The missus came home to find me in the scullery preparing a special candlelit gourmet meal. I was using our best china and had set elaborate place settings for two. “Oh this is a really nice surprise,” she whispered. “Too flamin’ right it is,” I replied, “I didn’t expect you… Continue reading
CURTAINS UP SHOWCASE IS BACK!!! The most diverse National Showcase returns following the success of last year, showcasing talented Acts from across the UK. With an exciting new venue, and an ideal time of year for both Acts and bookers, Curtains Up 2015 is an event not to be… Continue reading
Stand Up and Rock 2015St Georges Hall Bradford June 3rd 2015 Running time 3 hrs Producer Jasper Carrott Reviewer Keith Christie Right from the opening bars of the opening song, a packed audience seemed to know they were in for an evening of music, laughter and happiness. Three hours later… Continue reading
The Grand order of Water RatsMike Martin talks to UK Cabaret about this legendary show business brotherhood and the charitable work its illustrious members are involved in. Victorian music hall comedian Joe Elvin was a passenger in a horse drawn cart in London, while deluged in rain. The animal doing… Continue reading
Dan Knights StormNew Lodge Club Barnsley Sunday July 12th 2015 Reviewer Karen Sutcliffe Fronted by singer Dan Knights, this Yorkshire based four piece band were performing to a full concert room. All apparently eager to enjoy this popular local band. On the evening Dan Knights vocals were pitch perfect, aided… Continue reading
2015 BlackpoolMark Ritchie takes a long hard look at Blackpool, examining the changes and improvements which are bringing people back to this hot-bed of live entertainment. ————————————————— It’s been an age since the wakes weeks and the miner’s holiday breaks, which made Blackpool the most popular and innovative of all… Continue reading
Mark My WordsA word from our managing editor Mark Ritchie The title of the Sergio Leone spaghetti western The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is often applied to people or situations in popular media circles. UK Cabaret never claims to be original in terms of content and the… Continue reading
This issue’s cover page photo Jasper Carrott The people behind UK Cabaret magazine and web-site Senior contributors (in alphabetical order) Sue Barton (feature writer) John Danbury (Reviewer and Feature-writer) Trevor Davies (reviewer and design consultant) Roger Holmes (columnist) Austin Knight (columnist) Mark James (feature writer) Karen Sutcliffe (reviewer) Johnny… Continue reading
July 2015 issue out this week
