JOE LONGTHORNE
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THURSDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2008
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Due to circumstances beyond our control the date of Joe Longthorne's appearance in now Thursday 2nd October, One day earlier.

Should you wish to either transfer your tickets to the Thursday then please contact the box office on 0161 643 2389 or call into the Box Office Monday to Friday, 10am to 4.30pm.

Should you require a refund then there are two methods of reclaiming:

(1) Return your tickets by post with your receipts if you paid by debit or credit card. (We cannot send cash in the post).

(2) Bring them in to the Box Office between the 4th and the 12th of September (any method of payment)

 
 

Joe Longthorne was born on 31st May 1955, in Hull. From an early age he showed signs of being a natural performer. His first break came when he was asked to appear on YTV's 'Junior Showtime' a kind of variety show featuring talented kids from the Yorkshire region.

Once the show ended in 1970, Joe played the Northern club circuit before returning to our screens on 'Search for a Star'. Though Joe did not win the series, it got him noticed!

Today Joe is probably known as the best vocal Impressionist the UK has ever known; in the 80's and 90's, he was given his own TV show by Central television and has gone on to break box office records at one of the largest theatres in the UK! He has played Las Vagas and has performed infront of the Queen, although, life has not always been rosey for Joe. 2005 saw him recovering from a life saving bone marrow operation after suffering from cancer, which has cruelly dogged most of his adult life.

Now with his health looking really great, Joe is back! September 2006, saw him headlining a West End show at the London Palladium! Hitting off in February 2007, he embarked on a date packed national tour that finally ended in July and on 2nd June, he was honoured by the 'Variety Club of Great Britian' where a host of celebrities paid tribute to him in Manchester. In 2008, You can catch Joe on another major tour of the UK!