Factor 2025 review by William Carroll

   ‘Factor 2025’ a new novel written by comedian and author Johnny Tait could cause controversy, I would certainly expect it to bring about differences in opinion.‘Factor 2025’ is a cynical and comical look at the future of TV talent shows. Trenton Powell the producer of a TV talent show… Continue reading

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Equity north and West Yorkshire branch

  

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Water Rats Ball

  

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October Gossip Hoover

October Gossip Hoover The UK Cabaret gatherer of hot-gossip has been out and about again picking up pearls of sheer show business tittle-tattle. We begin in the picturesque east Lancashire hills, where everyone’s favourite Welly Boot wearer, Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket lives down on the farm. Jimmy’s son used to… Continue reading

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A word from the Editor’s desk.

Mark Ritchie

A word from the Editor’s desk. The showcase season is upon us, as cabaret entertainers of all types look to fill their diaries for the following year and beyond. As I write these notes, I have just returned from Southend on Sea, where I attended two of the three days… Continue reading

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JOHN HOWE PRESENTATIONS LTD 2015 Showcase

JOHN HOWE PRESENTATIONS LTD SHOWCASE 2015 AT RIVERSIDE HOLIDAY PARK ,BOGNOR REGIS PO22 9NE On November 9/10 Trade Only. Contact 01903 249912 for admission and information. Accommodation can be booked by contacting 01243 865823

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Curtains up Showcase session five – by Johnny Tait

Curtain up Showcase Wednesday Evening The evening’s session was opened by Sidekick Band. Why were they not onstage ready to start when introduced? The compere introduced them then it took them a few minutes before they were ready to play. They advertised themselves as “Wedding band” Personally I feel they… Continue reading

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Curtains up Showcase session four – by Johnny Tait

Curtain up Showcase Wednesday afternoon Mikey Barber Rob-B-Williams tribute act bounced onto the stage looking superbly dressed in a black sequined tailcoat backed by two glamourous dancers this high energy act gave us an enjoyable opening to the afternoon’s session. Chloe Ashton-Milton took to the stage presenting her Taylor Swift… Continue reading

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Obtaining UK Cabaret

Obtaining UK Cabaret A UK Cabaret subscription costs just £25 a year. In return for this annual payment, you receive a copy of UK Cabaret magazine, delivered through the Royal Mail. Alternatively you may wish to receive your copy by e-mail. You also receive a business listing online and in… Continue reading

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JMA Showcase 2015 session three

JMA Showcase session three Butlins, Minehead October 14th 2015 evening session Reviewer Mark Ritchie A final fling consisting entirely of tributes greeted those gathering in The Reds venue for the conclusion of this year’s John Mills agency flagship event. Katy Ellis performs a Taylor Swift tribute show resplendent in a… Continue reading

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