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‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ Heads To Regent Theatre

‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ Heads To Regent Theatre

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL will be directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster (Kinky Boots, The Wizard of Oz, A Chorus Line) and comes hot off the heels of the sell-out tour of KINKY BOOTS, also directed by Foster and co-produced by Curve and ROYO. Casting and further creatives to be announced. Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said: “LEGALLY BLONDE is firmly established in the musical theatre repertoire as a contemporary classic and it’s a pleasure to be reunited with “Little Miss Woods - comma - Elle” in the 2020s. Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin and…
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Review: ‘& Juliet’ at Regent Theatre

Review: ‘& Juliet’ at Regent Theatre

Photo credit Matt Crockett The Regent plays host to one of the favourites in musical theatre world as '& Juliet' storms into Hanley. '& Juliet' debuted in 2019 in Manchester before transferring to the West End. Created by the Emmy-winning writer David West Read, best known for “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? The music really is stand-out, with huge, huge hits from the past three decades by Max Martin, who has written for many artists…
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Review: ‘Showdown’ At New Vic

Review: ‘Showdown’ At New Vic

Photo credit Andy Phillipson The New Vic is transformed into the stage of a popular entertainment TV show 'Showdown', its aim, to find the next circus star. Packed with audience interaction, clever comedy, and a bold mix of circus, spoken word, UK HipHop, Grime, and Afrobeat, Showdown explores the idea of “healthy competition.” Who will you root for to win? Directed by Upswing’s Artistic Director Vicki Dela Amedume and introduced under the premise of the TV competition, each 'elimination round' gives a chance for performers to showcase their abilities including teeterboard, gymnastics and aerial skills. Rhys Hollis plays the TV…
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Smash Hit Musical ‘The Bodyguard’ Returns To Stoke

Smash Hit Musical ‘The Bodyguard’ Returns To Stoke

Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that the UK and Europe tour of the award-winning smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD will star international leading lady Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, Sasha Monique as Nicki Marron and Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Matt Milburn as Sy Spector. At certain performances, the role of Rachel Marron will be played by Mireia Mambo. The production returns to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 3 – Saturday 8 November 2025. Sidonie Smith is an international musical theatre artist and no stranger to the role of Rachel Marron, having starred in The Bodyguard in Stuttgart, Germany, to critical acclaim. Her…
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What’s Coming Up At Regent Theatre And New Vic In May

What’s Coming Up At Regent Theatre And New Vic In May

May is packed with entertainment across the Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall. From award-winning musicals to the UK’s best comics as well as phenomenal classical music. Regent Theatre Nikita Kuzmin – Midnight Dancer | Fri 2 MayInternational champion and Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show to the Regent Theatre. Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners | Sat 3 MayThe world’s number one celebration of Ireland’s most iconic band. The Rocky Horror Show | Mon 5 – Sat 10 MayReady to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll…
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New Concerts And Events Added To New Vic’s 2025 Programme

New Concerts And Events Added To New Vic’s 2025 Programme

Thirteen new shows have joined the line-up of the New Vic’s exciting 2025 programme. From outstanding comedy through to brilliant music and the return of David Graham Productions with two shows featuring loveable rogue, ‘Eric’, there is something for everyone this autumn season. From Saturday 23 August to Friday 5 of September, David Graham Productions return with brand-new show, Hi-De-Hi Eric. A fun-filled frolic of fabulous foolishness, in this new story Eric takes Bev on a seaside holiday… but with the threat of holiday camp closure, can Eric save the day? The Eric franchise then returns again from Monday 1…
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Review: The Rocky Horror Show at Regent Theatre

Review: The Rocky Horror Show at Regent Theatre

Rocky Horror Show is less a theatre experience and more a glitter-drenched rite of passage and I have been captivated by it since I first saw it more years ago than I care to think about. Any theatrical show in which audience contraband is considered to be rice, confetti and water pistols has to be OK with me. The Regent has always been blessed with fantastic productions of this show (whose origins started in the West End on 19th June 1973) and this one is no different. The powerhouse of a musical by the fantastic Richard O'Brien has made its…
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Stoke Rep Player’s To Showcase ‘Dirty Laundry’ By Local Writer

Stoke Rep Player’s To Showcase ‘Dirty Laundry’ By Local Writer

Stoke Rep Players are proud to present Dirty Laundry, written by local playwright Deborah McAndrew, co-founder of Claybody Theatre. The production forms part of Stoke-on-Trent’s centenary celebrations, highlighting its connection to local history. The play is set in the heart of 1950s Stoke-on-Trent and weaves a compelling tale of secrets, intrigue and family legacy. In a small terraced house, Nora tends to her sick father, Reuben. His fevered ramblings reveal the name 'Emeline' — a mystery that unravels as unexpected visitors arrive, forcing long-buried secrets to the surface. Against the backdrop of an industrial city grappling with pollution and change,…
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Review: ‘Just Between Ourselves’ at New Vic Theatre

Review: ‘Just Between Ourselves’ at New Vic Theatre

New Vic hosts the latest stop of London Classic Theatre's tour of Alan Ayckbourn's 1976 play 'Just Between Ourselves'. Renound for being one of his darker plays, Dennis tinkers in his garage, cheerfully indifferent to wife Vera’s impending breakdown. Marjorie hovers in the background, making tea and finding fault. Neil has planned a birthday surprise for his wife, but Pam doesn’t share his enthusiasm, preoccupied by frustrations of her own. Set within the suffocating domesticity of a suburban garage and garden, Ayckbourn draws back the curtains not on grand tragedy, but on the slow indifference that eventually casts a dark…
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New Vic Announces World Premiere Of Arnold Bennett Adaptation To Celebrate Stoke-on-Trent Centenary

New Vic Announces World Premiere Of Arnold Bennett Adaptation To Celebrate Stoke-on-Trent Centenary

The New Vic Theatre will present the world premiere of The Grand Babylon Hotel, an adaptation of a story by acclaimed Stoke-on-Trent author Arnold Bennett, as a centrepiece of the city’s centenary celebrations in their next season. This major new production will be staged alongside only the second ever professional outing of a tender and uplifting play by award-winning playwright Tom Wells. These two exciting titles join the previously announced festive production of The Little Mermaid, completing the New Vic’s 2025 season of produced work. Stoke-on-Trent-born playwright Arnold Bennett’s rollicking comedy thriller The Grand Babylon Hotel will be adapted for…
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