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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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23/04/2009 - BOOK VICTORIA HART THROUGH SHOWBIZWORKS - Swing and Jazz singer Victoria Hart perfect entertainment for corporate events.


Showbizworks.com entertainment agency is pleased to announce representation of singing sensation Victoria Hart. Victoria hit the headlines after being spotted whilst singing in a London restaurant and being asked to sing at George Clooney's yacht party in Cannes where guests included Brad Pitt. Victoria has since appeared on various TV shows, released albums including Whatever Happened to Romance? and The Lost Gershwin which was compiled following the discovery of rare Gershwin sheet music found in an attic unopened since WWII. Victoria also supported Russell Watson on his 2008 tour. Victoria is now available through Showbizworks for corporate events working to playback or with her own band/orchestra. For more information and to book Victoria for your event, clickVictoria Hart.

21/04/2009 - BOOKING ARTISTES ABROAD WITH SHOWBIZWORKS - Increase for celebrities and high quality performers at international events


Showbizworks has seen a significant increase in international bookings for performers at corporate and private events in the last three months. The entertainment agency has taken bookings for Right Said Fred to appear on a Greek island for a private birthday party, singer/guitarist JG is flying to the Isle of Capri, the Electric String Quartet are appearing at the World Retail Awards in Barcelona and a new spectacular floorshow for the Casino da Madeira produced by Showbizworks opens on 6th May 2009. Director Martin Blore explained: "Showbizworks has been steadily growing its reputation worldwide and we are working with contacts in the Middle East, Paris and in Las Vegas which are all helping to promote our represented and managed artistes." For more information on JG click singer guitarist and click Right Said Fred to read more about the band.

02/04/2009 - ACAPELLA GROUP SING LIVE ON BBC RADIO 2 - Testostatones Sing For Simon Mayo


The Testostatones or 4Quarters as they are also known, a four piece acapella singing group has been invited to sing live on the Simon Mayo drive-time Radio Two show, as he sits in for Chris Evans who is on holiday.

The group includes two sets of brothers and they got their big break when one of them sent a text to the show in response to a challenge from Simon Mayo asking if listeners could do better than a jingle played live on the show that had been recorded by a London drama school. The Testostatones suggested that they could.

A researcher from the show called the following day asking whether the group would be able to sing the ‘May-o' jingle, (a new version of the well known song Banana Boat song ‘Day-o' by Harry Belafonte) down the line.

The group rewrote the song with words to suit the Radio Two drive time show and were ready and waiting for the call just after the six o'clock news.

The radio station was inundated with enquiries as to who the group was and how they could get more information on them. So today (Friday), the Testostatones will be back by popular demand and live in the studio having been invited by the shows' producers to close the drive-time show with their version of the jingle.

The family group members have performed together for over 12 years, and specialise in Doo-Wop, classic Rock & Roll and BeBop, they also incorporate Gospel, Jazz, Soul and contemporary covers into their sets. With no need for instruments or backing tracks, the group can perform any time and anywhere and can write bespoke lyrics themed to your event! The Testostatonesare now available exclusively through Showbizworks.com entertainment agency. To hear the group live on BBC Radio Two, tune into 88-91 fm and Simon Mayo's show which is on between 5pm and 7pm.

27/03/2009 - ZOE TYLER JOINS SHOWBIZWORKS.COM - Dynamic singer and TV vocal coach now available theough Showbizworks.com


Although best known as the vocal coach on How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria and Any Dream Will Do, this queen of singing divas has a voice that will impress the most discerning corporate audience! She has performed at Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball before a legendary audience that included Barry Manilow and Donna Summer. Zoe has sung with Will Young, Sir Cliff Richard and Rod Stewart and she has the rare talent to be able to sing everything from jazz and pop standards to West End musical favourites. She is also a regular presenter on Loose Women and has just completed filming Hairspray the Summer Musical for Sky One with Denise Van Outen. Click Zoe Tyler agent for more information and to hear demo tracks.

25/03/2009 - SPANDAU BALLET MANAGE A REUNION - Tony Hadley - Showbizworks agency delighted at Spandau Reunion


Showbizworks.com London entertainment agency is delighted to hear the news that Spandau Ballet has reunited for a tour that begins in Ireland and continues in England from this October. The entertainment agency has promoted Tony Hadley to its corporate clients and they are confident that this latest announcement will result in a whole new audience that will want to book Spandau Ballet for corporate events. Click Tony Hadley Spandau Ballet for more information.