The Archive · 1938

Education at the Cabaret

What is happening to London night life? Hard on the news that a much-raided night club has been sold for a "song" to a group of pacifists who have re-opened the premises as a "Dick Sheppard Memorial Centre" comes the announcements that famous and very respectable restaur rant in the West End is to add to the attractions of its cabaret by a series of talks.

After-theatre seekers of refreshment and amusement will be entertained not only by dancing girls and light comedians, but by lecturers on a variety of serious subjects, First on the list is Mr. Sydney Carroll. who runs the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park. He is to speak on controversial theatrical topics, a different one each night.

The cabaret may come to play an important part in the educational system! If the experiment succeeds, and cabaret talks become popular, those arriving home in the early hours of the morning who want an excuse for their conduct. will be able to advance a plea of attendance at night school. by Box righter of the Regiment. Toura ines' Drum Trumpet render 's "rendition of the Marines Hymn and the American National Anthem. A cordial welcome is extended the citizens of Shanghai of all nationalities to both the church Service and concert which follows.

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