The Royal Variety Charity: support for entertainers in sickness, poverty or old age
Independent UK festivals are weathering a tougher market as a string of bankruptcies has tightened the sector. While some events have folded, others report boutique models with limited tickets and on-site amenities driving loyalty; non-profit structures are thriving where they focus on customer experience over scale.
The actor, famed for Dick Turpin and Man About the House, has died at Brinsworth House, the Royal Variety Charity care home, surrounded by family. His son paid tribute, praising his humor, warmth and talent; the charity’s staff are thanked for 23 years of care.