David Hasselhoff Confirmed for Next Year's Panto.. Already!

David Hasselhoff will play Captain Hook in Peter Pan, which will run at the SECC Clyde Auditorium from Saturday, December 12, 2015 until Sunday, January 3, 2016. He said,

"I love Scotland and after a great run in Edinburgh at the Fringe, I'm thrilled to be heading to Glasgow next year with Panto. It has become a terrific excuse to bring the whole family together to enjoy a wonderful and entertaining time at the SECC. I'm honoured to be part of Peter Pan and look forward to getting 'my hook' into the Clyde Auditorium next Christmas."

Jonathan Kiley, executive producer of Peter Pan, said: "With David Hasselhoff confirmed we know that Peter Pan is going to be a truly swashbuckling and unmissable pantomime adventure! David is a first-class actor and a great panto villain, with a sense of humour which our Glasgow audiences will love".Tickets are on sale now!

Source: Herald Scotland

David Hasselhoff to Return as Captain Hook, Tickets Available Now

Ever since fans started getting letters from the Cliffs Pavilion about David Hasselhoff playing Captain Hook in this year's panto, there's been much excitement.We confirmed with the theatre, and they've also announced today that David Hasselhoff will indeed return as Captain Hook in Peter Pan this December and next January.David said, “I love performing in Panto. It’s a wonderful British tradition and a great excuse to get the whole family together and enjoy a wonderful and entertaining time at the theatre. I’m also looking forward to spending next Christmas with the people of Essex... so watch out - "Hoff the Hook" is at it again! See you there!"Thurrock Gazette talked to Ellen McPhillips, the Theatre Director. Referring to the star’s popularity, Cliffs Pavilion Theatre Director, Ellen McPhillips, commented, “The Cliffs Pavilion has hosted may star names in our pantomimes over the years, but we are truly excited to be welcoming a major Hollywood international TV star this Christmas.“David Hasselhoff is instantly recognisable to everyone and massively-popular around the world for his roles in Knight Rider and Baywatch and we would strongly urge our audiences to book their tickets without delay.”Peter Pan will be playing from Saturday, December 13, 2014 through Sunday, January 11, 2015.

Tickets:

Cliffs Pavilion Ticket siteTickets now available for purchase. December 14, 2014 has almost sold out.Band A - £33.50*, £32.50*, £28.50*, super seats £35.50*
Band B - £31.50*, £29.50*, £25.50*, super seats £33.50*
Band C - £27.50*, £26.50*, £21.50*, super seats £29.50*Concs: £2.00 offGroups 10-19 £1.00 off per ticket
Groups 20+ £2.50 off per ticketFamily ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £112.00*, £100.00* £84.00* (13th to 19th Dec only)*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee applies, capped at four per order. Groups of 10+ please call 01702 351135 to buy fee-free.

Source: Cliffs Pavilion, Thurrock Gazette

David Hasselhoff To Talk to NCN Students

Before David leaves Nottingham, he has one more thing to do.New College of Nottingham says it's getting the new term off to a hoff-tastic start, by welcoming no other than guest speaker David Hasselhoff.More than 300 students from ncn’s academy of Creative, Cultural and Digital Industries will get the chance to hear from and question the international superstar about his life and career in the media industry.Students will attend the special event at Broadway Cinema this Friday (10th), which will officially launch ‘jamcon’ - ncn’s creative careers conference.David will speak about his rise to stardom in Knight Rider and subsequent global success with Baywatch and his more recent stints on stage in Chicago and on-screen as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, not to mention his 5m record sales worldwide.As a thank you to David for ending his time in Nottingham with ncn, he will be escorted to the venue in an E-type Jaguar, which comes courtesy of the Nottingham Motor Company - the car dealership purchased by ncn last year to launch its new motor vehicle training courses.New College Nottingham Head of Academy for Media, Film & Digital Technologies, Jonathan Laud said:“At ncn we’re massively excited that the Hoff is making time before his last weekend in the city to come and talk to our students. His speech kick starts our annual event which throws a spotlight on careers in the creative industries - we can’t think of an artist who has had a more diverse and successful career covering a whole variety of creative careers, from actor, presenter, singer/songwriter, producer, theatre star and director. He’s been immortalised in cartoon animation and in videogames and his story is nothing short of fascinating. It’s a privilege to be welcoming him to ncn.”TV and Film BTEC ncn student, Sandra Tkacz, 19 from Aspley, added: “I’m very excited about meeting the ‘Hoff’, I’ve been looking forward to it for weeks. It’s amazing that he is coming to speak to us, I remember watching him when he was on Big Brother. I’m looking forward to hearing about his career and experience and how he got into the industry. I think it will motivate us all, I’m really looking forward to it.”

Source: New College Nottingham

David Hasselhoff to get sapling from the Major Oak

A SAPLING from the oldest tree in Nottinghamshire will be presented to panto star David Hasselhoff on Monday.The famous Major Oak, in the centre of Sherwood Forest, is around 800 years old.The sapling will be handed to the Hoff and his Peter Pan co-stars on behalf of the Sherwood Forest site.Peter Pan the panto is running at the Theatre Royal.

Source: Nottingham Post

Peter Pan Opening Night

Peter Pan started Saturday in Nottingham with Hoff the Hook with a VIP Reception. The Royal Centre posted photos to their Facebook page of the event.David Hasselhoff has helped spark record-breaking ticket sales this year for Peter Pan. The Nottingham Post wrote a review of the Panto. Here's an excerpt:

He [good-natured pirate Mr Smee] found the perfect foil in Hasselhoff for other side-splitting moments, including a marvellous section where he and his camp troupe of twerking pirates repeated everything ‘the Hoff’ said.There were also some amusingly smutty misunderstandings when Smee stored a telescope in his trousers as well the bikini-clad pirate’s own must-see tribute to Hasselhoff’s hit show Baywatch.Ironically, it fell to Smee to give the legend that is the Hoff a suitably over-the-top introduction when the television colossus joined proceedings 25 minutes in.

Read the rest of the article here.

Sources: Nottingham Post, The Royal Centre, HoffArmy

Hoffwatch: David in Nottingham

Peter Pan Panto hasn't even started yet, and ticket sales for Peter Pan, which opens on Saturday, have generated more than £1 million for the theatre.For ticket availability, call the box office on 0115 989 5555 or go to trch.co.uk.

"He's certainly the biggest name we've had in panto for the 15 years that I've been here," said Jonathan Saville, director of sales, marketing and development at the Royal Centre."He's one of the biggest names who'll be appearing in panto across the UK this year; probably the biggest in terms of global recognition. We've had people buying tickets from all over Europe, including Germany and Croatia."Over 52,000 people have already booked Peter Pan tickets, a 17 per cent increase on this time last year, which broke records with 56.375 total sales. Mr Saville expects The Hoff factor to pass that once Peter Pan, which also stars Su Pollard and Barney Harwood, is up and running."Your local legend Su Pollard is really a pro," Hasselhoff told the Post, during a break. "And I'm a pro. We come from the old school.""We've been incorporating Hoff into pretty much everything. So the marketing office is now the Marketing Hoffice."As Peter Pan opens, next year's Theatre Royal panto will be announced, although the cast won't be revealed until the new year."We aren't going to get David Hasselhoff back next year," said Mr Saville."At least, I'd be very surprised if we do."One of my jobs this Christmas is to go to other pantos around the country to see who've they got and whether we want them to come to us next year."Tickets for the 2014 panto also go on sale on Saturday.See Friday's EG for more words from The Hoff. In tomorrow's EG Daily we talk to Blue Peter star Barney Harwood. And don't miss our chat with Su Pollard and The Hoff at nottinghampost.com.

Don't forget to tweet with #Hoffwatch if you see David out in the UK!

He likes getting out to quiet spots and just blending in "as opposed to being the Hoff or David Hasselhoff", he says. And he's looking forward to getting to know Nottingham."We're certainly going to enjoy it," he says. "My daughters are coming up for the holidays.""You'll see me in and about Nottingham," he says. "I'm not a recluse."I would love to come and see other shows (but) that's the problem because we're working. I like to get out to a resort, someplace out in the country. I really enjoy that."

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Source: Nottingham Post 

David Hasselhoff Comes to Nottingham Panto in December

DAVID Hasselhoff will star in this year's Theatre Royal pantomime, Peter Pan, as ultimate baddie Captain Hook.Joining him will be Nottingham's Hi-de-Hi star Su Pollard.The Hoff, best known for his iconic roles as Michael Knight in Knight Rider and Mitch Buchanan in Baywatch says he’s thrilled to be heading to Nottingham."I love performing in pantomime. It’s a fabulous British tradition and a great excuse to get the whole family together and enjoy a wonderful and entertaining time at the theatre."I can’t wait to spend Christmas with the people of Nottingham but watch out - Hoff the Hook is coming to get you. You're gonna love me....oh yes, you are!"The title role of Peter Pan is to be played by children's television star Barney Harwood, who has presented Planet Pop the CBBC show Smile for which he won the Children’s BAFTA for Best TV Presenter.Pollard will play Magical Mermaid. Her other TV appearances include You Rang, M’lord? and Oh, Doctor Beeching!Jonathan Kiley, Executive Producer of Peter Pan says:“We are thrilled to present a stellar line-up of huge talent for this year’s Theatre Royal Christmas show. The superb cast, combined with top-drawer production values, stunning sets and fabulous costumes makes Peter Pan the region’s unmissable pantomime.“Peter Pan guarantees a treasure-chest full of comedy, much seasonal silliness, along with stunning flying sequences. You're guaranteed to be hooked by the swashbuckling pantomime adventure which has enthralled audiences for decades and is the perfect festive treat for all the family” added Jonathan.Jonathan Saville, Director of Sales, Marketing and Development at the Theatre Royal Nottingham, is delighted with this year’s line-up of stars. He says:“We are thrilled to confirm that David Hasselhoff will be playing Captain Hook in this year’s Theatre Royal pantomime, Peter Pan. We’ve pulled out all the stops with our star cast this year: international superstar The Hoff will appear alongside the nation’s favourite children’s TV presenter, Barney Harwood, and Nottingham’s very own comedy institution, Su Pollard. This is a very special cast indeed. Peter Pan will be the biggest and best pantomime in the region this Christmas, and I’m sure that we will see our box office breaking records once again this year.”Peter Pan runs from Saturday, December 7 to Sunday, January 12. Tickets can be booked on 0115 989 5555 or online here.

Source: This Is Nottingham, David Hasselhoff's Twitter

David Hasselhoff's Highlights in Manchester

All good things have to come to an end, and this weekend Hollywood star David Hasselhoff took to the Opera House stage for his final performances as Captain Hoff the Hook in Peter Pan after two months of entertaining the masses.But The Diary couldn't let The Hoff leave Manchester without finding out all his favourite moments in the city, and when he'll next be coming back...ON MANCHESTER“It has been an amazing time, I love Manchester, it's like a condensed New York or London.“I love that you can get about the place so easily, I've been biking around a lot.”FAVOURITE RESTAURANT“It's difficult to say one, what I've worked out is the best pub is the Oast House, the best restaurants there are several, I like Pesto for tapas, Bem Brasil because of all the meat they bring to the table, Wings for the best asian food, and Restaurant Bar & Grill is just the classiest restaurant.”BEST NIGHT OUT“Revolucion De Cuba bar where I spent New Year's Eve with my girlfriend Hayley.”FUNNIEST PANTO MOMENT“When I was on stage and said the line: “swear and oath” but before I said swear, one of the pirates said: “poo knickers, farting”, and then the entire band of pirates kept on with the swearing and it brought down the house. It took us about five minutes to recover! That's what's fun about panto, the ad lib stuff.”CRAZIEST FAN MOMENT“The Hoff Army came over from Austria – there was 30 of them who turned up and delivered a cake that was just incredible – it was a cake of me as Hoff the Hook and the crocodile!They all blanketed the front row, all wearing their Hoff Army shirts saying “we love the Hoff” some of these kids have been following me for 10-15 years,  they've been following me ever since.  It's just great.”FAVOURITE OUTFIT“The best in the audience was a woman dressed as a pirate with a big shirt saying “I love the Hoff”.”BEST PRESENT“The best gift honestly was seeing the smiling faces of my fans, there was one young handicapped boy who came to see the show in particular, it was probably the most amazing moment meeting him.”FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER“The Mancheser Evening News because you put my girlfriend Hayley on your front cover!  That's the first cover she ever had, she's very shy but it's increased her confidence 100 times and I bought 20 copies.”BLUE OR RED?“I already know when I'm coming back to Manchester because I'm coming back in February especially to watch a Man United game.I went to the Man City game and it was incredible, all the guys knew me!  The footballers all from so many different countries but they either knew me from Baywatch or Knight Rider.  Yaya Toure is from the Ivory Coast but he knew me, Dzeko is from the Czech Republic but he knew me – they were such nice people!But I know if I don't come back and watch a United game I'll get killed by all my United fan friends.”WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE HOFF?“After I finish panto I'm jumping on an airplane and I'll wake up on Necker Island with Richard Branson and Ronnie Wood.  Richard invited me over there to join him with a group of friends, I do a lot of diving so it will be great and I'm a major fan of the Rolling Stones so it will be great to see Ronnie.”

Source: Manchester Evening News

David Hasselhoff Talks Panto on ITV News and BBC Radio

David Hasselhoff on ITV News from Sarah M on Vimeo.

It's panto season in the North West - it means lots of people working very hard over Christmas and lots of last minute prepartions are underway. It also means the Hoff is in town.Yes, the one and only David Hasselhoff is playing Captain Hook in Peter Pan at the Manchester Opera House.

Source: ITV

Also, David was on BBC Radio with Justin Moorhouse. Click here to listen - he comes in at 37.10. There are 6 days left to listen as of this posting.

David Hasselhoff on BBC Breakfast

Baywatch star David Hasselhoff has revealed that a musical based on his life and career is "in development.""I always wanted to do 'David Hasselhoff the musical' based on my life and Baywatch and it looks like its going to happen now for the West End," he told BBC Breakfast.The actor, who is set to star in Peter Pan at the Manchester Royal Opera House in December, said he gets "mobbed" in Manchester and has to wear a disguise.Click the picture or here to watch the video.

Source: BBC

Oh yes he is: David Hasselhoff to star in panto at Manchester Opera House

David Hasselhoff is spending Christmas in Manchester – to star in panto at the Opera House.The Hoff, best known for the iconic roles of Michael Knight in Knight Rider and Mitch Buchanan in Baywatch, will play Captain Hook in Peter Pan.The panto arrives at the Quay Street theatre on December 8, but advance tickets went on sale today. It is on until January 13 next year.Hasselhoff, 59, said: "Get Ready Manchester – The Hoff is coming for Christmas. I’ve been to Manchester before and fell in love with the city so I’m happy to be spending some more time with the Mancunians."Sarah Bleasdale, general manager of the Opera House, said: "We are so excited and thrilled with the news that David will be spending the festive season at the Opera House in our panto."We can’t wait to welcome him and we know that once our audiences see him in action on stage, they’ll be hooked!"The Hoff played Hook in Bristol last Christmas.It will be his first appearance in the city since he sat on the judging panel at the Manchester auditions for Britain’s Got Talent last year.He had been due to bring his show – An Evening With David Hasselhoff – to the Bridgewater Hall in February, but the performance was cancelled due to problems with ‘touring logistics’.Buy tickets here.

Source: Manchester Evening News, Thanks to Vanessa for the tip!

David Hasselhoff kicks off Bristol's Advent Calendar in style

David Hasselhoff launched Bristol's Advent Calendar competition with a bang on Thursday night, revealing the amazing prize behind door number one, picking a winner, and telling the crowds all about why he's so excited to be starring in Peter Pan at the Bristol Hippodrome.Introduced by Paris and Paulina from the Heart Breakfast Show, and with an amazing pre-show performance by percussion drummers and break dancers, The Hoff took to the stage with gusto, singing along to the Baywatch theme tune, stripping to reveal his Peter Pan t-shirt, and telling the thrilled crowd about his plans for Christmas.The Hoff revealed some great insights into his role at Captain Hook in Peter Pan at the Hippodrome, including the exciting news for fans that his performance will include plenty of singing.

Advent calendar

He then announced the opening of door number one of the Bristol Advent Calendar competition, and with an explosion of glitter, Bristol's biggest competition was launched. And behind the door? The incredible prize of a family ticket to Peter Pan to see the Hoff himself in action, a two-night stay at SACO Apartments, £500 of shopping vouchers for Cabot Circus and a family ticket for the incredible Bristol Pirate Walks. The Hoff then picked a winner for this incredible prize straight from the crowds.And that's not all - there will be more chances for people to win incredible prizes like this. You can enter the competition every day from 2nd December until the 24th, as we open the door of the advent calendar each day to reveal yet another fantastic prize!Visit Bristol

Hoff in the house at the West Country Tonight

David Hasselhoff is starring as Hoff the Hook in panto in Bristol this Christmas. He took time out of his busy schedule to visit the West Country Tonight.You can watch the whole interview here:http://www.itv.com/westcountry-west/Here's the Bristol TV advert for Peter Panhttp://youtu.be/Lg60azgoo8w

Win Tickets to See David Hasselhoff in Panto

David Hasselhoff is returning as Captain Hook in Peter Pan at The Bristol Hippodrome this Christmas, and will return to the stage December 10.David Hasselhoff said: “ I am so delighted to be returning to the role of Captain Hook, I had a blast last year in Wimbledon."“I’ve been spending a great deal of time in the UK, it feels like my second home and I can’t wait to spend Christmas with the people of Bristol.“Watch out – Hoff the Hook is coming to get ya!”Join Peter, Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys and the Darling family as they soar through the skies, encounter Captain Hook and discover the magic of Neverland at The Bristol Hippodrome this Christmas.

Tickets, priced £24.50-32.50, are available via www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk.

The Mercury has teamed up with The Bristol Hippodrome to offer three lucky readers the chance to win a top price family ticket to the performance at 7pm on January 3.To enter answer the following 
question: “What was the name of David’s car in Knight Rider?"Send your answer, with your name, address and daytime telephone number to Weston, Worle & Somerset Mercury, 32 Waterloo Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1LW.

Or click HERE to enter!

Source: The Mercury

David Hasselhoff Returns as Captain Hook in This Year's Panto

David is returning as Captain Hook for this year's panto.The family show will be put on at Bristol Hippodrome starting December 10 for a month-long stint.The Britain's Got Talent judge said: "I am so delighted to be returning to the role of Captain Hook, I had a blast last year in Wimbledon."I can't wait to spend Christmas with the people of Bristol... watch out - Hoff the Hook is coming to get ya."Christiaan de Villiers, manager at the Bristol Hippodrome, said: "The Hippodrome staff weren't quite sure they'd heard me correctly when I told them who our pantomime star was going to be this year."[They said] the Hoff, you mean THE David Hasselhoff?"Tickets are on sale now for the pantomime which runs from December 10 to January 8 with prices ranging from £20.50 to £33.50.

Source: This is Bristol, BBC News

'Peter Pan' Photocall

Thanks to Hayley Munday, Zimbio, TheCount, X17Online

David's off in London now for First Family Entertainment's Peter Pan at the New Wimbledon Theatre, and with that comes a photocall! While the show doesn't start until December 10, there are many photos out there to help advertise the show. We reported on this story earlier, so if you want to read more about the show head on over there, or if you want to book tickets, visit their Online Booking page.Photos:• Hayley's Gallery on Hoffspace• Zimbio• X17Online• TheCount