WINTER WALKER SNEAK PEAK

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND!

We can't believe how quickly this year has flown by and we hope you are getting organised as Christmas is literally right around the corner. Manic Stage Productions have everything wrapped up for you and bookings are flooding in. We would like to take this opportunity to present our new magical Winter Wonderland stilt walker who has arrived just in time for the snowy season.

Manic have a brand new hand crafted, stunning, stilt costume that is available to hire for any event that you may be organising over the coming months and we have called her… 
The Winter Walker!

With layers of expensive ruffles, feathers, sparkles and beads she will look truly beautiful and compliment any winter scene or event that you may be creating. 

Wow your guests and give your event that something extra special and truly magical. The Winter Walker will tower above your guests casting her mesmerising spell wherever she may be. We assure you all eyes will be on this magical and captivating costume. 

Our professional skilled, sky high stilt walkers always entertain and can welcome your guests with a sensational photo opportunity and meet and greet. Alternatively have her wandering around your event spreading the magic, or posing for unforgettable photos. How about having her turn on your Christmas lights and or lead a snowy xmas parade. Our Winter Walker will go down perfectly every time!

We wanted to give you exclusive preview of this one of a kind, bespoke costume allowing you first refusal to have her feature at your next event.

Christmas is definitely the most wonderful time of the year with countless christmas parties to attend, meeting up with friends and family and 100's of events around the city that are put on to make you feel that Christmas cheer.

If you think that our gorgeous mystical stilt walker would be perfect alongside your event or gathering then please do not hesitate to contact us now! She is going to be in very high demand so if you have a specific date then snap her up fast!

She's the only one of her kind so once she's gone she's gone!! 

This unique winter offer is available to any event or organisation no matter how big or small. 

We promise that our stilt walkers are always a hit and will be the perfect photo opportunity for your guests this Christmas season! 

PRICES FROM AS LITTLE AS £150

To book our Winter Walker or any other services that Manic Stage Production has to offer please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you and booking your perfect Christmas entertainment

www.manicsp.co.uk

manicstageproductions@gmail.com

Manic's Member Of The Month - February '15

MEET MANIC'S 
MEMBER OF THE MONTH 

TILLY! 

Each month Manic Stage Productions like to introduce you to a different member of our talented team and let you find out a bit about who we are and who is behind the costumes glitz and glamour....

This month meet TILLY!

We asked Tilly a few questions about her life as a dancer and professional performer, where it all started, whats next and much more. Here's what Tilly had to say...

When did you start dancing?

I started dancing at the age of three beginning with baby ballet, quickly progressing onto ISTD tap, modern, ballet and musical theatre. As I child I loved everything about dance and continued to train through the grades and also took on jazz and singing all the way through until I was 15. To top of my childhood training in 2009 I was the winner of the ISTD Janet Cram Modern Dance Awards.

Where and when did you continue your training professionally?

Knowing I wanted to be on the stage I went on to train professionally at Laine Theatre Arts and was even lucky enough to be offered a Betty Laine Scholarship for her 3 years of training. I graduated in 2012 with a national diploma in dance and musical theatre which held me in good stead to go explore the world and work for many companies and productions as a professional performer.

What are you currently doing?

I have recently been away on the Ventura cruise ship working as a Singer/Dancer for Headliners theatre company and upon my return was excited to be back performing with Manic and the team! I am currently back in rehearsals for my second cruise on the Azura working again with Headliners company as a singer dancer.

We hear you have been in panto?

Yes for the past two years I have worked in pantomime as a dancer for the Wimbledon Theatre, pantos are so much fun and I loved being part of Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs and this year Cinderella. Each year there has been a host of celebrities and we have performed to packed out audiences every night.

Along with the above contracts I have also featured in a number of TV advert commercials for some major brands such as Marks & Spencers and have performed at numerous charitable and celebrity infused events.  

What has been your career highlight?
Gosh, I have enjoyed all of my performances but i must say that my favourite has to be going on tour with Baywatch star David Hasslehoff himself and being a part of his 3 man show as a backing dancer and singer. It really was such a great experience and a top laugh! Travelling up and down the country and touring with David was definitely my highlight so far and something I will always remember!

How long have you been part of Manic?

I have been lucky enough to be a member of Manic Stage Productions between contracts since 2012. As soon as my contract on Azura I will most certainly be back again and can't wait! I loves being a part of the team, it is made up of such a lovely bunch of people. We are all really close and supportive of each other it's like being part of our own little 
'Manic Family'.

Do you have a favourite Manic moment?

One of my favourite jobs for Manic has to be performing alongside Little Mix as a dancer and cheerleader at Rugby's Twickenham stadium, it was so amazing to be a part of and the reaction of thousands of people in the arena was a great rush and a day the whole Manic team will remember!
Manic Stage Productions is a great company to be part of. I get to sing and dance, performing for many corporate gigs and entertaining all types of crowds. My favourite thing about it is I never know what is round the corner or what venue I might arrive at which is such a buzz for the performance and every time it is different. 

Your final thoughts?

''I just love being on stage and performing, it's my life, my love not only my job but my dream and I love every minute of it and wouldn't have it any other way!''

We wish Tilly lots of luck in all her future endeavours and especially on her upcoming cruise in the next few months! We will of course keep up to date with her and see how she is getting on and just like all the other members of the team we encourage them to go out into the world and work and hope they always remember that they have a place here in Manic when they return! 

Lots of luck and Bon Voyage.. We look forward to seeing photos and seeing you again when you are home Tilly! 

For any information about Manic and our bespoke tailored entertainment for any occasion please visit www.manicsp.co.uk or send your enquiry to manicstageproductions@gmail.com

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!

'FORT DU SOLEIL'

We are so excited to announce that this christmas we hold a brand new and exciting contract with Solent Forts! 

We have exclusivity to produce and perform all entertainment throughout November, December and NYE to entertain guests and give them a special night to remember as they step onto the newly refurbished and breathtaking No Man's Land Fort. 

This incredible venue will play host to hundreds of lucky and excited guests every Friday and Saturday during the winter months. They will be wined and dined with free flowing prosecco on arrival and a delicious 3 course meal. These events are the start of their brand new themed nights and Christmas will be based around 'Fort Du Soleil'

Not only do the guest get to experience the amazing views, beautifully renovated rooms, atriums and dining hall they will also spend the later hours of the evening in the gorgeous cabaret room with a late night DJ to keep the party going way into the early hours. The guests will get an exclusive chance to explore many areas of the fort including the open roof level which offers a desirable atmosphere alongside stunning views and activities.

This unique venue is the largest fort in the solent and is packed with amazing facilities which will certainly ensure the memories of your time on the fort will be unforgettable. 

The fort includes, a Helipad, state of the art Spa with Jacuzzi, open roof level looking out into the solent onto Portsmouth Harbour and the Isle Of Wight, a Lighthouse, Fire Pit and Barbeque Area on the roof, spacious beautifully decorated guest rooms, a glass roof atrium, cabaret room, dining hall, and plans for a Laser Quest Arena. 

With all of this on the fort the guests are in for an amazing fun filled night and we cannot wait to be a part of it. 

We are so excited to be part of these christmas nights and provide the entertainment to compliment their 'Cirque Du Soliel' evenings theme. We will be providing a whole variety of performers to fill the fort with breath taking, fantastic shows, performance and speciality skills. Our team will be taking to the stage to perform a medley of routines in a customised array of eye catching costumes, hair and make up which are sure to draw in the guest and set the scene for the evenings entertainment. From stilt walkers, singers, dancers, meet and greet girls and poi artists to fire shows, aerial hoop and silk acts, shadow dancers and after dinner dance shows the guest will be thoroughly entertained throughout all rooms and areas that they choose to venture into by our talented team of professionals. 

We are so excited to be taking on this new adventure and from the rehearsals we can assure you our speciality tricks and performances are going to be a treat for all that are attending. 

Share christmas with a group of friends or family and do something that little bit different and special. To book one of these tailored memorable evening visit the Solent Forts website at www.amazingvenues.co.uk/venues/solent-forts/solent-forts/ 

and book your table and tickets now.

If your event or venue requires bespoke entertainment then look no further as Manic Stage Productions really can provide you with anything you maybe looking for. Visit our website at www.manicsp.co.uk or enquire at manicstageproductions@gmail.com 

Merry Christmas from Manic

Christmas Time!

So last night was the teams annual Christmas party night! We love silly season and all love an excuse to let our hair down and party! The whole team headed out and it was definitely a night to remember. With a lovely meal, secret santa goodies and lots of drinks! 

We were in the festive mood from the start and celebrated a great year into the early hours of this morning. Everyone had a brilliant time and it was a perfect way to round off an amazing Manic year. 

Before we take some time off to enjoy Christmas, we hope that you all have a great festive season of your own and wish everybody an excellent new year.

See you in 2014 with lots of new exciting Manic projects its in the pipeline!

Here’s a little christmas video from all of the team here at Manic for you to enjoy

Charity - Doing our Bit

These past few months have literally been ... MANIC!! 

But that didn't stop us finding time to give a little something back. The team really do enjoy working at charity events across the city and often give up time to support and perform at charity events and shows. 

Its great to see just what a little time, effort and generosity can do.

Back in early November we performed with the much loved ‘Fabulous Miss G at her Frocked up in Horror event raising money for Portsmouth Breast Friends. 

We have been dancing behind Miss G and her amazing team for the past 5 years now and each show gets better and better. This time Miss G scared the audience and sent chills and thrills through the guests with a Halloween themed show. 

Nicole & Matt, creative directors of Manic picked some great numbers to dance too, they interpreted the theme perfectly. Tracks included hits from ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ 'Cabaret` and the well known song ‘Candyman’. 

These numbers went down a treat with the guests, take a little look at a couple of video clips here!

WATCH CANDYMAN HERE

As always Miss G put on an unforgettable show and The SHOW Girlz added their usual sparkly stamp. Naturally the evening was full of cracking costumes, high flying kicks, splits, song and dance. And no Miss G show would be the same with out her cheeky audience participation section! 

The finale of this show was ‘The Timewarp!’.... Unexpected gents were invited up on to the stage to be transformed into Rocky Horror style Sweet Transvestites and partnered up with our girls to end the show with a great fun filled number The Time Warp.  

A few weeks later Nicole hosted an hour of ‘The Rowans Hospice, Dance-A-Thon’

Taking to the stage at 10pm for her one hour slot, Nicole proved popular at this late night event, teaching some Grease themed routines to some very willing, energetic dancers, with lots of stamina. 

Within this 6 hour dance-a-thon the group were most definitely put through their paces. Being musical theatre themed it seemed a great opportunity to dust off everyones inner Danny and Sandy and go Grease Lightning with all the girls and guys on this not so Summer Night! Everyone loved getting into partners and boogieing on down to The Hand-Jive! All 75 guests did so well and everyone had a great time and certainly enjoyed this Grease themed hour! 

Verity is the spice of life and next up was a charity event for The Rainbow Centre held at the iconic Spinnaker Tower, aptly named ‘Cocktails In The Clouds’. We proved no matter where we are, be it on the ground, up in clouds or even on glass floor hundreds of feet in the air Manic Stage Productions can always put on a sensational show! 

With Christmas just around the corner lots of children’s charities are hosting fun filled christmas parties and the Manic party host team have been on hand to help. These fabulous events give the children a chance to enjoy a couple of hours of magical christmas sprit, play games, sing and dance as well as enjoy exciting surprises after a year of hard work and sometime serious illness. 

We love meeting these special little youngsters and get such pleasure seeing them all excited for Christmas time. 

Finally, for the third year running we took to the Kings Theatre stage to perform for the amazing charity The BBC’s Children In Need. It is with out doubt one of our favorite things to be a part of each year and we are honored every time we are invited back to perform. 

This year our good friend Pudsey bear asked us to open AND close the show! This meant the team had to pull out all of the stops and we certainly did just that! 

For our 1st appearance on stage we wowed the packed out audience with a 15 minute Circus themed medley and even brought our fantastic stilt walker with us!

As a complete contrast the finale of the night was our smooth, slick, Vegas medley featuring the super talented Jamie Riley and our girls in fabulous feathers. Jamie had the audience on their feet with his rendition of New York New York and the whole cast joined him on stage for a show stopping kick line.

As always the show was a true success and a great pleasure to be a part of. 

If you are planning a charity event please do not hesitate to contact us for our discounted charity prices. I am sure we can help in some way and would love to be part of your efforts to raise money for such great causes.

Email manicstageproductions@gmail.com or call Nicole 07977478565

Check out our Website www.manicsp.co.uk