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 close friend, the great all-round … Continue reading
JMA SHOWCASE 2016 REDS. BUTLINS MINEHEAD 12TH OCTOBER 2016 Producers John and Diana Mills JMA staged their 2016 showcase offering at the iconic Reds venue, in front of their many clients. Compere Steve Walls, whose talent and excellent link work can never be underestimated, kept everything going along swimmingly during a hugely enjoyable and business-like … Continue reading
Curtains Up Showcase 2016 Genting Casino, Southend on Sea September 26,27&28 Producer Simon Gibson for Actz Entertainments Reviewer Mark Ritchie Session one This was the first major event covered by the then fledgling UK Cabaret magazine, when it was held two years ago at the famous Purfleet Circus Tavern. The Genting Casino is a great … Continue reading
Factor 2025 Hertford Theatre Review Vicky Bailey Factor 2025 is the future of reality TV according to the author Johnny Tait. A fabulous idea, hitting on a television programme close to our hearts. Like it or not Tait is right, X Factor, Britain’s got talent, has been the manufactured dross pumped into our living … Continue reading
Equity North& West Yorkshire variety Branch annual show-time spectacular. Jubilee club Leeds August 11th 2017 Producer Ashley Wheelhouse & Valerie Mann This annual date in the variety calendar is staged in the comfortable surroundings of the Jubilee club in Leeds. Agent and Compere Harry Turnstyle was soon out on stage, getting the ball rolling with … Continue reading
The Edinburgh Fringe This month we take a look at the fringe and all that goes with it, as the decision makers in TV land trawl the festival for new faces. Our own managing editor Mark Ritchie takes in what is to many an annual pilgrimage and a monumental party. Arriving on a Sunday afternoon, … Continue reading
Gordon Kellett Memorial charity concert Hunslet Carr sports and social club Leeds August 11th 2016 Producer Mark Ritchie Stage manager Martin Brown Sound services by Steve Paige Lighting and design by HM Designs. Reviewer Mark Ritchie This review is a one-off, in every sense of the term, as it is the only review I have … Continue reading
Rick Wakeman Whitehills golf club, Dane End near Ware August 11th 2016 Reviewer Johnny Tait This golf club venue played host to one of the showbiz giants on a special Thursday evening gig, when their members were entertained by former Yes, keyboard player and Comedians Golf Society member Rick Wakeman. Having sold millions of … Continue reading
Flair Entertainments Showcase 2016 Heckmondwike Comrades Club, Yorkshire July 14 2016 Producer Rachel Hainsworth Reviewer Mark Ritchie Afternoon Session Two sessions, one at lunchtime and another in the evening, made up the format of the first ever showcase produced by rising agency star Rachel Hainsworth. Rachel and her Dad Mike passed muster in terms of … Continue reading
The National Tribute Music Awards 2016 Athena Centre, Leicester June 29 2016 Producer Alan Warner One very wise show business figure from the past once stated that, the point of keeping up to date in show business, is to be able to continue to create an illusion on a stage, that does not leave the … Continue reading