ADAM
TRIMINGHAM
HONORARY MEMBER
Brighton's ace journalist
and Freeman of the City of Brighton & Hove
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JOHN
RIPLEY
HONORARY MEMBER
Top Max
impressionist
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ROBERT ROSS
HONORARY MEMBER
Writer of
books on the Carry On films to Doctor Who plays
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PETER WEBSTER
HONORARY MEMBER
Sculptor of
the
Max Miller
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GRAHAM STARK
HONORARY MEMBER
King of cameo roles.
Influenced by Max and made us laugh in numerous films and TV programmes.
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Wow, what a cast. If it were the 1950s,
there would be a queue a mile long to see Roy Hudd, Ken Dodd, Wyn Calvin and Graham Stark on the same variety bill.
The rise in membership has been
dramatic since the establishment of the Society which has attracted a number of
showbiz personalities. Des Lynam, Michael Aspel, Ronnie Ronalde, Bruce Forsyth and
Jonathan Ross are just some of the faithful celebrity members.
The Society helps
to keep our memory of Max alive in various ways:
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Social
evenings - Meets on the last Friday of
alternative months in
Brighton
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Special
events - stages shows, gala dinners, conventions,
ceremonies
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Memorabilia - collects and exhibits Max's original suit,
photographs, song sheets, posters and programmes
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Commemorative
plaques -
erection
of blue plaques on homes owned by Max
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Journal - four issues a year; worth the annual
membership fee alone!
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Publication
- The Max Miller Appreciation Society's Blue Book
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Merchandise
- sells a variety
of items, see SHOPPING page
RECENT
EVENTS
- Friday, 28th March, 2008 - Members' Meeting at the Royal Albion Hotel,
Brighton with Leslie Randall talking about his life, his 1950s TV
series Joan & Leslie and his show-business career
- Sunday, 13th April at 3pm -
MMAS was proud to present Tribute to Variety at the Pavilion Theatre,
Brighton with Vincent Hayes and stars from the world famous Brick Lane Music Hall, London.
- Saturday, 24th May 2008 - BBC 2 series Comedy Map of Britain featuring Max. MMAS assisted BBC productions with this
programme.
- Friday, 30th May at 7pm - Members' Meeting at the Royal Albion Hotel,
Brighton with guest Gerard Moon actor and playwright (Corpse) - authority on music hall
and variety.
FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS
- Friday,
25th
July at 7pm - Members' Meeting at the King & Queen, 13
Marlborough Place,
Brighton with guest speaker Dee Quemby (MMAS member) actor &
comedienne.
- Sunday, 17th August at 2pm
Max's Garden
Party at the Pavilion Garden Cafe, New Road, Brighton, a show-business event
with all profits going to the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund.
- 19th
September Members' Meeting at the King & Queen, 13
Marlborough Place,
Brighton - guest speaker Brian O'Gorman
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MMAS
CONVENTION WEEKEND:
21st to 23rd November 2008, highlights include:
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Friday, Music Hall greats
on Film at the King & Queen presented by Gerry Oxley;
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Saturday, Max at the Met:
Tenth Annual
Gala
Dinner and Cabaret at the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel;
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Sunday
3pm, Ida Barr's
Music Hall at the Pavilion Theatre, Brighton starring the great Ida
Barr with guests. Priority booking and special discount for MMAS members.
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THE MAX MILLER APPRECIATION SOCIETY. As a member you will receive the journal There'll
Never Be Another issued quarterly packed with information, be able to
attend meetings and special events, make contact with other members and
keep those memories of Max alive.
To join, click on:
MEMBERSHIP
for an Application Form and further
details.
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If you
have memories of Max, questions or just wish to comment on this website,
we would be delighted to hear from you, Just e-mail us on:
MAX
ENQUIRIES
Alternatively you may wish to write to the Secretary:
Jack
Strutt,
111 Brentwood Road,
Brighton,
BN1 7ET, England
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 John
Ripley, brilliant Max Miller impersonator and all round entertainer extraordinaire,
will entertain you (within 50
miles of Gravesend, Kent) at your special function.
John who has made stage and TV
appearances as Max, does
other impersonations including Howard Keel, Elvis Presley, Frankie Vaughan,
Al Jolson, Dean Martin ... and can do a full show.
John Ripley can be contacted
through the Society or directly on 01474 564507
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ROY
HUDD
KEN DODD