Roger Remembers — I wonder what those earnest and well-meaning individuals who pioneered the working mens’ clubs movement in Victorian times with the object of educating and improving the lives of ordinary people would think if they were to see today’s clubs or, more so, those of the “roaring sixties”. Just when, for instance, did … Continue reading
Showcase feature No-one wants to either run or be involved in an unsuccessful showcase event and agent Paul Beardow of Peller Artistes has produced a few in his time. Paul writes exclusively for UK Cabaret on the thorny subject of how best to put acts in the shop window. No agency wants to produce an … Continue reading
Issue 2 June 12 2014. June 26th 2014. Welcome to the second issue of this brand new publication. What it pleasure it has been to digest the positive and extremely encouraging response to issue one two weeks ago. Spreadin the word about UK Cabaret and www.ukcabaret.com is going to be our biggest job. Advertising is … Continue reading
The West Riding National Talent Trail May 28th 2014. Westgate Common Club, Wakefield. Producer John Clayton After 16 years of writing light entertainment reviews for The Stage, I am pleased to publish this review as the very first to appear right here in UK Cabaret. A splendid evening was had by all at this traditional … Continue reading
Every fortnight in UK Cabaret we will interview leading figures in UK Light Entertainment. Torquay based Martin Berger is a leading figure in the UK Holiday park production and management scene. Martin Berger Head of Entertainment Parkdean Holidays I am responsible for the creation of entertainment concepts, shows and subsequent delivery to 500,000 holiday guests … Continue reading
390 People attended the recent funeral of George Savva (72) at the Priory Church of St. Mary’s in Usk, South Wales. George and his wife Pam were one of the UK’s best known Cabaret Club entrepreneurs. George was initially head hunted by Ladbrokes as the Head Waiter at C’esars Palace, Luton, but was soon promoted … Continue reading
Forthcoming trade showcase events. West End Entertainments Showcase 2014 October 21 Liner Hotel Liverpool Contact Barbara Brown for invitation The first ever Showcase productions Showcase 2014.November 3&4 Viva Show Bar Blackpool. Contact Barrie Lucas for invitation. Both of the above showcases will receive review coverage here in UK Cabaret. Continue reading
Comments from Facebook. This fortnights comments from our friends on facebook ( don’t forget to take a look at our FB site) ‘Well done and I hope UK Cabaret is a success’.-Johnnie Casson- comedian Dean Hubert- singer from Walkin’ Back to Happiness Show and our first subscriber:’ Good luck with your new venture’. Johnnie … Continue reading
Tribute Scene Paul Beardow of leading tribute agency Peller Artistes writes for us at UK Cabaret on the subject of the current UK Tribute scene. Tribute: a word which has become increasingly associated with overweight Elvises, sub-par Spice Girls and too-old Take Thats. A word which conjures mental images of dimly lit pubs with … Continue reading
I am not feeling myself. My back legs have gone. I’ve contracted the most appalling malady. I’m giving it the moniker of A.A.A.A.A Syndrome – Age Activated Attention Arrears Ataxia. This is how it manifests itself: I decide to mow the lawn. As I lurch towards the front door, I notice that there are letters … Continue reading