Author Archives: Mark Ritchie

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 →

ON THE BOXThe man with the square eyes is Mark Ritchie and this month he comments on new developments in Strictly Come Dancing. Mark reports from the West-End of London, where new ‘Strictly’ presenter Johannes Radebe, where the much-loved star is appearing in a production of the hit musical, Kinky… Continue reading →

UK CABARET JULY 2026 Issue 149 is available for purchase Back issues are available