Count down to Rio 2016

IT'S CARNIVAL TIME!

With Rio 2016 Olympics just around the corner we are Manic but of course well prepared and so excited to share with you our sensational, brand new, bespoke carnival costumes!

We have already had several fantastic bookings where these show stopping costumes really did steal the show! The public can not get enough of them and we are over the moon that summer 2016 is busy with carnival bookings. Each week the team are rehearsing brand new routines to showcase at events nationwide. 

The costumes truly are stunning and totally jaw dropping! With male and female costumes available for your bookings you can choose arriving which of these hand made creations are right for you! 

Complete with head dress, feather back pack, arm and leg feathers and of course sequin bikinis, these vibrant green and yellow costumes really capture the Rio carnival spirit and we assure you that they will grab the attention of your guests and clients! You won't want to be looking anywhere else for carnival entertainment.

Whether its an olympic celebration, meet and greet girls and guys, photo opportunities or a carnival inspired event the team can tailor their package to suit your event and will certainly take it to the next level with these amazing costumes! 

We are ready for your requests in the Manic office, but get in touch soon as our team are being snapped up quickly!! Don't miss out! The olympics is only once every 4 years remember so go that extra mile at your event and ensure it's the best it can be with the addition of some of our team, we will make it one to remember!

For bespoke entertainment do not hesitate to contact us 

www.manicsp.co.uk

manicstageproductions@gmail.com

MEMBER OF THE MONTH ~ Michael

MEET MICHAEL

September's Member Of The Month

This month Manic Stage Productions would like to introduce you to another member of our talented team....We like for you to get to know each and every person that make up the Manic family, so here is a little bit about Michael to keep you up to date with who you might like to book this month!

When did you start dancing?

When I was about 8! The am-dram society my sister was involved with needed a boy for the Pantomime – so I was roped in! I loved it and was immediately hooked! I then went on to join West Lancs. Performing Arts Saturday School and later took modern, ballet and tap at Ormskirk School of Dance. In hindsight, I was very lucky to have parents willing to pay for and taxi me to all these classes!

Where did you train professionally?

After completing my A-levels I made the big move to London and trained at London Studio Centre, where I graduated as Head Boy with a degree in Theatre Dance. It was lots of hard work, but a fantastic experience. I got to train in all styles of dance, perform in the West End and made life long friends!

Tell us about your jobs since graduating?

My first job out of college was as a Parade Dancer in Disneyland Paris – that was a dream come true as I’m such a Disney fan, and I loved going into Paris on my days off! I then went on to work as a dancer for several Christmas and Summer Seasons at the Pavilion Theatre in Cromer. As well as dancing, I was lucky enough to be an illusionist’s assistant and help to make people fly and cut them in half! I’ve also spent the last few Christmases as a dancer in various Pantomimes at the Swan Theatre, Worcester!

What do you like about working for Manic?

I love being part of the Manic team; everyone was so welcoming when I first joined, I immediately felt at home! They’re a fantastic team and so lovely to be around. It’s great to be able to keep my fitness and technique up and work between contracts. Also I’ve learnt so many new skills through being part of the Manic team: Stilt walking, fire dancing and aerial hoop to name a few! Nicole and Matt always encourage us to expand our repertoire of skills!

Tell us about any specialist skills?

I trained as an aerialist before joining Manic, working primarily on aerial silks. I’ve dabbled in trapeze and hoop, but Silks are definitely my favourite! There’s something about being upside down, 10 foot in the air, holding on by one foot that appeals to the adrenalin junkie in me!

I usually train 2 nights a week (if not more) at Paradise Fitness in Fareham.

I find that my background as a dancer helps with the flexibility required for some silks moves. Aerial work is a great way to build up strength and stamina – It’s a long way down if you run out of energy!

Do you have a manic highlight?

I’d have to say performing as part of Manic’s 10th Anniversary Showcase at the Kings Theatre. It’s such a beautiful Edwardian theatre, not to mention huge! I work front of house there, so being on the other side of the Orchestra Pit was a nice change! I loved that we got to perform all of our favourite Manic medleys in one show. My favourite was the circus medley - as well as dancing in it, I got to go up on the silks. I loved doing the Fire Finale as well – that went down very well with the audience, it was such a fantastic atmosphere.

What’s next for you?

I’m working towards getting my aerial instructor qualifications! So hopefully I’ll be able to get all the Manic team up on the Silks before long.

In November I’m returning to Panto-land to work as Dance Captain on Dick Whittington at the Swan Theatre in Worcester! Then I’ll be back with Team Manic in January!

For all aspects of professional entertainment don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or ideas you may have.

www.manicsp.co.uk

manicstageproductions@gmail.com

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

SUMMER IS COMING!

HAVE YOUR KIDS GOT TALENT?

It's that time of year again, summer is only around the corner and we have the perfect activity to keep your children entertained and excited with three whole days of activities, fun and a live performance!

After last years success of our 'Kids Got Talent' 3 day workshop we have decided to run the same summer school activity this year to give even more children a chance to take part in this amazing opportunity. 

Manic Stage Productions we will be hosting 'Kids Got Talent' from Wednesday 5th - Friday 7th August 2015.

The idea of 'Kids Got Talent' is to encourage all the children to bring along their own talent to the Portsmouth's Guildhall and to practise and perfect it over the three days with the added assistance of our talented team. The aim is to make their individual skill show time ready for the on stage performance on the final day!

The children will also learn a whole host of new skills throughout the workshop days including dancing, singing, acting, arts and crafts, and lots lots more. 

The children will make new friends and be working in groups with new people to expand their repertoire of skills as the days pass.

One of the main attractions of this workshop event is the amazing opportunity to perform on the actual stage. We are lucky enough that the Friday performance showcase will be on the Guildhall stage, with lighting, sound and costumes! The children will be putting on a "proper" show of which family and friends are invited to come and see on the final afternoon. 

With the chance for the children to showcase each of their own talents and group numbers as a whole cast, the jam packed show will feature all types of entertainment for the parents viewing pleasure. 

After last years brilliant workshop we can not wait to see this years turn out..... so start practising those talents and book your places now so not to miss out this summer!! 

The cost of the three day workshop is £75 per child.
Each day will run from 10am-3pm at PortsmouthGuildhall

Dates are Wednesday 5th - Friday 7th August 2015.

Book your places now through Paypal on our event page via our website www.manicsp.co.uk 

We look forward to seeing you all in the summer! 

Any queries or questions regarding this please do not hesitate to contact us at manicstageproductions@gmail.com

January's Celebrated Client - The Kings Theatre

THANK YOU TO THE KINGS THEATRE!

This year we begin our 10th birthday celebrations of being in business and each month we are thanking one of our fantastic clients for their continued support, generosity and valued working relationship. 

January's celebrated client is of course The Kings Theatre

Over the past 10 years Manic have had a brilliant relationship with one of the most beautiful theatres on the South Coast.

The famous Kings Theatre right here in the heart of Southsea, Portsmouth plays host to hundreds of touring productions, comedians and musical stars each and every month. 

Manic Stage Productions are very thankful to have formed such a great working relationship with the theatre and its creative team over the years and are always thrilled to be asked be a part of their fantastic educational events, fundraising shows, one off appearances and events around the city and beyond. 

A huge thank you to David Cooper, the manager of the Kings Theatre who has given us countless performing opportunities and has asked for our services on many occasions to add some glitz, glamour and style to all kinds of events. 

We have been a part of the Children In Need charity showcase for the past 5 years which are always so much fun for the team and a chance to show off our latest medleys to the people of Portsmouth.

 Manic have provided, showgirls, dancers, singers and hostesses for many different Kings Theatre based events and performances such as, Fused, The Guide Awards, Party Princess Sing a Long, Gala Nights as well as many successful open days

We love performing on the famous stage and to be a part of such a spectacular venue with such a respected heritage, we feel very honoured to work so closely and to have this amazing theatre on our doorstep. 

Nicole and Matt have also worked very closely with the King's Youth Theatre lead by Joanna Bennington, sharing their knowledge and passion with this super talented bunch of young people who work tirelessly towards many productions performed on the Kings stage.  

Matt and Nicole contribute by hosting a weekly class for the youth theatres "elite" strand, that works on choreography, confidence, stamina and performance skills. Each week a new style of dance is explored with a fresh exciting new routine. The children have a chance to work in groups, create some of their own choreography and perfect their new found skills and styles over each term. 

Nicole and Matt have also helped to choreograph for some of the youth theatres shows such as Oliver.

Last year in November Manic were lucky enough to be invited to head to Caen in France alongside the Kings Theatre to be a part of the team promoting Albert Road, The Theatre and Southsea. 

Southsea is twinned with the city of Caen and is such a beautiful town and place to visit. We joined the rest of the team including, the youth theatre, some of Albert roads quirky, unique shops and a host of others including David himself to gather interest and show off just what talent Southsea has to offer to the public of Caen! 

We of course took to the offer and were so happy to be asked to be a part of this adventure. We took along our sky high stilt walkers which I can assure you attracted a lot of interest and excitement! Showing off our circus costumes our ringleader and clown brought the crowds to surround the Southsea stand in the centre of the festival and drummed up interested for the famous pantomime that was being held over Christmas at the time!

The trip was a great success, the youth theatre entertained the crowds with performance throughout the day and with lots of stalls to browse you had plenty to keep you busy during the weekend! We hope to be invited 

back again next year and can't wait to see what new adventures lie in the near future! 

Finally being our tenth birthday this year we thought what better way to celebrate than with a big celebratory showcase! 

If there is one thing Manic Stage Productions knows how to do, it is how to put on a spectacular show!! 

Later in the year, this July, the Kings theatre will play host to 
Manic's 10th Anniversary Showcase!! 
We are absolutely thrilled that The Kings Theatre will be the venue for this milestone and can not thank David Cooper and all his staff enough for their continued support.

Watch this space for full showcase details coming soon!

A word from David himself....

We have worked with Manic Stage Productions on various projects and events including our Children in Need fundraiser event, party events, dance workshops and the Southsea Show. They were a valuable support whilst organising Portsmouth’s contribution to Caen’s International Festival in France and their input much appreciated. As always they added fun and artistic flair. Whether working with us on a low budget charity fundraiser or a high profile event, Manic always give 110%. We’ve always found them to be a dream to work with due to their flexibility, professionalism and reliability. Congratulations on their 10th year in the industry we look forward to seeing what the future holds for them.



Finally it goes with out saying that Januarys celebrated client is a true honour to be associated with and one that we enjoy working for so very much! 

We look forward to all future engagements and work opportunities that Manic and our talented team can feature in and be involved with in 2015 and beyond.

For any bookings or queries you may have for tailored bespoke entertainment please do not hesitate to contact us! 

www.manicsp.co.uk

manicstageproductions@gmail.com