The Society offers a full programme of shows and talks open to everyone
- A regular programme of talks by historians, authors and performers
- Blue Plaque unveilings
- Variety and Music Hall based shows including an annual Day By The Sea in Eastbourne
- An annual conference covering all things Music Hall
- A range of social events from sausage and mash singalong suppers to formal dinners
Members receive discounted rates on all of our events. See below for what is upcoming.
60th Anniversary Birthday Show
An enthralling and enticing evening of entertainments to mark our 60th Birthday featuring Britain’s Got Talent 2020 winner, Jon Courtenay.
Wilson, Keppel & Betty. A talk by Alan Stafford-1-1
Wilson, Keppel and Betty become one of variety’s best known specialty acts. The story of their career is a fascinating tale that takes in Australian circus, American vaudeville, British variety…
BMHS Weekend Conference 2023: How the Music Hall Worked 1840-1918 (28th & 29th October 2023)-1-1
Speciality Acts, Families, and Agents and Circuits (including Continental ones) are our principal topics this year. Early-bird tickets on sale at just £40 for the whole weekend, including teas and coffees,…
60th Anniversary Lunch
Date: Friday 10th November 2023 Location: The Landsdowne Club, Mayfair
Fred Karno. A talk by Dave Crump-1-1
Karno’s life story, highlights how influential he was on comedy and popular culture. He was a genius of comedy, a mentor to the 20th Century’s greatest comedians, a goliath of…
