A joke in the park for Hope House; JJaassoonn MMaannffoorrdd ttooppss ccoommeeddyy bbiillll.Byline: DAVID David, in the Bible David, d. c.970 B.C., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 B.C.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel to replace Saul, who had been deemed a failure. POWELL FUNNYMAN fun·ny·man n. A humorous person, especially a professional comedian. Jason Manford Jason Manford (born Manchester 1981) is a stand-up comedian, who began his career in 1999 and has taken over from Paul Tonkinson as the breakfast show host on XFM Manchester. In June 2007, he took over from Dave Spikey as a team captain on 8 out of 10 Cats. hopes his performance at the Comedy in the Park night at the Gweyl Gobaith - Festival Of Hope - is more entertaining than his own stag night stag night or party Noun a party for men only, held for a man who is about to get married stag night, stag party n → despedida de soltero in Wales. The star of C4's 8 Out of 10 Cats said: "It was more of a hen night hen night Noun Informal a party for women only, esp. held for a woman shortly before she is married hen night n (col) → despedida de soltera , really. It was in a Snowdonian cottage and we stayed in and played PlayStation games." Rest assured, though, he did get down to some paintballing and go-karting that same weekend. Currently, Jason, 28, is gearing up to entertain the crowds at the Comedy in the Park night in Flintshire. He says: "I'm looking forward to it. I'm writing some material now. It'll be good for the festival to have some variety along with the singers. I don't understand the Welsh language although parts of North Wales are like south Liverpool. I used to come to Anglesey on holiday." The comedian from Salford had entertainers in his family so his path was clear. He said: "I was a bit of a smart Alec at school - always coming out with funny comments. I enjoyed performing. I had performers and people in bands in my family so it (showbusiness) was not one of those jobs that seemed completely out of reach. But I never really thought it would turn into a job." Jason began his career aged only 17 in 1999, while working at the Buzz Comedy Club at the Southern Hotel in Chorlton. He was collecting glasses when a performer didn't arrive for an evening set. Jason stepped in to fill the gap. Six gigs later he was crowned City Life North West Comedian of the Year. Now he's hobnobbing with the stars. He says: "On 8 Out of 10 Cats on TV, I've met Jimmy Carr, Joan Rivers and three times cycling Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy. I've also done Jonathan Ross and met Mickey Rourke so it's been a real eye-opener." GWYL GOBAITH - FESTIVAL OF HOPE THE three-day, open-air event is held at Gwysaney Hall, Mold on June 26-28. Stars of comedy on Friday include Jason Manford, Silky, Milton Jones and Tudur Owen. Saturday sees Rhys Meriion joined by Shan Cothi, David Kempster and Cr Rhuthun. On Sunday Mark Evans and Only Men Aloud perform with Ysgol Glanaethwy plus Trelawnyd and Caerwys choirs. Proceeds to Hope House Children's Hospices charity, which runs Hope House in Oswestry and Ty e Gobaith in Conwy. Tickets cost pounds 27.50. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk or www.gwyl-gobaith.co.uk |
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