Following in the footsteps of Sylvester Stallone and John Travolta, movie legend Arnold Schwarzenegger will take to the stage in London later this year in a special Q+A and movie retrospective, hosted by chat show host/ comedian Jonathan Ross. According to the press release we’ve just received, the qudience will also get the chance to purchase tickets for a one to one photo opportunity and a very select and private meet and greet session. Arnie will also take part in a black tie dinner event at The Grand Pavillion, Leeds.
“For once I won’t have a publicist saying, ‘Don’t ask him about his private life, don’t ask him how much money he makes, how much is in the bank,’ all that kind of stuff,” he said of the UK dates. “England really was the country that gave me the biggest break in my career. I won Mr Universe four times in London and then I won it also in America. England was where I practised my English. I could barely speak English. But I travelled around to all the towns and cities to do strong man acts. It really was the beginning for me.” Schwarzenegger said.
The dates for your diary are Saturday 15 November at 7.30pm for the London show, and Friday 14th November for the Leeds gala dinner.
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Born in Thal, Austria in 1947, he was soon dominating the sport of competitive bodybuilding, becoming the youngest person ever to win the Mr. Universe title at just 20. He emigrated to America and went on to win five Mr. Universe titles and seven Mr. Olympia titles before retiring to dedicate himself to acting.
Arnold soon made a name for himself in Hollywood. In 1977, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association recognised him with a Golden Globe for New Male Star of the Year for his role in Stay Hungry opposite Sally Field. His big break came in 1982 when the sword and sorcery epic, Conan the Barbarian, hit box office gold. In 1984, he blew up the screen and catapulted himself into cinema history as the title character in Jim Cameron’s sci-fi thriller, Terminator.
He is the only actor to be in both categories of the American Film Institute’s “Hundred Years of Heroes and Villains” for roles he played in the Terminator series. Starring in over 50 explosive movies, other memorable characters include roles in Commando, Predator, Twins, Total Recall, True Lies, Eraser, Collateral Damage, Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines and The Expendables series. To date, his films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide.
He served the people of California as the state’s 38th Governor from 2003 to 2010. First elected in California’s historic recall election, Governor Schwarzenegger ushered in an era of innovative leadership and extraordinary public service.
He also dedicated himself to promoting physical education and after-school programmes, and continues to commit his time, energy and personal finances to charitable organisations around the world. Schwarzenegger recently released his autobiography, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story.
Jonathan Ross OBE is a stalwart of British TV. His chat show returns to ITV on Saturday nights in mid October. From 2001 to 2011 he was the host of the BBC1 flagship film show, and presented over 200 episodes of his iconic BBC1 chat show, Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, which won five BAFTA Awards. His BBC Radio Saturday morning Jonathan Ross Show won four Sony Awards and ran from 1999 until 2010. He has hosted the Film BAFTAS several times,and currently hosts the British Comedy Awards on Channel 4. He also writes comic books and has too many dogs.
Rocco Buonvino (Promoter) has staged some of the biggest global entertainment events, from sold-out concerts to musical theatre productions and bespoke events with superstar artists. To name just a few: Robin Gibb’s Titanic Requiem Concert at Westminster Central Hall, shows by world renowned artists such as Cliff Richard, Rod Stewart, The Chemical Brothers, Duran Duran, and the starp-studded Beatles Symphonica, held at The Royal Albert Hall, star performers included Dame Shirley Bassey, Tony Christie, Beverley Knight and Susan Black. The latest events this year include An Evening with Sylvester Stallone (London Palladium and Phones4U Arena, Manchester), An Evening with Al Pacino (London Palladium) and A Conversation with John Travolta (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), and now proudly presenting An Evening with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the UK and Poland.
Olexyfresh Promotions (Promoter) have more than 10 years of experience at all levels of the promotions industry, including long spells abroad. Past event includes An Evening with Mike Tyson, Vinnie Jones, Evander Holyfield, David Haye, Sugar Ray Leonard, Gazza and of course their most recent event, An Evening with Sylvester Stallone at the Phones4U Arena in Manchester, a highly successful night with over 3000 strong audience. Currently in production with An Evening with Arnold Schwarzenegger and looking for more big names to come.
