ROGER REMEMBERS – In years gone by I was approached from time to time to take part on a judging panel for a talent competition or something of that sort. Maybe it was because I did a bit of writing on entertainment matters, or possibly they were short of… Continue reading
Obtaining UK Cabaret A UK Cabaret subscription costs just £30 a year from January 1st 2016. In return for this annual payment, you receive a copy of UK Cabaret magazine, delivered through the Royal Mail. Alternatively you may wish to receive your copy by e-mail. You also receive a business… Continue reading
Comedy on ‘The Reef’ Mark Ritchie takes a long look at some of the most popular comedy stars currently appearing on the holiday Island of Tenerife Billy Porter The Rum-Pot cabaret bar Costa Adeje He’s Gay, He’s bent- His arse is up for rent….Billy Porter! These are the lines from… Continue reading
Tenerife- A Mecca for cabaret or already overcrowded? UK cabaret managing editor Mark Ritchie takes a trip to the Canary Island which has become a mecca for cabaret fans. While some performers have chosen Tenerife seemingly to semi-retire, others are working every single night. With a rapidly rising population… Continue reading
Paul Daniels- a magical life. UK Cabaret featured the extraordinary life and times of Britain’s king of magic, Paul Daniels. Paul Daniels died last month, only weeks after the discovery and diagnosis on an inoperable brain tumour. He was 77. Born Newton Edward Daniels in Redcar Cleveland, Paul was the… Continue reading
ROGER REMEMBERS – April 2016 In the early 1970s a young lady called Jan Currey appeared on the Yorkshire club scene. Some readers may remember her. She was most attractive and had won the title of Miss Blackpool a few years earlier. Represented by A.T.S., Stanley & Michael Joseph,… Continue reading
April Gossip Hoover Once again we present more meaningless morsels of show business tittle-tattle, for the consumption of those who enjoy trivial stuff and nonsense in the lives of UK Cabaret subscribers. Firstly we head to the Bolton area of Lancashire where the lovely Jean Pasquill was thrilled to bits… Continue reading
Our latest vox-pop style list gives an idea what part our national game of football plays in the lives of UK Cabaret subscribers. The Euro-finals are coming up and the nation’s obsession with the beautiful game will be heightened over the next few months. England’s fantastic away win in Germany… Continue reading
Ronnie Corbett At UK Cabaret we take a fondly reflective look at the life and amazing career of the great Ronnie Corbett. Ronnie Corbett was said to have been in poor health and suffering from persistent chest pains for at least two years, before his death on March 31. He… Continue reading
A word from the Editor’s desk for April issue This month we feature news and reviews from the holiday Island of Tenerife, which I hope is of much interest. Many professional entertainers from the UK have, in the past, been open about looking for free holidays and occasional work on… Continue reading
