15/05/2007 - SHOWBIZWORKS JOUSTING TEAM BACK AT WARWICK CASTLE - Jousting team back for second year at Warwick Castle

Showbizworks has been awarded the contract for the second year running to supply Warwick Castle with this year's jousting tournament. The production, which has an initial three day run over the May Bank holiday weekend, will then be performed twice daily from 21st July until 2nd September inclusive.

The production is written and directed by jousting veteran Richard Timson, whose team is one of Showbizworks' solely managed entertainment shows. Richard has produced jousting tournaments at international level, from America to South Africa. He has appeared in countless films and television series and is renowned as one of the leading horse show producers in the world. His team has also just completed a six day contract at Chessington World of Adventures performing a show based around Robin Hood.

Martin Blore, director of Showbizworks said: "Warwick Castle is the UK's most prestigious attraction for jousting and we have worked closely with the team there to create a show that is relevant and visually spectacular. We look forward to playing our part in providing guests with an unforgettable visitor experience."

Warwick Castle is one of only five original jousting venues in England.

John Sturzaker, Head of Entertainment and Events for Warwick Castle said: "We were impressed with Showbizworks' understanding of our industry and the show's energy and professionalism. Having been delighted with last year's production and the spectacular displays of horsemanship, we know that this year's show will be just as dynamic and extremely entertaining."

Click on jousting team for more information. For infomation about the jousting show at Warwick Castle visit www.warwick-castle.co.uk

25/04/2007 - BELLYDANCE SUPERSTARS ON SHOWBIZWORKS - More glamorous live entertainment through Showbizworks

Continuing our commitment to offer clients the world's best international live entertainment, Showbizworks is delighted to announce that The Bellydance Superstars - the world's premier bellydance troupe, are now available to our clients by special arrangement with their management. The dancers have performed 375 concerts in 16 countries in just three years, wowing over 1 million enthusiastic fans in venues and 80 million on television with their fascinating live performances.

Comprised of America's best-known, most sought-after bellydancers - many of whom are expert bellydance instructors - the invigorating troupe is the only professional dance company of its kind on tour, making their performances and workshops popular affairs. The dancers come from a variety of dance backgrounds ranging from Egyptian, Mexican, Latin, Classical Ballet, jazz and others. Critics and fans alike note it is the star power of the individual dancers that differentiate the Bellydance Superstars from touring troupes with faceless unknowns. Each dancer has their own individual fan base as the brand of the troupe is simultaneously being built.

Performing a cross-section of Tribal, Egyptian and Cabaret styles, the Bellydance Superstars exhibit an intoxicating spectacle that transports the audience to a distant time and place while stimulating all the senses. Taking an ancient art form into the mainstream, they have garnered international acclaim from critics (Rolling Stone, Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, DesiXpress), instructors, dancers and fans alike.

The Bellydance Superstars have sold out shows in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Italy, France, Spain, Monte Carlo and all over Europe, and are now gearing up for a tour of Latin America.

20/04/2007 - SUPERSTARS AND SOAPSTARS ON SHOWBIZWORKS - International speakers join Coronation Street and other TV celebrities on Showbizworks

A new section featuring superstars and soapstars who are available for public speaking, corporate events or personal appearances has been launched by Showbizworks. Whether it's for speaking at conferences, to open stores, for incentive travel events or award ceremonies, this section will provide a selection of high profile celebrity names and will continue to grow in future months. It will provide PR companies, marketing professionals and event organisers with a choice of celebrities to add glitz or gravitas to campaigns or events. Please take a look at the 'Superstars and Soapstars' section.

06/04/2007 - MICHAEL VINCENT NOMINATED AS LECTURER OF THE YEAR - The Magic Academy in Hollywood nominates Michael Vincent as the only British finalist in the Lecturer of the Year category

Michael Vincent, one of the world's greatest sleight of hand artistes, has been nominated as 'Lecturer of the Year' by the Academy of Magical Arts, based at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.


Michael, who is the only person ever to have been named 'Close-Up Magician of the Year' three times, in three different decades by the UK's Magic Circle, is also the only British representative in this prestigious category, with other nominees coming from the United States of America and Germany.


In between his visits to Hollywood, Michael is also in great demand as a performer for high end corporate events and celebrity parties. He performs regularly in resort casinos where his sleight of hand is based around the history of gaming and he is an inspirational speaker and authority on the history of magic.

"It is a great honour to be nominated for my work as a lecturer in the art of magic," said London based Michael.

He added: "I have always believed in continually raising the profile of magic as an art form and passing on the knowledge that I have learnt throughout my career from some of the masters of magic who have been my mentors. Only by embracing the techniques perfected by our predecessors and passing this knowledge on to up and coming magicians, can we maintain integrity in magic and encourage our audiences to embrace magic as one of the world's purest art forms."


The nominations for the Lecturer of the Year category are taken from the fifty magicians who have performed their lectures for the magician membership at The Magic Castle throughout the year. The finalists are those who have delivered the most interesting and informative lectures and a special "blue ribbon awards committee" considers how the lecture has advanced the attendees' knowledge of, or skill in magic. The criteria also take into account a sense of history, anecdotal and expert demonstration skills.

The recipient of the Lecturer of the Year award receives a beautiful trophy created and manufactured by world-renowned magic builder and craftsman John Gaughan, and a handmade magic wand made of Brazilian rosewood, with tips of African ebony and sterling silver bands. They are presented in a display box made of rare Koa wood from Hawaii with an engraved plaque.

The winner will be announced on Saturday 7th April 2007 at a black tie event at the Beverley Hilton Hotel in Beverley Hills. Celebrity award presenters scheduled to be at the glitzy event include Dr Buzz Aldrin, Steve Martin and J.J. Abrams, producer of Lost and Alias.

For more information log on to www.michaelvincent.co.uk or contact Showbizworks.com on 0845 638 1808.

29/03/2007 - JOUSTING TEAM APPEARING AT CHESSINGTON THIS EASTER - Chessington World of Adventures and St Georges Day ensures busy month for Medieval World

The Medieval World team begin a six day show at Chessington World of Adventures which runs from 6th until the 11th April inclusive. The show is themed around Robin Hood and will include a magnificent display of jousting and trick riding all weaved into a fun story with lots of comedy.

"Chessington World of Adventures is a great family theme park and the Robin Hood show will be a great addition to the line-up of attractions over Easter," explains Richard Timson, producer of the show. He added: "There will be lots of interaction, spectacular costumes and great feats of horsemanship."

April is a particularly busy month for the team with St Georges Day looming, the trained horsmen and women are in demand all over the country for promotional campaigns and shows as England celebrates its national saints day. For more information log on to Chessington World of Adventures