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Crewe Lyceum

Crewe Lyceum

The Crewe Lyceum Theatre is your place in Cheshire to experience fantastic entertainment and showstopping food and drink. The Lyceum Theatre is the only Edwardian theatre in Cheshire East. At over 100 years old, it’s an institution in Crewe and Cheshire. In 2012, Trafalgar Theatres took on operation of the theatre on behalf of Cheshire East Council. The theatre was given an interior facelift culminating with a gala debut of a new restaurant and Circle Suite in May 2012. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE THEATRE Today the Lyceum Theatre is the place to be in Cheshire for great…
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Interview: UK Foo Fighters

Interview: UK Foo Fighters

Angela Smith from KnotFM interviewed the UK Foo Fighters, one of the UK's top tribute acts ahead of their upcoming tour date at Victoria Hall, Hanley. Featured in Classic Rock, Rolling Stone, Kerrang, NME, Q, MOJO and Planet Rock magazines. UK Foo Fighters have built an incredible reputation over the last 15 years, heralded by Dave Grohl himself and celebrated as ‘THE’ tribute to the Foo’s in a 2017 BBC documentary called ‘UK Foo Fighters – My Hero’, placing them firmly amongst tribute’s elite. Their brand new stage show is inspired by the album 'In Your Honor' and will feature…
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TODD CARTY IS CAST IN THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR OF THE MOUSETRAP

TODD CARTY IS CAST IN THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR OF THE MOUSETRAP

Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller is coming to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 3 to Saturday 8 April 2023 Launching the tour will be Todd Carty in the role of Major Metcalf. Carty has had a long career on stage and screen but is best known for his television roles of Mark Fowler in EastEnders, PC Gabriel Brent in The Bill and Tucker Jenkins in Grange Hill. He has also been a contestant on Dancing on Ice and Celebrity Masterchef. Further casting is to be announced. The genre-defining murder mystery from Agatha Christie, the world’s best-selling novelist of all time, is visiting 70 venues across the UK including the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday…
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Review: Hound of the Baskervilles

Review: Hound of the Baskervilles

Set in the lovely 300 seater Daneside Theatre, Congleton Players' put on their latest play 'Hound of the Baskervilles' which is running until 18th June. Directed by David McCaddon and assisted by Wendy Mckie the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's third novel gets a hilarious makeover courtesy of Steve Canny and John Nicholson. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on his estate, his friend Dr. James Mortimer summons Sherlock Holmes from Baker Street, with Dr Watson in tow. The look of terror etched on Sir Charles' face, and the paw prints of a gigantic hound beside his body, the…
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Tom, Dick & Harry: Two Hours Of Pure Escapism

Tom, Dick & Harry: Two Hours Of Pure Escapism

Based on the true story behind the 1943 escape from the infamous Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp, Tom, Dick and Harry (the names of the three tunnels) opened at New Vic Theatre for an extended run before it premiers in London's West End, Alexandra Palace Theatre. Expertly directed by Theresa Heskins (who also co-wrote the play with Andrew Pollard and Michael Hugo both of which also star in the production) the script was inspired by top secret information that was classified in the war archives until 1972. The production starts in darkness with the unmistakable noise of a…
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Rocky Horror Review: Five Star In Fishnets!

Rocky Horror Review: Five Star In Fishnets!

Before I write this, I have to confess that I LOVE Rocky Horror Show and have been captivated by it since I first saw it many moons ago. 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 the musical by the fantastic Richard O'Brien has made its way through 49 years and still leaves audiences…
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Interview: Stephen Webb – Rocky Horror Show

Interview: Stephen Webb – Rocky Horror Show

On In My City spoke to Stephen Webb alongside Knot FM's Angela Smith in a joint interview. We chat to Stephen Webb ahead of his appearance at Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'Rocky Horror Show'. We also get time to talk about his role, his previous acting credits and his love of motorcycles. Rocky Horror Show runs 13th – 18th June at the Regent Theatre and further details including the link to purchase tickets can be found here https://soundcloud.com/user-863110835/rocky-horror-interview-stephen-webb
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Interview: Ore Oduba

Interview: Ore Oduba

As lockdown eases and theatres begin reopening, Ore Oduba believes The Rocky Horror Show is just the tonic audiences around the country are in need of. “Theatregoers are gagging for a great night out,” says the Strictly Come Dancing champion, who stars in the legendary musical when it hits the road again this summer. “They’re desperate and clawing at the walls, and this show is the perfect remedy to everything we’ve all been through. People want to laugh and be uplifted and to be able to forget about everything for a couple of hours. It’s all about ‘Leave your inhibitions…
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Sherlock’s most famous case in rehearsals

Sherlock’s most famous case in rehearsals

Congleton Players have been busy over the past few months rehearsing their latest production at Daneside Theatre, Congleton and it promises to be one not to be missed.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic detective tale “The Hound of the Baskervilles” has been given a fun-filled, farcical overhaul by the acclaimed comedy theatre company Peepolykus and has been described as “a zany, farcical and fast paced production bursting with gags and laughter”. For those who are fans of the book, the plot remains faithful to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original. Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr Watson are recruited to investigate…
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Tony winning musical Titanic comes to Regent Theatre!

Tony winning musical Titanic comes to Regent Theatre!

The Tony Award-winning Titanic The Musical is making its way to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 24 April to Saturday 29 April 2023. Produced by Danielle Tarento, Steven M Levy and Vaughan Williams in association with Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, the production is coming to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent as part of a UK Tour, 10 years since it made its critically acclaimed debut at Southwark Playhouse in London. Danielle Tarento said: ‘Steven, Vaughan and I are so excited that the great ship Titanic is setting sail on a new UK Tour. I can’t believe that it’s been 10 years since that first production at Southwark Playhouse - it feels like a lifetime ago and…
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