This week Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey talk about variety theatre in 2021 with Ally Wolf, the self-proclaimed 'loose' producer of The Clapham Grand. Find out all about the history of this incredible theatre, how Ally and his team keep Dan Leno's legacy thriving with the fun-filled 'briche' events being held there today, and why Ally has a problem with the term 'Variety Theatre' itself. Our duo also discuss their eventful day trip to Brighton, when visiting author Alison Child and reveal which unlikely thief stole Maria's donut right out of her hand....

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Key Words: Clapham Grand, Blackpool, Las Vegas, Dan Leno, Marie LLoyd, Baga Chipz, Ant & Dec, Peter Kay, Noel Fielding, Double Act, Music Hall, Variety Theatre, London Theatre, The British Music Hall Society, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Bruno Mars, Mars Attacks, Alison Child, The Royal Albert Hall.