Marco Pierre White Reveals Secrets Of The Stove

THE UK's best known chef, who has 1 of his Steakhouse restaurants in Liverpool, is 1of the main draws of a brand new BBC elearning service that offers never before access to the minds of some of the world's greatest creative talents. Fans of Marco Pierre White, whose restaurant is located at Hotel Indigo on Chapel Street, can now enjoy over 30 online lessons where he reveals some of the skills that made him the first British and youngest chef (at the time) to attain 3 Michelin stars. Called BBC Maestro, and in partnership with BBC Studios, the digital tutorials will allow aspiring cooks to indulge in their passion for food from the comfort of their own home and is ideal during the current lockdown.

Ben Morcombe, general manager said:- "At a time when the country is in lockdown, this is a great way for people to learn some new skills from arguably the UK's best ever and most influential chef so it's great to see Marco pass on his knowledge. Marco often talks about how going out for a meal provides a little bit of escapism so despite us not being able to go out and eat, cooking a delicious meal for loved ones or even yourself, is a great way for aspiring cooks to take their minds off the current situation."

Personally crafted by Pierre White, the intimate and informative experience will bring the 1 dubbed the Godfather of Modern cooking, directly into the homes and lives of those who have subscribed to the new service. Marco added:- "It's not about recipes. This is about food. The understanding of food. How to take something as simple as a potato and take it somewhere it's never been before. It's impossible to cook 3 star food at home without a team, but what I can do is impart that 3 star understanding and show people how to introduce it into cooking at home."

Ben concluded:- "Of course, once the lockdown restrictions ease, those who might have subscribed and had a go at some of Marco's lessons, can pop in here to sample some of the dishes he created and let us take care of what's on the table while they relax and enjoy the company of family and friends."

For further information please visit:- BBCMaestro.Com or MPWRestaurants.Co.UK.

Jason Manford and Jodie Prenger come home to the North West this Christmas in:- 'Sleeping Beauty'

FOR the heroic NHS staff of Greater Manchester, Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce that all tickets for the 1st evening performance of their socially distanced pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, produced by:- Qdos Entertainment, at Manchester's historic home of the panto, Manchester Opera House, will be gifted to NHS workers and their families.

Sheena Wrigley, Theatre Director Manchester Palace and Opera House said:- "We are thrilled at the prospect of working with Qdos Pantomimes and re-opening the historic Manchester Opera House with this festive family show. It's especially important that we can play our part in keeping 1 of the City's great Christmas traditions alive after what has been an especially challenging time for communities in Greater Manchester. Our wonderful NHS staff can enter a ballot for free tickets for their families at:- HealthServiceDiscounts.Com, our way of saying a huge 'Thank You' for everything they've done this year."

The support of The National Lottery has enabled us to bring some light and joy to the people of our City and to support some of our fantastic Palace & Opera House team as they return to work on this special show. NHS workers just need to head to:- HealthServiceDiscounts.Com and register for the ballot.

The production is able to go ahead thanks to the support of The National Lottery, giving thousands of theatregoers, in Manchester and across the country, the chance to enjoy socially distanced pantomimes this Christmas. This initiative between The National Lottery and Qdos Entertainment is providing financial support for theatres to stage socially distanced live pantomimes making it viable for venues to open their doors to the general public, generating vital income for the theatre and helping to restore jobs whilst also providing much needed cheer.

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) is the global leader in live theatre, operating 50 venues across Britain, the US and Germany. They produce shows across the entertainment spectrum and are proud to have won many Olivier and Tony awards with a clear mission to bring the very best in live entertainment to the largest possible number of people.

Making his pantomime debut is Salford born comedian Jason Manford as Muddles, alongside Blackpool's own I'd Do Anything winner Jodie Prenger as The Enchantress, returning to Manchester Opera House for the fifth time. Joining them for the 1st time in Manchester after a 21 year panto stint at Bradford's the Alhambra Theatre, is Billy Pearce as King Billy with Eric Potts as The Queen, Jenny Gaynor as Carabosse, Louis Gaunt as The Prince and Sarah Goggin as Princess Beauty.

Sleeping Beauty will run from Saturday, 12 December 2020 to Sunday, 3 January 2021, with a relaxed performance, on Thursday, 31 December 2020. Tickets are available now and are available in a range of bubble sizes with a safe distance between each group, so customers can enjoy the festive fun, safely.

The safety of both guests and cast are of the highest priority this panto season by keeping in line with the current Government guidelines, adapting to any changes the Government may make. Customers will be able to book for a bubble of up to 6 with each bubble being separated by a combination of empty rows or empty seats to ensure they are a safe distance from other patrons, reducing the venue's capacity by 50%. Staggered arrival times and one way systems will be in place with sanitising Stations placed around the venue and deep cleaning taking place between every performance. Instead of queuing for refreshments, guests will be encouraged to stay in their seats by the removal of the interval and the added ability to order drinks directly to their seats. Backstage will have a Covid Monitor, employed to keep the cast safe and socially distanced, implementing precautions such as choreographed stage exits and contact free performing for the actors, with rehearsals limited to just essential cast and creative's for each scene being rehearsed.

The NHS Ballot will be open to NHS workers runs until 29 November 2020, to win a maximum of 6 tickets per household / bubble, for the 1st evening performance, at the Manchester Opera House, on Saturday, 12 December 2020. To register for the ballot, visit:- HealthServiceDiscounts.Com, from Monday, 16 November 2020. Winners will be notified by Monday, 7 December 2020.