Life is a Cabaret, or is It?

Wonderful movie Cabaret, great stars, music, glitz and glamour. For some, life appears to be a cabaret.

But in the thirties, the setting for the film, life turned to fun and glamour and frivolity whenever possible.

Joel Grey sang…Money Makes The World Go Round, but the thirties were poverty-stricken for many, due to the Wall Street crash in 1929, which was of global concern.
Many stars like Nina Simone made their entry to fame through Cabaret, and I have memories of going to late-night dinner dances sitting on an uncle’s shoulders during the dances…they were fun.

I also loved Old English Music Hall, where we ate Chicken in a basket. Entertainment after the war was at a premium. Joel Grey and Liza Minnelli, first-class entertainers,

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Pantomime at Christmas was also popular, with a Dame, always played by a man.
Audience participation was also a must for children.
Cinderella and Aladdin were two I remember.

Danny La Rue

In the last few years, dress has been toned down to hoodies and nondescript blending in.

2025 was a year that politicians did well financially, the Trump family made over three billion in crypto currencies. Yet Trump did not take his President’s salary.
King Charles disclosed his 12 million tax bill.
There is only one trillionaire, Elon Musk, but many more millionaires. Is money now a God?
Even Cinema has faded. Has music or entertainment improved?

Do you remember The Good Old Days?

This was always hilarious.

What were your memories? Were they really the Good Ole Days? Share experiences, chat with friends. Most of all, enjoy the frivolity.

Lian