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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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
14/03/2007 - SWINGING PARTY AT COMIC RELIEF DOES FAME ACADEMY - The Brit Pack perform live at Comic Relief Does Fame Academy
The Brit Pack really got the party swinging on BBC3 Comic Relief Does Fame Academy last Sunday night as the whole room sang along to 'Luck Be A Lady Tonight' with presenters Sarah Cawood and Dominic Wood. On the night that Mel got voted off, The Brit Pack sang to the popular comedienne, The Cheeky Girls (who were guest judges) and the crowd to round off the second BBC3 show of the night at 11pm.
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