Author Archives: Mark Ritchie

UK Cabaret Special Report With controversial Scottish comedian Jerry Sadowitz now cancelled from the Edinburgh Fringe, after just one performance this year and fellow Scot Frankie Boyle opening up with allegations of elitism at The Fringe, Mark Ritchie attempts to weigh things up. I must begin in all honesty and… Continue reading →

UK Cabaret Review:  This is the first of two chunks of coverage from the Edinburgh Fringe, with Mark Ritchie sampling a few well-chosen delights from the biggest arts and entertainment festival on the planet. Edinburgh is always worth a visit, especially for fans of showbiz and the arts who happen… Continue reading →

UK Cabaret news round-up On these pages we are pleased to report on both the big and not so big stories which may interested those involved in our side of show business. IT’s DEAR IN EDINBURGH! Journalists, reviewers and those involved in both the printed and general media are said… Continue reading →

The Cromer Pier show 2022 Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier Producer: Openwide Coastal- Director: Rob McVeigh From July to October1st Reviewer: Mark Ritchie There is an old saying about the best laid plans and this was very much the case as I headed for Cromer on a hot July day to… Continue reading →

Razzle Dazzle Spa Theatre Scarborough Running until September 8th Producer: Tony Peers Director: Alan Harding Reviewer: Mark Ritchie With musical arrangements this year from the brilliant Rick Coates, direction from the great Alan Harding and choreography from the celebrated Sharon Harding, this show was a sure-fire hit on an opening… Continue reading →

Forthcoming Trade Showcases Bigfoot Events (ADMISSION STRICTLY BY INVITATION ONLY) The Village Hotel Blackpool October 10th.  Showcase Productions @ Viva Cabaret Theatre Blackpool 14th 15th & 16th of November. Curtains Up Showcase @ Butlins Bognor Regis 8th & 9th of November.  If you are a UK Cabaret subscriber and you… Continue reading →