We are putting together a show ON 26th April 2017 for Sheldon, who is usually the first to volunteer at most charity gigs to help others. As many already know, Sheldon, a Leeds based entertainer has undergone major surgery recently, and is continuing out patient treatment. We feel it… Continue reading
The Royal Variety performance has come in for some scathing criticism from television viewers in recent years, but this year’s show was almost universally well- received. Is variety simply modernising, or is there a shift in public opinion, away from reality TV and the celebrity culture, in favour of those… Continue reading
No Future for The Futurist As the fate of the huge variety theatre in Scarborough has now been announced, UK Cabaret managing editor Mark Ritchie reports on what appears to be the end for The Futurist Theatre, as well as revealing some personal reminiscences. At a recent meeting of Scarborough’s… Continue reading
January Gossip Gatherer. Our mystery collector of show business tittle-tattle is again on his/her mettle, as more pointless drops of gossip have emerged in the lives of UK Cabaret subscribers during the festive season To Blackpool first, where the iconic Lyndene Hotel has become synonymous with quality cabaret for holiday-makers…. Continue reading
Gig Guides have been around in magazine and local newspaper form for decades. Nowadays, social media and the internet generally has become the lynchpin presence in terms of venue, gig and act guides. Mark Ritchie takes a look at a brand- new, internet presence in the gig guide field. Not… Continue reading
UK CABARET NEWS Showcase news UK Cabaret were present to review an excellent showcase evening, staged at a hotel venue right on the North Wales border, between Chester and Wrexham. A full review can be found right here in this issue. I am delighted to report that Showcase Productions event… Continue reading
Arise Sir Ken , UK Cabaret congratulates the King of Knotty Ash on his knighthood. After what must have been an agonising long wait, the comedy legend that is Ken Dodd is finally Sir Ken. The news came as the Queen’s new year’s honours list was published. The legions… Continue reading
Forthcoming Showcases to be covered by UK Cabaret. If you are a UK Cabaret magazine subscriber and you are the producer or agent/organiser of a showcase event, please contact us if you would like to be considered for a review. Details at the bottom of the page. Paul Bridson… Continue reading
