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 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

BBC East Midlands Interviews David Hasselhoff and Su Pollard

BBC East Midlands interviewed David Hasselhoff and Su Pollard backstage at Peter Pan in Nottingham.

Source: HoffArmy

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."

More articles:

• Hoffwatch: "It's all very lovely and magical" - panto star Barney Harwood on Peter Pan
• Hoff to a great start – Theatre Royal panto is already theatre's biggest ever
• With David Hasselhoff as Hook, Nottingham's Theatre Royal panto is in for all-action ride

Source: Nottingham Post 

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

Hoff hooks 'em in Wimbledon

As you might all be aware last night was the press night of Peter Pan. Thank's to whatsonstage.com You can click the link to check some photo's out from the curtains call of the cast and the after party. Even Jeremy Jackson was there to support David. Jeremy is playing Hook this weekend. Don't worry David will be back as Hook come the evening show on Sunday.

Peter Pan at New Wimbledon Theater Production Photos

The wimbledon TheatreCabin boy Roger who's very camp.Captain Hook and the Cabin Boy'sTick Tock is that the crocidile coming??Tonight the 17th December is the press night of Peter Pan. I'm sure they'll be alot of good reviews around tomorrow.

Win Tickets to Peter Pan starring David Hasselhoff as Hook!

From VisitLondon.com

Here's a contest for our UK friends (and any US fans that can make the trip) - win tickets to see David Hasselhoff play Captain Hook in London!

Win a four tickets to see David Hasselhoff star in panto as Captain Hook this Christmas - perfect for families!

One lucky winner will win four tickets to the official press night performance of Peter Pan at New Wimbledon Theatre, the home of London pantomime, on 16 December.

The lucky winners will enjoy drinks and ice cream in superior seats among other VIP guests. Plus, you'll get a personalized and signed pantomime programme!

Peter Pan opens on 10 December and runs until 16 January 2011.

For more information, go to www.ambassadortickets.com/wimbledon

At least one member of the party of four must be over 18 years of age.

All you have to do to enter the contest is login or register with Visit London. Contest ends December 9.

First Family Ent. Press Launch with Hook

LSQ TV caught up with David Hasselhoff at the First Family Entertainment Perss Launch of 'Peter Pan' in London a few days ago and interviewed him in his Captain Hook outfit.

'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

Hoff the Hook at London's New Wimbledon Theatre

From New Wimbledon Theatre

First Family Entertainment and the New Wimbledon Theatre are thrilled to announce the biggest pantomime cast to date to celebrate the theatre’s 100^th birthday. Global mega-star DAVID HASSELHOFF will be playing Captain Hook in PETER PAN alongside star of Pineapple Studios LOUIE SPENCE who plays the cabin boy, Roger.DAVID HASSELHOFF, best known for the iconic roles of Michael Knight in Knight Rider and Mitch Buchanan in the most watched TV show in history,Baywatch will be making his pantomime debut in the swashbuckling family pantomime PETER PANfrom Friday 10 December 2010.David Hasselhoff said: "Peter Pan is a show that has always been close to my heart, as my first theatre role was playing Lost Boy Nibs when I was a child. I am so delighted to be  asked to join this British tradition.  I know all about Pantomime as some of my good friends have already appeared in previous productions.  They’ve told me how much fun it is.  Get ready London for Hoff The Hook!"

Kevin Wood, Chief Executive for First Family Entertainment said: “I can’t tell you how thrilled we are to be working with David. This is without doubt the most exciting piece of panto casting in history, and is so fitting as the New Wimbledon Theatre is celebrating its 100^thbirthday on Boxing Day. Peter Pan is going to be the hottest ticket in London this Christmas”.Peter Pan is a traditional family pantomime and will feature all the ingredients that make pantomime special - stunning sets and costumes, big song and dance numbers, a laugh-a-minute script and bags of audience participation.This year’s production sees Robinsons return as a sponsor after a very successful first year working with First Family Entertainment. The nation’s favourite family soft drink is supporting a national celebration of pantomime up and down the country and is delighted to be bringing the joy of a traditional pantomime to the stage.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 New Wimbledon Theatre this Christmas.

LISTINGS

PETER PAN at New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, London, SW19 1QG

Performances: Friday 10 December 2010 to Sunday 16 January 2011

Tickets: £17 - £30. Kids go half price at certain performances.

Box Office: 0844 871 7646 (bkg fee)

Groups/Schools Hotline: 0844 871 7696

Access Booking: 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee)

Online Booking: http://www.ambassadortickets.com/1632/679/Wimbledon/New-Wimbledon-Theatre/Peter-Pan (bkg fee)

Due to prior commitments, David Hasselhoff will not be appearing at the following performances: Saturday 18th December 2pm & 7pm, Sunday 19th December 1.30pm and Friday 31st December to Saturday 8th January (inclusive).