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Arise Sir Ken
Arise Sir Ken , UK Cabaret congratulates the King of Knotty Ash on his knighthood. After what must have been an agonising long wait, the comedy legend that is Ken Dodd is finally Sir Ken. The news came as the Queen’s new year’s honours list was published. The legions… Continue reading
Vern Allen Showcase Second Session November 22nd Reviewer Johnny Tait
Vern Allen Showcase Second Session November 22nd Reviewer Johnny Tait We will welcomed in by Sarah Yeo, an acoustic guitarist who set the mood for the evening. Opening the session was three-piece band Missing Cat. Call me old school if you like, but I believe appearance is important… Continue reading
Vern Allen Showcase 2016 Reviewer Johnny Tait
Vern Allen Showcase 2016 Ladram Bay Holiday Centre November 21st Reviewer Johnny Tait Before the showcase officially began, on a stormy night in Devon, we were entertained by acoustic guitarist and vocalist Alan Dobson. Sammy Christiansen opened with a Sam Cooke number, Twisting the Night Away. I felt… Continue reading
Forthcoming Showcases to be covered by UK Cabaret
Forthcoming Showcases to be covered by UK Cabaret. If you are a UK Cabaret magazine subscriber and you are the producer or agent/organiser of a showcase event, please contact us if you would like to be considered for a review. Details at the bottom of the page. Paul Bridson… Continue reading
December Gossip Gatherer
December Gossip Gatherer As Christmas loom’s ever closer, we discover what some of our subscribers in up to in terms of tittle-tattle and idle gossip To Blackpool first, where the host with the most at the splendid Viva venue Leye D Johns is cock-a-hoop, after receiving a business award from… Continue reading
Charity Night Dereham Memorial Hall Reviewer Johnny Tait
Charity Night Dereham Memorial Hall Reviewer Johnny Tait One of the advantages of being in showbiz is that it enables us to help others, I recently asked to perform at a fundraiser for R.P awareness. Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a disease of the eye that leads to loss of vision… Continue reading
Country Superstars review – Vicky Bailey
Country Superstars Brook Theatre Chatham November 3rd 2016 Reviewer: Vicky Bailey With a yeehaaa and a how-down, I found myself sitting in anticipation of an evening of country music at this great venue, as Country Superstars brought a touch of the Wild West to Chatham. The stage was set with… Continue reading
Where Are They Now – Mal Ford
Where Are They Now ? Retired UK Cabaret subscribers make up a very significant percentage of our magazine subscribers. In this new feature, Mark Ritchie takes a look at past careers and meets former show business favourites. This month’s subject is certainly not retired from show business or indeed performing…. Continue reading
Chuckletruck Showband review – Vicky Bailey
Chuckletruck Showband Lakeside Holiday Park. November 19th 2016 Reviewer: Vicky Bailey The first thing that jumps out at the audience is that here we have four lovely, likable blokes. Chuckletruck is made up of brothers Stan and Jaime on bass and drums respectively. Dad Jeff is on guitar and his… Continue reading