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MusicGig listingsWhat’s on throughout the midlands

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WOW What’s On Where magazine is the monthly guide to arts, entertainment, fashion, and 24-hour living in the Midlands.

No other regional magazine has its finger as firmly on the pulse of Midlands life; no other listings guide has as much potential to inspire your customers to get out and enjoy what the region has to offer.

WOW is the magazine that your customers will turn to first for listings, events, reviews and news; for food, home and lifestyle; for sunny days, exuberant nights and non-stop shopping.

Each issue has a true month-long shelf-life.

Detailed listings ensure that readers keep WOW close at hand for the next 30 days: by the phone, on the kitchen table, near the computer, in their briefcase or handbag. Losing WOW is like losing touch with regional life. Failing to advertise in WOW is like turning your back on the most active, mobile, curious, experimental, and influential economic group in the Midlands.

WOW is independent, fresh and engaged. Just like its readers. They want to know what’s going on and when – and they want to experience it first-hand. If they know what you do and how good you are, they’ll be queuing at your door. If you keep quiet, they’ll go elsewhere.

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The essential guide to what’s on in the Midlands

Complimentary Copy (£2.50 where sold) April 2010

Issue 19

MusicGig listingsWhat’s on throughout the midlands

EasterEvents

and things to do

Not so NudeFashions for summerWOW asks, ‘what colour is nude’?

THEATRE • CINEMA • FOOD & DRINK • SPORT • FASHION • SHOPPING • ART • HOME & GARDENThe essential guide to what’s on in the Midlands

CompetitionsWin with wow!

Lots of prizes up for grabs

InterviewsBlockhead Chaz Jankel and Trombonist

Marcus Reynolds Talk to WOW

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WOW embraces New Mod with its promise of chic, stylish and fashionable living.

he great thing about the Mod comeback is its simplicity and style.

It offers a welcome break from the floral unshaped boho chic that has dominated fashion for some time now.

With geometric shapes and block colour, a refreshingly stylish and chic look can be achieved, which will suit a range of ages.

Mod simply stands for modern. Colour played a big role in defining the Mod look. The muted and pastel palette of Fifties fashions gave way to bright, bold color often splayed in geometric patterns. This look originated in the early 60’s in London with highly stylized dress and short hair, traditionally a Mod would listen to rhythm ‘n’ blues music and travel about on a motor scooter.

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WOW TAKES A LOOK AT THE LATEST DEALS ON WHEELS

Big Cat eats up the road.

Built in the tradition of great grand tourers, with state-of-the-art engineering, aero-space-inspired construction and outstanding driving dy-namics, the XKR is the latest in a long line of legendary per-formance Jaguars.

Sleek and stunning, it is without doubt the best-looking model in its class; and as a su-percharged sports convertible it is, in my opinion, unequalled as a fine weather cruising ma-chine. The elegant form draws on the lineage of the original XK and E-type sports cars, and by blending this unmistakeable Jaguar silhouette with contem-porary flair its exterior forms a stunning blend of athleticism and definition.

Inside, forget about the back seat, because you’re unlikely to find a person other than a three year old and a child seat (believe me, I’ve tried!) that fits

into the tiny space. That aside, the cabin is nigh on perfect. The materials are outstand-ing with hide and wood eve-rywhere. The seating position is ultra comfortable on lengthy journeys and Jaguar claims there’s even room for two sets of golf clubs in the boot. I didn’t try that because I don’t play golf, but I reckon two might be pushing it.

The aluminium body ar-chitecture is strong and light-weight and with 510bhp of 5.0-litre supercharged V8 muscle under the hood, you have to keep an eye on the speedometer, as the big cat is deceivingly quiet and mind-bogglingly quick. It covers 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds and maxes out at an electronically limited 155mph. Unlimited, the car will reach 190mph. Torque is an almighty 625Nm, while a six-speed electronic auto transmission with Jaguar Se-quential Shift and JaguarDrive gear selector are standard. The system consists of steer-ing wheel-mounted paddles and a conventional automatic gearlever, allowing the driver to switch between three au-tomatic or paddle-operated transmission modes.

The engine sounds incred-ible whether the roof is up or down, due to all the toil that has gone on under the pelt to make sure people inside (and outside!) the beast can enjoy

the exhaust note in all weath-ers. The sympathetic suspen-sion is better than ever, and every drive is a genuine joy. Acceleration can take you by surprise as the car replies

than a 180mph Porsche 911 3.6 Cabrio. But, I’d say the flagship big cat sports car impresses in all departments, so if you’re someone who believes life’s too short to keep all the money tied up, has taste, a passion for beautiful cars and loves an adrenaline rush, then you should buy one of these over a gaudy Porsche any day!

system, adaptive restraint technology, emergency brake assist, together with sensors and alarms everywhere. Pe-destrian Contact Sensing auto-matically releases the bonnet to reduce injury and dynamic stability control, electronic brakeforce distribution and ac-tive differential control are also included.

As you would expect with a handsome V8 brute, running costs aren’t cheap. With emis-sions of 202g/km, the XKR is eligible for VED band M; it is also voraciously thirsty with only 23mpg on the combined cycle, and around 15mpg in town.

The screen price is £78,400 – nearly £10k more

instantly to any right footed pressure, but the auto trans-mission shifts are split second and seamless.

When it comes to safety, there’s a rollover protection

POSITIVE• Beauty• Power• Comfort• Sound• Safety

NEGATIVE • Backseat – what’s the point?• Boot size• Running costs

JAGuAR XKR CONVERTIBlEMAX SPEED: Max speed: 155mph (limited). 0-60mph: 4.6 secCOMBINED MPG: 23POWER: 510bhpTORquE: 625NmCO2 199g/km/VED Band J (192g/km Auto)PRICE:£78,400 (On the road)

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Halloween specialFrightening feasts!

Delicious pumpkin recipes from our fearless foodies

Trick or treatPutting the fun back into frightening

AutumnfashionsTexture, ruffles and an earthy paletteWho said pride goes before the Fall?

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Valentine’sSpecialLove is all aroundDo you have a secret love?

WeddingShoesDon’t forget your feet!WOW looks at some of the best Bridal Footwear.

Love ChipsIt’s National Chip Week!

Passionateabout Pancakes

Kid’s in the kitchen

Dylan MoranTalks to WOW

Ireland’s favourite funny mantakes a break from his UK tour

to give us his take on life

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Connie FisherTalks to WOWabout singing with her heart!

HalloweenFrightening can be fun

Things to do with scary kids

Events in OctoberLots of things to do

this month

FashionAutumn GloryWOW looks at London Fashion Week

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WellandValley BeerFestivalTake a tour of the regionPub by Pub!

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Hi Emma, great to speak to you. How is it all going?

Hi, I’m fine thanks. I’m here in Torquay in the second week of our nationwide tour of Chicago. It’s been an amazing start.

For those who haven’t seen it yet, describe what Chicago is about.

Well it’s just such a fabulous show – two hours of pure entertainment. I think everyone should make a point of going to see a show, especially in the current climate of economic doom and gloom. People need cheering up, and Chicago has got it all. It’s sexy, slick, captivating. Ann Reinking’s choreography stays true to Bob Fosse’s unique style, and the director, Walter Bobbie, has been an inspiration. Everyone will recognise a song or two, and the band playing the hits on the stage make it really special. And there are the dancers, the costumes… so much “razzle dazzle” says it all really.

You are playing Roxie Hart. How did you get the part?

I got a call from my agent and auditioned for the role – so all very conventional. I desperately wanted to get the part of Roxie as I’d wanted to play her ever since the West End production opened eleven years ago.

So you’ve always wanted to perform on the stage?

Absolutely. I’ve a strong background in musical theatre. I studied at the Guildford School of Acting for three years and then landed a season with the Royal Shakespeare Company. I played the role of “Peggy” in The Secret Garden at the RSC and then at the Aldwych theatre. I’ve been very lucky to appear in a number of West End shows – I’ve played “Marty” in Greaseat the Victoria Palace theatre, “Norma

Cassidy” in the UK premiere of Victor/Victoria at the Bridewell Theatre, and “Eileen” in Over the Moon at the Old Vic, opposite Joan Collins.

Obviously most people will recognise you for your television role as Honey Mitchell in EastEnders. How did you end up on the Square?

I’d done a bit of television work before EastEnders – playing an M15 officer in Spooks on BBC1 and appearing in Channel 4’s Secret History. When the part for Honey Mitchell came up, my agent put me forward for audition. Then I had a screen test with Shane Ritchie,. who played Alfie Moon, and was absolutely overjoyed when I heard I’d got the part. It was a dream to land that role.

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I’ve read that you’re a bit of an EastEnders addict?

Yes it’s true to say I used to be a bit obsessed! I’ve watched EastEnders since the very first episode, and I collected stuff like magazine clippings with my mates. And we all had a thing for Wicksy – as did most young female viewers at the time.

What was it like being on the other side of the camera?

I was a bit overawed as you can imagine. It was a completely surreal experience working behind the bar at the Queen Vic. But most of the established cast members told me they felt the same way when they started out. And everyone was extremely supportive, which made the first few weeks much easier.

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You spent three years with EastEnders.How did it compare to acting on stage?

Working on EastEnders was a brilliant experience for me. Television is completely different from the stage, and with a show like EastEnders there’s no time to rehearse. You learn your lines and shoot the scenes.

And you tackled some difficult story lines, too.

That’s right. When I found out that Honey’s daughter had Down’s syndrome I knew it would be tough. We worked with the Down’s Syndrome Association and met real parents in a similar situation to Honey and Billy to ensure the scenes were as realistic as possible. Raising awareness about Down’s syndrome was very rewarding. I’m now a patron for the association and help out whenever I can.

You left EastEnders in the summer of 2008. What have you been up to since then?

I’ve enjoyed a bit of time off. I played Snow White in panto this year, but Roxie Hart is my first main part since leaving EastEnders.

It must be physically demanding to perform on stage every night.

Yes it is, but an intense three-week rehearsal helped to prepare me for the show. The dance routines are a great way to keep in shape – I’m using muscles I’d forgotten I had. But it’s just great to be back on the stage.

Jimmy Osmond is playing “Billy Flynn”. What’s it like starring alongside such a musical legend?

Jimmy has an amazing voice and he’s a true superstar. It’s a privilege sharing the stage with him and the rest of the cast. It’s a running joke about being part of the “Osmond family”.

And your plans for after the tour?No plans. I’m on contract until the end

of November, and I’m enjoying it all too much to be thinking about that just now.

Best-known for starring as Honey Mitchell, Emma Barton has shed her airhead EastEnders alter ego for the drop-dead gorgeous chorus girl Roxie Hart in the hit musical Chicago. Leon Gray from WOW caught up with her at the start of a nationwide tour.

Chicago plays at Leicester De Montfort Hall from 11–16 May. Call Box Office 0116 200 0111 for tickets. See www.chicagothemusical.com/uktour.php for more information.

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RUNNING 2 - � MaRchOn 3 February 1959, as the world was perched on the most exciting musical decade in history, the young genius who made it all possible was tragically killed, aged just 22, leaving behind a legacy of over 30 timeless hits.

With a phenomenally multi-talented cast, Buddy tells the story, presents the music and features two terrific hours of Buddy’s greatest hits including That’ll Be The Day,

a SONG aT TWILIGhTMon 02 Mar - Sat 0� MarRoyal and DerngateNorthamptonTel. 01�04 �24811www.royalandderngate.co.ukBelinda Lang and Peter Egan, two of the country’s most popular actors, head the cast in an exciting new production of Noel coward’s classic, complete with razor-sharp wit, sumptuous settings and compelling, poignant story-telling.

ThE PRODUcERSTuesday 3 - Saturday � March, Nottingham Playhouse.Box Office: 0115 941 9419www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.ukThe award-winning carlton Operatic Society returns with the regional premiere of Mel Brooks’ record-breaking, Tony award winning musical. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

ThE FaLSE SERVaNTWed 11th MarThe castle, WellingboroughTel. 01933 2�0 00�www.thecastle.org.uka dual language and strongly visual interpretation of the18th century French classic. a timeless comedy of deception and desire, double meaning and double crossing. age Guideline: 14+

PRIVaTE PEacEFULFri 20th MarchThe castle, WellingboroughTel. 01933 2�0 00�www.thecastle.org.ukPrivate Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn.

WOW TAKES A LOOK AT THE LATEST THEATRICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Big friendly theatre for all the family

BUDDY is at the Royal & Derngate from Monday 2 March until Saturday 7 March. Tickets are priced from £15.00 to £29.50, with concessions and group discounts available from the Box Office on 01604 624811 or online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

RUNNING 12 - 28 MaRchWhen little orphan Sophie is snatched out of her bed in the dead of night by the BFG she fears the worst. His grisly neighbours the Bloodbottler and the Fleshlumpeater like nothing more than swalloping human beans, especially nice little childers, but the Big Friendly Giant is a dream maker and not

ThE BFG is at the Royal & Derngate from Thursday 12 to Saturday 28 March. Tickets are just £10.00 for weekday daytime performances and £16.50 for adults and £10.50 for children for evening and weekend shows. On sale now from the Box Office on 01604 624811 or online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

a man-eater and he’s about to take Sophie on a journey she never expected!

An undisputed national treasure and the world’s favourite children’s author, Roald Dahl has enchanted young minds for more than twenty five years with stories that fire the imagination, bring dreams to life and release squeals of

both terror and delight. The BFG is classic Dahl and

this brand new stage show promises to mix up heart-pounding adventures with life-long friendships, jumbly words and even some whizzpopping in front of the Queen!

The cast include Adam Baxter as Sam Simkins, Darrell Brockis as Ronald Simkins, Becky John as Sophie, Anthony Pedley as The BFG, Heather

Phoenix as the Queen of England and Louise Shuttleworth as Mary, maid to the Queen.

Director Phil Clark com-mented: ‘The chance to create a new production of The BFG in 2009 is extremely exciting and challenging. In a world of video games, television and Nintendos, it’s important that young people experience the magic of live the-atre. Our goal is to engage them in a fantastical world that has a real relevance to their lives.’

SaT 14 MaRch 3 – �PMTo celebrate our production of Roald Dahl’s bigger than life adventure, The BFG, we’ll be throwing open our doors prior to the performance on Satur-day 14 March for more free, fantastic, family-focused fun.

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Big Friendly Festival ters, live music, workshops and competitions will all be available at our Big Friendly Festival, so come along an join in the fun.

Please check the Creative Projects section of the website (www.royalandderngate.co.uk) for up to date information near-er the time.

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UNTIL SaT 28 MaRchPulsating family drama, music and song, great comedy, philosophy and one of the best love stories ever written - William Shakespeare’s As You Like It has it all. Set in a remarkable English forest of the imagination, this joyous play takes exile, disguise and sexual identity as the starting-point for an exhilarating game of love and life. Directed by Tim Supple.

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aS YOU LIKE IT is at The Curve Until Saturday 28 March.Tickets are priced from £1 - £20 from the box office on 0116 242 3595 or go online at www.curveonline.co.uk

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Peggy Sue, True Love Ways, Oh Boy, Heartbeat, and many, many more.

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WOW LOOKS AT WEDDINGS AND HAS SOME GREAT PRIZES TO GIVE AWAY

To advertise your wedding venue or event in the Midlands’ fastest-growing guide to what’s going on and where to be seen,email [email protected] or call 01858 439 999

Welcome to the Wedding Competition 2009 with Colour White Photography of Market Harborough.

This is your chance to win a fabulous wedding photography package worth £2,200.

• 8 hours photographic coverage of your wedding day by Colour White Photography, including two photographers.• Stunning Queensberry album including up to 50 images of your choice.• Pre-wedding photo-shoot of the bride and groom at Colour White’s Market Harborough studio.

Make fairytales come true and enter our WOW Wedding Photography Competition!

• A wedding-day makeover by an experienced Estee Lauder make-up artist.

Colour White’s wedding photographer Arabella Carter-Johnson believes there’s only one way to cover a wedding and that’s ‘completely’.

The prize therefore starts with Arabella photographing the bride’s preparations, including an Estee Lauder make-over, whilst the second photographer is capturing the groom’s ‘preparations’ down the pub. Arabella and her second photographer will then be there to capture every detail of your day – from the guests arriving at the venue, to the ceremony

and the reception. Your chosen images will then be retouched and presented to you in an exquisite Queensberry album.

Five Runners-Up will each receive a bottle of Verve Cliquot champagne.

To enter, simply call Colour White Photography on 0844 800 9124 or email [email protected] to request an entry form.

The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over who are getting married in 2010. Further terms and conditions apply, a copy can be obtained from Colour White Photography and will be enclosed with the entry form.

TO enTer, simply call Colour White Photography on 0844 800 9124 or email [email protected] to request an entry form. The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over who are getting married in 2010. Further terms and conditions apply, a copy of which can be obtained from Colour White Photography and will be enclosed with the entry form.

On the border of Rutland & Leicestershire, just 5 minutes from the historic market town of Oakham, Ladywood Estate is the perfect country retreat for both Wedding Receptions and Events, offering absolute luxury and complete exclusivity.

This magnificent house and grounds has been brought to its

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current glory by the Saunders family who enjoy it as their English residence and have now made it available for others to enjoy. Ladywood, a former hunting lodge on the outskirts of Rutland, has long been recognised as host to some of the best parties and gatherings and has been connected with the famed Cottesmore Hunt for centuries. It’s grounds have been meticulously landscaped with sweeping lawns and formal Topiary, and the deciduous wood which gives the house its name, provides the perfect backdrop for the magnificent Chelsea Dragons. Set in rolling countryside with no other property in sight, you can enjoy breathtaking scenery in total

LadyWOOd esTaTe Viewings are strictly by appointment, Hire starts at £5500+VAT (excludes marquee and catering costs) please contact Hannah from Hand Maid Weddings & Events on 07725 252200. www.hand-maidevents.co.uk

privacy. Ladywood is not just a country house address, it is part of the country life history and is recognised world-wide by people in the know as “the hunting lodge” where Royals and Dignitaries have enjoyed the escape of the setting.

The Saunders family would like you to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and sheer luxury as if it was your own. The spectacular grounds are suitable for marquees that seat up to 300 guests, and the house itself can accommodate up to 10 people overnight. Whilst Ladywood is not licensed for civil ceremonies, there are a wealth of churches and chapels nearby, as well as the stunning Oakham Castle, which is rich in

history and available for hire as a civil ceremony venue.

WOW What’s On Where is the only monthly arts and entertainment magazine that delivers information on film, theatre, art, music, literature, galleries, museums, pubs, restaurants, fashion and festivals for the Midlands region.

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HAVE BEEN AWOKEN BY WANTING. We’ve all seen the lust-inducing adverts and read about the 150,000

shoppers who visited Highcross Leicester on its opening day. I HAVE KNOWN DESIRE. We’ve heard all about Leicester, the New Shopping Destination… but isn’t that what they said before about the Haymarket Centre in the 1970s, The Shires and Fosse Park in the 1990s?

Walking through the beautifully refurbished, rebranded Shires fails to prepare for the impact of its new extension, an airy and open shopping cathedral leading up to a glittering portal heralding the new John Lewis store. This baby really is quite a mall. And the all-new St Peter’s Square proves not only to offer a cornucopia of shopportunities, but an unmistakable feelgood vibe.

“120 inspiring stores, 15 restaurants and cafes”… It will be a very hard-to-please customer who chooses to deny that Highcross completely transforms Leicester’s shopping offering to citizens, inter-city shoppers and tourists alike.

The real nitty-gritty: what exactly does Highcross Leicester bring to the party?

What does a new £350m quarter really add to the Leicester shopping mix and experience?

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JOHN LEWISIt’s the service that immediately makes an impact, with fashion advisers on hand, free home furnishing advice, even a nursery. The John Lewis own brand is strong across everything from fashion to toys and household, augmented by the likes of Jigsaw and Hobbs, Bobbi Brown and Origins, Le Creuset and Joseph Joseph.

SHOWCASE CINEMA DE LUXAt last, a major city-centre cinema to replace the much-missed Odeon. The out-of-town option has proved a valid experiment, but there’s so much more to choose from in the city both pre- and post-movie.

GHOSTPreviously the only way to buy Ghost in Leicester was mail order. The new flagship store is a must-see for women’s fashions.

L’OCCITANE EN PROVENCE Skincare, bodycare and fragrances with a French flavour, all set to do battle with the nearby Rituals and John Lewis’s resident Clarins Skin Spa.

CARLUCCIO’S Very classy Italian food – perfect for a coffee and snack, a light midday meal or a lavish blow-out. Everything fresh, seasonal and prepared with love.

ALL THINGS CHOCOLATE Shop and café that does exactly what it says on the wrapping. Gorge!

CANAS Y TAPASThe Compania Nacionale de C&T is one of Spain’s premier Restaurante y Bar Espanol chains – already an established pavement scene off St Peter’s Square.

TRANSFORMYOURIMAGES.CO.UKHi-tech Photoshopping opportunities abound, taking your snaps from camera to canvas.

NEXTOK, so there was already a branch in the Shires, but this vast new shop really does take it to the Next level.

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Behind the facade: shiny new shops, whichever way you look. Go worship at the glistening new John Lewis.

John Lewis’ landmark building.

Showcase brings cinema back to the city centre.

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WOW embraces New Mod with its promise of chic, stylish and fashionable living.

he great thing about the Mod comeback is its simplicity and style.

It offers a welcome break from the floral unshaped boho chic that has dominated fashion for some time now.

With geometric shapes and block colour, a refreshingly stylish and chic look can be achieved, which will suit a range of ages.

Mod simply stands for modern. Colour played a big role in defining the Mod look. The muted and pastel palette of Fifties fashions gave way to bright, bold color often splayed in geometric patterns. This look originated in the early 60’s in London with highly stylized dress and short hair, traditionally a Mod would listen to rhythm ‘n’ blues music and travel about on a motor scooter.

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e hadn’t experienced a Sushi bar before, and didn’t really

know what to expect. Our in-trigue and curiosity had been stifled by fear of the unknown. Apparently, we’re are not alone with this line of thought.

Anxious but excited we ar-rived. Warmly greeted by manager Aide, she provided us with our uniform (black T-shirt, blue hairnet). We were given a brief outline of how the bar operates (which became self explanatory when we read the menu).

You browse the menu which is colour/price coded, identify the dish of your choice then re-move it from the conveyer belt (empties are counted at the end for your bill). If you require as-sistance press the red buzzer (this bit is really fun)!. The staff prefer you do this, rather than waving your hand in the air.

With the first stage of our learning accomplished, we were introduced to Rachel our Sushi chief who talks us through our next task.

We believed like others that sushi was raw fish but Rachel told us that it is the vinegar rice used in most of the dishes (admittedly sometimes with raw fish – but definitely NOT al-ways!). Also, there are vegetar-ian dishes.

Under Rachel’s watchful eye, we nervously entered the kitchen. She demonstrat-

ed first, then in a ‘Generation Game’ kind of way, we had a go...

Firstly, we made some ‘Maki.’ A sheet of nori (seaweed paper) laid out on a sushi mat, then we took a warm, sticky handful of rice. After press-

ing this onto the nori we added either cucumber and sesame seeds or salmon and wasabi sauce. Then the real fun began, we had to carefully roll the nori and its filling to make a square-ish roll which Rachel then cut up for us to take home!

We were upgraded to an ISO California Roll, followed by a crabstick and avocado hand roll. It all looked fab, and we discovered later that the taste was not going to disappoint – yummy!

We thanked Rachel and the rest of this friendly team before leaving with our goody bags. We will definitely return to enjoy the restaurant as a cus-tomer, and would highly recom-mend a sushi school party for adults and kids alike.

Yo! Sushi - Leicester is at 4 Highcross Lane, Leicester LE1 4SD.Telephone: 0116 217 1870 Email: [email protected]

Tracy and Elaine accepted an invite to experience a stylish and unique food trend. We promptly signed up for Sushi school in Leicester’s very own Yo! Sushi.

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Hi Emma, great to speak to you. How is it all going?

Hi, I’m fine thanks. I’m here in Torquay in the second week of our nationwide tour of Chicago. It’s been an amazing start.

For those who haven’t seen it yet, describe what Chicago is about.

Well it’s just such a fabulous show – two hours of pure entertainment. I think everyone should make a point of going to see a show, especially in the current climate of economic doom and gloom. People need cheering up, and Chicago has got it all. It’s sexy, slick, captivating. Ann Reinking’s choreography stays true to Bob Fosse’s unique style, and the director, Walter Bobbie, has been an inspiration. Everyone will recognise a song or two, and the band playing the hits on the stage make it really special. And there are the dancers, the costumes… so much “razzle dazzle” says it all really.

You are playing Roxie Hart. How did you get the part?

I got a call from my agent and auditioned for the role – so all very conventional. I desperately wanted to get the part of Roxie as I’d wanted to play her ever since the West End production opened eleven years ago.

So you’ve always wanted to perform on the stage?

Absolutely. I’ve a strong background in musical theatre. I studied at the Guildford School of Acting for three years and then landed a season with the Royal Shakespeare Company. I played the role of “Peggy” in The Secret Garden at the RSC and then at the Aldwych theatre. I’ve been very lucky to appear in a number of West End shows – I’ve played “Marty” in Greaseat the Victoria Palace theatre, “Norma

Cassidy” in the UK premiere of Victor/Victoria at the Bridewell Theatre, and “Eileen” in Over the Moon at the Old Vic, opposite Joan Collins.

Obviously most people will recognise you for your television role as Honey Mitchell in EastEnders. How did you end up on the Square?

I’d done a bit of television work before EastEnders – playing an M15 officer in Spooks on BBC1 and appearing in Channel 4’s Secret History. When the part for Honey Mitchell came up, my agent put me forward for audition. Then I had a screen test with Shane Ritchie,. who played Alfie Moon, and was absolutely overjoyed when I heard I’d got the part. It was a dream to land that role.

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I’ve read that you’re a bit of an EastEnders addict?

Yes it’s true to say I used to be a bit obsessed! I’ve watched EastEnders since the very first episode, and I collected stuff like magazine clippings with my mates. And we all had a thing for Wicksy – as did most young female viewers at the time.

What was it like being on the other side of the camera?

I was a bit overawed as you can imagine. It was a completely surreal experience working behind the bar at the Queen Vic. But most of the established cast members told me they felt the same way when they started out. And everyone was extremely supportive, which made the first few weeks much easier.

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You spent three years with EastEnders.How did it compare to acting on stage?

Working on EastEnders was a brilliant experience for me. Television is completely different from the stage, and with a show like EastEnders there’s no time to rehearse. You learn your lines and shoot the scenes.

And you tackled some difficult story lines, too.

That’s right. When I found out that Honey’s daughter had Down’s syndrome I knew it would be tough. We worked with the Down’s Syndrome Association and met real parents in a similar situation to Honey and Billy to ensure the scenes were as realistic as possible. Raising awareness about Down’s syndrome was very rewarding. I’m now a patron for the association and help out whenever I can.

You left EastEnders in the summer of 2008. What have you been up to since then?

I’ve enjoyed a bit of time off. I played Snow White in panto this year, but Roxie Hart is my first main part since leaving EastEnders.

It must be physically demanding to perform on stage every night.

Yes it is, but an intense three-week rehearsal helped to prepare me for the show. The dance routines are a great way to keep in shape – I’m using muscles I’d forgotten I had. But it’s just great to be back on the stage.

Jimmy Osmond is playing “Billy Flynn”. What’s it like starring alongside such a musical legend?

Jimmy has an amazing voice and he’s a true superstar. It’s a privilege sharing the stage with him and the rest of the cast. It’s a running joke about being part of the “Osmond family”.

And your plans for after the tour?No plans. I’m on contract until the end

of November, and I’m enjoying it all too much to be thinking about that just now.

Best-known for starring as Honey Mitchell, Emma Barton has shed her airhead EastEnders alter ego for the drop-dead gorgeous chorus girl Roxie Hart in the hit musical Chicago. Leon Gray from WOW caught up with her at the start of a nationwide tour.

Chicago plays at Leicester De Montfort Hall from 11–16 May. Call Box Office 0116 200 0111 for tickets. See www.chicagothemusical.com/uktour.php for more information.

Emma Barton stars as ‘Roxie Hart’ with Jimmy Osmond as ‘Billy Flynn’.

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them to go out trick-or-treating you’ll need an attractive alternative to stop them pestering you!

Make the traditional game of bobbing apples a little scary by filling the bobbing bowl with milk then add enough red food colouring until the milk resembles bright red blood, or make up some green jelly to resemble slime (stir before fully set) then scoop jelly into bobbing bowl, make enough jelly to cover apples or alternatively use lychees (less jelly required) - slimy eyeballs. Take turns bobbing, be ready to squeal in horror.

Its a messy game probably best played outside. Remember food colouring can stain, so beware!

For children who don’t like putting their face in the water or don’t want to mess up their Halloween make-up, tie the stems of the apples to varied

lengths of string and then hang them from a washing line. The kids should then put their hands behind their back and try to take a bite out of the apple which isn’t very easy to do! Strings of marshmallows dipped in jam are an

All kids love to get into fancy dress and there’s no better excuse than a Hallowe’en party


alternative to apples, and a bit easier to bite from a length of string, but very sticky.

Give musical chairs a spooky feel by replacing the chairs with paper cut-outs of pumpkins, bats and witches’ hats.

And forget Pin the tail on the donkey, how about Pin the wart on the witch?

WOW teamed up with to find some of the essential Halloween party items this year. 1. Witch Face Paint 99p. 2. Trick or treat bowl £1.49. 3. Cat suit £9.00. 4. Skeleton suit £9.00. 5. Trick or treat bag £1.49. 6. Lanterns £1.49. 7. Spider webs, 49p.

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DON’T JUST STICK TO YOUR USUAL HAUNTS, TRY SOMEWHERE NEW TO EAT!


Market Harborough’s Angel Hotel is an archetypal old coaching inn, dating back to the early 16th century. But eating here is definitely not a blast from the past.

Situated right on the High Street, the hustle and bustle of town is kept firmly outside, creating a peaceful haven.

With a contemporary Euro-

The Angel Hotel

pean Table d’Hôte menu, which changes frequently, a tradition-al Sunday lunch menu, lounge and bar menu, the hotel offers dining options whether you’re in a rush or can stay for a re-laxing evening.

As our days get shorter, try afternoon tea in front of the real log fire.

Every room downstairs has

a wealth of period features and a myriad of interesting places to enjoy a drink or meal.

Whether it’s a wedding reception, birthday party, retirement function, or a get-together with family and friends, The Angel has everything needed for a celebration. The changing menus, friendly staff and the comfortable surroundings all contribute towards making sure that the party will be one that everyone remembers.

The hotel is also keen to promote good British food - taking part in events such as British Sausage Week and British Food Fortnight, as well as themed seasonal events and casino nights.

It all means that diners can eat from a new menu at almost every visit.

HOW TO FIND IT37 High Street, Market Harborough LE16 7AFTel: 01858 462702Email: [email protected]: www.theangelhotel.netMANAGER: Daren Barton

WOW RATINGLocation 5Beverage range 5Food 4Service 4SCORE: 18/20

FEATuRESGreat Full English Breakfast24 RoomsConference facilitiesFunction rooms catering for more than 100Central positionGreat value for moneyLounge bar open to the public

Close to the university, the Clarendon Park area of Leices-ter enjoys a low-key cosmopol-itan atmosphere that’s always redolent of comfortable post-grad timelessness.

In a neighbourhood served by a chatty boozer, two tremendous continental delis, tapas bars and a fine Indian, Jones’ restaurant is the undoubted foodie highlight.

Jones’ Bistro

Seafood specialities are sourced at the city’s unsur-passed fish market, with whole menus devoted to mussel bowls (the Thai liquor was ut-terly irresistible), pasta and ri-sotto dishes.

Popular dishes include

HOW TO FIND IT93 Queens RoadLeicester, LE2 1TTTel: 0116 270 8830

WOW RATINGLocation 4Beverages 3Food 4Service 4SCORE: 15/20

FEATuRESGreat breakfastsMusselsSeafood fresh dailyChildren welcome – there’s a daytime kids menu

The Angel is heaven sent for shoppers needing a rest.

The Angel ‑ great for a quiet evening or a full‑scale party.

There are 24 bedrooms.

the steak with stilton mash, while there’s a good selec-tion of sandwiches and wraps and a better-than-average vegetarian selection.

Service is relaxed and friendly, the ambience intimate and agreeably noisy.

At the heart of the neighbourhood ‑ Jones’ Bistro.

It’s popular with all ages.

Are ready to spend money on music, home entertainment products and luxury brands.

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48 WOW August 2009

e hadn’t experienced a Sushi bar before, and didn’t really

know what to expect. Our in-trigue and curiosity had been stifled by fear of the unknown. Apparently, we’re are not alone with this line of thought.

Anxious but excited we ar-rived. Warmly greeted by manager Aide, she provided us with our uniform (black T-shirt, blue hairnet). We were given a brief outline of how the bar operates (which became self explanatory when we read the menu).

You browse the menu which is colour/price coded, identify the dish of your choice then re-move it from the conveyer belt (empties are counted at the end for your bill). If you require as-sistance press the red buzzer (this bit is really fun)!. The staff prefer you do this, rather than waving your hand in the air.

With the first stage of our learning accomplished, we were introduced to Rachel our Sushi chief who talks us through our next task.

We believed like others that sushi was raw fish but Rachel told us that it is the vinegar rice used in most of the dishes (admittedly sometimes with raw fish – but definitely NOT al-ways!). Also, there are vegetar-ian dishes.

Under Rachel’s watchful eye, we nervously entered the kitchen. She demonstrat-

ed first, then in a ‘Generation Game’ kind of way, we had a go...

Firstly, we made some ‘Maki.’ A sheet of nori (seaweed paper) laid out on a sushi mat, then we took a warm, sticky handful of rice. After press-

ing this onto the nori we added either cucumber and sesame seeds or salmon and wasabi sauce. Then the real fun began, we had to carefully roll the nori and its filling to make a square-ish roll which Rachel then cut up for us to take home!

We were upgraded to an ISO California Roll, followed by a crabstick and avocado hand roll. It all looked fab, and we discovered later that the taste was not going to disappoint – yummy!

We thanked Rachel and the rest of this friendly team before leaving with our goody bags. We will definitely return to enjoy the restaurant as a cus-tomer, and would highly recom-mend a sushi school party for adults and kids alike.

Yo! Sushi - Leicester is at 4 Highcross Lane, Leicester LE1 4SD.Telephone: 0116 217 1870 Email: [email protected]

Tracy and Elaine accepted an invite to experience a stylish and unique food trend. We promptly signed up for Sushi school in Leicester’s very own Yo! Sushi.

42 WOW November 2009

The White Lion

n just two hours sitting at the bar and dining in the window of the

White Lion, there came no less than six unprompted confirmations of what I could see with my own eyes, not to mention taste and feel. The new sister establishment to Great Bowden’s Red Lion has been almost miraculously transformed into a warm, welcoming, expertly run bar

HOW TO FIND IT:The White LionHigh Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7NJ

Telephone: 01858 419247

Email: [email protected]:www.lionsdininggroup.co.uk

WOW FACTOR:Location 4Beverage range 5Food 5Service 5SCORE: 19/20

and restaurant, perfectly placed to take advantage

of its prime spot for attracting shoppers, drinkers

and diners on Harborough High Street. A young couple walked in and couldn’t resist commenting on the warm wood and candle glow, the rich maroon and golden décor, the smiling service… a party of women… another couple who made themselves at home on the leather sofa… all agog.

At the bar, what a treat to find Langton Brewery’s Caudle bitter on hand pump – especial-ly beneath such an extensive chalkboard wine list – and how cool to see a specials board not

FANCY TRYING SOMEWHERE NEW TO DRINK? LET WOW HELP YOU DECIDE!

packed with top-of-the-range delicacies but – for example – ham hock, piccalilli and salad for under a fiver. Breakfast and light bites, light lunches, after-noon teas and a new Sunday carvery keep the Lion bus-ily buzzing; but best judge it on an evening meal. A starter of pan-fried scallops with crispy pancetta (£6.95); then Malay beef curry with basmati rice (£9.95) with generous swap-pings of braised lamb shank with red wine and rosemary jus (£12.50). Great food, friend-ly service, inviting ambience. And the neighbour’s Eyebrook trout made just the right kind of splash, too.

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