Bristol, England-9th February, 2009- Live stand-up comedy in a cinema? U.S. based National Amusements, owners of the Showcase and Showcase Cinema de Lux brands, has created a unique new programme, Showcase Live, that brings the fun and excitement of live comedy, music and other alternative programming to the cinema. Already successful at the cinemas in Coventry and Leicester, the programme
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Showcase Live kicks-off with comedy programming featuring some of the freshest UK talent, provided by Bottle Rocket Comedy. The programme begins on Thursday, 19th February with Charlie Baker, James Dowdeswell, Tom Craine and Matt Kirshen, recognized for his success in America on NBC's Last Comic Standing. BBC 6 Music's Jon Richardson, one of UK comedy's brightest talents is featured on Thursday 2nd April. The shows are on alternate Thursdays and each one includes a compere and three stand-up comics.
Guests will enjoy performances in the luxurious environment of the Directors Hall, a premium auditorium featuring Ultra Leather seats, and reserved seating. The intimate setting allows guests to enjoy full view of centre stage, as well as conversation and interaction with the talent, family and friends.
Guests will also enjoy exclusive access to the Directors Lounge where they can indulge in a wide variety of hot snacks and a full service bar featuring specialty cocktails, during the pre-show and at intervals. View our bar and food menus at www.cinemadelux.co.uk/amenities/directors.php.
The doors, bar and food service open at 7:15pm, the show begins at 8:00pm. General admission is £10, with Student admission £7, and Showcase Insider admission £7
The schedule for Showcase Live Comedy is as follows:
19th February
Charlie Baker
James Dowdeswell
Matt Kirshen
Tom Craine
5th March
Dougie Dunlop
John Robins
Lloyd Langford
Nat Luurtesma
19th March
Joe Bor
Nick Revell
Tony Law
Carey Marx
2nd April
Tommy Campbell
Mark Olver
Carl Donnelly
Jon Richardson
Tickets for all performances may be purchased at the cinema box office, by telephone via the 24-hour phone number 0871 220 1000 or online at www.cinemadelux.co.uk/live. Customers who purchase their tickets online may also take advantage of the print at-home ticketing option at no extra charge. Group sales and special showings may be coordinated by emailing ukcs@nationalamusements.com. For more information about this and other programmes at Cinema de Lux and Showcase please visit www.cinemadelux.co.uk and www.showcasecinemas.co.uk.
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About National Amusements, Inc.
National Amusements, Inc., is a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry operating more than 1,500 screens in the U.S., U.K., Latin America and Russia. National Amusements delivers a superior entertainment experience in theatres around the world under its Showcase, Multiplex, Cinema de Lux, and KinoStar brands. Based in Dedham, Massachusetts, National Amusements is a closely held company operating under the third generation of leadership by the Redstone family. National Amusements is also an equal partner in the online ticketing service, MovieTickets.com, and is the parent company of both Viacom and CBS Corporation.
About Bottle Rocket Comedy
Bottle Rocket Comedy launched in Leicester in April 2005 and has since gone from strength to strength. The club, which started with shows at Firebug on Millstone Lane, has grown to run regular shows at Loughborough Town Hall as well as Leicester's Y Theatre. Bottle Rocket has established itself on the comedy circuit and shown an uncanny knack for spotting rising stars, booking in the past three years acts including; Alan Carr, Russell Howard, Michael McIntyre, Stephen K. Amos and Josie Long as well as more established favourites such as Stewart Lee, Daniel Kitson, Phil Kay and Richard Herring.
Author:
Wanda Whitson
Web: www.nationalamusements.com
Phone: 781-461-1600 x336
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