Vern Allen Showcase 2016 Ladram Bay Holiday Centre November 21st Reviewer Johnny Tait Before the showcase officially began, on a stormy night in Devon, we were entertained by acoustic guitarist and vocalist Alan Dobson. Sammy Christiansen opened with a Sam Cooke number, Twisting the Night Away. I felt… 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
December Gossip Gatherer As Christmas loom’s ever closer, we discover what some of our subscribers in up to in terms of tittle-tattle and idle gossip To Blackpool first, where the host with the most at the splendid Viva venue Leye D Johns is cock-a-hoop, after receiving a business award from… Continue reading
Charity Night Dereham Memorial Hall Reviewer Johnny Tait One of the advantages of being in showbiz is that it enables us to help others, I recently asked to perform at a fundraiser for R.P awareness. Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a disease of the eye that leads to loss of vision… Continue reading
Country Superstars Brook Theatre Chatham November 3rd 2016 Reviewer: Vicky Bailey With a yeehaaa and a how-down, I found myself sitting in anticipation of an evening of country music at this great venue, as Country Superstars brought a touch of the Wild West to Chatham. The stage was set with… Continue reading
Where Are They Now ? Retired UK Cabaret subscribers make up a very significant percentage of our magazine subscribers. In this new feature, Mark Ritchie takes a look at past careers and meets former show business favourites. This month’s subject is certainly not retired from show business or indeed performing…. Continue reading
Chuckletruck Showband Lakeside Holiday Park. November 19th 2016 Reviewer: Vicky Bailey The first thing that jumps out at the audience is that here we have four lovely, likable blokes. Chuckletruck is made up of brothers Stan and Jaime on bass and drums respectively. Dad Jeff is on guitar and his… Continue reading
THE STARS COME OUT FOR DICK VAN WINKLE Entertainer and Promoter Robert Craig spoke to UK Cabaret magazine editor Mark Ritchie about a certain big show, staged in South Yorkshire recently. The story tells a tale of a benevolent and caring friend, who wanted to do something big for his… Continue reading
Grand Order of Water Rats news On the last Sunday of November, UK Cabaret managing editor Mark Ritchie and his wife Beverley, spent the evening at the 127th annual Grand Order of Water Rats Ball. This is a massive and glittering show business evening, which benefits a number of worthy… Continue reading
What Price TV Exposure? A long stretch of Lincolnshire coast has been dubbed ‘Skeg-Vegas’, largely due to the sheer volume of live entertainment, in various forms. From the giant Club Tropicana venue, to more modestly appointed venues, there are many opportunities for entertainers to find work on the Lincolnshire coast…. Continue reading
