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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24/05/2010 - FLAWLESS FILM STREETDANCE 3D IS NUMBER 1 - Streetdance 3D starring Flawless (managed by Showbizworks) reaches number one at the box office
 Showbizworks is celebrating this week following the announcement that independent production and distribution company Vertigo Films have beaten the US studios to the number one spot at the UK box office. In a battle of David and Goliath proportions their film Streetdance 3D, which stars the world dance champions [http://www.showbizworks.com/agent/flawless]Flawless[/url]who are managed by Showbizworks, has reached number one.
StreetDance 3D leapt to number one taking £1.8m on opening weekend, beating Disney's Prince of Persia and dethroning Universal Studios Robin Hood. Taking in last weekend's preview screenings the figure totals £2.4m.
With 345 3D screens committed to showing the film, STREETDANCE 3D was already the biggest ever 3D release before it opened, leaving contenders such as Clash of the Titans (333 screens) and Avatar (305) trailing.
"The success of StreetDance 3D has far exceeded our expectations," says James Richardson, producer and co-owner of Vertigo Films , "The fact that an independent British film has beaten the US heavyweights just shows how well STREETDANCE 3D has connected with audiences across the country."
StreetDance 3D is the first British film to be shot entirely in 3D and is the world's first 3D dance movie. Directed by award winning duo Max & Dania, the story follows the exploits of a London dance crew training for the UK Street Dance Championships, who are forced to work with ballet dancers from the Royal Dance School in return for rehearsal space. With no common ground and with passions riding high, they have to find a way to work together to win. Charlotte Rampling heads a diverse cast of new and emerging talent including a cameo role for BGT winner George Sampson. Flawless play 'The Surge', who are the reigning dance champions and the ones to beat in the competition.
Financed by Vertigo Films with additional funding from BBC Films , the UK Film Council and Little Gaddesden Productions, StreetDance is being distributed by Vertigo Films in the UK with international sales handled by Protagonist Pictures.
Christine Langan (Creative Director, BBC Films) says: "BBC Films is proud to have supported Vertigo in the making of StreetDance 3D. It's amazing performance in the UK this sunny weekend and massive international sales pay tribute to a bold, innovative and diversely talented filmmaking community and prove that nurturing it in the early stages pays dividends for the UK as a whole."
John Woodward (Chief Executive Officer of the UK Film Council) says: "The UK Film Council can take credit for co-financing and championing Streetdance 3D. It is the UK's first ever 3D feature film and signals to the rest of the world that the British film industry is well placed right at the heart of the 3D film revolution. It's another shining example of how Lottery funding can make all the difference in discovering and nurturing new creative talent."
"London is gorgeously lacquered with Hollywood gloss. You will not be unmoved, literally. Feet will tap." The Times
"It is wonderfully enjoyable, getting better as it bounces irresistibly along. I can't imagine anyone emerging from the cinema without a smile on their face and a deep desire to throw a few shapes of their own on the way home" Mail on Sunday
"Dance heaven." The Sun
""This stylish British indie production delivers in exactly the ways it should. Gorgeous visuals? Check. Astounding choreography? Check. And smoking-hot dancers with abs you could chip a tooth on? Check, check and check again." News of the World
"The dancing is amazing." Radio One
"StreetDance is simply sensational... a feel good 3D blast!" Sunday Mirror
21/05/2010 - FLAWLESS TO APPEAR AT EDINBURGH FRINGE - Flawless appearing in the world premiere of their brand new show at E4 Udderbelly at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
 That's right, you herd it here first, North London's udderly brilliant dance troupe and Britain's Got Talent finalists ‘Flawless', are set to wow the crowds in the upside-down purple cow this August with the world premiere of their brand new,breathtaking street dance show
"Chase the Dream....."at E4 Udderbelly.
Having already worked with some of the greatest acts in the world including Madonna, Beyonce and Leona Lewis, and having been crowned ‘World Dance Champions' with full points across the board, Flawless shot to fame in 2009 with a performance that Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell described as ‘ ……one of the best things I have ever seen in my life!'
They were so good that we fell head over hoofs in love with them and invited them to bring their unique brand of hardcore street dance to E4 Udderbelly.
The ten strong troupe are lead by one of the most aspiring, young, creative choreographers in the UK, Marlon "Swoosh" Wallen, who has received awards for Flawless including Best Street Dance Group and Best Choreographed Group with many more titles too numerous to mention. Marlon is the main nucleus of the group, bringing professional experience as well as a new kind of choreography that's exciting and inspirational, bringing street dance to a whole new audience.
This year, the guys will also be bringing their inspired act to the ‘Mooo-vies' as they strut their stuff on the big screen in the first dance film to be shot in 3D, Streetdance 3D.
Ed Bartlam, director of Underbelly, says:
"We're absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Flawless to the festival this August. It's fantastic that the guys have chosen Edinburgh as the place to launch their first solo show and we're delighted that they've chosen Udderbelly. It continues our commitment to programming upbeat, physical shows for all ages in our upside down purple cow. Flawless will leave you mesmerized!"
‘You make me proud to be British, this was utter perfection' Amanda Holden
‘That was utterly electrifying' Piers Morgan
5th - 30th August E4 Udderbelly, Bristo Square
The Cow shows off her Mooo-ves and gets those hoofs ‘a' tappin' as ‘Flawless' join the herd.
Tickets on Sale 9am, Friday 21st May : Click here for tickets
20/05/2010 - FLAWLESS ON CITY TOUR PROMOTING STREETDANCE 3D - World dance champions Flawless visit major cities promoting Streetdance 3D
The people of Manchester went wild yesterday as world dance champions Flawless performed live in the city's Arndale Centre before attending a private screening of the their new movie Streetdance 3D which is on national and worldwide release from tomorrow. Flawless spent almost an hour meeting fans and signing autographs before crowds re-assembled and jostled for a view of their breath-taking performance in the shopping centre's Halle Square. Marlon "Swoosh" Wallen from Flawless said: "The fans are amazing and it was great to meet them face to face in Manchester. We are hoping to be back in Manchester before the end of the year so we hope they will all come and see us perform in our own show." Today Flawless are in Birmingham and tomorrow they will be at the Carphone Warehouse on Queen Street at 4pm.
17/05/2010 - FLAWLESS TOUR THE COUNTRY PROMOTING STREETDANCE 3D - Flawless visiting major towns and cities promoting Streetdance 3D the movie, say Showbizworks, the group's management
The premiere of Streetdance 3D, the world's first dance movie to be shot in 3D stars world dance champions Flawless. The guys embark on a regional promotional tour tomorrow and you can see them at the following venues:
Tuesday 18th May – Carphone Warehouse, 99 Buchanan Street, Glasgow at 4pm
Wednesday 19th May – Carphone Warehouse, Arndale Centre, Manchester at 4pm
Thursday 20th May – Carphone Warehouse, 146 New Street, Birmingham at 3pm
Friday 21st May – Carphone Warehouse, 103 Queen Street, Cardiff at 4pm
10/05/2010 - WORLD PREMIERE OF STREETDANCE 3D STARRING FLAWLESS - Flawless on red carpet tonight at world premiere of Streetdance 3D say their management
World dance champions Flawless will be performing live on the red carpet tonight in Leicester Square at the world premiere of the film Streetdance 3D. In a specially choreographed routine by award winning Marlon 'Swoosh' Wallen, the ten strong group will also be accompanied by George Sampson and Akai who also appear in the film. Martin Blore from Showbizworks who manage Flawless said: "This is the first dance movie in the world to be made in 3D and the film will be released worldwide on the 21st May. It is a great year for Flawless, their dancing in the movie is impeccable and now dance fans all over the world can see why they achieved world champion status. Plans are now underway for their own show at the Udderbelly at the Edinburgh Festival before a possible tour ."
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