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Ladies and GentlemanFrom the day he was found in a Harrods carrier bag on the steps of Guys Hospital, Andy McNab has lived an extraordinary life. Brought up on the gritty housing estates of Peckham, South East London, as a teenage delinquent, he kicked against society. As a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets and fields of South Armagh. As a member of 22 SAS he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years - on five continents.During the first Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, will remain in regimental history for ever.The patrol infiltrated Iraq in January 1991, but was soon compromised. A fierce firefight with Iraqi troops ensued and the patrol was forced to escape and evade on foot to Syria. Three of the eight men were killed; four were captured after three days on the run; one escaped.One of the four taken prisoner, McNab was held for six weeks and was relentlessly and savagely tortured. He suffered nerve damage to both hands, a dislocated shoulder, kidney and liver damage and contracted hepatitis. After six months of medical treatment he was back on active service.Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM) during his career, McNab was the British Armys most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS in February 1993.ON OCTOBER THE 15TH AT THE FORUM NORTHALLERTON YOU WILL HEAR IT ALL FROM THE MAN HIMSELF.ALL TICKETS �30 AND INCLUDE A SIGNED HARDBACK COPY OF ANDY McNABs NEW BOOK WHATEVER IT TAKES. TICKETS AVAILABLE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.SPECIFIC EVENT INFORMATION.18.30 DOORS OPEN/BOOK COLLECTION 19.30 PART 1 AN AUDIENCE WITH ANDY McNAB 20.30 INTERVAL 21.00 AUDIENCE Q/A 22.00 FINISH

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Enjoy a selection of festive favourites in the company of vocalists Amy Fudali and Colin Bailey with Tales from the Tree told by Mark Cronfield as Saint Nicholas.Its beginning to look a lot like Christmasand the most wonderful time of the yearto remember loved ones and share the miracle of Christmas with family and friends. Let it snow and take a sleighridein awinter wonderlandand listen out for those silver bells in the distance.If its cold outside stay in doors, gather round the Christmas tree and share some tales of yesteryear. Discover some of the origins, traditions and legends that continue to spread the spirit of Christmas around the globe today. But most of all,be sure to have yourself a merry little Christmas.Colin, Amy and Mark hail from Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales and enjoy sharing the magic of Christmas with audiences at theatres, arts centres and village halls countrywide.For more information visit www.blueboxt.co.ukTickets for this event are available by clicking here or from The Northallerton Forum Box Office: 01609 776230

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One Mans story of shipwreck, solitude and salvation. As told by himself.In a dynamic one-man performance Defoes classic novel is brought to the stage for its 300th anniversary. Rediscover Crusoes Island and the strange, surprising story of Yorkshires world-famous castaway.Mark Cronfield, a stalwart of North Country Theatre for much of his career embarks upon his first production with the newly formed Fell-Foss Theatre. Together with Colin Bailey, Mark has founded Fell-Foss with the aim of creating quality theatre in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales for rural communities across the North of England and beyond. Join us as we cast off on our maiden voyage.Mark has also performed for Time Will Tell Theatre, Theatre Hullabaloo, three over eden, and The National Theatre. Film and TV credits include Hollyoaks and The Descent.www.fell-fosstheatre.co.ukFell-Foss Theatre is a trading name of BlueBoxt Productions Ltd. A Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England and Wales No. 11862560Tickets for this event are available by clicking here or from The Northallerton Forum Box Office: 01609 776230

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