With filming under way in Sheffield and Manchester for the remake of 1990s cult classic The Full Monty, the UK’s male strip scene is undergoing a makeover of its own, and paving the way for changes expected right across the entertainment industry as punters avoid city centre nightlife in favour of at-home entertainment.
The Full Monty proved that even very average guys with normal jobs and less-than-perfect physiques can put on a brilliant show.”
John Woodward, who runs he entertainment agency UK Pleasure Boys, feels this is a positive thing for the stripping community, too.
Sargeant cites a number of factors in the shift away from city centres, including the fact that young people are less interested in going out.