| MUSIC, ART & CULTURE Upcoming Events in Leeds: 10th January – 28th June – ‘A Lasting Moment’ – Marc Ribauld - An exhibition of photography contrasting Leeds as it was in 1954 and 2004. Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square. 27th and 28th June – Dragon Boat Race – Family activities and dragon boat racing, Clarence Dock and Brewery Place. 10th May – Leeds Half Marathon – support the runners or enter yourself! See www.runnersworld.co.uk Throughout 2009 – Leeds International Concert Season – Live music including classical, jazz, world and folk music is showcased at venues across the city. For more information, visit www.leedsconcertseason.com 30th June – 9th July – Leeds Conductors Competition – Another musical event, this time supporting young British conductors. The ‘open sessions’ in the first and second rounds are free of charge to attend. Find out more at www.leedsconductors.com For up-to-date information on local events, see our website: http://www.morethanjustabed.com 02 ACADEMY
The new O2 Academy in Leeds was originally opened by Prince Albert in 1885 as a concert venue called the Coliseum. 120 years later, the listed building is once again hosting concerts; with acts such as Lily Allen, James Morrison and Motorhead lined up to play there this year.
THE CORN EXCHANGE The magnificently restored Corn Exchange is dedicated to food. World-class restaurant Anthony’s draws customers from all over Yorkshire and beyond; whilst specialist outlets selling cookware, kitchen appliances and related equipment are a must for food lovers. This brand new gourmet paradise is well worth a visit. Find out more at www.cornx.net COMEDY IN LEEDS Stand-up comedy nights are booming in Leeds, with a variety of nights on throughout the week catering for all tastes and budgets!
o JONGLEURS The popular UK-wide comedy venue is a great night out in Leeds city centre, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Food and drinks can be served to your table; and after the show you can stay and dance to hits from the 70s 80s and 90s! Tickets are usually £10-£15. Call on 0844 499 4068. o HOUSE OF FUN Leeds’ longest-running comedy club, at The Original Oak in Headingley on Thursdays at 8pm. Tickets are a bargain at £6, with many of the comedians the same as the Jongleurs circuit. 0113 275 1322. o THE SMIRKING ROOM First Monday of the month at one of Leeds’ best pubs, the Adelphi. Tickets £4.50. 0113 245 6377. (And if you don’t fancy the comedy, go and try the pub – it’s great!) o HIFI CLUB Another great venue for drinks and dancing, with comedy acts every Saturday at 7pm, £10-£12. 08700 600 100. Free entry to Boogaloo club night afterwards. QUICK QUESTIONS WITH CHRIS MORGAN AND GARY EDWARDS
About Chris and Gary IT consultant Chris was the first guest to stay at The Chambers at Park Place when he moved into a one bedroom apartment in January last year. In July, Chris moved into a two bedroom penthouse and was joined by colleague Gary. They have lived happily at The Chambers ever since! • What do you owe your parents? C: £13.51 for the Chinese they bought me at the weekend. • What is your greatest fear? C: Water – my worst nightmare is being stuck in a swimming pool with the water rising up around me. G: Tottenham getting relegated. • What’s your earliest memory? G: Being pushed off a rocking horse by my sister. I had to go to hospital. • Which living person do you most admire, and why? C: Gary because he’s the model man. G: Bill Gates because he’s given all his money to charity. C: I think ‘philanthropic’ is the word you’re looking for. • What is your most treasured possession? G: My guitar. C: You’ve never played it! G: I will tonight. C: Mine is Guitar Hero. And the Jacuzzi in our apartment. • If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you choose? C: Worcester Sauce flavoured Twiglets. G: Elvis • Who would play you in the film of your life? G: Ray Winstone. C: The guy in the BT advert who used to be in My Family. Everyone says I look like him. Nicola: Oh yes, you do! C: No I don’t. • What would be your fancy dress costume of choice? C: An 80s boyband outfit. G: I already have it – an Elvis suit. • Who would you invite to your dream dinner party? Albert Einstein, Barack Obama, The Hoff, Cheryl Cole, Jennifer Aniston, George Foreman and Orville. • If you could go back in time, where would you go? C: Back to the Coliseum in Rome so I could see the gladiators. Especially Wolf. G: Back to the 60s to see if they really were swinging. • Tell us something interesting about you. G: I have a mankini C: I was in an ITV daytime quiz show called Perseverance – I have the DVD if anyone’s interested in seeing it! G: That applies to the mankini too. |
