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Casting Announced For New Vic’s Production Of Ladies Down Under

Casting Announced For New Vic’s Production Of Ladies Down Under

Amanda Whittington’s Ladies Down Under – the sequel to last year’s smash-hit production of Ladies’ Day – will take to the stage at the New Vic from Friday 8 to Saturday 30 March, and sees characters Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda set off on the adventure of a lifetime!After winning the jackpot at Royal Ascot, the ladies fly ‘Down Under’. But when they land, each of them finds they are on a very different journey. Shelley searches for glitz and glamour and Jan searches for love, Linda wishes they were back at the fish factory where they work and Pearl deals with an Uluru-sized…
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New Vic Announces One Night Events

New Vic Announces One Night Events

The New Vic has revealed the one-night events set to take place on its stage across April to June, with a range of spine-tingling music, comedy, spoken word and even tap dancing! World-class musicians will spellbind audiences in April and May, starting with Mark Morriss and Adam Devlin from Britpop legends The Bluetones who go acoustic for a special performance on Wednesday 17 April. The duo will be performing classics from The Bluetones’ canon whilst sharing stories, with support from local North Staffordshire poet Nick Degg. Hejira – A Celebration of Joni Mitchell follows on Monday 22 April and sees a seven-piece band comprised…
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Kiln Sparks Residency Is Back!

Kiln Sparks Residency Is Back!

Kiln Sparks, a one-week backstage training programme led by the New Vic in association with New Earth Theatre, returns this summer to provide an exciting opportunity for emerging theatre talents from under-represented groups to gain firsthand experience of working behind the scenes in a midscale producing theatre. The five-day residential course, which takes place at Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre, aims to expand the industry’s knowledge base for in-the-round theatre making and diversify the pool of Global Majority* backstage personnel. Led by New Vic Associate Director Vicki Amedume and supported by the technical and production teams at the New Vic who…
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A local celebration of dance at the Regent Theatre in 024 dance: through the decades

A local celebration of dance at the Regent Theatre in 024 dance: through the decades

The annual dance festival, 024 Dance: Through the Decades, begins on Saturday 3 February at the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent and runs until Wednesday 14 February. Bringing together the best in local upcoming talent, 024 Dance will see dance companies from all over Staffordshire, Cheshire and the North West take over the Regent Theatre stage, to perform in celebration of this year’s theme, ‘Through the Decades’. Now in its 23rd year, the ‘0 Dance’ festivals are an annual highlight for the Regent Theatre. Brought to you by the Creative Learning team, the Regent Theatre Academy are the resident dance group for the whole festival…
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Dizzee Rascal to play album launch show at the Victoria Hall

Dizzee Rascal to play album launch show at the Victoria Hall

To celebrate the release of his latest album, “Don’t Take it Personal,” Dizzee Rascal will be performing a special album launch party at the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 17 February. UK music icon Dizzee Rascal returns with the electrifying new album “Don’t Take It Personal”, out February 9 2024 via Big Dirtee Records Ltd. The announcement is paired with the release of new single “How Did I Get So Calm” - a glowing reminder of Dizzee's trademark sound and in-your-face energy.  Standing tall against his best work, Dizzee’s new record captures him in incendiary form as he flows effortlessly through a collection of distinctly UK genres with unrivalled ease.…
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The Fast Show Reunite For 2024 UK Tour

The Fast Show Reunite For 2024 UK Tour

It’s been 30 years since the The Fast Show first burst onto our television screens and “the defining comedy sketch show of the Nineties” (The Independent) is back, live on tour. Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse are reuniting with Simon Day, John Thomson, Arabella Weir and Mark Williams for 13 shows across the UK throughout March this year including the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent on Monday 18 March. Tickets for An Evening With The Fast Show go on sale on Friday 26 January at 10am from atgtickets.com/stoke. This celebratory live tour will be a huge treat for fans of the multi-award…
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Stage Premier Celebrates Centenary Of First UK Radio Play

Stage Premier Celebrates Centenary Of First UK Radio Play

Comedy caper A Leap In The Dark will receive its stage premiere at the New Vic this February and will celebrate the centenary of the UK's first ever radio play being broadcast. Originally commissioned by BBC Radio Four, A Leap In The Dark, written by Emmy award-winning writer Ron Hutchinson, will have its stage premiere at the New Vic Theatre from Friday 9 February to Saturday 2 March, directed by Caroline Wilkes*. This sophisticated comedy caper celebrates the 100th anniversary of the UK’s first ever radio play and charts the (almost) true story of how radio plays came to be.…
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Review: ‘Jack And The Beanstalk’ At The Regent

Review: ‘Jack And The Beanstalk’ At The Regent

Jack And The Beanstalk opened last night at The Regent to a high-flying start of a run that will last into the new year. Jack Trott (Jonathan Wilkes), Farmer Trott (Kai Owens) and Princess Jill (Michelle Andrews) are living under the shadow of the giants and their servant Fleshcreep (Noel Sullivan). Having plundered the farms, their beloved cow Daisy is next on the list. Aided by the Spirit Of The Beans (Rio Maye) will they overcome the giants once and for all? And.... will Beryl Smith be in attendance to celebrate her milestone birthday? Visually the production was stunning. From…
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Review: Cinderella – Crewe Lyceum

Review: Cinderella – Crewe Lyceum

Credit: Wes Webster Photography The Christmas lights around the corner from The Lyceum said 'Welcome To Christmas In Crewe'. It was certainly a wonderful welcome to the festive season watching Cinderella on press night. The theme on the traditional tale sees Cinderella almost enslaved as a servant for Baroness Hardup and her two daughters 'Aroma' and 'Flatula'. A chance meeting with Prince Charming sees them fall in love at first sight. Invited to the palace ball, Cinderella's joy is short lived as the wicked stepsister thwart her plans to go to the ball. Will true love find a way? Eve…
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Review: ‘Eric’s Pride And Prejudice’ at New Vic Theatre

Review: ‘Eric’s Pride And Prejudice’ at New Vic Theatre

David Graham brings his final 'Eric' show of the year 'Eric's Pride And Prejudice' to the New Vic in the latest edition to the long running and highly entertaining series. This time it sees the trademark whacky take on Jane Austen's Pride And Prejudice and finds 'Eric Arcy' invited to Mrs. Bennett's ball along with every other eligible batchelor in the area (including Arcy's friends Mr. Bradford and Mr. Bingley). Mrs Bennett is determined to marry off her five daughters and in true Eric style, hilarity and high farce ensue. As with any ‘Eric’ production, the quality of the production…
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