REMEMBERING JOE ON HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY
26th May 2025
Joe Longthorne was born 70 years ago on 31st May 1955 in Hull.
A life unrivaled in so many ways, Joe was undoubtedly one of the all-time ...
Read More
latest news
' HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY JOE'
31st May 2024
Remembering Joe today on what would have been Joe’s 69th birthday. One of the UK’s greatest ever entertainers, ‘incomparable’ in ev...
Read More
news
30
May
May
60TH BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO JOE
Tomorrow Sunday 31st May 2015 Joe Longthorne celebrates his 60th Birthday with a gala concert at the London Palladium. Joe is to perform with a 26 piece orchestra under the direction of Stephen Price.
Tickets for the concert are available from the London Palladium Box Office and various agencies.
Joe is heading South as we speak for this landmark concert and looks forward to seeing as many of you as possible tmrz.
We are sure you will join with everyone on #TeamJoe in wishing Joe a very Happy 60th Birthday.
29
May
May
CHRISTMAS WITH JOE IN SCOTLAND DEC 2015
Christmas with Joe Longthorne comes To the Holiday Inn - East Kilbride Thursday 17th December. 3 course meal plus star cabaret from TV and recording star Joe Longthorne and his band followed by a disco till 1.00am. A great night is guaranteed. £65.00 pp. booking opens 1st June 2015 but you can pre-reserve your ticket now.
Overnight accommodation of Bed & Breakfast is also available at a special rate of £60.00 per room plus the use of the hotels leisure facilities for the duration of your stay.
Make this your company Xmas party night or just a romantic night with you and your partner in the company of a TV legend. Anyone interested in booking this fabulous night can pre- reserve their tickets by calling 01355 261195 or contact us through Facebook www.facebook/christmaswithjoe or email david@artistes-int.com. This event is limited to 220 seats only!
To book your room call 01355 236 300 and mention "Joe Longthorne rate" to get your discounted room rate. Only calls during business hours, this cannot be booked online.
27
May
May
JOE’S 6OTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS VIVA BLACKPOOL
Well the time has arrived, tomorrow Thursday 28th May 2015 sees the first of Joe’s two ‘60th Birthday’ celebration shows in London and Blackpool, tomorrow at Viva Blackpool.
The show in association with Joe’s foundation is almost sold out with just a handful of tickets left so please if you want to come along book now www.vivablackpool.com or T: 01253 297297.
Top of the bill is Joe with his 16 piece orchestra under the direction of Steven Price, also starring Billy Pearce, Darren Day and his wife Stephanie Day. There are options for pre-show dining and Joe looks forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night.
25
May
May
'SINGING STAR’S NEW CANCER FEARS' BLACKPOOL GAZETTE 23 MAY 2015
Blackpool singing star Joe Longthorne has today spoken candidly of how he is facing a new cancer fight – as he prepares for the show of his lifetime at the legendary London Palladium.
Next Sunday, Joe will celebrate his 60th birthday with a Sunday Night At The London Palladium-type show.
But as the adopted Sandgrown’un makes his preparations, he’s revealed he is facing a new cancer battle. “I’ve been unlucky really, when it comes to cancer,” he told The Gazette.
His fight against leukaemia has been well documented.
Diagnosed in the late 1980s, he fought the disease until 2006, when he had a bone marrow transplant.Then last July he underwent a 12-hour operation at Royal Preston Hospital to remove a tumour from his mouth and neck.
But now a recent routine scan has shown up a growth in his chest - an event that Joe describes as ‘a smack in the face’. He’s since had three tests, and is awaiting the results of a fourth to confirm the diagnosis.
Radiotherapy is on the cards, although Joe and his partner Jamie Moran remain optimistic and said medics are not yet overly concerned.
“Over the years, I’ve just got on with it,” he said. “I’ve had different bits of cancer for 30 years.
“After last year’s operation the plan was to do a few shows, but I ended up having to have a lot of time off. “There will be some further treatment for cancer in my neck and there’s an unidentified lump in my chest.”
Joe is currently playing warm up shows for the Palladium in the south this weekend, and will be back and on stage at Viva on Church Street, Blackpool, on Thursday night with a 16-piece orchestra for his local party. Joe’s lived in the resort for 16 years, although he spent much of his time here for several years before that. “I love Viva as a cabaret venue, and it’s certainly not just a rehearsal for the Palladium. “We’ve got a 16-piece orchestra and it’s being recorded for a DVD, to raise money for the foundation. It will be a real celebration ahead of London.”
On the bill are comedian Billy Pearce, as well as singer Darren Day - who stood in for Joe’s Viva show last summer, and Viva’s own Leye D Johns. “It’s going to be a great show,” Joe added. “It’s going to be all old friends, they could each have a show on their own.”
More than 2,000 people are expected at the London Palladium, testament to Joe’s eternal popularity and the dedication of his fans. The medical team from Royal Preston will be among a couple of hundred invited guests also making the trip to London.
Palladium comedy veteran Jimmy Tarbuck will be appearing, as will Darren Day, Ricky Tomlinson and Johnnie Casson, and a 25-piece orchestra will be accompanying the acts.
“I’m hoping to watch the others before I go on, but I don’t know what I’ll be doing myself until I step foot on the stage, the orchestra will be terrified,” he added, jokingly.
“I have played bigger shows , but with it being in the West End and on my actual birthday, it will be so special, That said, I’ll still be in my motorhome the same as any other show I do now.”
“When I get back to Blackpool from wherever I have been, it’s not - like they say - ‘Wherever I lay my hat’, it’s Blackpool that’s home.”
“Hull is where I was born, and I’ll never forget that, but Blackpool is the place for me.”
23
May
May
NEWS UPDATE ON JOE
There’s only a few days to go now until Joe’s 60th Birthday Celebrations commence and it seems an appropriate time to give an update on Joe’s health. Recently he has undergone a series of tests following a routine check up with his consultant, these follow on from the surgery for mouth cancer last summer. He still awaits the results of the final test but it appears he will require further medical treatment following the birthday shows. His medical team are investigating further but at this stage Joe and his long time partner Jamie are optimistic about the results.
The doctors have passed Joe fit for the shows and Joe looks forward to seeing you all at Viva Blackpool this Thursday 28th May and at the London Palladium next Sunday 31st May 2015.
Joe gave an interview to The Blackpool Gazette last week in which he discussed his current medical condition and in the interests of keeping you all up to date with how Joe is we have issued this bulletin tonight.
Joe hopes to see everyone at Viva and the Palladium.
15
May
May
AN APPEARANCE FROM JOE'S SPECIAL FRIEND JIMMY TARBUCK OBE AT JOE'S 60TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT AT THE PALLADIUM
More news today on Joe’s 60th Birthday Concert at The London Palladium, we are very proud to make the announcement of an appearance from Joe’s special friend Jimmy Tarbuck OBE.
Joe is truly delighted that Jimmy is to be with him on the show on Sunday 31st May 2015. Tickets are selling fast for this show and we recommend booking now to avoid disappointment. The best seats can be booked direct with Geraldine on M: 07929 746032 or e mail Geraldine@joelongthornembe.co.uk also available from www.seetickets.com
12
May
May
08
May
May
‘SUGAR IN THE MORNING’ JOE’S 60TH BIRTHDAY EDITION OF HIS AUTOBIOGRAPHY: ORDER NOW FOR ADVANCE PERSONALISED SIGNED COPIES DELIVERED ON 1ST JUNE 2015
Hot off the presses in just 2 weeks the updated 60th Birthday Edition of Joe’s highly acclaimed autobiography, Chris Berry has brought Joe’s incredible life story right up to Spring 2015 with some brand new fascinating and emotional chapters, here is your chance to catch right up to date with Joe, on stage and off duty.
Pre orders for limited edition personalised signed copies are on offer from Monday 11th May 2015 for delivery on 1st June 2015 from Joe's Official Friendship Club, Geraldine is handling the pre orders, send cheques and PO's for £10.95p inc P & P payable to JLFC to JLFC, PO BOX 51, AMMANFORD, SOUTH WALES SA18 2WZ.
Standard copies of the book will be available from Amazon and JLFC from 1st June 2015 onwards.
04
May
May
JOE’S 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM AND VIVA BLACKPOOL
With under 4 weeks to go until Joe Longthorne’s 60th Birthday it’s time to announce more details and lift the curtain on Joe’s ‘One Off’ landmark celebration concerts, firstly at Viva Blackpool on Thursday 28th May 2015 and then on Sunday 31st May 2015, Joe’s birthday, at the world famous London Palladium.
Plans were laid in the middle of last year for these gala evenings and they are sure to be a night to remember for all of Joe’s friends and fans. There’s always been a big concert to mark Joe’s ‘Big’ birthdays but this year’s shows are sure to be the biggest and the best ever.
Blackpool has been Joe’s adopted home for a number of years now so the birthday celebrations are commencing at Viva Blackpool with ‘Happy Birthday Joe’ starring Joe with a 16 piece orchestra with Billy Pearce, Darren Day, Stephanie Day and Viva’s own Mr Leye D.Johns with the Viva Showgirls on Thursday 28th May 2015. This evening is Blackpool’s very own tribute to Joe, one of the UK’s greatest ever showmen and performers with some surprise guests in addition to the announced line up. Viva are delighted to host this special show in honour of Joe and promise a night to remember! Tickets are still available for this show but are selling fast, there are options on either a meal and show package or show only, for all enquiries and bookings call T: 01253 297297 or online click VIVA
On Sunday 31st May 2015, Joe’s birthday, there is to be a glittering gala celebration concert at The London Palladium, a theatre which is very dear to Joe, he’s performed there so many times, concerts, TV shows and charity events and it was his one wish to return there on his 60th birthday.
Joe’s “Sunday Night at the London Palladium” his “60th Birthday Celebration Concert” will star Joe and his 26 piece orchestra under the direction of Stephen ‘Stretch’ Price. The line-up also includes West End Star Mr Darren Day, Joe’s dear friend the one and only Mr Ricky Tomlinson, legendary comedian Mr Johnnie Casson and Ukebox expect the unexpected from these 5 very talented lads from Liverpool.
We are set to make a further announcement about a certain gentleman joining Joe, one of the most famous names in the history of the Palladium, so keep watching………
The VIP option on tickets has now sold out. There are limited seats available and we suggest booking direct with Mrs Geraldine Vine, the Friendship Club Secretary on M: 07929 746032 or email Geraldine@joelongthornembe.co.uk to assure you of the best seats available.
Joe is so looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the two shows and celebrating with you, his dear fans and friends.
04
May
May
STANLEY BAXTER....A MASTER OF HIS CRAFT
This post from Joe about the great Stanley Baxter who celebrates his 89th birthday later this month......
Dear Mr Baxter,
May I first say that I hope you have a wonderful birthday on May 24th.
I have found you to be a great inspiration over the years, as I'm sure you've been to many others but never as good as yourself the great Master.
So once again have a joyful birthday.
Yours sincerely
Joe Longthorne & Jamie Moran.
01
May
May
JOE THE BECK HAYES 3RD MAY 2015
Hi Everyone,
We have an update on Joe this morning, firstly regarding Sunday’s show at The Beck, Hayes which has been postponed to 4th September 2015. We can only once more apologise for any inconvenience that you may feel or experience due to the postponement and thank you all for your understanding.
The theatre box office will be contacting ticket holders but if anyone wishes to contact them the number is T: 0208 561 8371.
Joe continues to rest at home while waiting for some test results, under the guidance of his doctors. We will bring you further news regarding Joe
just as soon as we are able, we know that you are all thinking about Joe and are naturally concerned and worried about him. He has asked us once again to pass on his thanks to you all for your kind thoughts and good
wishes, as always he sends his love to you all.
