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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06/05/2011 - FLAWLESS AND ALLEVIATE - A PERFORMANCE FOR ROYALTY - Showbizworks.com and World Dance Management managed artistes Flawless and Alleviate to perform for Her Majesty The Queen and special guests at Buckingham Palace
 Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will recognise the importance of young people in the Performing Arts in the United Kingdom, by holding a Reception at Buckingham Palace
World Dance Champions Flawless and stars of Sky1's Got To Dance Alleviate are just two of the talented dance acts invited to perform for Her Majesty The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and 450 specially invited guests at Buckingham Palace on Monday, 9th May.
The event celebrates young talent in British Performing Arts and as guests arrive at the Grand Entrance, they will be greeted by Her Majesty and His Royal Highness in the White Drawing Room. They will then proceed to the Ballroom for theatre performance which has been inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The performance will present a light-hearted, modern interpretation of Shakespeare's story and feature a collaborative dance piece between Flawless, Alleviate and DJ Ironik, culminating in a cleverly choreographed finale that will see Flawless and Alleviate re-create the balcony scene.
Other performers at the event include Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Anne Reid MBE, Bryony Hannah and Amy Robbins, in addition to rising stars such as Tamsin Egerton, Daniel Kaluuya and Rumer.
Following a successful 60 date national tour, Flawless, who are Ambassadors for The Prince's Trust, begin a short residency at Sadlers Wells Peacock Theatre from the 10th until the 28th May. Alleviate will be performing internationally over the coming months and can also be seen at this year's Latitude Festival.
Representatives of many institutions and charities who support the performing arts industry in the United Kingdom will be in attendance, including organisations with a long history of Royal patronage such as English National Ballet, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and National Youth Music Theatre.
The Ballroom at Buckingham Palace is used by The Queen for State banquets and official entertaining, and has been used variously as a hall for concerts and performances of the arts. At 36.6m long, 18m wide and 13.5m high, the Ballroom is the largest room in Buckingham Palace. It was opened in 1856 with a ball to celebrate the end of the Crimean War, given by Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort.
For more information please contact Marina Blore at World Dance Management on +44 (0) 203 291 2808 Mobile +44 (0) 7798 727911
Email info@worlddancemanagement.com
23/04/2011 - JC SINGS THE GREAT BRITISH SONGBOOK - JC celebrates St Georges Day at The Pheasantry in London tonight
One of the greatest song stylists around celebrates St Georges Day tonight with a selection of music from The Great British Songbook. He will be appearing at The Pheasantry on the Kings Road in London (Pizza Express) from 8pm. Music by Anthony Newley through to George Michael will be celebrated as JC brings to mind some of the great English songwriters that have penned hits that are often wrongly accredited to American writers. Songs including Don't Rain On My Parade and What Kind of Fool Am I will be on the setlist tonight as well as more current songwriters such as Van Morrison and George Michael. JC has performed all over the world and tonight he is back in his hometown. Tickets available by telephoning 0207 351 5031
15/03/2011 - WORLD DANCE MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS - Auditions announced for Casino da Madeira
 World Dance Management (sister company to Showbizworks) is producing a brand new show at the prestigious Casino da Madeira.
Details of Casino da Madeira contract -
Contract 6 months at the Casino da Madeira (part of the Leading Hotels of the World Group)
Show produced by World Dance Management
45 minute show 4 nights a week only (Wed to Sun)
Require good, all round trained dancers with good personalities and great figures as showgirl routines included male and female dancers needed - female height 5'6-5'8, male height 5'7- 5'10)
Return flights provided from UK
Meal on show nights
Shared apartment provided
This is a paid job salary details will be given when shortlisted for the job
Male and female singers also required for same production. Please prepare one commercial ballad and one up tempo pop song to backing tracks.
Auditions:
NorthWest Audition
Phil Winston's Theatreworks 66-74 Promenade, Blackpool FY1 1HB on 23rd March
Dancers at 11am
London Audition
Danceworks, Studio 1, 16 Balderton St, London W1K 6TN
Dancers at 12 noon on 25th March
Singers at 2pm on 25th March
All enquiries to info@worlddancemanagement.com
01/03/2011 - MORE RAVE REVIEWS FOR FLAWLESS SHOW - Flawless show Chase The Dream gets more rave reviews
As the Flawless tour continues this week in Southsea, St Albans, Tunbridge Wells, Wolverhampton and Sheffield Chase The Dream attracted more praise from Northampton Herald and Post's Julie Lea. Click
Flawless. For full tour dates log on to box office numbers.
18/02/2011 - FLAWLESS IN COVENTRY TONIGH AND TOMORROW - World dance champions perform in Coventry tonight and tomorrow
 World dance champions Flawless have arrived in Coventry today ready for a performance tonight of their award-winning show Chase The Dream. The show (tonight and tomorrow at 7.30pm) has received rave reviews and it is part of a 60 date national UK tour that sees them travelling to Dartford on Monday, Hayes on Tuesday and Wednesday, Northampton on Thursday, Croydon next Friday and Saturday and then literally all over including Scotland and Ireland through until the 17th April, their last date which finishes in Glasgow.
Marlon "Swoosh" Wallen, artistic director and lead choreographer said: "It's an amazing experience as this is the first time we have had the chance to perform a full show and to really show everyone the versatility and different dance styles of the group. It's also been fantastic to meet all our fans that have continued to support us from way back when we became World Dance Champions, to Britain's Got Talent and then our role in StreetDance 3D the movie." Flawless will be interviewed live at 3.30pm today on BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire. For full tour dates log on to Flawless website
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