Tag Archives: Dave Spikey

Four-eyed handsome men – introducing Doug Perkins and the Spectaculars

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

  I wouldn’t expect the fervour of a 1950s audience when Doug Perkins and the Spectaculars make their latest return to Chorley Little Theatre this weekend. For the sake of the team at this Lancashire venue you’d hope those days of … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes at the Little Theatre

Posted on January 8, 2016 by

I don’t tend to plug successful local community ventures and thriving venues so much on this blog. But organisations like the Chorley Little Theatre – not far from my doorstep – deserve credit for surviving in these days of austerity … Continue reading →

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Punchlines, headlines, good times and hard lines – the Dave Spikey interview

Posted on October 22, 2015 by

I go a few years back with Dave Spikey, first meeting this ever-entertaining Lancastrian when he dropped in at my old workplace, the Chorley Guardian, with fellow comedian Peter Kay in early 2000. At that point the pair had already … Continue reading →

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Destiny Calling for Justin Moorhouse

Posted on August 29, 2015 by

Sometimes it seems that the comedy world decamps en masse to Edinburgh in summertime, and Justin Moorhouse is no exception. And while the East Manchester born and bred salesman turned stand-up comic and actor might not be partaking in any … Continue reading →

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