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

Manic's Member Of The Month: JADE!

MEMBER OF THE MONTH: MAY JADE! 

Here is a little bit about Manic's member of the month Jade. 

Where have you been the past few months?

For the past 6 months I have been cruising on the Caribbean Princess Cruise Ship round the gulf of mexico leaving from houston each week. I have visited many places along the way and docked in some beautiful and exciting destinations. 

What shows did you do on the ship and your favourites?

We had 3 different main shows in the theatre on the ship, the first was called, ‘Do You Wanna Dance!’ This particular show had a rock n roll section, an indian section, an irish section and finally a disco section. This was a very varied show with all sorts of genres and styles of choreography. This fantastic show was great fun as I got to showcase lots of different styles of dance and try a little bit of everything which kept it exciting.

The second show was named ‘Caribbean Caliente’, this show was more of a latin salsa style show. The show took place in the weeks of traveling between LA and Mexico to the caribbean. 

Our final show is ‘Born To Be Wild’. This show was based around a car journey and this one was probably my favourite to perform. Alongside the great soundtrack there was a also a pink cadillac on stage with us that was used throughout the routines. 

How did you enjoy your contract and the places that you visited?

I enjoyed my contract so so much this time around. What with the great shows and amazing choreography there were so many other high points. I met so many great new people on this ship who are now really good friends. Sadly on this contract we did have quite a few injuries meaning we lost some crew members and had to re work some shows. Other than that the ship was brilliant and had so much on board to keep us busy when we weren’t rehearsing or performing. Each port that we visited had beautiful beaches and everything that we needed really close by which kept us all happy. There was lots of do and many places to explore at each port which gave us some great adventures and memories of each place we docked. 

Are you glad to be coming back to join Manic for a few months?

I am very glad to be coming back to Manic in my break between ships. At Manic I always have so much fun and their array of job opportunities are always something to look forward to. I am excited to get back into pro class every Tuesday to see the team and learn what they have been up to and rehearsing. Everyone at Manic are so welcoming and encouraging and it makes it so easy to slip straight back in for the short time that I am home. 

Whats your favourite thing to do with Manic?

My favourite things to do with Manic are as follows. I love doing a regular dance class besides keeping me fit and technically trained it’s a great way to meet up each week with the team and get practising for all the exciting jobs that are booked. Secondly one of my biggest highlights that I look forward to are the bridal catwalk shows. These fashion shows are always so much fun to be a part of, from trying on all sorts of dresses, to rehearsing the catwalk show, having hair and make up done and to finally performing the choreography. Although I haven't performed in one of the big performances yet they look great and I know they have been a massive success with the clients and audiences so I am hoping to be a part of one of these whilst I am home.

What drives you to perform?

The audiences normally drive me to perform, see that they are enjoying watching you do something that you love. This is such a buzz knowing that they appreciate what you do. It just makes me so happy to be on stage and I know I’m so lucky to have the chance to do this as my job.

What are your plans for the next few months and your time at home?

For the rest of my time at home I’m going to take some time and enjoy relaxing at home with my mum n dad. I plan to try and catch up with friends which is hard because they’re either scattered around the country or on ships in different country's themselves. 

I returned to class this week with the rest of the Manic team and am hoping that I can be a part of as many performances and events as I possibly can whilst I’m home before I jet back off again in 6 weeks to continue on my next Princess contract. 

manicstageproductions@gmail.com 

Comings & Goings

EXCITING WELCOME HOME'S AND EMOTIONAL GOODBYE'S

Manic Stage Productions are so fortunate to have such a talented team of Show Girlz. We are always growing and exploding with new talent. Our ethos is to encourage each Showgirl to pursue their performing dreams and fulfill their potential in any performance field they choose, knowing there is always a space for them in the show team when they return! Both Nicole and Matt had extensive carers as professional performers and know how amazing it is to be able use your talent to see the world. The whole team love to hear about each others new jobs, adventures and travel tips.

This month is bittersweet for us Show Girlz, we gladly see the return of many of the girls from different places around the globe, but sadly we also say farewell to a number of girls who leave for different contracts over the summer. 

We are delighted Emma has returned from the other side of the world. She has only been away for 6weeks traveling Australia but it felt like so much longer. We hear she had an amazing time and had many many stories to tell. Emma jumped straight back into the team and is excited to be getting back into working for Manic..... even if she is missing the sunshine just a little. 

Both Tilly and Kim return this month from Cruise Liner contracts where they have been singing and dancing around the Caribbean. They have been entertaining the passengers on the ships with a variety of themed shows which we cannot wait to hear all about and see some of the new choreography and styles that they have learnt. Performing on these super liners really is a dream job for these young girls, as well as travelling to exciting new places their schedules would have been very busy! But we know these girls very well and I'm sure with all that hard work came some time to explore and party too. 

Our last girl to return back to the fold is Jade, we are expecting her home in the next couple of weeks and are very much looking forward to seeing her soon. She is on her way back after finishing her contract on Princess Cruises. From her pictures she looks like she has been having a brilliant time and we can’t wait to hear all about her travels. 

On the other hand we are having to say Bon Voyage and good luck to a couple of our precious Show Girlz leaving us. Firstly Chloe and Megan are both jetting off to Cyprus on different fun filled summer contracts. They will be seen on many hotel stages across the country entertaining holiday makers with their dancing and fire dancing skills. We are sure they will have a fantastic summer full of exciting adventures.

Lucy P is off next, heading all the way to the Far East! Again another of our girls to land a fantastic cruise ship contract this time sailing around China, South Korea and Japan with Costa Cruises. Matt and Nicole know just how amazing dancing on the ship is and say Lucy is in for a real treat performing and traveling with an oriental twist! We look forward to hearing all about it when she returns home in October. 

Lastly, Tasha always finds time to pop back to the team in between her touring show contract. She has been back now for just a couple of weeks but will be off again very shortly continuing her Musical tour of ‘Grease’ around Europe. The show has had great success and it looks like Tasha will be busy throughout the summer wowing the audiences all over the globe. 

Even though we always miss each and every girl it is so important for Manic Stage Productions to supply their clients with the best performers on the South Coast. We believe that the girls time away from Manic experiencing new things and other professional contracts really does help with our mission to be the best! There are always Show Girlz here in the UK ready and waiting to add their show girl sparkle to any event. So don't delay get in contact TODAY

And remember Show Girlz you will always have place in our "Manic" family so enjoy your time away and will be here waiting to welcome you back home on your return.. 

manicstageproductions@gmail.com
07977478565
www.manicsp.co.uk

We certainly gathered a crowd

We had loads to shout about this weekend!

The Show Girlz were out and about this weekend performing as cheer leaders for Fontwell Park Race Course. 

Our fun filled and happy cheer squad surprised audiences in Chichester and Portsmouth town centres with high energy, leg kicking and splitting, exciting cheerleading 
performances. Children and adults crowded round to see the team and I think we caused quite a stir!

Throughout both days they created a buzz to help advertise Fontwell Parks Figure of 8 Family Race Day on Sunday the 8th September.  

Peppa Pig & George will be making appearances at regular intervals throughout this great family day and there is plenty of other activities for children of every age including; funfair rides, bouncy castles, face painting and Love The Races kids roadshow!! There are also 8 thrilling races to pick a winner from! 

For more information on Fontwells Family Fun day got to www.fontwellpark.co.uk
Pre booked tickets are only £10 and kids go FREE

Giving our bit back!

Dancing for Charity

This weekend The Show Girlz will be strutting their stuff for charity at The Kings Theatre, Southsea

On Saturday 7th September some of our talented team will be performing two fabulous routines in the charity event ‘Fused! 

Fused! will combine local professional and amateur dancers performing contemporary, urban, and traditional dance styles in one night of high-octane, highly-polished, and fantastic dance routines. 

Included in the evenings line up along side Manic Stage Productions are Flavio de Brito with Tango de Noches dancers, Giselle Academy School of Dance, 3 J’s, Most Wanted, and many more.

The evenings entertainment is to raise funds for Portsmouth Fundraisers Macmillan Cancer Support and the Kings Theatre restoration. 

The girls are busy rehearsing this week and can't wait to perform once again on this inspiring stage in such a truly lovely theatre!

Come along and see The Show Girlz and many more talented groups on Saturday 7th at the Kings, Southsea.

Tickets are available through the Kings Theatre website here.

HOLD ON! We are excited to offer you a very special ticket deal - family & friends just need to call the Kings Theatre box office say they are a friend of ‘Manic' and they get £5 tickets!
023 9282 8282

We hope to see you there :-)

Performing at the Launch

South Coast Fashion Week Launch – Aruba, Bournemouth July 24^th 2013.

Last Wednesday night the team took to the stage at Aruba Bournemouth and entertained the large SCFW crowd with their alternative catwalk production featuring dance and quirky choreography ideas!

Along with live music, from Sertari , Ellie Harris and Benn Gunn, our choreographed set and fashion shows, launched the preparations for the first South Coast Fashion Week. 

Wearing clothes from House of Fraser, Manic modelled the stores Summer and Autumn ranges but with our usual original flare and fun!

We love to produce entertaining catwalk shows that really wow the crowds. Adding props and flipping ideas so that audiences young and old are all entertained.

The evening was hosted at Aruba, Bournemouth, on July 24^th, by presenters from, Jack fm, who introduced the exciting plans for the event, which will be held at the Bournemouth International Centre 9–11 May 2014.

South Coast Fashion Week will be the biggest fashion event ever to come to the south and judging by the very positive response to the launch, it is clear that this is going to be an exciting event. 

Over 150 unique boutiques, designer labels, and the best in High St brands will take part in this fashion experience in 2014. 

Presenting  the latest catwalk collections, hints and tips from the experts and some of the hottest new designers and graduate talent around, South Coast Fashion Week promises to have something for every fashion conscious individual.

         

The SCFW team also launched their search for The Face of SCFW, model competition.

The competition is open to men and women over 18 and entrants can register at the next pre show events, to be held at Grosvenor Casino, Gunwharf Quays, September 18^th and The Concorde Club, Eastleigh, Southampton October 10^th. 

We will also be performing at these two forthcoming events and we can't wait to put together another fantastic show!

SCFW is sponsored by House of Fraser, Jackfm, The Breeze and Scissors Salons                                                                

For more information and details  please contact Mandy Pearce mandy@scfw.co.uk or visit www.southcoastfashionweek.co.uk