Artistes of the Month

Also featured: Stephen K Amos, David Campese

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John Prescott

John Prescott is recognised for his passionate interest in regeneration, and particularly housing. He is continuing to advise the Chinese government on their plans to build a thousand new 'sustainable' cities.    

Always a colourful character, Prescott is also known for a number of controversial episodes - not least punching the farmer who threw an egg at him during the 2001 election.

In 1963, after working for ten years as a steward in the Merchant Navy, he gained a diploma in economics and politics at Ruskin College, Oxford. He later went on to gain a BSc in economics and economic history at the University of Hull.

Maritime safety motivated his decision to work as a full-time official for the National Union of Seamen between 1968 and 1970.

John Prescott was elected Labour Member of Parliament for Hull East in 1970. He was a member of the Council of Europe between 1972 and 1975, Delegate EEC Parliamentary in 1975 and Leader of the Labour Party Delegation to the European Parliament between 1976 and 1979.

He held a series of Shadow Cabinet posts, dealing with regional affairs, employment, energy and transport, and in 1994 was elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

Following the Labour Party's election in May 1997 he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State for Environment, Transport and the Regions.

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister was created as part of the Cabinet Office in 2001, and was made a Department in its own right in 2002.

In May 2006 the PM asked John Prescott to chair a number of major Cabinet Committees and to oversee the efficient development of Government policy. He also asked him to continue with his international work particularly with regard to China and Eastern Europe, and, in recognition of his work in delivering the Kyoto Treaty, to work with the Foreign Secretary and the Secretary of State for the Environment on developing the post Kyoto agenda.

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Stephen K Amos

WINNER SPIRIT OF THE FESTIVAL AWARD NZ COMEDY FESTIVAL 2005

NOMINEE RICHARD PRYOR AWARD 2004

WINNER BEST STAND UP TIME OUT LIVE AWARDS 2004

An expert at being himself, Stephen K Amos is supremely warm and wickedly funny with an ability to charm onlookers right into the palm of his hand. He creates weird and wonderful connections within his audience who are drawn into his own personal world and thoughts brought to life by his chatty delivery, his ability to become the characters he's talking about and his fantastic energy and warmth.

"He hit the mark perfectly…I've never seen this audience so transfixed"
Stephen provided the mid awards entertainment at the Private Equity Awards 2008

"Stephen was great - I am sure we will use him again."
Stephen spoke after dinner at an Insurance Conference - January 2008

"Stephen K Amos is the embodiment of charisma. From the first minute to the last, he never lets the audience out of the palm of his hand. Amos's show is packed with well-observed material, performed hilariously. His affection for the audience is the killer blow, culminating in an all-singing, all-dancing party to which everyone is invited. No one could possibly have left this feel good show without a beaming smile on their face. A real stormer" CHORTLE

"Half the audience would probably be squirming with terror, were it not for his winning charm and irrepressible charisma. Amos gives the impression of one born to entertain. He keeps the gags flowing thick and fast with sharp observations and stories before producing more devastating one-liners from up his sleeve" METRO

"A lovely warm manner .......a great performer" THE TIMES

"This year he has gained in stature, the first black British comic to really rock the Fringe in years. It's a strong show, with excellent gags and the finest ending on the Fringe" SUNDAY TIMES

"One of the best comperes in the business" Time Out.

Click here for Stephen's online video showreel

David Campese

David Campese is widely regarded as the greatest rugby player of his generation. In an international career spanning 16 years, he has played more test matches for Australia and has scored more tries than any other player in the history of the game.
David Campese was born on 21st October 1962 in Queanbeyan, New South Wales to Gianantonio and Joan Campese.

David devoted much of his childhood to Golf, Aussie Rules and Rugby League but in 1979 he decided to move concentrate wholly on Rugby Union and never looked back. David played for the Queanbeyan Whites fourth grade in 1979 and was quickly promoted to first grade by 1980.

In 1982, at the age of 19 David was selected for the Australian Wallaby side and made his international debut against New Zealand in Christchurch scoring one try.

Over the next 14 years, David played for Randwick, Waratah s and the Wallabies, scoring 64 international tries and making a name for himself as one of the greatest players of Rugby Union of the 20th Century.

On the 23rd October 1996, David became the first Australian rugby player to play 100 tests, when selected to play in the Australia v Italy match in Padova, Italy.

David finished his test career on the 1996 Italy, Scotland, Ireland and Wales tour with his 101st test against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park, on December 1. A crowd of 70,000 farewelled him with a standing ovation.

Orthodox or unorthodox David Campese has always been a memorable entertainer. Fast and elusive and of course with that unique goose step, he has over the years provided us with his own brand of magic on the field.

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