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Welcome to the official website of the Royal Variety Performance.

There's not a show in the history of show-business, nor indeed in the history of television, that compares to the Royal Variety Performance; 80 shows over almost 100 years is a feat unsurpassed, and the very best in entertainment from around the globe has been presented year after year since the show's origins in 1912. The quality of performers is extraordinary and staggering; visit our huge Archive for a full list and view the original show programmes. The Royal Variety Performance continues to thrive to this day, forming a major part of the entertainment industry's annual calendar with a worldwide TV audience of over 150 million.

The Royal Variety Performance is presented annually in aid of the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund (the EABF); the first show being staged in 1912 when His Majesty King George V and Her Majesty Queen Mary attended the first 'Royal Performance'......read more of the show's history......click here.

Royal Variety Performance 2009

The Opera House Theatre, in Blackpool's Winter Gardens, hosted the 81st Royal Variety Performance, on December 7th. The evening proved a fantastic success for the EABF...... read more

 

Peter Elliott to become Chairman & Charity Director of the EABF

After 20 years as the Executive Administrator of the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund, Peter Elliott is to take on a new dual role as Chairman and Charity Director.............. read more

 

New EABF and Royal Variety Website Launched!

The EABF and the Royal Variety Performance would like to thank Giles Cooper and all at Media Junction for designing and building our new-look website............... read more

 

History of the Royal Variety - Official Archive Launched!

For the first time ever, the EABF has compiled the official online archive of the fascinating history of the Royal Variety Performance, dating back to 1912....... read more

 

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  • With a team of 64 staff, Brinsworth House is a dual registered nursing home for members of the entertainment profession... read more

    Facilities at Brinsworth

  • The history of the Royal Variety Performance is breathtaking; 80 shows over 100 years; a feat unsurpassed... read more

    Royal Variety Archive

  • Please make a donation to the EABF by visiting this page. All major credit and debit cards are accepted.......... read more

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