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E3 Academy is pleased to announce that all performing arts classes are free to attend for the launch of our Brighton school on Saturday 11th September 2010. Classes will include tuition in dance, drama and vocal coaching designed specifically for young people aged 5 to 18. E3 Academy is offering a range of professional performing arts courses each Saturday with the official term beginning on Saturday 18th September (when our usual fees will apply). For details on how to book your place, please visit our E3 Academy homepage.

E3 Academy, the E3 Group’s performing arts training school, is set to open its doors to Brighton & Hove based students on 11th September 2010. The academy, which has already successfully run overseas in partnership with the E3 Group’s client Thomas Cook, will offer training in drama, dance and vocal coaching for 5 to 18 year olds. E3 Academy also plan to offer additional training in film-making, cheerleading and presentation skills.

All classes take place on a Saturday with free taster classes taking place for the opening on Saturday 11th September. Students attending the courses will benefit from E3’s well-established links within the entertainment industry. Located on Cumberland Road, Brighton, E3 Academy offers a professional and comfortable environment for students with two converted studios, rehearsal rooms, male and female changing rooms, offices and a reception area. For further details visit our E3 Academy homepage.

E3 Careers, the recruitment and training division of E3 Group, is currently recruiting for positions available in Winter 2011. A variety of exciting career opportunities are currently on offer, including positions for male production singers, technicians, kids hosts, hotel entertainers and film academy facilitators. For further details, visit our E3 Careers homepage or send your up-to-date CV through to: recruitment@e3grouponline.com.

TV host Toby Anstis is tonight set to host an exclusive event at the Studio Valbonne nightclub in Soho, London. The event, which is invite-only, will feature performances from pop group The Saturdays.

The team here at E3 Artists have just begun working with Toby’s management. Enquiries regarding Toby’s availability for hosting corporate events can now be directed via our London office on 020 7836 4759.

Life coaching has surged in popularity in recent years and we’re often asked here at E3 Group for recommendations on behalf of our celebrity clients. As we do not manage or represent any service professionals we advise all clients to take a look at the International Coach Federation website, which is a nonprofit organisation offering resources for professional coaches and for those who are seeking a coach. We also recommend Sapere Life Coaching Brighton, run by Graham Russell. Graham has a history in the television industry but has also trained as a Co-Active Coach® at the Coaches Training Institute in London and now offers a structured life coaching programme suitable for anyone in the entertainment business and beyond.

For further details you can contact one of our booking agents at our London office or you can visit Life Coaching Brighton.

The E3 Group team would like to say a huge thanks to all our clients, suppliers and associates for your much valued input into our business in 2009. Everyone at our head offices in London and Brighton including, David Hill; Martin Harrigan; Jamie Greaves; David Parker; James Hubbard; Dan Kujawski, Gita Wallis and Ryan Curtis would all like to wish you a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Last week we reported how the Jayne Middlemiss win on Celebrity Master Chef generated a flurry of interest from event planners looking to hire a celebrity chef. Booking a professional chef for a demonstration, team day or training course has become an increasingly popular option for corporate events and one which we regularly facilitate here at E3 Artists. However, some businesses are not always prepared for the price tag associated with hiring a well-known chef. Fees for top chefs start at around £2,000 for the day.

However, for those who are planning an event without a celebrity budget there are other options. E3 Artists has recently teamed up with catering and hospitality specialists Anne Stewart Ltd. They make it possible to hire a chef for all types of events and circumstances including private cookery lessons, birthday parties and weddings. For further information please contact our London office on 020 7836 4759.

The Dora Bryan musical spectacular was held yesterday at Her Majesty’s Theatre London, and was a huge success. After weeks of hard work organising the celebrity performances and musical production numbers, the E3 team had spent many an hour trying to get things just right on the night and all the dedication really paid off. This was the first West End show produced by E3 Group and there were a lot of new experiences involved including an army of fans camped outside the theatre awaiting the arrival of the likes of Brian Conley, Anita Harris Rosemary Ashe, Sir Cliff Richard and of course, the lovely Dora herself.

The show opened with Zoë Tyler leading the cast in their rendition of a classic from one of Dora’s many musical turns, Hello Dolly, before E3 Group CEO David Hill began his duties as compère for the night. Comedian Johnny Casson, West End Star Rosemary Ashe and new face of musical theatre Mark Joseph then took to the stage, followed by a fabulous performance form Anita Harris. Steve Hewlett, comedy ventriloquist added some variety to the evening leaving the audience in hysterics with his array of vocal skills. The lovely Linda Lusardi then introduced her husband and singer Sam Kane whose performance was as powerful as his voice. Stars of Last of the Summer Wine, Jean Ferguson, Juliette Kaplin and Liz Frazer then reminisced about their time on set with Dora before Bryan Conley dazzled the audience with a true variety act. Singing, comedy and even fire swallowing comprised the show performed by one of the true kings of cabaret. The E3 dancers brought the first act down with the number Comedy Tonight from A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum, one of Sondheim’s greatest shows.

The second act kicked off with Sir Cliff Richard performing an amazing, intimate solo set. Just Sir Cliff and his guitar filled the whole stage while he displayed that unquantifiable ability to get everyone singing along, no matter the situation. This was then followed by a sixties themed section recapturing the mood and feel of the decade which produced Dora’s iconic film A Taste of Honey. Dominic Halpin and The Honey B’s, a stylish combo, provided the music. Rita Tushingham appeared to reminisce on her staring role alongside Dora in the movie followed by the keyboardist Bobby Crush and comedienne Mia Carla. The students from GSA then dazzled the audience with their rendition of Coffee in a Carboard Cup, a performance worthy of any West End Stage. Dancing on Ice Judge Robin Cousins and electric comedy keys player Kev Orkian followed. Jill Martin then delivered a few anecdotes about her time working with Dora before the all star finale, Before the Parade Passes By, once again lead by Zoë Tyler, supported by the GSA students and the fantastic E3 dancers. Overall, the event was a fantastic success and a real demonstration of E3’s ability to adapt their skills to produce and manage any kind of event on the largest scale.

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Tickets are still available for E3 Group’s one-off West End musical spectacular, celebrating the career of BAFTA and Olivier award winning actress, Dora Bryan OBE. The show will feature songs from musical favourites including Hello, Dolly, Showboat and 70 Girls 70 together with exclusive performances from Sir Cliff Richard, Brian Conley, Rosemary Ashe, Zoe Tyler and many others. The show will also feature a full supporting cast and a live orchestra.

Tickets start at £25 and are available through See Tickets on 0844 4124 657. Ticket sales will raise money for two charities close to Dora’s heart; the Variety Club Children’s Charity and the Alzheimer’s Society. A special £20-off discount is available on the top two ticket price bands for readers of this blog; call See Tickets and quote “Dora31″.

Sir Cliff Richard has confirmed that he will be making a special guest performance in E3 Group’s one-off musical spectacular commemorating the career of BAFTA and Olivier award winning actress Dora Bryan. Cliff will appear alongside a host of other celebrities, many of whom will also be performing supported by a live orchestra and full-cast, including Brian Conley, June Whitfield, Amanda Barrie, Liza Goddard, Robin Cousins, Zoe Tyler, Linda Lusardi and Sam Kane.

Tickets for the show are now on sale through See Tickets on 0844 4124 657. The show will take place on 31st May 2009 at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London and ticket sales will raise money for the Variety Club Children’s Charity.

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