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musical Fame - The Musical; Opera House, Manchester; until:


Saturday


"FAME - The Musical" is set to embark on a UK tour as record-


J EWEL of a fi nd. . .


ning motion picture, the show brings thrillingly to life the glamour and the sweat that is life at New York's leg­ endary High School for the Perform­


ing Arts. Directed by Karen Bruce, the show


of over 35 electric performers. Set over four years, it takes the


returns to UK theatres as a spectacu­ lar stage musical featuring a full cast


audience through the highs and the lows, the romances and the sheer hard work that the star struck pupils face in their quest for success. For some it is too much, but ulti­


mately tragedy and triumph combine in a breathtaking finale th a t has prompted standing ovations across


and nominated for Olivier Awards, "Fame" is a musical for the new Mil­ lennium. Its worldwide success is inspiring new generations to don leg- warmers and leotards, dance on taxis and live forever! You can catch this production at the Opera House in Manchester from Tuesday for five nights.


the globe. Launched in London's West End


exhibition


H a t Works; Wellington R o a d : North, Stockport; April 24th


GET ahead with hats at the coun­ try's first museum of hatting which opens its doors on Easter Monday. Displays will show off a wide range


milliners including Philip Treacy and Frederick Fox, together with Hearld and Hearts - who made hats for the feature film "Four Weddings and a Funeral" - will also be on show. Other exhibitions will focus on hats


which was later converted into a hat factory, the centre will also provide working craft studios and research facilities, among other things.


of headwear, from miniature top hats once used as demonstration pieces by travelling salesmen, to the world's tallest topper and items said to have been worn by Queen Victoria and the Duke of Wellington. Contemporary designs by modern


breaking productions in the USA, Canada, Australia and across Europe prove it to be as big a success as ever! Based on the Academy Award win­


eating out


The Punch Bowl, Earby


SUMMER is just around the corner and with it hopefully warm sunshine, lazy days and balmy nights - a combination which means just one thing to most fun-loving people ... coun­


try pubs. And what could be better than a


country pub which also offers mouth­ watering high calibre food a t very cheap prices? A perfect example of the ultimate


country watering hole is the Punch Bowl in Skipton Road, Earby. It's well off the beaten track, but a jewel of a find for regulars and visitors alike. I ts location, surrounded by pic­


turesque scenery, winding country roads and lush green fields simply adds to the atmosphere of relaxation, and really makes you feel you are getting away from it all. On arrival, my friend and I were


shown to our table and in no time at all were presented with our starters of brie wedges (£2.75) and hot spicy prawns (£2.95). The food was beautifully presented


with dips and salad garnish and there was plenty of it! The spicy prawns had a real kick to them and the brie wedges


seemed to melt in the mouth. For my main dish, I chose salmon,


prawn and champagne en croute (£7.95) which arrived topped with fresh cranberries and accompanied with a selection of seasonal vegetables and new potatoes. My friend is a vegetarian and she was


most impressed with the choice of meat- free dishes, plumping finally for red Thai curry (£4.95) which arrived with a side salad, potatoes and vegetables. Finally, for dessert we both chose the


banoffi pudding with warm toffee sauce, which tasted as good as it sounds! This sweet was picked from a sensa­


tional selection of puddings, which included raspberry jazz, blueberry pud­ ding, kiss the blarney and chocolate lumpy bumpy, amongst many delicious sounding others - all priced a t just £2.50. The pub offers several value deals


such as a Sunday carvery for £5.95 for one trip to fill your plate, £6.99 with a starter or sweet and just £7.99 for as much as you can eat. There is also a spe­ cials board and a kiddies menu. The Punch Bowl has recently


employed a new chef, Jessica Eccles, who used to work for the Bay Horse at Roughlee and she is determined to give the pub an excellent reputation for its food. It was quiet while we were there and


the pub definitely warrants more cus­ tomers - as it's worth driving those extra few miles for such great value food in such a pretty location.


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years, so much does he enjoy working alongside own­ ers Jeremy and Kathryn Williams. Martin's initial training was undertaken at Blackburn


worn for religious ceremonies, festi­ vals and leisure activities. Based in an 1830s cotton mill


College, where he gained a City and Guilds award. He became second chef at Mytton Farm Hotel, Lang- ho, but previously worked in the Brewer's Fayre chain of


restaurants. • It was while at the Spread Eagle, in Barrow, that he


met his wife, Rachel, who was restaurant supervisor, and explains that "they met over the bain-marie." They have two children, Jake, aged four, and one-year-old Olivia, and live in Clitheroe. At the moment, the couple are busy


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the Duke of York, the maxim is "presentation, quality and quantity". Giving excellent value for money is very important to the whole team who work there. Martin has a natural talent for making delicious sauces and soups, but also enjoys devising different main courses and is looking forward to the summer months when healthy, fresh salads and bar snacks can be enjoyed in the beer garden - weather permitting. Ingredients (serves two)


has cerebral palsy. Every aspect of cooking is enjoyed by Martin and, at


© 2 chicken breasts (diced) © 2 small peppers (red and green) O 1 small onion • 1 clove garlic (crushed) • 2 bananas ® small tin pineapple chunks (drained)


0 4tbsprum 0 small glass medium white wine © 'A pint double cream • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut © salt and freshly ground black pepper Method


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mer until sauce thickens slightly to a creamy consistency. Add sliced bananas and simmer for a few minutes. Chefs tip: Serve with plain or wild rice or vegetables of


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wine talk


w ith w ine w r ite r Mike Murdoch ,


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for a special occasion or dinner party. Members of my wine club can identify with my statement that the more you pay for a wine does not reflect a "better" wine, as we have demonstrated at tast­


LOOKING at the rows of bot­ tles on shelves can be daunting - which one should I try next? You select, possibly by price, wines for different occa­ sions. The cheap­ er end for every day drinking goes upwards in price


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idea that, as you have paid £20 for a bot­ tle, it should taste twice as good as the last one that you paid £10 for - wrong. It is a minefield of growers, yields, regions, negotiants, vintage and a whole host of other reasons that separate wines at dif­ ferent price levels. As I scanned the shelves at Booths, a


There is often a built-in, preconceived ,


superb presentation tube, more fitting to a malt whisky, caught my eye. A stun­ ning blue and gold tube housed a wine from the house of Louis Chatel - from the Languedoc region in the south of France, whose vineyards are near the medieval city of d'Aigues-Mortes. The wine is called Isles de Stcl, and is from an island bordering on the Mediterranean. A typical "Claret" blend of merlot,


cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon from the 1997 vintage, it is priced at £4.99, but reduced to £3.99 until April 22nd. The presentation is worthy of a few bottles to keep and give as gifts, but why not try the wine yourself, for it tastes like a more expensive wine, just like its pack­ aging. It is a garnet-hued wine, with a typi­


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