Tonights Gig

Well, here’s another sad note …

The fella behind the column is Martin, the King Harold’s soon-to-be-former manager, and the chap who originally got me in to run the quiz, there. That’s a bit upsetting, to be frank.

Martin’s been nothing but professional in his dealings with me, the staff and – more importantly – the customers, and has always come across as both a competent manager, a capable employer, and a damn good boss.

It’s seems he’s been having trouble getting on with Dave, the owner, and not been feeling happy in his job, for the past seven months. As he put it, himself, “I’ve lost my passion for the job”.

And that is a pity. Dave, and the King Harold, is losing a very talented person and able man.

But, moving on, to the night’s event’s.

Quiet. Very quiet, but nicely cut-throat.

As you possibly might guess, from their performance, last week, ‘Team Patrox’ came in first, with an incrediable sixty-nine points. Which isn’t the first time I’ve seen a score like that – the ‘Tom & Jerrys’, ‘AKA-47’s’, Posin’ Joe, and, off the top of my head, the ‘No Idea’s’– have all put in high sixty’s. But it is quite an achievement, none the less. And they pushed John and Roger into second, at sixty-three point, with ‘Another Dimension’ in third, with fifty-six. Screamingly good scores, I should add.

And rounding out the teams, and with their second shirt, and a score of twenty-three, bless ’em, the Funky Monkey’s.

Now before I go on, let’s get the bonus out of the way, shall we?

It’s at £39•00p.

My Giddy Aunt!

£39•00p!!!!!! Dearly Dearly Me! I love it when I get a near miss, as well, we had one team get a near miss on this one; – “Pinotage comes from which country, and is made from which grapes?” It’s South African, and made from a mixture of Pinot Noir and Cinsault. The near miss answer involved Semillon, rather than Cinsault, I should add.

Thanks to my boss, Will, there for putting in that one!

Anyway, here’s tonight’s rough ol’ question set; – number sixty-two, I should add.

I’ll post any chances I’ll make to the changes I make to the table round, in the morning. Enjoy.

ROUND ONE: – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

Q1) Which of the Knights of The Round Table was Queen Guinevere’s lover?

A1) Sir Lancelot.

Q2) What colour habit does a Carmelite monk wear?

Q2) White.

Q3) If someone has been described as “salacious,” what do they have an excessive interest in; – sex, drugs, or Rock & Roll?

A3) Sex.

Q4) Which Essex town was named as the best place to retire, in Britain?

A4) Southend–on–Sea.

Q5) What’s the technical term for a dvd, or cd?

A5) An optical disc.

Q6) Where do witches traditionally hold their Sabbats?

A6) At a crossroads.

Q7) In which European country did Punch and Judy shows originate?

A7) Italy.

Q8) Clive Rice played cricket for which country?

A8) South Africa.

Q9) Who wrote the novel “A Clockwork Orange”?

A9) Anthony Burgess.

Q10) The giant panda is native to which country?

A10) China.

ROUND TWO: – TREADING THE BOARDS.

Q11) In which musical does Fagin appear?

A11) “Oliver”

Q12) Which musical about Professor Higgins and Eliza Doolittle is based on “Pygmalion”?

A12) “My Fair Lady”

Q13) Which musical is about a circus impresario?

A13) “Barnum”

Q14) Which New York street is famous for its theatres?

A14) Broadway

Q15) According to the comedy, There’s a what in My Soup?

A15) Girl

Q16) What was Jesus Christ according to Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber?

A16) A superstar

Q17) Topol, Leonard Nimoy*, and Joe McGann have all played the main character in which Musical?

A17) Fiddler On the Roof

Q18) In “Starlight Express” what do the performers wear on their feet?

A18) Roller Skates

Q19) During the 2nd World War, which London theatre’s motto was, “We never close”?

A19) The Windmill

Q20) Michael Crawford starred in the musical about “The Woman in…” what?

A20) White.

ROUND THREE: – CLASSICAL MUSIC AND LIGHTS.

Q21) Which piece by Wagner was used as the theme of the movie, “Apocalypse, Now”?

A21) “The Ride of The Valkyries.”

Q22) Which of Verdi's operas is set in Ancient Egypt; – “Aïda”, “Alzira”, or “Attilla”?

A22) “Aïda”

Q23) During which part of Handel’s “Messiah,” is it traditional for the audience to stand up?

A23) The Hallelujah Chorus.

Q24) Stephane Grappelli is famous for playing which stringed instrument?

A24) The violin

Q25) Who composed the piece of music known as the “Moonlight Sonata”?

A25) Beethoven

Q26) What does an operetta have that an opera doesn’t?

A26) Spoken dialogue.

Q27) What does the musical direction ‘tacet’ mean: – Stop playing, start playing, or keep on playing?

A27) Stop playing (or be silent).

Q28) Which British conductor was known as ‘Old Timber’; – Sir Henry Wood, Sir Harry Pine, or Sir Tarquin Elm?

A28) Sir Henry Wood.

Q29) In which opera does a gypsy girl fall in love with a toreador; – “Carmen”, “Madame Butterfly”, or “Tosca”?

A29) “Carmen”

Q30) Who wrote the opera “Peter Grimes”; – Benjamin Britten, Noël Coward, or Edward Elgar?

A30) Benjamin Britten

ROUND FOUR: – TV DINNERS.

Q31) In the cartoon and film, where did the Flintstones live?

A31) Bedrock

Q32) What role did Bernard Youens play, in “Coronation Street”?

A32) Stan Ogden

Q33) Which television character refused to marry in the year 35 BC, was therefore cursed and forced to live in a small ‘padded’ room?

A33) Jeannie, in “I Dream of Jeannie.”

Q34) Which snooker show was originally commissioned by David Attenborough?

A34) “Pot Black”

Q35) Mr T appeared in which team?

A35) “The A Team”

Q36) “Songs of Praise” is usually shown on which night of the week?

A36) Sunday.

Q37) What is Britain’s longest running children’s TV show?

A37) “Blue Peter”.

Q38) Adam Woodyatt plays which character in “EastEnders”?

A38) Ian Beale.

Q39) In which country of the UK is the new version of “Doctor Who” filmed?

A39) Wales.

Q40) Which reporter had the scoop of 1995 with his “Panorama” interview of the Princess of Wales?

A40) Martin Bashir.

ROUND FIVE: – ALL THROUGH HISTORY.

Q41) What was the name of the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine?

A41) Nautilus

Q42) Which Prime Minister observed that “A week is a long time in politics”?

A42) Harold Wilson.

Q43) Who was the Iron Duke?

A43) Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington.

Q44) US-born traitor William Joyce –known for his broadcasts from Nazi Germany during World War II– was better known how?

A44) Lord Haw-Haw.

Q45) In which year of the sixties was Prince Edward born?

A45) 1964

Q46) For what did Hans Brinker receive immortal fame in Holland?

A46) Boy who held finger in dyke.

Q47) Which British monarch was know as Edward the Caresser; – Edward the 5th, 6th, or 7th?

A47) Edward 7th.

Q48) The first pound note was introduced in which year -1854, 1894 or 1914?

A48) 1894

Q49) Venezuelan assasin and terrorist, Illich Ramirez Sanchez, was better as what?

A49) Carlos the Jackal.

Q50) During the Napoleonic Wars, what were the 95th Rifle Regiment of Foot was better known how; – the Green Rifles, the Green Jackets, or the Red Devils?

A50) The Green Rifles.

ROUND SIX: – GENERAL IGNORANCE.

Q51) In the film, “Boys From Brazil”, which historical figure was played by Gregory Peck?

A51) Dr Josef Mengele.

Q52) In which of Ian Fleming's novel's did James Bond make his 1st appearance?

A52) “Casino Royale.”

Q53) There were only two independent African nations, at the start of World War Two. Name Either.

A53) Liberia & Ethiopia.

Q54) Which Grand Event was 1st broadcast on the BBC, in 1960?

A54) The Grand National

Q55) Springfield, Illinois, was the birthplace of which assassinated US President?

A55) Abraham Lincoln.

Q56) Briana Corrigan & Jacqui Abbot were the two female singers for which band?

A56) The Beautiful South

Q57) True or False. The World Spam Museum is in Austin, Colorado.

A57) False. It’s in Austin, Texas!

Q58) Which south American country borders Argentina, Brazil, & Bolivia?

A58) Paraguay

Q59) Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders was a writer on which well known musical magazine?

A59) The New Musical Express.

Q60) What sitcom featured Frankie Howerd as a crafty Roman slave?

A60) “Up Pompeii.”

*Go on, click on this one. I couldn’t RESIST this one!