UK VARIETYThis month we feature a few pieces of news and information on the nationwide variety scene, compiled by Mark Ritchie. FUNNYGIRLS FUNAn iconic and fun-filled venue in Blackpool has just experienced a landmark anniversary and marked it by staging a show style party, which was attended by friends and… Continue reading
UK COMEDY‘Thirty years of Mirth’ is perhaps the best way to describe the reign thus far of Blackpool’s legendary funny guy, Leye D Johns. Mark Ritchie joined an audience of five hundred invited guests and friends of this great entertainer, at his very own Viva Cabaret Theatre in Blackpool. The… Continue reading
UK CABARET JULY 2024 Issue 125 DIGITAL is available for downloadSubscribe for a higher quality copy by contacting mark.ritchie@ukcabaret.com Back issues also availableplease see below
MBM Management ShowcaseIcons Show-bar ManchesterApril 2024Producer Anne & Phil BarrattReviewer: Mark RitchieIcons is a great new venue, a sort of cabaret restaurant which is apparently doing wonderful business. The Compere was singer Scott Welsby, who popped up on the bill quite literally wearing another hat, as a tribute to country… Continue reading
UK COMEDYThis time around on the comedy front we preview some of the stand-up comedy performers who are set to feature at next month’s world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Mark Ritchie name-checks some of the stars from the comedy firmament who will be visiting. It is the biggest arts festival on… Continue reading
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UK REVIEW Presenting niche tributes
UK Review By Mark Ritchie | May 12, 2025 - 4:34 pm |May 12, 2025 News UK REVIEWPresenting niche tributes make good business for venues and artistes as, when carefully chosen and well-presented, they can attract and pull-in devotees of the genre being ‘tributed’. One example is Northern Soul, whi...
