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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10/08/2007 - EMMERDALE''S ROXY IS HONOURED WITH HER OWN ROSE - Southport Flower Show presents Emmerdale actress with her own rose
 Actress Roxanne Pallett who plays Jo Stiles in ITV's Emmerdale, has been chosen to be honoured with her very own rose at this year's Southport Flower Show on Saturday 18th August 2007. The actress, who has A levels in theatre studies, English language and literature and media studies, is a graduate of Liverpool's John Moore's University. She will be at the Flower Show to attend the official launch of ‘The Roxanne Pallett Rose' at 10.00am.
On hearing the news Roxanne said: "This is absolutely wonderful and all the more precious as my Grandma used to take me to Southport Flower Show every year when I was little. It's a wonderful honour and one of which my Grandma would have been very proud. I am looking forward to a very nostalgic trip back to Southport Flower Show."
With a theme of music for this year's Show, Roxanne will certainly feel at home. Whilst a struggling student, she wrote music and formed a band that attracted interest from record labels and resulted in her moving to London. Roxanne went on to juggle recording music with working as a script developer for Channel Four projects.
In the summer of 2005 she joined the cast of Emmerdale and in the same year Roxy performed in ITV's Discomania2 with Gloria Gaynor. She was also the winner of Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes as Gloria Estefan and many will also remember her coming fourth last year in ITV's Soapstar Superstar.
In her role as Jo, Roxanne has recently been part of a major storyline in Emmerdale playing a femme fatale. Her character successfully seduced Andy, her "friend's" husband in the television drama, played by Kelvin Fletcher, away from his on screen wife Katie. Now, as the new love of Andy's life, Jo has shown a more compassionate side to her nature, looking after his young daughter and demonstrating an entrepreneurial and ambitious trait to her character by launching her own business producing and selling goat's milk! But the actress assures viewers that Jo's current public persona of a caring young woman is only temporary and her inbred nasty nature still remains in tact!
‘The Roxanne Pallett Rose' is a deep red coloured hybrid tea rose that has been created by award-winning rose grower Keith Jones, of C&K Jones in Cheshire. The name will be centrally registered in America so that no-one else can replicate the same title.
The rose will be available for purchase at £10 each by telephoning C&K Jones on 01829 740663, emailing info@jonestherose.co.uk or logging on to www.jonestherose.co.uk .
Roxanne may well be surprised to see how Southport Flower Show has developed over the years. Not only is it the UK largest independent Flower Show, it is also bigger than Chelsea's annual horticultural event, boasting over 1m blooms set in 34 acres of parkland near the resorts' coastline.
This year television and radio presenter Gloria Hunniford will officially open the four day event which starts on Thursday 16th August and runs until Sunday 19th August 2007 inclusive.
Maverick garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, who is a patron of the Show, will be present on Friday 17th August, which has been designated Ladies Day, as premium tickets are available that include special access to fashion and hair shows as well as admission to the Flower Show. Those considering a visit to Southport Flower Show should take comfort from the long term weather forecast which predicts non-stop sunshine for the duration of the event.
For further information visit www.southportflowershow.co.uk and for tickets telephone Ticketmaster on 0870 44 44 226 or purchase online via www.ticketmaster.co.uk
20/07/2007 - PAUL PASHLEY ENTERTAINS MANCHESTER''S BUSY GIRLS - Busygirlsguide.co.uk hosts event at Manchester Hilton
Paul Pashley entertained members of www.busygirlsguide.co.uk who met for a networking event last night at the Hilton Hotel Manchester's Cloud 23 bar. As it's name suggests, the chic meeting place is on the 23rd floor of the hotel, providing an unrivalled panoramic view of the city through floor to ceiling glass windows. Manchester's female movers and shakers turned out in force to sip Bellinis, shop till they drop from the many exhibition stands and enjoy the fabulous voice of Paul Pashley who left the ladies shouting for more. Paul said: "It's was a great evening although often a little distracting surrounded by models and television celebrities. It's a hard job but someone has to do it!" As a result, enquiries have already started flooding in to Showbizworks today for Paul to sing at events nationwide. Click Paul Pashley
13/06/2007 - 2MAGICIANS ON SHOWBIZWORKS - TV's Dirty Tricks stars Barry Jones and Stuart MacLeod available through Showbizworks
Stars of Channel 4's Dirty Tricks and The Magic of Jesus, Barry and Stuart are now available through Showbizworks.com Their live performances are stylistically dark, often weird and yet creepily cool. On TV the guys have been seen to raise the dead, walk on water and make a virgin pregnant through the wonder of magic! Their weird illusions have earned them places in "The Twenty Sickest Tricks of All Time," (Sky One) "The Top Fifty TV Moments," (Channel five) and even a shameful place in the Off Com twenty most complained about programs on television. For more information click Barry and Stuart
18/05/2007 - LAURA CRITCHLEY FLYING HIGH - New single out on Monday!
 Liverpool's hotly tipped pop princess Laura Critchley has been chosen as the face of Fly Pink, the new boutique airline designed especially for women. Laura will become the first pop star since Elton John in the 70s to have her image displayed on the side of a plane when the first flight takes off from Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Paris on 04 June.
Fly Pink is a unique concept in air travel. Specialising in luxurious travel at an affordable price, the airline will offer women the opportunity to take short shopping breaks to the world's fashion hotspots on their stylish, customized fleet of pink planes. Chartered flights to Paris will begin in August, with flights to New York and Milan commencing later in the year.
Passengers will be treated to pink champagne and free manicures in the departure lounge with complementary gourmet cuisine on board.
Fly Pink is the brainchild of its MD Adam Charles, who chose Laura to represent his brand after being mesmerized by her concert in Liverpool earlier in the year:
"I knew after five minutes of her performance that we were watching a major new talent. Laura's got such star quality but at the same time she's really genuine and approachable. Laura is the perfect representation of Fly Pink; she's young, fun and funky - we're delighted to have her on board!"
Adam's early faith in Laura was certainly well founded as she is now making a major impression on the music scene. Everyone from Jamie Foxx to Mika has proclaimed her as the UK's next major female pop star, she's just completed a hugely successful tour with The Sugababes and her debut single "Sometimes I" is released on 21st May. Laura is available now for corporate bookings through Showbizworks.
Click Laura Critchley for more information.
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
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