Paul Bridson productions annual showcase 2017 Grosvenor Hotel, Pulford Chester January 11th 2017 Producer; Gary Hearne Reviewer; Mark Ritchie Always enjoyable and, aside from one holiday hiatus two years ago, an annual trip for many years to this splendid hotel venue, on the North Wales border for this reviewer…. Continue reading
John Howe Presentations Showcase 2016 Riverside holiday park, Bognor Regis Producers; John &Dot Howe, Sam Nicol and Tamara Treacy. November 14&15 2016 Reviewer; Mark Ritchie John and Dot Howe welcomed clients and guests to Bognor Regis and bookers from the cruise ship cabaret, ferry entertainment and holiday centre market gathered… Continue reading
We are putting together a show ON 26th April 2017 for Sheldon, who is usually the first to volunteer at most charity gigs to help others. As many already know, Sheldon, a Leeds based entertainer has undergone major surgery recently, and is continuing out patient treatment. We feel it… Continue reading
The Royal Variety performance has come in for some scathing criticism from television viewers in recent years, but this year’s show was almost universally well- received. Is variety simply modernising, or is there a shift in public opinion, away from reality TV and the celebrity culture, in favour of those… Continue reading
No Future for The Futurist As the fate of the huge variety theatre in Scarborough has now been announced, UK Cabaret managing editor Mark Ritchie reports on what appears to be the end for The Futurist Theatre, as well as revealing some personal reminiscences. At a recent meeting of Scarborough’s… Continue reading
January Gossip Gatherer. Our mystery collector of show business tittle-tattle is again on his/her mettle, as more pointless drops of gossip have emerged in the lives of UK Cabaret subscribers during the festive season To Blackpool first, where the iconic Lyndene Hotel has become synonymous with quality cabaret for holiday-makers…. Continue reading
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Mark Ritchie is a name that resonates with laughter and creativity in the comedy scene. As a comedian and author, he's carved out a niche for himself with hi...
