27/01/2012 - SHOWBIZWORKS PRODUCE COMEDY CARPET LIVE WEEKEND - Showbizworks appointed to create and produce weekend of comedy for Blackpool with headliners Barry and Stuart from The Magician's
 You'd be a fool to miss out on the laughs taking place in Blackpool this April as Marketing Blackpool has announced the launch of Comedy Carpet Live, a festival of shows created and produced by Showbizworks taking place over April Fool's weekend, 31st March and 1st April 2012. It is set to become an annual celebration the week before Easter, and is inspired by Blackpool's latest piece of public artwork, The Comedy Carpet on the Tower Festival Headland.
Natalie Wyatt, Managing Director of Marketing Blackpool said: "This event complements the success of the Comedy Carpet on the Tower Festival Headland and has been planned to help to kick start the season by bringing in visitors early for Easter. We intend to make this an annual event as Blackpool is steeped in comedy heritage making the town perfect for supporting new and established talent."
The live shows kick off on Saturday evening at 9.30pm, with the Merrie England Bar on North Pier hosting an adult comedy show starring Manchester based group Slaughterhouse Live. They already have a cult following on the comedy circuit and have had their own show on Granada, but incredibly, this will be their debut performance in Blackpool. Following sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, a critic from The List said: "This five-strong comedy cabaret pulsates with enough anarchic energy to power a small European principality."
On Sunday afternoon at North Pier Theatre, Comedy 4 Kids will provide something for children and families with an hour long show featuring CBBC and Royal Variety Show stars Big Howard and Little Howard; Show Me The Funny finalist Stuart Goldsmith; and Comedy 4 Kids star Tiernan Douieb, the latter of whom hopes to go on Dragon's Den to present his idea of putting zips on pitta breads!
The weekend culminates with the Comedy Carpet Live Gala Show at The Grand Theatre starring comedy illusionists Barry and Stuart from BBC television's prime time show The Magicians. Also on the bill will be musical comedy double act Frisky and Mannish (as heard on BBC Radio 1 and stars of their own sell out London Hammersmith Apollo and Edinburgh shows); ‘children's entertainer' Jeremy Lion (alter ego of Justin Edwards from Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week); comedy legend Bernie Clifton, who is featured on the promenade's Comedy Carpet; and Chris Ramsay, soon to be seen in his own BBC series, complete the line up. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Jason Cook who has appeared on various TV comedy shows including Russell Howard's Good News.
Martin explained: "We wanted to create an event that could grow and evolve into something that would eventually drive significant business into the town by extending the start of the traditional season. Marketing Blackpool share that vision and Comedy Carpet Live will help to raise the profile of the new regenerated Blackpool and position the town as a platform for more contemporary artistes. We have tried to reflect this in the line-up of artistes with a nod to comedy legends. Many of the performers have not been seen in the town before and we are keen to break new ground with this event each year by placing Blackpool firmly back on the map for attracting the best comedy talent."
Tickets for the shows are available from 10am on Monday 30 January. For further information, or to book tickets, please click Visit Blackpoolor call 01253 478222
Slaughterhouse Live and Comedy for Kids take place on North Pier, Blackpool. For ticket information and bookings visit North Pier online or call 01253 623304, or go to visitblackpool.com/comedylive or telephone 01253 478222
Comedy Carpet Live Gala takes place at The Grand Theatre, Blackpool. For ticket information and bookings visit Grand box office or call 01253 743339
23/01/2012 - RUSSELL GRANT IS NEW WIZARD IN THE WEST END! - Russell Grant takes over from Michael Crawford as the new wizard in the West End production of The Wizard of Oz
Strictly Come Dancing star Russell Grant is to replace Michael Crawford in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End musical The Wizard of Oz. Already an accomplished actor, singer and dancer, Russell will play the part of the Wizard from 14 February for a 12-week run and will be choreographed by Arlene Phillips. Russell said that it is thanks to the great British public who supported him throughout Strictly Come Dancing that is now enabling him to return to his first love, musical theatre. Russell can be booked through Showbizworks for corporate events or for PA's with Vincent and Flavia. Click Russell Grant for more information
03/01/2012 - DANIEL WHISTON IN DANCING ON ICE NEW SERIES - Daniel Whiston, professional ice dancer and twice winner appears in the new series of Dancing on Ice
The new series of Dancing on Ice begins next Sunday on ITV at 6.30pm and professional ice dancer Daniel Whiston (solely represented by our sister company World Dance Managementwill be partnering actress Jennifer Ellison in the hope that he can achieve a hat trick of trophies having previously won the series with Gaynor Faye in 2006 and with Hayley Tamaddon in 2010. Daniel competed nationally and internationally and was a UK Gold Medallist and Welsh Champion by the time he turned professional at 19 years old. Following the end of the series, Daniel will also be touring with the show playing arenas around the country.
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Laurie Holloway - Composer and Band Leader
Best known as the musical director for the Michael Parkinson Television Series and the highly successful "Strictly Come Dancing" Television Series.
He has been musical director for Bob Monkhouse, Ronnie Corbett, Rolf Harris, Bruce Forsyth, Dame Edna Everage and Lily Savage among numerous other notable light entertainment figures.
Laurie has appeared with the London Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, The Boston Pops Orchestra as both conductor and featured pianist. He has also composed long running TV themes.
Despite the Parkinson show having finally coming to an end after many years and Laurie having moved on from his work with Strictly Come Dancing, he continues to be in demand for television projects, guest appearances and is hugely popular for high end corporate events with his own trio and big band.
The Laurie Holloway Trio -
Featuring Laurie's own songs, Beatles medleys, southern medleys, fantastic jazz numbers and he sometimes includes wonderful anecdotes of his life as a piano player accompanying the best in the business. Laurie will often invite guest to sing, such as Jacqui Dankworth, Tina May, and the great Jazz singer Kenny Lynch.
One of the most recent accompanying performances was with Liza Minnelli on the Alan Titchmarsh Show. Liza always asks to work with Laurie when she comes over to the UK.
Recently he performed with his trio at Sir Alan Sugar's 40th wedding anniversary with Bruce Forsyth. Also performing were the Jersey Boys and Elton John.
Strictly Laurie Holloway and his Parkinson Big Band –
With the popularity of Strictly Come Dancing, which Laurie launched as musical director for the first three series, this is a perfect show for those bigger events where the guests can be blown away by the best Big Band in the business.
Laurie's amazing 18 piece orchestra and 3 singers (often Tommy Blaize from ‘Strictly' and the wonderful jazz singer Kenny Lynch) perform all the great dance tunes – based loosely on the Strictly Come Dancing series (but not exclusively) and incorporating fantastic Big Band and Strictly numbers. The night can also include a fabulous pianist who can play background music during cocktails, dinner and band breaks. The Laurie Holloway Big Band package takes care of all the music for an entire evening.
Laurie's Big Band programme includes songs such as Lady is a Tramp, Smooth, Do You Love Me, Leave Right Now, Let's Face The Music And Dance, Come Away with Me, Mr Bojangles, Great Balls of Fire, Let's do It (Let's Fall in Love), Roxanne, Fly Me To The Moon, April in Paris, It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing, specialising in traditional big band jazz numbers with a modern twist.
Showbizworks.com solely represents Strictly Come Dancing winner Matthew Culter and his co-star and his professional dance partner, Nicole Cutler.
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