News from JH
Posted at 13:39 30/01/2012
JOHN JOINS THE BEACON.
John now has a regular monthly column in The Beacon, called Where Are They Now? The January issue featured Morris Barton and the February issue showcases Island musician Brian Sharpe. The March issue will feature one of the Island's most photographed ladies of the 80s and 90s.
Posted at 08:56 30/01/2012
RARE LIONEL BART INTERVIEW TO BE AIRED.
Back in 1995 John was invited to the Acton home of world famous songwriter Lionel Bart, who died four years later. The interview, the longest Lionel had ever undertaken, lasted over an hour and and the 2-hour programme included some of his most memorable songs, including, of course, several from his Oscar winning musical Oliver. John has re-edited this interview, which has not been heard since 1995, and added even more of Lionel's great songs. He has spent several hours on the project and it will be aired before Oliver opens at the Mayflower, Southampton, from May 1 to 26, starring Brian Conley.
Posted at 19:21 22/01/2012
EDDIE THE EAGLE IS FLYING IN!!!
It's now nearly 24 years since Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards became the most famous man in the world for his antics in the Winter Olympics. Listen out for him soon on John Hannam Meets - and he's in sparkling form.
Also on the same show is British soul music legend Chris Farlowe. He is coming to the Island for the first time in over 30 years, on May 11 at Shanklin Theatre.
Posted at 19:17 22/01/2012
THE OSMONDS ARE COMING!!!
The amazing OSMONDS are heading back to the UK in the spring and you can hear two of their members on forthcoming John Hannam Meets
Posted at 18:50 01/01/2012
JOHN HANNAM WEBSITE CLOCKS UP 18,000 HITS.
John's Website - www.johnhannam.com has now clocked up 18,000 hits.
Posted at 16:02 21/12/2011
SIX STAGE PANTO REVIEWS FOR JH.
John has completed his six visits to the mainland to review professional pantomimes for The Stage newspaper. It seems a great year for the pro shows and all six were of a very high standard. All the reviews can be read, under Christmas and panto reviews, on The Stage website www.thestage.co.uk
John has also, so far, seen four local pantomimes for the Island Amateur Awards. There are at least another half dozen after Christmas.
Posted at 15:01 21/12/2011
HAYES THERE - REMEMBER FRIDAY APRIL 13TH!!!
There is some exciting news re Melvyn Hayes. The TV, stage and movie star will be undertaking An Evening With Melvyn Hayes at the Apollo Theatre, Newport, on Friday April 13. It is a charity night for two of Melvyn's favourite charities - one local and one national. John is thrilled to be involved with the show and will compere it and chat to Melvyn. In the opening half, Melvyn will present his one-man show of about 45 minutes. In the second half he will be interviewed by John followed by a questions and answer session. Ticket details will be announced in early 2012.
Posted at 09:33 18/12/2011
JOHN SEES EIGHT SHOWS IN FIVE DAYS.
In just five days John saw eight shows, from Dec 13 to 17. He's a self-confessed workaholic. Here's the run down. Kim Wilde and Roy Wood, Bournemouth (Tues), Beauty and the Beast, Fareham (Weds), Cinderella, Winchester and The Phoenix and the Carpet, Basingstoke (Thurs), Absurd Person Singular, Newport (Friday) and Peter Pan, Southampton, Sleeping Beauty, Freshwater and The Jets, Newport, all on Saturday.
Posted at 08:28 05/12/2011
GREAT RESPONSE TO RUSSELL WATSON INTERVIEW.
John has received messages and e-mails from all over Britain following the broadcast of his interview with Russell Watson. It seems to have been much appreciated by his many fans, many of whom listened via the internet
Posted at 14:27 21/11/2011
CRAIG, ALVIN AND JH.
John is delighted to be asked to compere the second Craig Douglas Medina Theatre, Newport, concert within 6 months. This time, on Thursday March 8, Craig is joined by Alvin Stardust, who is always so popular on his visits to the Island. Seeing him in a theatre is a rare treat. It's normally a club, festival field or Cowes Week gig. Tickets will be on sale from the weekend.