Entertainment Tips Thread

[Donger]

I've been lucky enough to have had some cracking nights out lately ... an eclectic mix of theatre productions, films, music gigs and stand-up comedy performances. I always appreciate people's recommendations and like to go along and experience all kinds of live entertainment. Recent highlights for me have been the films "Heretic" and "Companion" plus a great stand-up gig by Chris McCausland. But I've just got to recommend this lot to you:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMW03_WKljU


I never thought I'd ever enjoy anything like that, but the deadpan humour, the sheer range of different music styles and the talent of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain just shone out. A great performance including David Bowie, Adele, Sylvester, Black Sabbath, Robert Palmer numbers, interspersed with Rawhide, The Muppet Show and Champion the Wonder Horse! I'm told they do a great version of "Shaft" sometimes, too. I smiled from start to finish and can't recommend them highly enough. Real feelgood stuff.

If you can recommend any really great shows, films or gigs that are touring now, let's hear about them, Cyclechatters. Spread the word.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Hayseed Dixie.................

eg;


View: https://youtu.be/CjAu3Yyn09A?si=N4RGiGLEoK2iiYxg



View: https://youtu.be/DYcZ75Chd5E?si=aQmewBUocj8SvDUU

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Ukelele music is 72% cooler if the muzos wear Hawain shirts. Cool music though.

 

[postman]

Our bins go out more than me.My happiness is locking the door after 19-00 and slippers on.An early night is something i look forward to.

 

[postman]

Going out a little story.My mate has a son that often travels to London for his job.Government so can't say anymore,so this week he said he was asked for £6-60 for a coffee,now i don't know if i believe that but friggin hell i hope not.I like a brew and when Costa,Nero or Fartbucks get to £4 i am out.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Going out a little story.My mate has a son that often travels to London for his job.Government so can't say anymore,so this week he said he was asked for £6-60 for a coffee,now i don't know if i believe that but friggin hell i hope not.I like a brew and when Costa,Nero or Fartbucks get to £4 i am out.

There's a coffee shop, in the main-entrance, at work
Some staff are calling before starting/on morning break/afternoon break/going home
I often wonder how much they're spending in there

I've never used it, I keep a box of teabags in my locker, & make my own (Yorkshire Tea)

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

asked for £6-60 for a coffee,

Someone's having a giraffe.

 

[Accy cyclist]

There's a coffee shop, in the main-entrance, at work
Some staff are calling before starting/on morning break/afternoon break/going home
I often wonder how much they're spending in there

I've never used it, I keep a box of teabags in my locker, & make my own (Yorkshire Tea)

I'd do the same if still working in such a place. That or take a flask of coffee as no way would I buy coffee 3 or 4 times a day!

 

[Accy cyclist]

There's a coffee shop, in the main-entrance, at work
Some staff are calling before starting/on morning break/afternoon break/going home
I often wonder how much they're spending in there

I've never used it, I keep a box of teabags in my locker, & make my own (Yorkshire Tea)

I'd do the same if still working in such a place. That or take a flask of coffee as now way would I buy coffee 3 or 4 times a day!

 

[Accy cyclist]

There's a coffee shop, in the main-entrance, at work
Some staff are calling before starting/on morning break/afternoon break/going home
I often wonder how much they're spending in there

I've never used it, I keep a box of teabags in my locker, & make my own (Yorkshire Tea)

I'd do the same if still working in such a place. That or take a flask of coffee as now way would I buy coffee 3 or 4 times a day!

 

[irw]

I'd do the same if still working in such a place. That or take a flask of coffee as no way would I buy coffee 3 or 4 times a day!

I'd do the same if still working in such a place. That or take a flask of coffee as now way would I buy coffee 3 or 4 times a day!

I'd do the same if still working in such a place. That or take a flask of coffee as now way would I buy coffee 3 or 4 times a day!

Ok, ok, we get it!

 

[DRM]

There's a coffee shop, in the main-entrance, at work
Some staff are calling before starting/on morning break/afternoon break/going home
I often wonder how much they're spending in there

I've never used it, I keep a box of teabags in my locker, & make my own (Yorkshire Tea)

I believe that NHS staff get a decent discount there, even so I find it easier/cheaper to use coffee bags in a small flask & insulated mug, we buy them in bulk so even cheaper for work

 

[mistyoptic]

There's a coffee shop, in the main-entrance, at work
Some staff are calling before starting/on morning break/afternoon break/going home
I often wonder how much they're spending in there

I've never used it, I keep a box of teabags in my locker, & make my own (Yorkshire Tea)

You mean the H&S fairies haven't confiscated your kettle yet?

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

You mean the H&S fairies haven't confiscated your kettle yet?

Not yet

We can’t oil squeaking door hinges, due to lack of training
Or, more likely galloping paranoia that it will drip, then someone will slip & claim against the Trust

 

[Donger]

Don't think I've ever seen a thread go off piste so completely so quickly.

If anyone is remotely interested, Ben Elton's current stand-up tour is well worth a look-in. No support act, just Ben on his own, filling over 2 hours with high energy, intelligent ranting about modern life and getting old. A highly entertaining evening at Cheltenham Town Hall last night.