Sir Doddy? Should our very own comedy genius be made a knight of the realm? As a publication UK Cabaret readers have their say right here. On our UK Cabaret Facebook site, we asked readers and other fans of the man from Knotty Ash, whether they believe Doddy deserves to… Continue reading
Pure DC Reviewer Johnny Tait Tribute bands are now a common sight on the circuit, so who will survive in what has become an extremely competitive market? We have all seen singers/bands that claim to be a tribute to so and so and such and such, even though they… Continue reading
Brighton Fringe Reviewer Johnny Tait I saw a flying Elephant, a 24 foot dancing Giraffe and a Lion tamer swallowed whole by the Lion. No I had not just left the Swan in Stratford upon Avon after an all night drinking session (Who remembers those days?) I was at… Continue reading
Jack Diamond- A tribute from some of his friends This King of cabaret Compere/ Comedians died in hospital in Liverpool last month and his untimely death has produced a stream of tributes and reminiscences from many show business luminaries in the North West of England. Jack Diamond was born in… Continue reading
Sunny Daye South Kirkby Miner’s Club Pontefract May 12 2016 Reviewer Mark Ritchie Younger cabaret fans will be unaware just how highly regarded Sunny Daye was back in the late 1980’s and through the 90’s. A cabaret headliner with some of the largest holiday centre chains, the name of Sunny… Continue reading
Julian Clary The Joy Of Mincing City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds. Wednesday 11th May. Reviewer; Karen Sutcliffe. A full to capacity cheering audience welcomed the enchanting Julian Clary as he self admittedly minced onto stage. Standing at a surprising 6ft 3 inches tall, a statuesque immaculately dressed Clary greeted his… Continue reading
Billy Pearce Laughter Show Spa Theatre, Scarborough May 23- Sept 21 Tony Peers Productions Choreographer- Abby Kingsley Parker Reviewer- Mark Ritchie What we have here is a two-hour long platform for the great Yorkshire comedian, singer, dancer and musician Billy Pearce to show most of his compendium of many… Continue reading
June Gossip Hoover Once again our intrepid mystery seeker of tittle-tattle and assorted trivia has been on the prowl in search of meaningless morsels. Here we go, with more bits and pieces on our subscribers…. Mega-funny comedian Billy Pearce laid on quite a treat for his many fans, after an… Continue reading
The mood of England’s sporting fans can influence the reaction from live audiences, while big sporting tournaments are being held. Playwright and comedian Johnny Tait remembers The Night the Comedians Died “If you’ve never died you’ve never worked”. When I was a fresh faced young lad new to showbiz,… Continue reading
