Roger Remembers. The well-known show business writer Roger Holmes writes exclusively for UK Cabaret on the subject of show business nostalgia. Clubland has always had its characters and one I recall particularly, and always with a smile, is a musician, entertainer and scourge of committee men, little George Ryder. If… Continue reading
Roger Remembers. The well-known show business writer Roger Holmes writes exclusively for UK Cabaret on the subject of nostalgia. The finest act I ever saw on the stages of my local clubs was Roland Roy and Jackie Toaduff. Theirs is a remarkable story. In the 1950’s Roland Roy was… Continue reading
Kerrie Leanord on residencies Singer and entertainer Kerrie Leonard writes for us here in UK Cabaret on the subject of what it actually takes to be part of residency type bands at home and abroad. So you think you can be a resident musician? In theory it doesn’t sound too… Continue reading
Austin Knights funny page Austin Knights. One of the UK’s top comedians make UK Cabaret readers chuckle. When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were when they were growing up. What with walking ten miles to school… Continue reading
Roger Remembers. Show business writer Roger Holmes on nostalgia. One Sunday lunchtime at the bottom of Morley Road in Doncaster two lads were kicking a ball about in the car park at Wheatley W.M.C. The steward came out. “It’s time to go home now lads, off you go’. “We… Continue reading
Ivor on the unglamorous side of entertaining Northern clubland star Ivor Hillman, who is involved in the band My Pierrot Dolls, as well as duo Cat’s Eyes and genre tribute show Echo Beach, writes on the unglamorous side of life on the road as a jobbing entertainer. We started getting… Continue reading
The printed edition of UK Cabaret is going bigger The printed edition of UK Cabaret is going bigger, thicker, more in-depth, all colour and will now appear monthly. We will still be delivering to subscribers and offering some great online advertising deals. Our next edition will be delivered on Thursday… Continue reading
A taster of what the printed version looks like Here is a little sample taster of how the printed version will look. (Adobe Flash required) [swf src=”http://www.ukcabaret.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/UK-Cabaret-Issue-6.swf” width=600 height=600 ]
Latest show business luminary to become embroiled in allegations In the light of Operation Yewtree and the horrors of the Jimmy Saville affair, it makes many show business observers wonder who is next and what further press revelations will be forthcoming. Sir Cliff Richard is the latest show business luminary… Continue reading
Who’s appearing and where? Steve Lucock Thornwick and sea farm Holiday Centre. Appearing every Tuesday Walking Back to Happiness: Luke Murgatroyd Club Tropicana Chapel St Leonards summer season El Loco/ Beastro touring Haven and Butlins centres Whips and Kanes- The Diva Tour- Greece Mykonos Festival. Lee Lard- Grace Lamont- Clubs… Continue reading
