ROGER REMEMBERS – MORE COMEDY DUOS Here’s a few more of those comedy pairs from times past, some from not so long ago. Hayes and Benny , for instance. A smart guy was up on stage, trying to sing. His partner entered the room from the back, dressed as a… Continue reading
Gossip Hoover We started this feature just a month ago and it is very popular! So, what’s going on in the world of live UK light entertainment and what bits of trivia and tittle-tattle do you have from you concerning UK Cabaret subscribers, readers and others. UK Cabaret reviewer Keith… Continue reading
The Spanish Costa Blanca resort of Benidorm has been attracting UK ex-patriot entertainers for many long year. Mark Ritchie takes a look at the resort, with the help of our Benidorm correspondent Lisa McGuinness, who compiled the what’s on list that can be seen further down the page.—————————————————————————————————- Great… Continue reading
Viccis View After being asked by Mark Ritchie to give my view on entertainment in and around Blackpool, I decided to visit the fantastic Sands Venue to see the Legends Show on the alternate week that Mark recently reviewed. The incomparable “Tom Bright” with his legendary brand of humor… Continue reading
Edinburgh Mark Ritchie takes a look at the cabaret and comedy on offer at this year’s Edinburgh festival and fringe, where the bright young things who run television these days find their talent. ————————————————————————————————– Whether so-called mainstream club and holiday centre light entertainment performers like it or not, the Edinburgh… Continue reading
ROGER REMEMBERS – Female comedians – you mustn’t use the term comediennes nowadays – have been with us a long time. As chairman of the Manchester Music Hall Association I sometimes get enquiries, mostly about ancestors who were once “on the Halls”. A few years ago I had a call… Continue reading
Show business Gossip Hoover This is brand new to UK Cabaret. The show business gossip hoover presents news and bits of ‘goss’ for the consumption of fellow show business professionals. Stage hypnotist Ken Webster, currently in his umpteenth Blackpool summer season at The Horseshoe Bar on Blackpool Pleasure Beach, is… Continue reading
The missus came home to find me in the scullery preparing a special candlelit gourmet meal. I was using our best china and had set elaborate place settings for two. “Oh this is a really nice surprise,” she whispered. “Too flamin’ right it is,” I replied, “I didn’t expect you… Continue reading
CURTAINS UP SHOWCASE IS BACK!!! The most diverse National Showcase returns following the success of last year, showcasing talented Acts from across the UK. With an exciting new venue, and an ideal time of year for both Acts and bookers, Curtains Up 2015 is an event not to be… Continue reading
The Grand order of Water RatsMike Martin talks to UK Cabaret about this legendary show business brotherhood and the charitable work its illustrious members are involved in. Victorian music hall comedian Joe Elvin was a passenger in a horse drawn cart in London, while deluged in rain. The animal doing… Continue reading
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UK CABARET SEP 2026 Issue
UK CABARET SEP 2026 Issue 151 By Mark Ritchie | September 2, 2026 - 10:00 am |August 26, 2026 Digital issues UK CABARET SEP 2026 Issue 151 £3.95 UK CABARET SEP 2026 Issue 151 quantity Category: Digital Issues Back issues are available Products by Category UK CABARET SEP 2026 Issue 151 £3.95 Add to...
Emerging Fringe Comedy Stars UK
Emerging Fringe Comedy Stars By Mark Ritchie | August 31, 2026 - 8:23 am |August 31, 2026 News UK COMEDYMaking their mark at The Edinburgh Fringe sees the kick-off for many a comedy career. Here in this publication, we have talent-spotted so many new comedic faces and reviewed the more recent shows....
