A Dave Spikey lookalike is hoping to open his own Phoenix Nights club - in Spain.
Rod Kay, who performs a tribute to the Bolton comedian across Greater Manchester, wants to recreate the down-at-heel club for expat Brits on the Costa Blanca.
He thinks he’s found the perfect venue in Aguas Nuevas, near to where he moved in the new year, and is now planning to get the club established.
Rod, 51, told the Bolton Evening News: ‘I want to recreate the North-West atmosphere in Spain and I think there is a call for it.
‘The area is predominantly British and this would create a home-from-home place for holidaymakers and people who live out here.
‘I would like to get memorabilia from the show to decorate the club to make it really authentic. If I could get hold of some of the original props used that would be fantastic.’
The real Dave Spikey is pictured, in his role as Jerry St Clair in Peter Kay’s Channel 4 sitcom.
I saw this article in the Bolton Evening News, but I forgot to post about it :rolleyes: Thanks for posting Ian (thumbs up)
Mel
| QUOTE (Ian @ Jan 27 2007, 10:36 AM) |
A Dave Spikey lookalike is hoping to open his own Phoenix Nights club - in Spain.
Rod Kay, who performs a tribute to the Bolton comedian across Greater Manchester, wants to recreate the down-at-heel club for expat Brits on the Costa Blanca.
He thinks he’s found the perfect venue in Aguas Nuevas, near to where he moved in the new year, and is now planning to get the club established.
Rod, 51, told the Bolton Evening News: ‘I want to recreate the North-West atmosphere in Spain and I think there is a call for it.
‘The area is predominantly British and this would create a home-from-home place for holidaymakers and people who live out here.
‘I would like to get memorabilia from the show to decorate the club to make it really authentic. If I could get hold of some of the original props used that would be fantastic.’
The real Dave Spikey is pictured, in his role as Jerry St Clair in Peter Kay’s Channel 4 sitcom. |
What a great idea, and I think he is right, there is a place in Spain for places that do pie chips and peas instead of garlic bread, and have quiz nights instead of all that Agadoo and Birdie Song and Viva Espania. Where you can enjoy an nice glass of Mawson's Sarsaparilla instead of that Spanish wine...the possibilities are endless.
I think I would even have the clock set on UK time so if someone rings home they don't get someone out of bed to answer the phone!
If it was YOUR idea and bar, what would you include for the ex-pats to enjoy as a home from home?
:P sounds like a great idea,dont know if theyd appreciate stir fried chips though,lol :) ahhh,siitin in the spanish sunshine drinking kamikazee to your hearts content,and still being sober enogh to remember where your hotel is :lol: