Author Archives: Mark Ritchie
Belinda Hallows presents Dolly
The Dixon Agency
UK CABARET JUNE ISSUE REVIEW
Shomaddymaddy
Christopher Gee
A night in Nashville
Show review
UK Cabaret reviewThose Were the DaysCity Varieties Musical Hall- LeedsApril ‘23Cast includes: Andy Eastwood, Chris Ritchie and Helen FarrellReviewer: Mark RitchieThe pre-show open tabs revealed the welcome sight of all the accoutrements of a live band at this historic and iconic chocolate-boxy musical hall venue.I even spotted the star of the show, Andy Eastwood in … Continue reading
The great Basil Newby
UK-Gay Cabaret On this page we are pleased to publish features, news and details of live entertainment venues which may be of particularly interest to LGBT+ live entertainment fans. This time around we focus on Basil Newby MBE, an entrepreneur and businessman who started his lifetime live entertainment adventure as a Pontins Bluecoat entertainer. After … Continue reading
Clubland show report
UK ClublandThe Viva Cabaret Theatre in Blackpool was the venue the first Club and Institute Union Command Show, which has been reintroduced the replace the former Blackpool Command Shows. The Command show used to be staged for many years at The Horseshoe Bar at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and produced by Blackpool Clubman Alan Pilborough and … Continue reading