Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Ex-Toon striker Tino Asprilla works for another audience - ChronicleLive

Newcastle United legend Tino Asprilla donned his Newcastle United clothing yet again a' but this time around for a slot performing on stage Tino Asprilla with throw, from left, Kevin O'Keefe, Steve Wraith, Joe McCabe, Chris Dakers and Charlie Richmond Toon legend Tino Asprilla used his Newcastle United shirt once again a' but now for a slot performing on stage. The United favourite headed back again to the spot to star in musical present Singing Alang The Scotswood Road, at the Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre in Newcastle. Gorgeous the audience with his surprise look, the Columbian former striker came from the wings, had a with the cast before being sent down by an umpire with a card to howls of laughter. Despite playing before thousands of fans during his occupation, the star said his thespian change took him out of his safe place. Tino said: aI was really worried as this may be the very first time Iave done anything like this. Baseball is what used to do for a living as it was normal for me but this is anything Iave never done. aItas not what Iam usually doing on a Saturday evening. Normally itas some food and a few drinks a' not being on stage. aWhat can I say although a' I should be obviously skilled on stage. Like somebody from Hollywood!a The one-off show performed on Saturday night paid tribute to North East songs and comedy. Produced by LA Productions North East, the Columbian superstar appeared alongside famous brands Val McLane, who starred in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and Once the Boat Comes In. Professional theatre actor Kevin OaKeefe also got to the stage as the umpire who revealed the red card to Tino and sent him off the stage. The Geordie show included common regional songs, including Cushie Butterfield, Waters of Tyne, The Lambton Worm and The Blaydon Races. Bob Wraith, who also appeared in the show, said: aItas a fantastic show. It had been a massive surprise for anyone when Tino came onto the stage. He knocked the ball around and then got sent off and it was great fun.a On as he first appeared on Tyneside in 1996 to improve funds for a Gateshead basketball team Friday Tino sold off the coat he wore. Cash raised from the auction will undoubtedly be passed to teams are run by Felling Magpies football club, which from under-sevens to under-21s.

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