Chak 89 greets yet another Bollywood Star - John Abraham

Bollywood actor and former model John Abraham paid a surprise visit to Chak 89 recently. Diners at the exclusive restaurant could not believe their eyes when they saw John mingling and posing for photographs.

Born in 1972 the Indian film actor made his film debut with ‘Jism’ in 2003 which earned him a nomination at the Filmfare Best Debut Award.

He then went on to star in commercial successes like ‘Dhoom’ in 2004 and then later ‘Water’ in 2005 and ‘Baabul’ in 2006. His most recent film was Desi Boyz where he starred as a desi college-student in London, opposite Deepika Padukone and Akshay Kumar.

Owner and Managing Director Frank Khalid commented; “John attracted a lot of attention when arriving at Chak 89 – He was a really nice guy and a great pleasure for us to entertain.”

Chak89 are not only a top Indian restaurant in London, but are also perfect for all types of wedding celebrations and a great Indian wedding venue, they can accommodate and cater for up to 650 guests in two adjoining banquet halls. They are also perfect for business conferences, or can bring the CHAK89 experience to you by allowing their Indian catering to stage your special day at any venue of your choice.

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Comedy Genius Tim Minchin Set To Ignite Larmer Tree Festival With Laughter!

Edward II • Vintage Trouble • Akala • The Hip-hop Shakespeare Company • Shlomo • Otis Gibbs • DJ Derek • Jason Ringenberg • Urban Folk Quartet • The Wave Pictures • Crowns • Rachel Sermanni • Keston Cobblers Club • Still Moving DJs

Wednesday 11th-Sunday 15th July 2012

Larmer Tree Festival is thrilled to announce that comedy superstar Tim Minchin will be headlining this year's comedy line-up. Performing his unique brand of musical comedy, Tim will be wowing audiences on Thursday 12th July with his back catalogue of hilarious, scathing and often unsettlingly lovely songs.

Guaranteed to have audiences in stiches, Tim is well-known for his iconic dance moves, wildly teased hair, and enormous sense of occasion. A veteran comedian, he's made appearances on TV shows such as the BBC's Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Genius and Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats, as well as BBC Radio 2's comedy sitcom Strings and BBC Radio 4's The Infinite Monkey Cage. Tim's performed sell-out shows across the UK and recently toured with the 55-piece Heritage Orchestra performing his biggest live show ever, culminating at two sold-out nights at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Julia Safe, Co-Director of Larmer Tree Festival said: "We're very excited to be welcoming Tim Minchin and his grand piano to the festival - he's the biggest comedy headliner we've ever had! To celebrate this, and make sure the whole audience see him, Tim will be our first comedian to grace the Main Stage. This year's festival is shaping up to be the best yet and we can't wait for July."

The stunning Victorian Larmer Tree Gardens also play host to an impressive and eclectic mix of music. Joining confirmed headliners Jools Holland (Wednesday 11th July) and Levellers (Friday 13th July), just booked music acts include Edward II, Vintage Trouble, Akala, The Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company, Shlomo, Otis Gibbs, Jason Ringenberg, Urban Folk Quartet, The Wave Pictures, Crowns, Rachel Sermanni, Keston Cobblers Club and Still Moving DJs. A firm favourite among regular Larmers, the legendary DJ Derek will also be back, ready to spin more reggae classics.

With an exciting programme of music, comedy and a huge timetable of over 150 free workshops, shows and activities, there really is something for everyone at this family-focused festival. Tickets include all entertainment, free parking and camping for tents, caravans and campervans, and under 5s go free so there are no additional costs.

A three day ticket costs £140 per adult but festival-goers can enjoy a four or five day weekend for only an extra £25 or £50 respectively.

For more information on what's going on, line-up news and to book a ticket visit www.larmertreefestival.co.uk.

MUSIC LINE-UP SO FAR:
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with special guest TBC • Levellers • Imagined Village • Fatoumata Diawara • Port Isaac's Fisherman's Friends • Edward II • Vintage Trouble • Raghu Dixit • Akala • Dub Pistols • Shlomo • Dizraeli and The Small Gods • Red Sky July • Otis Gibbs • Emily Barker & the Red Clay Halo • The Legendary DJ Derek • Jason Ringenberg • Cahalen Morrison & Eli West • Urban Folk Quartet • The Miserable Rich • O'Hooley & Tidow • The Wave Pictures • Crowns • Bard • Rachel Sermanni • J P Cooper • Churchfitters • Keston Cobblers Club • The Lasting Days • Boat to Row • Ali Warren • Still Moving DJs

COMEDY LINE-UP SO FAR:

Tim Minchin (EDITOR: You would need more than Tim??)

Date: Wednesday 11th-Sunday 15th July 2012

Ticket Price: From £36-£190. Please check website for all ticket options

Online www.larmertreefestival.co.uk/tickets.html

Telephone Box Office: 023 8071 1820

Post Ticket South (MEL), Empire Lane, Southampton, SO15 1AP

Established in 1990, Larmer Tree is celebrating 22 years in 2012.
Larmer Tree Festival is a UK multi-award winning festival.
It is an intimate festival aimed at all ages with a limited capacity of 4,000.
The festival is held in the beautiful and unique Larmer Tree Gardens, near Salisbury, on the Wiltshire/Dorset border.
There are six stages, over 70 diverse artists, comedy, 150 free workshops, street theatre, a carnival procession and spoken word plus much, much more!
It has sold out in advance for the past 17 years.
The festival is independent and has retained its non-corporate ethos.
Concessionary youth and child tickets available.

Olympic Gymnast Turned Hollywood Stuntman Nicholas Daines wants Oscars for stunt performers

Having recently won a SAG Award for one of his stunts in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (pt 2) former Team GB gymnast and professional high diver turned Hollywood stuntman Nicholas Daines is keen to see stunts recognised in the Oscar ceremony.

Nicholas - a member of the 2012 Olympic bid - says "Personally, I think that there should be a stunt category at the Oscars. We are the unsung heroes of the film industry and we risk our lives to create the action sequences that save the faces of the stars that get all the glory. The industry's early stuntmen such as Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton were the pioneers of this booming industry we know today. They didn't have the luxury of air bags and crash pads, so I think their accomplishments would certainly deserve acknowledgement."

Nicholas has appeared in films such as Die Another Day, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Hobbit and many more - and he performs as a zombie in forthcoming World War Z.He also appears in commercials for brands such as Audi, Adidas, Speedo, G Star Raw and Vodafone.

Nicholas still trains with his local gymnastics club and is keen to support Team GB this year. He say: "I'm extremely proud of my role in winning the bid for the 2012 Olympic Games. It is now an amazing part of history, and a framed signed photograph from Lord Coe of the campaign takes pride of place on my living room wall. It was an amazing opportunity to be able to give something back to a sport that has given me so much. I think the Olympics will be amazing for London.

"We have learned so much since the last Olympic Games here and it will do wonders for sport in general in this country. It is about time that sport took a front seat in the UK and I think we underestimate its importance in our culture. We have neglected it at times over the years, but I have high hopes that the Olympic legacy will inspire the British to get more involved in sport and achieve even greater things in the future.

"Sport is incredibly important in our society. It teaches immense discipline, and there is also a significant correlation with sport and high academic achievement. With obesity on the increase and anti-social behaviour out of control in this country, we need to invest in sport and realise what an important tool it is in the education and development of Britain's youth"

Learn more at www.nicholasdaines.com
- View Nicholas' showreel www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGauHc8AAlw
- Details of SAG award www.sagawards.org/media-pr/press-releases/%E2%80%9Charry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9Cgame-thrones%E2%80%9D-are-recipients-sag

Headline Show For E4 Udderbelly Festival - Shlomo's The Vocal Orchestra

The Vocal Orchestra, written and created by Shlomo, at E4 Udderbelly Festival at Southbank Centre, Jubilee Gardens, off Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Monday 9 April - Sunday 27 May 2012

Press Review Tickets available from MONDAY 16 APRIL onwards

Seven mouths, seven mics, no instruments, THE VOCAL ORCHESTRA take to the stage at this year's E4 Udderbelly Festival from MONDAY 9 APRIL UNTIL SUNDAY 27 MAY with a spine-tingling hour of incredible musical entertainment.

Combining jaw dropping human beatboxing, glorious vocal harmonies and floor-wobbling bass lines, The Vocal Orchestra is a breathtakingly original show, written and created by internationally acclaimed beatboxer Shlomo, and performed by a company of the world's most exciting beatboxing superstars.

The Vocal Orchestra is a dynamic and exciting new show created and directed by award winning beatboxer Shlomo. His sell-out show Mouthtronica received 5 Star reviews at the 2011 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and saw collaborations with James Morrison and Michael Winslow as well as performances on BBC Radio 1. A Guinness World Record holder, Shlomo gave up astrophysics to develop his unique brand of vocal pyrotechnics. It was a good move. Since then he has won global acclaim and worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Bjork, Damon Albarn, Jarvis Cocker, Martha Wainwright, Imogen Heap, The Specials, DJ Yoda, Jason Mraz and even comedians The Mighty Boosh.

This uplifting mashup of intricate group beatbox routines and roof-raising interpretations of all-time classics from Jackson 5's I Want You Back and Son of a Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield to Out of Space by The Prodigy and David Bowie's Let's Dance will leave you whooping, clapping and dancing all the way home. Don't miss it!

Following in the footsteps of Tom Tom Crew, Brazil Brazil and Free Run; The Vocal Orchestra is the first headline show to be announced for E4's 4th Udderbelly Festival, the second will be announced later this month.

To see an example of The Vocal Orchestra at work click the link! http://youtu.be/iSp8BOlAA7g

Further information about The Vocal Orchestra can be found at www.thevocalorchestra.com

www.facebook.com/thevocalorchestra / www.twitter.com/vocalorchestra

Classic Sitcom 'Cowboys' Complete Second Series Is Out On DVD 5th March 2012

THE COMPLETE SECOND SERIES (12)

The decorating and handyman trade takes on a whole new meaning when you encounter the builders of Joe Jones Limited. The '80s sitcom COWBOYS - THE COMPLETE SECOND SERIES (12) is available to buy on DVD for the very first time on 5th March 2012.

Should your kitchen need repainting or your bathroom require renovation, you certainly wouldn't want to hire the dubious firm of builders that goes by the name of Joe Jones Limited. Geyser, Wobbly Ron and Eric work for Joe because no-one else will employ them. And Joe has to employ Geyser, Wobbly Ron and Eric because no one else will work for him.

Starring Oscar-winning scriptwriter and actor Colin Welland as the aptly named plumber Geyser, David Kelly (Robin's Nest) as his terminally confused co-worker, and Roy Kinnear as the boss entirely unburdened by a conscience, this wickedly funny early '80s sitcom was written by Surgical Spirit creator Peter Learmouth, and is set to win over the hearts of a whole new generation of fans.

COWBOYS - THE COMPLETE SECOND SERIES (12) is a Network DVD release

Release Date: 5th March 2012

RRP: £12.99

Discs: 1

Running Time: 175 minutes (approximately)

Screen Ratio: 1.33:1/colour

Cat. No.: 7953642

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