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Royal Variety Performance 2020

2020

TV Show

Returning Series

1 Season

English

Attended by senior members of the British Royal Family, this much-loved show has a worldwide audience of over 150 million who return every year to this feast of comedy, dance and musical performances.Hosted by Jason Manford During his appearance on the show, Michael Ball will be on stage with the NHS Choir to perform You’ll Never Walk Alone. Other big names performing include Gary Barlow, while Sheridan Smith is set to perform as Cilla Black from Cilla The Musical. Frozen the Musical star Samantha Barks will also treat viewers to a song. There’ll be music from Steps, Melanie C and Brit Award winner Celeste, plus performances from West End star Marisha Wallace and Kenyan acrobats The Black Blues Brothers. Catchphrase host Stephen Mulhern will deliver a set of magic tricks, with Britain’s Got Talent 2020 winner Jon Courtenay providing the laughs alongside stand-up stars Jo Caulfield and Daliso Chaponda.

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IMDb6.1/10

Director: Various (TV Special)•Genres: Variety Show, Comedy, Music

Plot Summary

The Royal Variety Performance 2020 showcases a spectacular line-up of entertainment, featuring a blend of music, comedy, and variety acts. Held in London, this special event celebrated the resilience and talent of performers during a challenging year. The show included performances from a diverse range of artists, culminating in a special appearance by members of the Royal Family.

Critical Reception

As a long-standing tradition, the Royal Variety Performance is generally met with a warm reception for its ability to bring together a wide array of talent for a good cause. While specific critical reviews are sparse for individual installments of the annual show, it is consistently praised for its charitable aspect and its role in showcasing British entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its charitable contributions and support of the entertainment industry.
Appreciated for bringing together a diverse range of performers for a festive occasion.
Seen as a traditional and heartwarming event, especially during challenging times.

Google audience: Google user reviews are not typically aggregated for this type of annual variety television special, but audience sentiment generally aligns with the show's reputation for providing wholesome entertainment and supporting a worthy cause.