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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07/01/2011 - FLAWLESS ON SKY NEWS TOMORROW MORNING - World dance champions Flawless on Sky News tomorrow morning
World dance champions Flawless will be appearing on Sky News from 6am tomorrow and then throughout the day at regular intervals. The ten strong group are about to embark on a 60 date national UK tour from the 4th February through until mid April 2011 in their own show 'Chase The Dream' which has received rave reviews. The Observer said in its review of the production that was at the Royal Festival Hall over Christmas: "Their full evening show Chase The Dream is fast, slick and wittily packaged. The dancing is clean as a whistle, this is a tailored suit show, not some prowling posse in black hoodies and skill levels are off the chart". Flawless will be on Sky News talking about their tour and the release of their new DVD ‘Flawless: Chase The Dream -Live And Access All Areas'. For tour dates visit www.underbelly.co.uk
19/12/2010 - FLAWLESS AT THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL - Celebrate Christmas with Flawless at the Royal Albert Hall
World dance champions Flawless are appearing at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank this week from the 21st until 23rd December. A great show for all the family get in the party mood this Christmas and see this great show described by the News of the World as "Dazzling.....don't miss it!" Last few tickets available from Royal Festival Hall
25/11/2010 - ‘FLAWLESS: LIVE STREET DANCE – ACCESS ALL AREAS'' - Flawless announce spring tour and new DVD release for Christmas
 Flawless are a dance phenomenon whose incredible abilities have turned a whole new generation onto the magic of street dance.
From their first sighting on Britain's Got Talent through this year's blockbuster movie ‘Streetdance 3D' and their most recent live concert tour ‘Chase The Dream', Flawless delight in smashing preconceptions and exceeding expectations.
And now with the release of their new DVD ‘Flawless: Chase The Dream -Live And Access All Areas' these UK, International and World Street Dance Champions have done it again as this is a dance DVD like no other!
‘Chase The Dream' is the group's first national tour and it has already received rave and FIVE STAR reviews nationwide. The News Of The World described the show as "Dazzling…Don't Miss It!".
The show takes the audience on a roller coaster of emotions, and alongside the spectacular street dancing for which they have become famous, uses contemporary jazz, modern dance, dynamic music and a sprinkling of humour to interpret modern life, with a message encouraging everyone to chase their dreams!
Now, with this with this groundbreaking DVD you can live all the highlights of the ‘Chase the Dream' tour as Flawless do, onstage and off. See the group perform their stunning shows live on stage and then join them behind the scenes with all-exclusive interviews and breath-taking dance footage.
Watch them perform their favourite moves, get to know the remarkable individuals that make up this incredible group and then join the fans going wild on the ‘Chase the Dream' tour. This comprehensive DVD will give you a unique and complete insight into the amazing world of Flawless.
Flawless will be kicking of a 68 date national tour at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd December for Christmas, before visiting almost every major town and city throughout the UK throughout February, March and April 2011.
The DVD is released on 29th November and is available on Amazon to pre-order and from major stores.
FEBUARY
Fri 4 - Sat 5 SALFORD The Lowry 0843 208 6000
www.thelowry.com
Mon 7 LIVERPOOL Empire Theatre 0844 847 2525 www.liverpoolempire.org.uk
Tues 8 GRIMSBY Auditorium 0844 847 2426
www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk
Wed 9 YORK Grand Opera House 0844 847 2322 www.grandoperahouseyork.org.uk
Thu 10 - Fri 11 NEWCASTLE Tyne Theatre 0844 493 9999
www.thejournaltynetheatre.co.uk
Sat 12 PETERBOROUGH Broadway Theatre 0844 850 0 850 www.thebroadwaytheatre.co.uk
Sun 13 BIRMINGHAM New Alexandra Theatre 0844 847 2302
www.alexandratheatre.org.uk
Tues 15 - Thu 17 DARLINGTON Civic Theatre 01325 486555 www.darlington.gov.uk/culture/arts
Fri 18 - Sat 19 COVENTRY Belgrade Theatre 024 7655 3055 www.belgrade.co.uk
Mon 21 DARTFORD Orchard Theatre 01322 220000
www.orchardtheatre.co.uk
Tues 22 - Wed 23 HAYES Beck Theatre 020 8561 8371 www.becktheatre.org.uk
Thu 24 NORTHAMPTON Derngate Theatre 01604 624811 www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Fri 25 - Sat 26 CROYDON Fairfield Concert Hall 0208 688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk
Sun 27 PLYMOUTH Pavilion 0845 146 1460
www.plymouthpavilions.com
MARCH
Tues 1 SOUTHSEA Kings Theatre 023 9282 8282
www.kings-southsea.com
Wed 2 ST ALBANS The Alban Arena 01727 844 488
www.alban-arena.co.uk
Thu 3 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Assembly Hall Theatre 01892 530613 www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
Sat 5 SHEFFIELD The Lyceum 0114 249 6000
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Mon 7 - Tues 8 NOTTINGHAM Playhouse 0115 941 9419 www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Wed 9 CAMBRIDGE Corn Exchange 01223 357851
www.cornex.co.uk
Thu 10 CREWE Lyceum Theatre 01270 537 333
www.lyceumtheatre.net
Fri 11 SKEGNESS The Embassy 0845 674 0505
www.embassytheatre.co.uk
Mon 14 CRAWLEY The Hawth 01293 553636
https://tickets.hawth.co.uk
Tues 15 - Wed 16 LEEDS West Yorkshire Playhouse 0113 213 7700 www.wyp.org.uk
Thu 17 - Fri 18 CARDIFF St David's Hall 029 2087 8444
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
Sat 19 - Sun 20 WORTHING Pavilion Theatre 01903 206 206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk
Mon 21 - Tues 22 BUXTON Opera House 0845 127 2190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Thu 24 HASTINGS White Rock Theatre 01424 462288 www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk
Fri 25 - Sat 26 LEICESTER De Montfort Hall 0116 233 3111 www.demontforthall.co.uk
Mon 28 BELFAST Grand Opera House 028 9024 1919
www.goh.co.uk
Tues 29 - Wed 30 ABERDEEN Music Hall 01224 641 122 www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
Thu 31 PERTH Concert Hall 01738 621 031
www.horsecross.co.uk
APRIL
Fri 1 - Sat 2 EDINBURGH Festival Theatre 0131 529 6000
www.eft.co.uk
Mon 4 NORWICH Theatre Royal 01603 63 00 00 www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
Tues 5 KINGS LYNN Corn Exchange 01553 764864 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
Wed 6 YEOVIL Octagon Theatre 01935 422884
www.octagon-theatre.co.uk
Thu 7 – Fri 8 POOLE Lighthouse 0844 406 8666
www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
Sat 9 BASINGSTOKE The Anvil 01256 844244
www.anvilarts.org.uk
Mon 11 AYLESBURY Waterside Theatre 0844 871 7607 www.ambassadortickets.com/Aylesbury-Waterside-Theatre
Tues 12 SOUTHEND Cliffs Pavilion 01702 351135 www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk
Thu 14 HULL New Theatre 01482 226 655
www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullnewtheatre
Fri 15 READING The Hexagon 0118 960 6060 www.readingarts.com/thehexagon/
Sun 17 GLASGOW Theatre Royal 0844 871 7648 www.ambassadortickets.com/8/653/Kings-Theatre
22/11/2010 - NEW CASINO SHOW OPENS TO RAVE REVIEWS IN MADEIRA - Showbizworks produces another hit casino production
A brand new casino show has opened at the Casino da Madeira making this the sixth successive show produced at the Casino by Showbizworks.
The cast is led by singers David Austen and Robyn Green and celebrates the music of Pop Legends from Michael Buble to Michael Jackson. With elaborate costumes and innovative choreography the show is part of a dinner package at the Pestana owned casino. The company are creating bespoke production shows for casinos and leisure attractions worldwide and interested parties should call 0845 638 1808 or email info@showbizworks.com
10/11/2010 - SHOWBIZWORKS PRODUCE NEW CASINO SHOW - A brand new casino show opens in Madeira on 17th November, produced by Showbizworks
Showbizworks has once again been chosen to produce a brand new floor show for the Casino da Madeira. The ten strong cast fly out this weekend ready for opening night next Wednesday. The spectacular production is staged from Wednesday to Saturday inclusive and will remain at the 5 star hotel complex for six months. Celebrating the music of pop legends the production is packed with spectacular costumes, innovative choreography and music that will deliver an unforgettable dinner and show experience for visitors to the casino and Bahia showroom. This is the fifth production at the venue by Showbizworks.
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