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
Vern Allen Showcase Second Session November 22nd Reviewer Johnny Tait We will welcomed in by Sarah Yeo, an acoustic guitarist who set the mood for the evening. Opening the session was three-piece band Missing Cat. Call me old school if you like, but I believe appearance is important… Continue reading
