Daniel works his magic in Leigh night out

2:00pm Friday 1st June 2012 in News By Jasmin McDermott

Having fun – actor Daniel Radcliffe, right, snapped during his night out in Leigh Having fun – actor Daniel Radcliffe, right, snapped during his night out in Leigh

fans cried and scream-ed as actor Daniel Radcliffe enjoyed a night out in Leigh.

The 22-year-old star, who is famed for playing wizard Harry Potter, left diners and customers spellbound as he enjoyed a meal with three pals at Irma’s restaurant, in Elm Road.

Daniel, who has also starred in thriller the Woman in Black, was more than happy to chat with fans, sign autographs and pose for pictures as he made his way from the restaurant to Ugo’s Cafe Bar in Leigh Broadway.

Maria Bartholomew, 18, was working behind the bar when Daniel arrived.

Maria, of Highlands Boulevard, Leigh, who served the group some free drinks, said: “We heard he was at Irma’s and joked it would be funny if he came to the bar.

“We were so shocked when he walked in with his friends.

“Some fans then came running in to the bar asking for autographs, but our boss asked them to leave.

“He was really nice and friendly. It was so exciting and there were even girls standing outside the bar screaming and crying.”

In addition to his friends who live in Leigh, Daniel’s mum Marcia Gresham was a pupil at St Bernard’s High School, in Westcliff, and his grandparents still live in the area.

It is believed Daniel was visiting Leigh for his nan’s birthday.

Olivia O’Brien, 15, a pupil at Thorpe Hall School posed in a picture with the film star.

Olivia, of Dawlish Drive, Leigh, said: “I was gobsmaked when I found out he was in Leigh.

“Me and my cousin, Lydia, rushed to the restaurant and waited outside.

“When he came out he was so down to earth and lovely and was asking how we were and asked if we wanted a picture. I am a massive Harry Potter fan and I cannot believe I have actually met him.”

Her mum Alice, 39, added: “As soon as she found out, she was out of the house like a shot trying to find him.

“It is absolutely amazing he came to Leigh.”

Comments (16)

2:24pm Fri 1 Jun 12

anon anon says...

I like Irma's, especially the herb garlic bread
I like Irma's, especially the herb garlic bread anon anon

2:33pm Fri 1 Jun 12

DCLEIGH says...

I promise I'm not being negative.
BUT, when was this "event".
I seem to recall he was reported as being nearby in FEBRUARY.
If this is a report from then - "No comment" .
If it is yesterday....i.e. "News", well, welcome back to him and thanks for entertaining young girls in Leigh.
I promise I'm not being negative. BUT, when was this "event". I seem to recall he was reported as being nearby in FEBRUARY. If this is a report from then - "No comment" . If it is yesterday....i.e. "News", well, welcome back to him and thanks for entertaining young girls in Leigh. DCLEIGH

2:58pm Fri 1 Jun 12

saddo99 says...

Can the Echo let us know when Rachel Riley is re-visiting the area?
Can the Echo let us know when Rachel Riley is re-visiting the area? saddo99

3:37pm Fri 1 Jun 12

Leighdweller says...

anon anon wrote:
I like Irma's, especially the herb garlic bread
You should try the one with fennel and chilli, that's nice too. My personal favourite is the Pancetta pizza with lashings of chilli oil.
[quote][p][bold]anon anon[/bold] wrote: I like Irma's, especially the herb garlic bread[/p][/quote]You should try the one with fennel and chilli, that's nice too. My personal favourite is the Pancetta pizza with lashings of chilli oil. Leighdweller

4:29pm Fri 1 Jun 12

benfleet101 says...

DCLEIGH wrote:
I promise I'm not being negative.
BUT, when was this "event".
I seem to recall he was reported as being nearby in FEBRUARY.
If this is a report from then - "No comment" .
If it is yesterday....i.e. "News", well, welcome back to him and thanks for entertaining young girls in Leigh.
It was Wednesday.
[quote][p][bold]DCLEIGH[/bold] wrote: I promise I'm not being negative. BUT, when was this "event". I seem to recall he was reported as being nearby in FEBRUARY. If this is a report from then - "No comment" . If it is yesterday....i.e. "News", well, welcome back to him and thanks for entertaining young girls in Leigh.[/p][/quote]It was Wednesday. benfleet101

4:35pm Fri 1 Jun 12

anon anon says...

Leighdweller wrote:
anon anon wrote: I like Irma's, especially the herb garlic bread
You should try the one with fennel and chilli, that's nice too. My personal favourite is the Pancetta pizza with lashings of chilli oil.
ooh yeh, fennel and chilli, i forgot about that one, do nice salads too !!

not a fan of ugos though !!
[quote][p][bold]Leighdweller[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]anon anon[/bold] wrote: I like Irma's, especially the herb garlic bread[/p][/quote]You should try the one with fennel and chilli, that's nice too. My personal favourite is the Pancetta pizza with lashings of chilli oil.[/p][/quote]ooh yeh, fennel and chilli, i forgot about that one, do nice salads too !! not a fan of ugos though !! anon anon

5:39pm Fri 1 Jun 12

EssexBoy1968 says...

Ok, so the news value of this is?
Seriously though, nice to see that Mr Radcliffe is willing to associate with his fans & not have a gang of heavies to stop anyone getting within 10 feet of him.
One question - why would you give a multi-millionaire free drinks?
Ok, so the news value of this is? Seriously though, nice to see that Mr Radcliffe is willing to associate with his fans & not have a gang of heavies to stop anyone getting within 10 feet of him. One question - why would you give a multi-millionaire free drinks? EssexBoy1968

9:55pm Fri 1 Jun 12

Leighdweller says...

anon anon wrote:
Leighdweller wrote:
anon anon wrote: I like Irma's, especially the herb garlic bread
You should try the one with fennel and chilli, that's nice too. My personal favourite is the Pancetta pizza with lashings of chilli oil.
ooh yeh, fennel and chilli, i forgot about that one, do nice salads too !!

not a fan of ugos though !!
The new Ugos menu is worth a try.
[quote][p][bold]anon anon[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Leighdweller[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]anon anon[/bold] wrote: I like Irma's, especially the herb garlic bread[/p][/quote]You should try the one with fennel and chilli, that's nice too. My personal favourite is the Pancetta pizza with lashings of chilli oil.[/p][/quote]ooh yeh, fennel and chilli, i forgot about that one, do nice salads too !! not a fan of ugos though !![/p][/quote]The new Ugos menu is worth a try. Leighdweller

4:05am Sat 2 Jun 12

APR says...

".......
One question - why would you give a multi-millionaire free drinks?......"


That's par for the course. people will always "suck-up" to celebrities.
"....... One question - why would you give a multi-millionaire free drinks?......" That's par for the course. people will always "suck-up" to celebrities. APR

9:37am Sat 2 Jun 12

al coniston says...

saddo99 wrote:
Can the Echo let us know when Rachel Riley is re-visiting the area?
she can often be found walking around local parks on a saturday afternoon watching her cricket playing boyfriend ;)
[quote][p][bold]saddo99[/bold] wrote: Can the Echo let us know when Rachel Riley is re-visiting the area?[/p][/quote]she can often be found walking around local parks on a saturday afternoon watching her cricket playing boyfriend ;) al coniston

10:54am Sat 2 Jun 12

bazaarhorse says...

I like turtles, Zzzzzzzz Gagtastic lol
I like turtles, Zzzzzzzz Gagtastic lol bazaarhorse

5:40pm Sun 3 Jun 12

saddo99 says...

al coniston wrote:
saddo99 wrote: Can the Echo let us know when Rachel Riley is re-visiting the area?
she can often be found walking around local parks on a saturday afternoon watching her cricket playing boyfriend ;)
Thanks Al, Can you be more specific? I think I love her!
[quote][p][bold]al coniston[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]saddo99[/bold] wrote: Can the Echo let us know when Rachel Riley is re-visiting the area?[/p][/quote]she can often be found walking around local parks on a saturday afternoon watching her cricket playing boyfriend ;)[/p][/quote]Thanks Al, Can you be more specific? I think I love her! saddo99

6:16pm Sun 3 Jun 12

drofmor1 says...

people standing outside screaming and crying....what's wrong with people? I have seen famous people I have admired in the flesh but I would not dream of pestering them when they are on private business and I certainly have never felt the need to scream and cry.
people standing outside screaming and crying....what's wrong with people? I have seen famous people I have admired in the flesh but I would not dream of pestering them when they are on private business and I certainly have never felt the need to scream and cry. drofmor1

9:46pm Sun 3 Jun 12

Bosniavet says...

APR wrote:
"....... One question - why would you give a multi-millionaire free drinks?......" That's par for the course. people will always "suck-up" to celebrities.
Really? When I worked behind the bar at at a (government owned) venue on the Isle of Man, we had various celebrities present, they usually bought their own, David, Schimmer, Mitch Murray, Johnny Vegas, The Beautiful South, to name but a few. Oh, & when Johnny Vegas joined the queue, he caused a real stir, then happily signed everything asked for & posed for photos whilst waiting with everyone, great guy....
[quote][p][bold]APR[/bold] wrote: "....... One question - why would you give a multi-millionaire free drinks?......" That's par for the course. people will always "suck-up" to celebrities.[/p][/quote]Really? When I worked behind the bar at at a (government owned) venue on the Isle of Man, we had various celebrities present, they usually bought their own, David, Schimmer, Mitch Murray, Johnny Vegas, The Beautiful South, to name but a few. Oh, & when Johnny Vegas joined the queue, he caused a real stir, then happily signed everything asked for & posed for photos whilst waiting with everyone, great guy.... Bosniavet

9:49pm Sun 3 Jun 12

Bosniavet says...

My family own the house Daniel Radcliffe's mother lived in as a girl - do you think we should ask for a plaque & charge admission to see her bedroom?
My family own the house Daniel Radcliffe's mother lived in as a girl - do you think we should ask for a plaque & charge admission to see her bedroom? Bosniavet

9:57pm Sun 3 Jun 12

Bosniavet says...

What next? reports of Dom Littlewood having a drink in Southend, or maybe Olympian Mark Foster visits family? Can't remember this hype when we had Helen Mirren regularly doing her shopping in Leigh Broadway during the 1980s............Min
d you, at leat the 3 I mention were actually brought up in & around the area, as were Gemma Craven & John Lloyd....
What next? reports of Dom Littlewood having a drink in Southend, or maybe Olympian Mark Foster visits family? Can't remember this hype when we had Helen Mirren regularly doing her shopping in Leigh Broadway during the 1980s............Min d you, at leat the 3 I mention were actually brought up in & around the area, as were Gemma Craven & John Lloyd.... Bosniavet

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