A ROARING SUCCESS

A ROARING SUCCESS!

We can't believe we have only just found a moment to show you what we got up to in Narnia this Christmas and New Year! Check out our newly produced speciality show available for all types of events and occasions.

The Magic of NARNIA

Our talented team took to the stage bringing a magical Narnia themed winter wonderland spectacular to life. Including mythical characters, fantastic free running stunts, flaming hot fire performers, sensational singing and magical dance!

With 5 sold out evenings and hundreds of happy party goers we are sure this exciting theme is perfect for you and your next big event. A large variety of companies including men and women of all ages enjoyed our show, produced exclusively for Tiger Tiger Portsmouth and performed throughout December.  

Check out some of the amazing photographs taken by Alberto Baucis throughout this blog and book now for 2017

With stunning face and body paint our team were un recognisable as they were transformed into magical Narnia characters. They truly set the scene for an atmospheric performance and wowed the crowds from the moment they entered the venue which was dressed to perfection in ice blue and slivery white. 

With an icy white witch:

A strong roaring lion: 

And two performing fawns:

There are many options for this package but heres how we think it works best...

First

Welcome your guests with our meet and greet characters and transport your guests through the wardrobe into Narnia. 

Our fawns are unlike any others and look great way up high on their stilts to give that extra special surprise on entry!

The photo opportunities for your guests are endless with our roaming white witch and Aslan lion.

Following 1 hour of meet and greet the team get ready to perform.. Our lion doubles up as a fierce free runner and even with our one of a kind lion head on, he will be flipping, tumbling and hand balancing all around your space. No event is to big or small, tailoring the performance to your location and liking. We promise he will receive roaring applause and gasps from the audience!

Fire

Enter our fawns for a red hot, flaming fire duo. Including fire palms, sticks, and fans this can be as small or as dramatic as you wish. The fiery fawns will mingle through the crowds to the stage with fire trailing right through the audience! 

Our animalistic and creative choreography teamed with the Narnia mystical soundtrack is exciting to watch and really is the ultimate showpiece to accompany any winter wonderland/narnia theme

More Skills

With a whole host of multi skilled performers here at Manic Stage Productions we also feature an enchanting rhythmic ribbon section as part of this beautiful medley. With stunning patterns, shapes and gymnastic skills, this performance is captivating and unique. 

Finally

After a full 15 minutes of breathtaking performances the team come together to end the show as they dramatically welcome the white witch to the stage. All the characters end the entertainment piece with an explosive picture perfect finale that we are sure your guests will love and be highly impressed with!

Dance the night away

Did we mention our white witch doubles up as a sensational solo singer, perfect to add additional entertainment to the night and certainly gets the party started with a set list to complement any occasion.

HOW TO BOOK Be that little bit different this coming Christmas season and book the best!

We can tailor this to your every idea and need. Bespoke entertainment is our absolute forte! 

We look forward to hearing from you and producing from start to finish this amazing Narnia experience for you and your next event!

Contact us at:

manicstageproductions@gmail.com
07977478565

www.manicsp.co.uk

FREE ACTIVTIES FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER!

SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER! 

Once again Manic Stage Productions have been invited by Portsmouth City Council and Town Centre Management to help entertain your children this summer. Throughout the school holidays in Commercial Road you will find FREE things for kids to do!

 Twice a week Manic will host a free activity combining arts and crafts with song and dance. These exciting activities and energetic routines are designed to give all you hard working parents a slight breather and some much needed time out when shopping this summer. 

Every Monday and Wednesday look out for our pop up gazebo which will be located in Portsmouth's Commercial Road Town Centre outside H&M on the high street! 

We say summer holiday but we all know that doesn't guarantee the sunshine so weather permitting come find us at this spot. In the case of rain we will have moved inside Cascades Shopping Centre opposite TK Maxx. 

Now into our 3rd week we are there again today 12-3pm with two of our lovely team members waiting and raring to go with a fun filled energetic three hours of cheerleading and other dance activities! 

Throughout the holidays there will be a different theme each Monday and Wednesday so come along as many times as you fancy and let your little ones build up a whole repetiore of steps and skills from our professional teachers. They will also be invited to make their own collection of crafts and not forgetting FREE face painting.

For the past few years our face painter has been a very popular addition to these events and we are sure this year will be no exception. So go on, take some time out and spend a little while with the Manic team. Let the children have fun while letting off some steam and top it all of with a fantastic face painting design all for FREE! 

On Fridays the area will be hosted by members of The New Theatre Royal who will be providing circus skills, acrobats and puppetry. 

Weather permitting the bungee trampolines will also be up every day throughout August! Each Friday we are happy to have our face painter also back on site.

As you can see from above your normal shopping trip this summer holiday doesn't need to be a boring chore for your little ones, promise them some fun and exciting workshops and we will be on hand to provide the entertainment!

For a little more info keep your eyes on our Facebook page 'Manic Stage Productions' and the Visit Portsmouth website... 

www.visitportsmouth.co.uk

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible from 12-3 Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's this's August! 

For all your entertainment needs please don't hesitate to get in contact with us..

www.manicsp.co.uk

manicstageproductipns@gmail.com

JULY'S CELEBRATED CLIENT!

SCHOOLS OUT!

As part of our 10th year anniversary celebrations, each month this year Manic Stage Productions are thanking one of our loyal and deserving clients for their continued support and our great working relationship over the past 10 years.

July's client is 'Court Lane Infant School'

Court Lane Infant School in Drayton have had one of our talented team teaching all aspects of dance to year groups across the school for the past 4 years. We are certainly looking forward to dancing into our 5th working year with them in September!

Back in the year 2010, Manic's proprietor Nicole sat down with then headteacher Mrs Twigg to devise a solution to their PPA and PE needs. 

PPA time is time set aside for teachers during their timetabled teaching day to allow them to carry out planning, preparation and assessment activities. Its purpose is to relieve some of the existing workload pressures on teachers.

Working closely together Nicole and Mrs Twigg successfully created, wrote and developed a dance syllabus that complied with the National Cirriculum levels 1, 2 and 3. It covers all styles of dance and develops the children's co-ordination, control, creativity, confidence and capability. Each half term the children in each year groups work on a new style of dance and perfect a different genre with specific moves and skills. The styles vary from:
Pop Dance
Street Dance
Cheerleading
Contemporary
Indian
African
Tap
Ballet
and many more on request.

This exciting new syllabus is now available for all infants schools to enjoy and covers Year R through to Year 2.

​Compliance with the national agreement can put a strain on teachers timetables and we are aware that some schools do not have enough non-contact time available in their busy schedules. Let Manic Stage Productions help you raise standards and tackle workload by using our creative team to provide your teachers with the minimum 10 percent guaranteed PPA time required.

 If you feel your school would benefit by featuring Manic Stage Productions and their inspiring dance tutors, then call today. These professionally lead sessions are fun for all and Manic would love to become a part of your schools timetable and provide you with this unique service. 

Our PPA workshops have become very popular throughout Hampshire. We help in developing a school's PPA strategy by offering additional staff. Our unique and versatile teaching methods bring to life the national curriculum using dance and drama, giving pupils a chance to develop their creativity and confidence. 

Do not hesitate to get in touch. We are always happy to discuss your individual needs to devise a specific plan for your school and pupils

Please contact us if you would like more information or request a schools pack.

manicstageproductions@gmail.com

www.manicsp.co.uk

JULYS MEMBER OF THE MONTH ~ Natalie

MEET NATALIE!

Manic Stage Productions has a wonderfully talented team of individuals and we like to introduce you to them and tell you a little bit about each and every one of them. This month meet Natalie...

Whats your dance history? 

I started dancing at the age of 3! Mum always said that I practically danced before I could walk! I began dancing at the Southsea school of dancing with Nina Brown! I went to primary ballet and never looked back after that! 

I studied all types of dance; ballet, tap and modern! I quickly began to realise how much I loved to dance. I also went to singing lessons and was a junior member of the Portsmouth players! I did lots of local theatre productions and 

also christmas pantomimes at the kings theatre! At the age of 12 I auditioned 

for the Royal ballet associates, and was lucky to gain a place at their weekend classes. I then went onto being a central school of ballet associate at the age of 15! And landed my first role as Clara in the nutcracker with the English youth ballet! 

Where did you professionally train? 

I auditioned at the age of 16 for many schools, and decided I wanted to go on and train at a professional college. I got into london studios on the ballet course 

and also Northern ballet, but decided I wanted to focus on all disciplines, not just ballet. So I also auditioned for Laine Theatre Arts! I was lucky enough to be awarded a 3 full year scholarship! So I decided to take this incredible opportunity! 

Tell us about the jobs you have done since graduating?

Since graduating I have worked on land as a dancer and dance captain at "Warner Leisure Hotels" with Bourne Leisure at Holme Lacy House and Bembridge Coast! I have worked for sea cruise limited, on the old Thomson Destiny as a dancer, sailing around Greece and Turkey! And I have most recently worked for Qdos Productions, onboard the beautiful Celebrity Millennium as a production dancer, sailing around Alaska and Asia! 

It's truly fantastic to get to travel the world and get paid to do what you love!

What do you love about working for Manic?

I love working for Manic Stage Productions! It's like a little family! It gives us dancers great opportunitys to perform locally in big events! We get to do a great class each week and be involved in some great corporate events and shows! It's so good to be able to do what you love without having to travel so far to do it, and do it at a professional level! It's also a great way to keep fit inbetween contracts! 

Whats your favourite Manic gig?

My most favourite gig with manic so far, has to be "Fort de Soleil"! It was so great to be apart of something so unique. I loved the routine and the whole "cirque" theme! And even gained a new skill whilst doing it! I can now say on my CV, that I can dance with fire! I must say it was frightening experience at first but also thrilling at the same time!

What do you love most about performing? 

I think my most favourite thing about performing, is being able to let yourself go and immerse yourself in what you love! I love performing and bringing joy to others. Dance is a way to express yourself, and I don't think I could ever express myself more than the way I do, when I dance! It's also lovely to be able to say, I love my job! And not many people get to say that! I'm not saying it's easy! As its not, you have to want it and work very hard and constantly keep picking yourself up after rejection, as there is a lot of that! (especially when your 5ft!) but all in all it's a very rewarding job! 

Tell us about your future contracts 

Well my next adventure will be with Fred Olsen Cruises, onboard MV Boudicca! I am very much looking forward to working with Mirage and doing another amazing itinerary but with a different company this time! 

I have to thank my family for always being so supportive and being there through all the ups and downs! But it's been so worth it! 

We hope you have enjoyed getting to know another member of our team and we look forward to introducing you to somebody new next month!

In the mean time if you have any enquiries regarding professional tailored entertainment for any occasion please don't hesitate to contact us at manicstageproductions@gmail.com

www.manicsp.co.uk

It's Kids Party Time!

Book Your Child's Birthday Party...

Manic Stage Productions specialise in hosting the most fun and exciting children's dance parties in Portsmouth! 

We provide the highest quality party hosts with tonnes of experience and enthusiasm to keep children of any age entertained from start to finish. 

Did you know that Manic host these fun filled Disco Dance Parties at an exclusive venue? It really is the perfect setting for your child's dance party. 

For the past 5 years we have provided a wonderful hen party package at Tiger Tiger, Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth and now we are excited to announce that you can book the ultimate "Disco Dance Party" for your children in the 'Groovy Wonderland' nightclub room!

The light up multi coloured dance floor, dazzling disco ball and booming speaker system make it the best party venue in Portsmouth!
Your budding pop stars and groovy movers will love this unique venue and be able to perform in the stage spotlight alongside their friends and family for that memorable special birthday treat!

Manic will host your entire party leaving you nothing to worry about on the day (except the cake)

Each of our dance parties last for 2 hours and the package and price includes two dance party hosts.

Our structure is as follows:

First half hour playing games to welcome and wait for all the children to arrive.

Second half hour the children will take part in a short warm up and learn a dance routine to the style and music of their choice

After the first hour the party will break for food and a well deserved rest. At this time the 

cake will also be delivered with the whole party singing happy birthday. 

Finally the children will strut our confidence catwalk and prepare for "show time" the performance for the parents at the end!

The cost of our dance party including x2 party hosts, groovy wonderland room hire and music is:

£175 for up to 20 children.

£200 for 20+ children.
Max 32 children

A party food buffet is available from Tiger Tiger at a charge of £8 per head to include pizzas, sandwiches, crisps, fruit, jugs of squash and water and tea and coffee for the adults. 

As you can see there really is no better party for your special pop prince or princess....

Everything is taken care of and we promise to deliver a birthday party your dance stars will never forget.

For a booking form or any enquiries that you may have regarding our dance parties please do not hesitate to contact us at...

manicstageproductions@gmail.com 

www.manicsp.co.uk

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SHOW

HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY MANIC! 

This July Manic Stage Productions are celebrating our tenth year in business and to commemorate this massive milestone we are producing a fantastic evening of entertainment for charity. This professional performance showcase evening will be held at Southsea's King's Theatre!

Tickets are available to the public and are only £5 per person. All proceeds from this event will be split between our two chosen charities, 'Diabetes U.K.' and 'Alzheimer's Research U.K.'  We have chosen to raise money and support these two amazing charities simply to give something back to the community. 

We would love to see as many of you at this event as possible to raise as much money as we can to help support the continued hard work of both of the above charities.

Manic's vision for this special showcase was to cast a unique show full of variety and professional entertainment for your viewing pleasure. 

As a celebration of our ten years in business we want to show the progression and growth of our company and feature all aspects of Manic and what we do. 

From teaching in schools to producing events, Manic tailor to all of your entertainment needs and work closely with individuals, schools and corporate companies to add the wow factor!

Here are a few things you can expect to see on the night.

Sky high stilt walkers, sequinned feather showgirls, high kicking can can dancers, children's characters, beautiful aerialists, dazzling dancers, pitch perfect singers and all your favourite show time hits..... performed with a special Manic twist!

The show is called Manic and friends as for this event we wanted as many people to join the line up as possible and we have invited many talented people that we regularly work with to join us on stage at different intervals to perform alongside the "Manic Show Team". 

We are excited to announce that the following people will make show stopping appearances...

The Manic Team 

The Fabulous Miss G

The Kings Youth Theatre

LKSA Dance School

Rachael Hawnt 

Christopher Marlowe

Amba Tremain

UVG 

Jamie Riley 
Ben Claybon
Local School Children

and many many more!!

We can assure you this night is going to be one to remember and will not disappoint. The show is suitable for all ages and will have something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to you joining us to celebrate our 10th birthday! 

Tickets are available from the King's Theatre box office on 02392 828282.

For any other enquires regarding unique tailored entertainment for all occasions do not hesitate to contact us at www.manicsp.co.uk or manicstageproductions@gmail.com