Juggler and comedian Mat Ricardo hosted this variety show where the best from the worlds of cabaret, variety, comedy and circus did their thing. Eddie Izzard and Dave Gorman were amongst the guests.
Juggler and comedian Mat Ricardo hosts a variety show from the Bethnal Green Working Men's Club, where the best from the worlds of cabaret, variety, comedy and circus do their thing.
14 Available Episodes (14 Total)Average duration: 00:44:34
Oct 30, 2013
2013 - Dave Gorman
00:48:00
The last episode of Mat Ricardo's London Varieties - recorded live at the Leicester Square Theatre - features all the usual low-grade shenanigans, plus an interview with delightful comedy bloke Dave Gorman, who reveals himself to be - spoiler alert - smart, funny and charming. We also juggled sink plungers together. Let's see another comedy interview podcast do THAT!
Jun 13, 2013
2013 - Eddie Izzard
00:49:00
This month's London Varieties podcast is a bit of a special one - we have some snippets from one of the great comedy acts that we featured on the live Leicester Square Theatre show, but most of the podcast is devoted to my interview with Eddie Izzard. In the late 80's we were both street performers at London's Covent Garden, so we chatted about the things we learned during those years that influenced what we do these days - and it's more than you might think.
May 28, 2013
2013 - Paul Daniels
00:44:00
May's London Varieties saw Mat Ricardo hosting a bill of the best cabaret and variety performers in the country, headlined by his interview with TV legend Paul Daniels. They chatted about his life and career, the current state of magic and variety on television, and the resurgence and importance of live cabaret. Mat says: Paul Daniels's TV show put me on the path to what I do for a living, and there aren't many people that know more about TV light entertainment, so it was a joy to pick his brains! Hope you enjoy the show.
The interview with Paul Daniels starts 10 minutes in.
Apr 16, 2013
2013 - Al Murray
00:46:00
On this month's Mat Ricardo's London Varieties, live at the Leicester Square Theatre, you'll get a little taste of what goes on at the monthly live show, and my full interview with Al Murray, away from his Pub Landlord persona, plus a song from the very funny Elliot Mason. If you enjoy this podcast, go to www.MatRicardo.com and watch the whole show in glorious HD video, and then book your tickets for the next monthly live show!
Sep 05, 2012
Voodoo Varieties 3 (Mick Foley)
00:39:00
This episode of the Varieties devotes itself to just one interview. Live at the Edinburgh Fringe, Mat sat down and talked to legendary professional wrestler and New York Times bestselling author Mick Foley about his life in and out of the squared circle, and what someone who's done it all in his chosen profession does next. Mick was just exactly as great as you'd hope him to be - hope you enjoy the podcast as much as the live audience, and I, did!
Aug 22, 2012
Voodoo Varieties 2 (Stu Goldsmith, Boy With Tape, Miss Behave)
00:55:00
This episode of the Varieties focuses on people who have started out as street performers, but who have then gone on to other things. First, we chat to Stuart Goldsmith, one of the fastest rising stand-ups in the country, then we convince The Boy to take The Tape off His Face (Sam Wills) and talk about his roots in street theatre, and finally we talk to leading light of the cabaret and sideshow circuit, and one of the last surviving female sword swallowers, Miss Behave.
Aug 16, 2012
Voodoo Varieties 1 (Kate Copstick & Richard Wiseman)
00:32:00
Mat Ricardo's London Varieties has moved to the Edinburgh Fringe and become The Voodoo Varieties. We're at the Voodoo Rooms Ballroom every day except Monday, with a different line-up every night. In this show we chat to legendary Fringe comedy reviewer Kate Copstick, and then talk to best-selling author, crazy genius, and ex-magician professor Richard Wiseman. Enjoy!
Jul 26, 2012
Episode 6 (Arthur Smith & Mr B)
00:50:00
The last London show of 2012 was the biggest of the year, with a packed bill of magic, stunts, dance music and comedy. Headlined by the mighty Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, and in conversation, the delightful Arthur Smith, who amongst other things, advised not to go to the Edinburgh Fringe, confessed he had nothing against jugglers and sang Jingle Bells. Backwards. What's not to like?
Jun 29, 2012
Episode 5 (Merian Ganjou)
00:41:00
This month The Varieties played host to Irish dance sensations The Lords of Strut, the amazing sleight of hand of Richard McDougall and the hilarious Noel Britten, but the night belonged to Merian Ganjou. This glamorous acrobat was a star of variety in the 50's and 60's, and she sat down with me to tell tales of the glory days of variety, partying in Vegas with Sammy Davis Jr, and having a bra strap pop live on The Ed Sullivan Show!
May 21, 2012
Episode 4 (Jenny Eclair)
00:44:00
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. To see the next show live, go to www.MatRicardo.com, but for now, enjoy the podcast, which has snippets of all the acts, a song from Eastend Cabaret and the complete interview with Jenny Eclair.
Oct 30 | 00:48:00
2013 - Dave Gorman
Jun 13 | 00:49:00
2013 - Eddie Izzard
May 28 | 00:44:00
2013 - Paul Daniels
Apr 16 | 00:46:00
2013 - Al Murray
Sep 05 | 00:39:00
Voodoo Varieties 3 (Mick Foley)
Aug 22 | 00:55:00
Voodoo Varieties 2 (Stu Goldsmith, Boy With Tape, Miss Behave)
Aug 16 | 00:32:00
Voodoo Varieties 1 (Kate Copstick & Richard Wiseman)
Jul 26 | 00:50:00
Episode 6 (Arthur Smith & Mr B)
Jun 29 | 00:41:00
Episode 5 (Merian Ganjou)
May 21 | 00:44:00
Episode 4 (Jenny Eclair)
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