has hit the big screen with ‘Warm Bodies’, a quirky comedy about a love story that blossoms between the alive and undead.

Former ‘Skins’ star Nicholas Hoult plays central character R, a zombie in a post-apocalyptic world who spends his days roaming around in packs.

The zombies are always on the search for new human victims to satisfy their cravings for flesh and brains, which they enjoy eating as they see the memories of their former owners.

R and his friend M come across a group of humans who have made the dangerous journey from their heavily protected home to look for medical equipment in old buildings.

Things get complicated for R when he sets sights on the beautiful Julie, who he is attracted to despite her status as a potential food source. When Julie’s boyfriend goes to attack the zombies, R retaliates by eating his brain and getting his memories, which make him even more infatuated with his new crush. But how will they ever be compatible?

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oth kids and adults alike will love the latest Lego videogame ‘Lego City Undercover’, which is packed with adventure.

The game follows Chase McCain who is on a quest to arrest the dangerous Rex Fury, a classic bad guy criminal who has been terrorising the good citizens of Lego City. To catch his perp, Chase has to go undercover and scour the sprawling open world of Lego City.

Players will have lots of fun using Chase’s many disguises as he goes incognito and gains special powers with each costume change – dressed up in miner gear, he can use dynamite while a quick change of clothing into a robber outfit gives Chase the power to pry open sealed doors.

Chase also has the ability to drive a range of cool vehicles including cars and helicopters.

The game play has been noted by critics as similar in style to the smash hit ‘Grand Theft Auto’ series but without the adult themes and with the player in the role of good guy.

tarring ‘Harry Potter’ alumni Emma Watson in a role that’s radically different, ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ is a smart, poignant, coming of age film.

Based on the novel of the same name by Stephen Chbosky, who also directed the movie, ‘The Perks of Being A Wallflower’ follows the journey of shy, young freshman Charlie who has begun his first year at a new high school.

Although at first Charlie struggles to fit in with his peers, his luck changes when he meets senior stepsiblings Sam and Patrick.

Over the rest of the semester, Charlie becomes closer to his new friends and begins to explore romantic relationships, first with friend Mary Elizabeth, then with Sam who he has increasingly strong feelings for. Despite the positive developments in Charlie’s life, he still has a lot of issues to deal with as a traumatic incident from his past comes to light.

The main actors in this film put in convincing performances that will touch audiences and the story line will impact upon teens and young adults especially.

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ydney-based country maven Jayne Denham is back with her latest release ‘Renegade’, an interesting fusion of good old fashioned country tunes and hard rock riffs.

Like Denham’s previous albums ‘Sudden Change in the Weather’ and ‘Shake This Town’, her latest offering is filled with catchy, rocky tunes that have a whole lot of attitude.

But although Denham’s fans will love ‘Renegade’, they will also be shocked by the versatility and range the songstress displays with her lead single ‘Shelter’; a heartfelt ballad, showing off a softer side.

There’s plenty of fun, loud country tracks on offer including the gutsy ‘Cowgirls MIA’ and ‘Trick It Up’.

Denham has always incorporated themes of the outback and classic Australiana, and ‘Renegade’ continues this theme with the trucker-inspired ‘Addicted to the Diesel’ and an ode to famous female bushrangers ‘Outlaw’.

This album demonstrates Denham’s impressively strong vocals, which are complemented perfectly on the track

‘Beyond These City Lights’, a duet with Shannon Noll who co-wrote the song with acclaimed songwriter Lindsay Rimes.

Overall, ‘Renegade’ is a brave, in-yourface record, filled with a diverse range of songs, from nostalgic ballads to party-ready anthems that are bound to climb up the country charts.

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BILL’S RICH LAND BRINGS RICH REWARDS FOR HIS SHIRAZ

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ill Calabria and his team at Westend Wines in the NSW Riverina have created a ripper Shiraz in their 2010 Richland label.

It is a wine with forward, ripe berry-fruit flavours, smoky oak and nicely recognisable varietal spicy black pepper.

Westend’s premium commercial label, Richland is dedicated to Bill’s parents – Italian migrants Francesco and Elizabeth who founded Calabria Wines in 1927.

Bill changed the name of their brand in 1974 as the company expanded and diversified its range.

This is a Shiraz to enjoy now with rosemary scented lamb and balsamic vinegar, or in deference to Bill’s Italian heritage, with penne arrabiata.

Or at just $12.99 a bottle, you may want to put a case in the cellar for a few years to develop added complexity.

Two to note: West Australian Ferngrove’s Leaping Lizard range includes a nice 2012

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc crafted from fruit from a number of vineyards across the state’s growing regions, and is very good value at $16.99.

Chief Winemaker, Kim Horton has created a delightfully light-bodied wine in this one, with zesty kiwi fruit, passionfruit, lime and tropical fruit flavours balanced by a zippy acidity.

Enjoy it with chicken and salad or a seafood platter.

Also worth noting is a great value drop from below the border.

Victoria’s Stanton & Killeen have released a 2009 Rutherglen Durif that shows why this region is gaining such respect for the variety.

At $35 this drop is definitely luscious and juicy with ripe fruit flavours that immediately fill the mouth, structured tannins, and a finish of chocolate cherry ripe flavours.

Durif was first planted in Rutherglen in 1908 but it has only been in the last decade that so many lovers of this variety have come to appreciate just how good the local drop is.

alentino’s is a must-visit restaurant for anyone who enjoys hearty, authentic Italian food and warm hospitality.

While it may be located in Penrith, the family-style service and lavish Romanthemed decor will make diners feel like they’ve stepped into an Italian eatery, and the genuine tasting food only adds to the illusion.

A variety of flavourful entrees are available, from rich garlic prawns to olives calabrese and even grilled baby octopus for seafood fanatics.

If you can’t choose between the starters, there’s an antipasto platter for two that lets you taste a few items.

Being an Italian restaurant, Valentino’s two specialties are pizza and pasta and they do both to absolute perfection. The pasta menu is extensive and diners can mix and match from a range of traditional pastas (spaghetti, fettuccine, ravioli, gnocchi, tortellini, lasagne and many more) to be covered in an authentic-tasting sauce with options including napoletana, arrabiata, vodka and bolognese.

While there are many innovative dishes on the menu, don’t be afraid to keep it simple as even the classics are a delight for the tastebuds. The gnocchi is a particularly tasty choice; the light, fluffy pillows of pasta go down well with the rich, tomatoey napoletana sauce.

If you’re in the mood for something a bit fancier then maybe a dish from Valentino’s

specialty pasta menu will suit your tastes.

These pastas are unique creations filled with gourmet ingredients. Options include the fettuccine al pollo, which is tender chicken in a cream cheese sauce with onion, garlic and mushroom; and the spaghetti al pesto, which comes tossed with olive oil, garlic, onion, chili and pesto with a choice of sliced king prawns or chicken breast.

A trip to Valentino’s wouldn’t be complete without sampling one of their amazing woodfire pizzas. The Valentino’s special is an excellent option for vegetarians, with healthy toppings of capsicum, onion, mushroom and olives coupled with a decadent red sauce and cheese.

It’s a good idea to save room for dessert as Valentino’s offers sweet treats that are second to none. After the strong Italian tastes of the previous two dishes, the light gelato is a good way to cool down. There’s also delicious sticky date pudding and profiteroles on the menu if you enjoy cake.

The absolute highlight of the dessert menu however is the nutella pizza which has a layer of nutella sandwiched in between the pizza dough and then more nutella drizzled on top.

With its impressive mix of swanky Roman furnishings, friendly service and delicious food, Valentino’s is a little slice of Italy in our city. To book or for enquiries, call 4731 4314.

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irst up this week, I thought I’d touch on the event everyone’s been talking about – the Logies. Now there was plenty right with it this year but also plenty wrong with it too. Asher Keddie winning the Gold Logie was the right choice. I’ll admit I’ve never seen anything she’s been in but I know she’s been apart of the Australian TV landscape for quite a while now and everything she touches turns to gold, so it was only fitting she was touching gold at the end of the night.

The music acts were all of a high quality this year, even though they were all international and not Australian. I for one prefer to go international, at least you know you’re going to get a high quality performance almost

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every time. Benji Madden winning ‘Best New Talent’ caused a stir largely because he’s been around for something like 15 years, however technically he is new to TV and was fantastic on ‘The Voice’ last year. I though, much would’ve preferred young Jett from ‘Home and Away’ pick up the award; what an outstanding actor he is. Lastly, probably my biggest gripe over the broadcast was that yet again it wasn’t live meaning spoilers across the night and an incredibly late finish. The Gold Logie wasn’t presented until 12.20am Monday morning… that’s just beyond a joke. The Logies is getting their in terms of its production values but needs to really get with the times and go live next year.

‘The Voice’ switched its mike on again this week with a brilliant premiere and subsequent episodes. Without ‘The Voice’ for nearly a year I almost forgot how good the Blind Auditions phase was. Ricky Martin is also proving to be very popular with the contestants and audiences, and Delta Goodrem is looking as beautiful as ever. ‘The Voice’ launched with 1.8 million viewers on Sunday night, making it the most watched program, beating ‘My Kitchen Rules’ by 400,000 viewers.

So regular readers of this column know I love A&E shows, and yes I probably should have shares in the channel because I promote them so much but I came across a brilliant, new gem last week, which was so good that I watched it twice. ‘Toy Hunter’ is my latest obsession and stars Jordan Hembrough, a renowned toy dealer who takes toy picking to a whole new level as he takes on collections

from some of the most popular cities around the US. His reputation for having the most sought-after, rarest finds has labelled him the ‘in-demand dealer’ that everyone wants to have evaluate their stash. If you’re a fan of old school toys and memorabilia you must check this show out. It’s on every Tuesday at 7.30pm on A&E. Finally, ‘Celebrity Apprentice Australia’ is

tipped to begin this Wednesday, April 17 at 7pm. This season is shaping up to be another top one if the promos are anything to go by.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s version of ‘All-Star Celebrity Apprentice’ is getting better and better as the weeks go on. If you haven’t seen it, the series features former NBA star Dennis Rodman, actor Stephen Baldwin, magician Penn Jillette and rapper Lil Jon. It airs on FOX8 every Monday at 9.30pm.

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GHOSTLY REMINDERS OF BRITAIN’S HANGING FIELDS

by David Ellis

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he Brits love to let you know they’ve a ghost or two around, and the more macabre the plight of the poor soul whose spirit supposedly haunts their local pub, mansion, castle or monastery, the more they relish sharing – and just occasionally – embellishing their yarn.

I’ve heard many a ghostly tale over a warm pint or three, and while somewhat sceptical as to their authenticity, there are two I empathise with. Because both involve pubs coupled with ghoulish ‘hanging fields’; gruesome places on which official gallows were set up in open fields for barbaric public viewing before urban sprawl overtook them.

The first involves the Court Oak pub in Birmingham’s Harborne, whose resident ghost has been dubbed by regular patrons ‘Corky’ because he’s probably the world’s only known supernatural wine snob.

Corky earned his reputation from smashing bottles of the pub’s cheaper-label house wines that apparently were not to his liking.

“It isn’t so much that things go bump in the night here, as things go smash in the night

here,” staffers say.

“He smashes them until they are replaced with others seemingly more to his favour: We’ve heard smashing when we’ve closed for the night and there is no one working in the cellar, and on the same nights customers have sworn they’ve earlier seen the apparition of a man about 60 in old-fashioned attire suddenly materialising behind the bar, and equally instantly disappearing.”

And more strangely Corky the wine snob ‘appears’ for only a few nights a year: those in the lead-up to Halloween.

“There was a ‘hanging field’ on this site in the 17th century,” a staffer says.

“We believe Corky is the ghost of some well-to-do soul who knew his wines, but fell to the hangman’s noose all those years ago on this very spot… he’s just come back for a drink, but is very particular.”

The other English pub ghost whose tale I empathise with is far less charismatic. And while never actually having been seen, his (or is it her?) presence has on many occasions been eerily felt in the basement of the Coach Makers of Marylebone Pub right in London.

Staff believe that the presence – they say it’s like someone is looking over your shoulder – is that of some poor soul who drowned in the River Tyburn that once ran past the hotel, after flowing from another ‘hanging field’; this one on the outskirts of nearby Tyburn village.

Tyburn’s first hangings were carried out in 1196 and over the next near-600 years, thousands were hauled by open cart from Newgate Prison – bizarrely carrying their coffins with them – to meet their fate there, ghoulish crowds clambering to watch the spectacle of the hangman doing his job.

And in 1571 authorities replaced the several single gallows at Tyburn with the grotesque Tyburn Triple Tree; three tall posts in triangular formation topped with heavy beams, from which numerous nooses could despatch multiple prisoners at a time... murderers, thieves, highwaymen, forgers, traitors and religious martyrs... 90 per cent males.

The Tyburn Triple Tree drew even greater crowds for the regular Monday hangings, with anything up to 60,000 or more coming to watch. Entrepreneurial villagers built ‘grandstands’ on which they sold seats to

cheer on the final death throes of those being hanged before them, while hawkers moved through the crowds selling beer and brandy, home-made cakes and gingerbreads…

And hangmen at day’s end would sell their ropes by the inch (25mm) as souvenirs.

The biggest crowd gathered on June 23, 1649 when 23 men and one woman were hanged in groups, the 100,000 plus mob cheering “good dying, good dying” and jeering those who went weak-kneed as the noose was placed around their necks.

Tyburn’s Triple Tree was removed in November 1783 and today three brass plaques on a traffic island at London’s now-Marble Arch mark where the Tree’s posts stood.

Some speculate that the ghost of the Coach Makers of Marylebone pub could be that of an intended victim of the Tyburn gallows, grabbed from the hangman by a sympathetic crowd – and who drowned while trying to flee across the adjacent Tyburn River.

If you’re in London head for the Coach Makers of Marylebone. Aussie barman Lachlan Andrews from Brisbane will tell you over your drink all about their ghostly basement dweller.

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he circus is in town again, just in time to entertain families during the April school holidays.

For years, children and parents have flocked to the spectacular Webers Circus to be dazzled under the big top and this April is no exception, with the performers setting up camp in St Marys.

From the moment you walk into the showground, you’ll be astounded by the magnificent colours and lights of this stunning South American themed circus show.

Immerse yourself in a wild, carnivalesque world and meet an unforgettable cast of performers, from the hilarious clowns to the beautiful, dolled up Salsa dancers and talented acrobats who will wow you with their unbelievable tricks.

The kids will love to watch the cute animals, with miniature horses and clever dogs on the grounds to cuddle up to.

After you’ve seen the outdoor attractions and bought some yummy snacks it’ll be time to enter the tent and take your seat as the lights go down and the ring master opens the show.

Audiences will be on the edge of their seats as they watch the cast perform amazing death-defying acts, tumbling high into the air on the rings and leaping off the trapeze.

Watch and cheer as the performers miraculously survive the terrifying Wheel of Death and split your sides laughing at the goofy antics and pranks of the clowns.

You will be dazzled by the infamous ‘Spanish web’ act, the Lyra, hula hoops, silks, Russian swing and much, much more.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the always fabulous Webers Circus and be entertained, shocked, amused and touched when they bring a taste of South American carnival to St Marys.

Webers Circus will be performing in St Marys on the corner of Charles Hackett Drive and the Kingsway.

Tickets range from $22 to $30 for adults and $14 to $22 for children. Children pay from three to 14-years-old with children under two free if not occupying a seat.

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They were welcomed by GenYQ manager Michael Todd, who said the HIX Group story was a great example of a local company starting with nothing and then becoming a huge, inspirational success.

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