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Xena Warrior star Lucy aims to conquer Scots bars

Sunday Mail

27 April 2008


Warrior Star Wants Booze-Up In Glasgow's Tough Bars

SHE has fought giants and single-handedly defeated half the Roman army - now superheroine Xena Warrior Princess wants to conquer Scotland's bars.

Xena actress Lucy Lawless has revealed she wants to visit rough 'n' tumble pubs in Glasgow's east end - and could shoot a movie in them.

Down-to-earth boozers such as The Saracen Head, Bairds and Bar 67 have seen the odd fight at closing time but nothing compared to the action scenes in megastar Lucy's Xena shows.

The actress, who grew up in New Zealand, said: "I've talked with a few Hollywood actors who have made movies in Glasgow and they told me about the Gallowgate and pubs there.

"It sounds like a fun place to be on a Saturday night.

"It is the sort of place Xena would feel at home with and if there's any trouble, I think I still have my costume somewhere at home."

Lucy, 40, revealed another Scots inspiration behind her career - Oor Wullie.

She said: "My best friend at school came from Glasgow and she used to get all the Oor Wullie and Broons annuals sent over.

"I thought he was a cute little kid, always standing up for himself and getting into trouble. He also got into a fight now and then." She added: "I was probably the only kid in New Zealand who knew about Glebe Street and Wee Eck."

Lucy is visiting the UK this week for the first British Xena Convention in London.

Thousands of fans of the hit 90s show are expected to attend and dress as their favourite Xena star.

Lucy, who is making Bedtime Stories with comic actor Adam Sandler, has also appeared in Battlestar Galactica and notched up a series of musical hits.

She recently sang with soul legend Smokey Robinson and will perform at two concerts during her UK trip.

MAILFILE

SET in ancient Greece, the show follows heroine Xena as she attempts to make amends for her past sins as a villainous warrior.

She is accompanied on her travels by best pal Gabrielle, played by Renee O'Connor.

The show gained hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide, making Lucy a global superstar.