UK VARIETY This month we feature a few more bite-sized chunks of news and information from the great field of variety entertainment, compiled by Mark Ritchie. CHANGES IN SCARBOROUGH We recently heard details of terribly disappointing news from the Yorkshire resort of Scarborough. For the first time in living memory, there will be no summer season variety show at The Spa Theatre. Scarborough based producer Tony Peers has been the main driving force behind the show in years past, but it seems as though it is not all bad news for Tony. Times change trends change and the most enterprising people i ..read more

MBM Management Showcase Icons Show-bar Manchester April 2024 Producer Anne & Phil Barratt Reviewer: Mark Ritchie Icons is a great new venue, a sort of cabaret restaurant which is apparently doing wonderful business. The Compere was singer Scott Welsby, who popped up on the bill quite literally wearing another hat, as a tribute to country superstar Garth Brooks. Mr Welsby arrives armed with a nice voice and a swell Stetson! Ian Frankl rocked up with his tribute to Jon Bon Jovi. ‘From Jovi’ features Mr Frankl hitting some scarily high notes during his rendition of Bed of Roses, whilst weari ..read more

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UK COMEDY This time around on the comedy front we preview some of the stand-up comedy performers who are set to feature at next month’s world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Mark Ritchie name-checks some of the stars from the comedy firmament who will be visiting. It is the biggest arts festival on the planet and throughout the month of August a galaxy of stand-up stars is primed and ready to hit the stages in Edinburgh. Whether it is the comedy newbies, who appear at the Free Fringe in the hope of attracting agents and bookers, or the big stars who turn up frequently to try out new materia ..read more

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UK COMEDY This time around on the comedy front we take a look at some of the stories concerning this vibrant sector. DODDY REMEMBERED The famous and iconic City Varieties Musical Hall in Leeds is to re-name its beautiful theatre space, The Sir Ken Dodd Auditorium. Doddy appeared at the venue probably more times than any other comedian and his widow Anne, Lady Dodd is the patron of the theatre and its charitable organisation. HYPNOTICALLY TOURING Comedy hypnotist Grant Saunders is currently engaged in a national tour, with some larger venues being added to his ports of call. Grant is a rising ..read more

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