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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Tropical Latin
Tropical Latin is the only ensemble in the UK providing the best and most unique Latin Brazilian Show including live music, song and dance.
You will be entertained by experienced musicians, singers and dancers who perform internationally at prestigious events across the globe.
Over the years they have established a reputation for being the UK's leading Latin Brazilian ensemble and their ensemble can include up to 20 or more performers depending on budget, the type of event and the size of venue.
Depending on specific requirements they can create custom made Latin entertainment by offering varied performances to suit differing tastes:
Tropicalicious Show
Samba Show
Capoeira Show
Latin Salsa Band
Brazilian Samba Band
Smooth Latin Jazz & Bossa Nova Band
Samba Drummers & Dancers (Batucada)
Latin Salsa Dancers
Brazilian samba dancers
Tropicalicious Stage Show Production
This line-up includes a full live band, dancers and female Brazilian singer-dancer. The number of performers can be extended from 8-9 piece up to 20 people to perform for large scale productions.
This spectacular Show will definitely bring the WOW factor at your event featuring a display of spectacular costumes, feathered head-dresses with three to four changes included.
Their Brazilian lead singer & dancer fronts the Tropicalicious Show, supported by her vocalists/dancers. They can sing in Portuguese, Spanish and English as they perform fully choreographed, traditional Latin & Brazilian grooves giving the audience a taste of what the Rio de Janeiro Carnival or Havana de Cuba club scene has to offer.
Their standard performance includes up to 2 hours of entertainment with stage show, Latin Brazilian dance floor entertainment with audience participation and background music set with smooth Latin Jazz and Brazilian bossa nova. You can combine these performances as they can be adjusted to suit the client's individual requirements. A Brazilian Capoeira Show can also be integrated within this performance.
Tropical Latin's dancers and singer
For small events or simply to due to lack of space or tight schedule, a valid alternative can be to hire the dance group including a female Brazilian vocalist dancer performing to backing tracks. She will entertain the audience singing up tempo Latin & Brazilian songs as well as Latin pop and contemporary charts to quality backing tracks. In addition, dancers can run a short basic steps dance workshop for your guests to join the dancers in their routine which really creates a party atmosphere.
In addition, the singer can also perform a background music set featuring a classy repertoire of smooth Latin jazz and Brazilian bossa nova. This is ideal for wedding receptions or to create the perfect ambience over dinner.
A Capoeira Show can also be integrated within this performance.
Latin Salsa & Brazilian Samba party Band
Tropical Latin is an established band featuring an international line-up of skilled and versatile professional musicians and singers completely dedicated to deliver the best performance on stage to impress. The band is fronted by a Brazilian female vocalist singing in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
For your after dinner party entertainment, the band will provide a sparkling and energetic performance presenting an assorted selection of hot Latin and Brazilian up tempo grooves such as Samba, Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Lambada, Samba-reggae. The set also includes Latin pop and contemporary hits by Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Sade, Mojo, Beyonce, Santana, Jennifer Lopez, Pink Martini and Jennifer Hudson, to name but a few.
A wide repertoire of different styles will guarantee that the dance floor will stay packed all night!
The line-up includes 5 musicians on piano, bass guitar, drums, percussion, guitar and female Brazilian singer. The band can also be booked as 8-9 piece with a full brass section and extra percussionist.
Tropical Latin Rio de Janeiro Carnival
If you are looking for strictly Brazilian entertainment extravaganza, we recommend booking this Brazilian ensemble.
They can re-create the sensual rhythms of Brazil giving the audience a unique taste of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival with an explosive mixture of Samba drumming and dancing. Beautiful dancers in shimmering bikinis and colourful feathers alongside the drummers will provide a fascinating and stylish show for your event.
Capoeira Show
Capoeira dance is a Brazilian tradition going back hundreds of years, whereby the performers will stand around dancers each doing a short burst of dance, which is the original inspiration for modern day break-dancing. A typical set from Tropical Latin's Capoeira Show is 2 performers providing 2-3 numbers of 5-7 minutes each. 4 performers can push the length of performance up to 10 minutes each set.
Tropical Latin & Brazilian Dance Workshops
Dance workshops add something different to your event. Tropical Latin have expert instructors conducting fun and exciting workshops in any Latin dance style also including the very trendy Zumba class.
Depending on the number of people, the workshops require at least two instructors and run for approximately 60-90 minute. However, this may be varied to suit your needs. Workshops are a great way to help break the ice and network amongst your guests.
Client include:
BBC
BRITISH GAS
CHANNEL 4
CREDIT SUISSE
EMIRATES AIRLINES
HMV
IDM INSTITUTE DIRECT MARKETING
MAERSK OIL
NHS TRUST
ROCHE PHARMACEUTICAL
ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
STARBUCKS
TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
TRAVELEX MONEY WORLDWIDE
PALM BEACH CLUB CASINO
CROCKFORDS CLUB CASINO
THE DORCHESTER
GROSVENOR HOUSE
MINA SEYAHI - Dubai
THE BARBICAN - London
CAFΙ DE PARIS
INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
OLYMPIC THEATRE ROME
ONE MAYFAIR
KENSINGTON ROOF GARDENS
RONNIE'S SCOTT CLUB
STUDIO VALBONNE CLUB
Some Testimonials from previous clients:
C. McDonalds - Emirates Airlines
"A huge thank you for the unforgettable night. A magnificent Show!"
N. Burton - Travelex Money Worldwide
"Very proactive, positive, individuals who did a great job working with our promotion team to raise awareness of the activity and help to create an excellent and memorable live brand experience. Very realistic, helpful and flexible. Definitely we will use them again."
D. Clifford - Director Eclipse Total Event Success - Starbucks
"Thank you for being such a great band to work with the workshops and the evening were very successful and there was a great party spirit. Look forward to working with you in the future."
Jennifer & Martin Wedding Reception
"Tropical Latin played at our wedding, they were simply fantastic!! From my first contact with them, ongoing discussions about arrangements and the actual performance, the band have been a pleasure to work with, very professional, prompt, friendly and flexible. We were running a little bit late on the day and the band took all of this in their stride and still were ready to start on time. The band is great, very tight and play a really good mix of music that has a very wide appeal, the singer was fantastic and the dancers - WOW! Tropical Latin is a great band to bring the wow factor to an event and to get everyone having fun and joining in. Our guests have said how much they enjoyed the band and the venue management also really enjoyed the performance. I would have no hesitation in booking them again".
Credit Suisse - Christmas party
"I wish to say a very BIG thank you for your fantastic Latin dancers at our party at Studio Valbonne last Thursday eve. What a fantastic addition to our party they were amazing!"
A. Robertson Maersk Oil Corporate
"Thank you for the fabulous performance by all involved on Saturday night. The performance went down extremely well, managing to get the crowd going and set the mood for a great evening. Please pass on our thanks to all involved for making the event a success. We look forward to having the opportunity to work with you all again in the near future."
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