Stockport production company Acrobat Television has won the contract to produce the pilot for a new late night talent show. The show entitled “Is This Talent” is being filmed in front of a live audience at Bolton’s Royal Albert Halls on October 7th.
The programme has been devised by entrepreneur Paul Alistair and he describes it as a burlesque version of ‘Britain’s got Talent’. Says Paul,
“It is definitely aimed at a ‘late night’ audience. I think back to my youth coming in the worse for wear on a Saturday night and watching ‘The Hitman and Her’ which was cult viewing in those days and in its heyday had audiences of 800,000 plus – we think there is an opportunity for something different aimed at that same audience.”
Looking at some of the acts that have applied ‘shocking
entertainment’ best describes the genre.
The show will be presented by Key103’s Darren Proctor (pictured
left) and judges include ex Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan
and glamour model Rhian Sugden.
Every act is guaranteed their moment in the spotlight but after that
it’s no holds barred and lots of participation from the audience is
expected.
David Hill, Acrobat Television’s Managing Director, is enthusiastic for the new show:
“I think this programme has a real chance of being picked up and I hope people will help by supporting it on Kickstarter. It would be great to think a couple of years down the road that you helped in the start up of a new hit TV show.”
Tickets are still available from the Albert Halls box
office or online from:
You can also play your part in this venture as it is
being subscribed for on Kickstarter: