Gordon Kellett- A Tribute. Some people have described the entertainment agent Gordon Kellett as the last of the true northern Cluband characters. Few would argue that Gordon and his wife Joan were the ultimate agency man and wife team. His death seems to signal the end of an era to… Continue reading
UK Cabaret readers on the EU referendum Whether we stay or go, next month’s referendum on membership of the European Union could be vital for many in show business. The implications of staying and leaving are many and varied. Below are our personal favourite top-ten comments from UK Cabaret readers…. Continue reading
May Gossip Hoover Here are the May morsels of meaningless tittle-tattle from the mystery writer, who hoovers up all the show business gossip from the UK scene. Enjoy! The recent Blackpool Clubland command show came and went unnoticed yet again by the wider UK show business fraternity. For reasons best… Continue reading
Please don’t dislike me because I’m handsome and and multi-talented. Dislike me because I’m an inveterate liar. I joined ‘Liars Anonymous’ last Tuesday morning and before the crack of noon, they made me Life President! I am now the proud recipient of a truly distinguished award, (albeit fictitious) however, are… Continue reading
Victoria Wood UK Cabaret pays tribute to the memory and talent of a national treasure. The almost universally admired comedian, writer and actress Victoria Wood has died, after a battle with cancer. She was 62. Born in Prestwich Village Lancashire, Wood was a quiet children who learned the piano and… Continue reading
A word from the Editor’s desk As the often unimpressive and anti-climactic great British summer is well and truly with us, it is now time for many professional cabaret entertainers to head for the coasts. The holiday centre cabaret market should not be underestimated. The big corporate chains such as… Continue reading
ROGER REMEMBERS – In years gone by I was approached from time to time to take part on a judging panel for a talent competition or something of that sort. Maybe it was because I did a bit of writing on entertainment matters, or possibly they were short of… Continue reading
Obtaining UK Cabaret A UK Cabaret subscription costs just £30 a year from January 1st 2016. 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… Continue reading
Comedy on ‘The Reef’ Mark Ritchie takes a long look at some of the most popular comedy stars currently appearing on the holiday Island of Tenerife Billy Porter The Rum-Pot cabaret bar Costa Adeje He’s Gay, He’s bent- His arse is up for rent….Billy Porter! These are the lines from… Continue reading
Tenerife- A Mecca for cabaret or already overcrowded? UK cabaret managing editor Mark Ritchie takes a trip to the Canary Island which has become a mecca for cabaret fans. While some performers have chosen Tenerife seemingly to semi-retire, others are working every single night. With a rapidly rising population… Continue reading
