Author Archives: Mark Ritchie

UK COMEDYUK Cabaret comedy page this time features the language of Shakespeare no less! It was The Bard himself who first coined the phrase ‘Dragging the Dress’. Mark Ritchie writes about Drag, even including his own experiences as a professional cross-dresser. Although the term ’Drag’ is said to date back… Continue reading →

ON THE BOXThe man with the square eyes is Mark Ritchie and this month he looks ahead to the TV coverage of the Edinburgh Fringe and the famous festival in general. The world’s press is sure to descend on the Scottish capitol and our friends at Auntie Beeb especially feature… Continue reading →

Secrets Of The Simpsons: Stories And Scandals From Springfield – An Evening With Mike ReissUpstairs At The Gatehouse, Highgate, LondonTouring until August 6. See ovation.comReviewer: Catherine Usher Mike Reiss has spent four decades writing comedy material for the likes of Joan Rivers and Johnny Carson, as well as film scripts,… Continue reading →

UK ReviewViva Anthems – The Ultimate Feel-Good Music & Comedy showViva BlackpoolShowing from Wednesday 1st July and every Wednesday and Friday until October 2026Producers Martin Heywood and Leye D JohnsReviewer: Stevie Barker WOW, what a terrific evening this is! Headed by resident compere/comedian Leye D Johns, a cast of eight… Continue reading →

THE UK CABARET CLUBLAND PAGE Registered charities and many more informal fundraising events have done well from the Clubland sector looking way back. There is still scope for community social clubs in the 21st century to help those less fortunate. Although a caveat should perhaps be added that, in business… Continue reading →