Every month, juggler and comedian Mat Ricardo hosts a variety show live from the Bethnal Green Working Men's Club in East London, where the best of the best from the worlds of cabaret, variety, comedy and circus do their thing. And every month, in the second half of that show, Mat sits down with an old hand - a master of their craft - a headliner - or just someone he particularly loves - and chats to them about their life, career and influences. It's a glimpse behind the curtain to see a little of what goes into a life dedicated to making an audience laugh, clap or gasp. It's Mat Ricardo's London Varieties!
This episode of the London Varieties featured - live on stage - fringe stars Eastend Cabaret, the infamous Up & Over It, the legendary Peter John, Circularity Thinking and the filthy & fantastic Jenny Eclair. Enjoy the podcast, which has snippets of all the acts, a song from Eastend Cabaret and the complete interview with Jenny Eclair.
The next show on the 14th June features Noel Britten, one of the funniest and craziest comedy acts in the country; Lords Of Strut, all the way from Ireland, armed only with the powers of dance, circus and spandex unitards; and former world champion of closeup magic, Richard McDougall. See the link below for tickets.
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Download Episode 4 (Jenny Eclair)To download this podcast to your computer, click on the link above.Date: 21st May Length: 44 mins Size: 60.15mb Page |
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Previous Episodes
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Episode 3 (William Regal / Lenny Beige)Date: 23rd April Length: 80 mins Size: 110.71mb In a packed show this month the king of light entertainment Lenny Beige talks about his life as a cabaret superstar, and you'll hear his version of an Eminem classic. Also I... Listen |
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Episode 2 (Graham Linehan)Date: 19th March Length: 45 mins Size: 61.97mb Mat Ricardo hosts another night of variety Live from the Bethnal Green Workingmen's Club in London. This month he sat down for a chat about comedy, writing, naked women and penguin... Listen |
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Episode 1 (Street Performers)Date: 24th February Length: 46 mins Size: 42.30mb Live from the Bethnal Green Workingmen's Club, Mat Ricardo hosted Craig the Incredible Hula Boy, Mandy Muden and Big Howard & Little Howard, and then sat down for a chat with <... Listen |
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TeaserDate: 17th January Length: 5 mins Size: 7.43mb Every month, juggler and comedian Mat Ricardo will be hosting a variety show live from the Bethnal Green Working Men's Club in East London, where the best of the best from the worl... Listen |
Web Links & Credits
Mat Ricardo's Website
Podcast produced by SoundsWilde
Live photography by Claire Haigh