Maureen Prest

01 January, 2023

Maureen Prest

Maureen Prest was the promotions and public relations manager for Batley Variety Club 1967-1974. She was a close friend and confidant of James Corrigan, the founder of the club.

Maureen has worked as a theatrical agent, artist promoter and record producer. After leaving show business in 1974, she launched a successful fashion business with multiple outlets.

Her book King of Clubs tells the amazing personal life story of James Corrigan. It is the only insider’s account of the incredible adventure that was the world famous Batley Variety Club.

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King of Clubs

King of Clubs

Maureen Prest

King of Clubs is an intimate portrait of visionary showman James Lord Corrigan. Written by Corrigan’s confidant Maureen Prest, this is the only insider’s account of what really went on at his world famous Batley Variety Club, both in front of house and behind closed doors. From his origins on a travelling funfair, his audacious climb through the world of ..

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