The Night of "The Royal Variety Performance" Quiz

Answer: 100 years

Symbolic of England, "The Royal Variety Performance" entertains the Royal Family annually. This event started in 1912 and was first performed at the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, in the presence of King George V and Queen Mary. The show featured singing, dancing, drag acts, music hall at its peak. In the year 2012, "The Royal Variety Performance" celebrated its centennary.

Answer: His mother

Mary Martin saved the day by going on stage after watching her son struggle as he tried to remember the words. Larry in 1980, made a superb entrance wearing a huge hat, began to sing, and dance.

Answer: Girls Aloud

After a music break, Girls Aloud began recording songs in 2012 in celebration of their ten years in the industry. "Something New", a single was released 16th November 2012, and was utilized as the official charity record for "Children in Need", which is an annual televised live charity show. The group were introduced to the Royal Family, after the performance. Cheryl Cole wrote on her twitter account: 'The Queen is so delicate. She has hair like candy floss and tiny little dancing style shoes...'

Answer: The X Factor

"One Direction" didn't start in "The X Factor" as a group, they actually sang solo, in the seventh series of "The X Factor". The boys were put together as a group and had two weeks to rehearse together. Simon Cowell was their mentor and saw potential in them, they finished third in the competition, and were offered a contract with Syco Records, which was owned by Simon Cowell.

Answer: Bolton

Peter Kay is a Boltonian. He performed as a comedian in 1998, he has since gone on to host the show on two occasions. In 2009 Peter Kay compered the show from Blackpool, a famous seaside resort in the North West. In 2011, Peter Kay appeared as the compere, at The Lowry Theatre which is in Salford, Greater Manchester.

The Lowry Theatre is named in honour of Salford artist L.S.Lowry, who was famous for his pictures of Matchstick Men.

Answer: yes

"Take That" performed their hit "The Flood", in front of the Royal Family in 2010. It was a somewhat controversial performance as the male dancers apparently only wore flesh coloured jockstraps.

Answer: The Beatles

The Beatles performed at "The Royal Variety Performance" in 1963. During their act John Lennon addressed the audience by saying, "For our last number I'd like to ask your help: Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands, and the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewellery".

Answer: yes

Since 2007, the reality TV show "Britain's Got Talent", provides an opportunity for the winner to appear on "The Royal Variety Performance". Ashleigh and Pudsey appeared this year, Pudsey being a dancing dog and Ashleigh, owner and trainer of her dog, which she has had from a puppy.

Answer: David Walliams

David Walliams stated: "I am honoured to be presenting "The Royal Variety Show" this year. It is a show that I have watched every year from a very young age, and never dreamed I would be one day be a part of it. The line-up is out of this world." David Walliams, a comedian, who has appeared in and written, a successful comedy series "Little Britain", alongside Matt Lucas.

Answer: yes

Lady Gaga, who took her name from the group Queens song "Radio Gaga" appeared at "The Royal Variety Performance", 2009 in Blackpool.