Former Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole is back on the road in his new production Show Man, Picture FIONA WHYTE PHOTOGRAPHY. FIONA WHYTE PHOTOGRAPHY He first graced our television screens as a fresh faced dancer on Strictly Come Dancing in 2004 and 15 years on Brendan Cole is still entertaining thousands of people with his moves. Former Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole in his new production Show Man, Picture FIONA WHYTE PHOTOGRAPHY.Controversially dropped from the hit BBC show in 2018, the New Zealander is now back on the road with his latest theatre tour Show Man.Here he tells Jessica Long what fans can expect from the movie influenced production and why he loves coming back to Norwich. Former Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole in rehearsals his new production Show Man, Picture FIONA WHYTE PHOTOGRAPHY.You are more than half way through the tour now, how is it going?Amazing! We are having a ball which is good as you want to have a good time on a tour like this. … [Read more...] about Brendan Cole on why he loves Norwich and life after Strictly
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The 25 best European city breaks for 2019 and where to stay
Our experts offer a guide to the top 25 destinations for a city break in 2019, including what to do and where to stay in Venice, Amsterdam, Florence, Lisbon, London, Barcelona and Reykjavik. Italy Rome Rome's mild Mediterranean climate is a persuasive draw for visitors from the cool north, but the main draw will always be the pulsating energy of a place which lives life as a form of theatre. There are great neighbourhood trattorias, quirky shops and a buzzing aperitivo scene. The challenge is deciding what not to do: there are so many churches, archaeological sites, piazzas and paintings to see that a lifetime is hardly enough. Where to stay J.K. Place Roma Rome, Italy 9 Telegraph expert rating One of Italy’s classiest townhouse hotels, J.K. Place has been much imitated, but few of the copies match the warm, suave, elegant original. The rooms derive much of their charm from the no-expenses-spared quality of the materials used, including antique fireplaces and … [Read more...] about The 25 best European city breaks for 2019 and where to stay
The amazing life of Aylesbury’s Andy Collins, the UK’s top warm-up man
His career as Britain’s number one warm-up guy means he’s ‘always the bridesmaid and never the bride’, but Aylesbury’s Andy Collins has a job and lifestyle that would be the envy of most. Last year he performed in the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, he’s played Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena. He’s had his own prime time television series, worked at the Diana concert Princes William and Harry arranged for the 10th anniversary of their mother’s death, his best friends include television and music stars, and last year he proudly took his parents to Buckingham Palace.Andy said: “They say ‘make hay while the sun shines’. It’s been sunny for more than 15 years so I can’t complain, but it comes at a price.“That price is sitting at home on your own on a Thursday night with a glass of wine. “If I could do it all again I’d split my time more. “But it’s hard to turn down … [Read more...] about The amazing life of Aylesbury’s Andy Collins, the UK’s top warm-up man
The TV shows most and least likely to be renewed this year
By Therese Odell, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Published 9:19 am CDT, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 LAST MAN STANDING (Fox): Most Likely to be Renewed First In fact, "Last Man Standing" had such a strong debut -- it was the biggest new comedy, and gave Fox its biggest Friday in a decade -- it will likely be the first new show to be renewed by one of the networks. less LAST MAN STANDING (Fox): Most Likely to be Renewed First In fact, "Last Man Standing" had such a strong debut -- it was the biggest new comedy, and gave Fox its biggest Friday in a decade -- it will likely be ... more Photo: Elisabeth Caren / FOX I FEEL BAD (NBC): Most Likely to be Canceled First To be fair to the new family comedy, it debuted a week before the network's big premiere week and then was pulled from its regular time slot so that "The Good Place" could have a full hour premiere. But unless it improves when it is paired with … [Read more...] about The TV shows most and least likely to be renewed this year
I’m a neurosurgeon, and the habit that completely changed my life can help improve anyone’s mind
provided by Published 7:04 am PDT, Saturday, October 6, 2018 Carlos Lainez of Norwalk finds a shady spot to read his book as he beats the heat at Calf Pasture Beach Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in Norwalk, Conn. Carlos Lainez of Norwalk finds a shady spot to read his book as he beats the heat at Calf Pasture Beach Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in Norwalk, Conn. Photo: Erik Trautmann, Hearst Connecticut Media Buy photo Must read books by famous Bay Area authors Lawrence Ferlinghetti Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti is a jewel of the San Francisco literary community, having founded City Lights Booksellers and Publishers in 1953. An ardent supporter of local writers – he even went to trial for publishing fellow Beat poet Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" – Ferlinghetti was a prolific author himself, best known for his collection of poetry "A Coney Island of the Mind." Must-read book: "A Coney Island of the Mind" … [Read more...] about I’m a neurosurgeon, and the habit that completely changed my life can help improve anyone’s mind