Sunny Daye South Kirkby Miner’s Club Pontefract May 12 2016 Reviewer Mark Ritchie Younger cabaret fans will be unaware just how highly regarded Sunny Daye was back in the late 1980’s and through the 90’s. A cabaret headliner with some of the largest holiday centre chains, the name of Sunny… Continue reading
June Gossip Hoover Once again our intrepid mystery seeker of tittle-tattle and assorted trivia has been on the prowl in search of meaningless morsels. Here we go, with more bits and pieces on our subscribers…. Mega-funny comedian Billy Pearce laid on quite a treat for his many fans, after an… Continue reading
The mood of England’s sporting fans can influence the reaction from live audiences, while big sporting tournaments are being held. Playwright and comedian Johnny Tait remembers The Night the Comedians Died “If you’ve never died you’ve never worked”. When I was a fresh faced young lad new to showbiz,… Continue reading
Gordon Kellett- A Tribute. Some people have described the entertainment agent Gordon Kellett as the last of the true northern Cluband characters. Few would argue that Gordon and his wife Joan were the ultimate agency man and wife team. His death seems to signal the end of an era to… Continue reading
UK Cabaret readers on the EU referendum Whether we stay or go, next month’s referendum on membership of the European Union could be vital for many in show business. The implications of staying and leaving are many and varied. Below are our personal favourite top-ten comments from UK Cabaret readers…. Continue reading
May Gossip Hoover Here are the May morsels of meaningless tittle-tattle from the mystery writer, who hoovers up all the show business gossip from the UK scene. Enjoy! The recent Blackpool Clubland command show came and went unnoticed yet again by the wider UK show business fraternity. For reasons best… Continue reading
Please don’t dislike me because I’m handsome and and multi-talented. Dislike me because I’m an inveterate liar. I joined ‘Liars Anonymous’ last Tuesday morning and before the crack of noon, they made me Life President! I am now the proud recipient of a truly distinguished award, (albeit fictitious) however, are… Continue reading
Victoria Wood UK Cabaret pays tribute to the memory and talent of a national treasure. The almost universally admired comedian, writer and actress Victoria Wood has died, after a battle with cancer. She was 62. Born in Prestwich Village Lancashire, Wood was a quiet children who learned the piano and… Continue reading
A word from the Editor’s desk As the often unimpressive and anti-climactic great British summer is well and truly with us, it is now time for many professional cabaret entertainers to head for the coasts. The holiday centre cabaret market should not be underestimated. The big corporate chains such as… Continue reading
