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.
An Evening with Jan Hunt. In conversation with Ben Stock
Music Hall performer, producer and director, comedian, actor and BMHS Patron Jan Hunt will entertain us with tales of her life and career in conversation with Music Hall performer, musician, actor and BMHS member Ben Stock.
This will be a full evening with an interval. For access information...
20 Bedford Street London United Kingdom WC2E 9HP
BMHS Archive Collection on Show at Lambeth Archives - Women’s History Month
Join us for an open afternoon exploring our collection, with special emphasis on women in music hall and variety to celebrate Women's History Month this March, alongside some exciting recent donations.
Opportunities to handle items from our archive have been limited in the past as we lacked...
16 Brixton Hill London United Kingdom SW2 1ET
President's Lunch hosted by BMHS President, Su Pollard
Join our President, Su Pollard and her special guests for an afternoon of good food, company and fun!
Sandell Street Waterloo London United Kingdom SE1 8 UJ
The Barbed Wire University. A talk by Midge Gillies
Midge will describe how many future stars of variety, TV, film and stage honed their craft in World War Two prisoner of war camps.
About Midge Gillies
Midge Gillies has written eleven books, including a biography of Marie Lloyd. The Barbed-Wire University tells the story...
20 Bedford Street London United Kingdom WC2E 9HP
Tour of the Hackney Empire (BMHS members only)
Visit this iconic Grade II* listed venue, opened in December 1901 and designed by Frank Matcham, the greatest theatre architect of his day. Financed by impresario Sir Oswald Stoll, the theatre remains a thriving hub of live entertainment, hosting music gigs and performances for over 1,600 standing...
291 Mare Street London United Kingdom E8 1EJ
'There'll Never Be Another' - British Variety Theatre 1945-60. A talk by Leo Bird
'There'll Never Be Another.' Live Comedy in Britain and the Evolution and Decline of Variety Theatre 1945- 60
In the post-war years, live entertainment in Britain entered a revolutionary phase. New technology, Americanisation and burgeoning youth culture transformed the...
20 Bedford Street London United Kingdom WC2E 9HP
Pre Day by the Sea Singalong evening and supper at Eastbourne Riviera Hotel
A music and singalong evening on Friday night for members and friends of the British Music Hall Society as part of the BMHS Day by the sea event on Saturday.
The evening will have music and singalong at the Riviera Hotel 26 Marine parade Eastbourne.BN22 7AY
Tickets will include choice...
26 Marine Parade Eastbourne United Kingdom BN22 7AY
