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Award-Winning Musical ‘& Juliet’ Is Heading To The Regent

Award-Winning Musical ‘& Juliet’ Is Heading To The Regent

After thrilling audiences at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End from 2019-2023, and on Broadway where it is currently playing at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, the Olivier and WhatsOnStage Award winning and Tony Award nominated musical & JULIET is embarking on a UK tour including the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 12 to Saturday 17 May 2025. Casting is to be announced. There is life after Romeo! Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as Juliet ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way. Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new…
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Only Fools And Horses Coming To The Regent In 2024!

Only Fools And Horses Coming To The Regent In 2024!

Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back and coming to a town near you! The smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical – direct from a record-breaking sold-out four-year run in London’s West End – featuring Del Boy, Rodney, Grandad, Cassandra, Raquel, Boycie, Marlene, Trigger, Denzil, Mickey Pearce, Mike the Barman, the Driscoll Brothers and all the gang, is hitting the road in 2024, heading to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 2 to Saturday 7 December 2024. Based on John Sullivan’s legendary record-breaking television show, this critically acclaimed home-grown musical spectacular – which played over 1,000 performances at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket…
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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: A Spectacular Return to UK Stages in 2024

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: A Spectacular Return to UK Stages in 2024

The world-renowned Lord of the Dance is poised to make an exhilarating return to the United Kingdom. After celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lord of the Dance in 2022, Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. The 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again with this record-breaking show. Lord of the Dance, a production that has enchanted over 60 million people in 60 countries on every continent and graced more than 1000 venues, is a testament to Michael Flatley's creative brilliance. It has left an indelible mark on the world of dance,…
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Review: Calendar Girls at The Regent

Review: Calendar Girls at The Regent

The stage of The Regent becomes Knapely Community Hall in the latest show to hit the theatre this week. Telling the true story of the famous 1999 alternative calendar from the ladies of Knapely WI, which raised over half a million pounds and was also turned into a 2003 film starring Helen Mirren amongst others. Following the tragic loss of the husband of one of the WI members' to Lukaemia, the ladies decide to produce a calendar with the modest aim to raise money for a more comfortable settee in the hospital waiting room. The calendar showed the ladies, aged…
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Review: ‘Constant Companions’ at New Vic

Review: ‘Constant Companions’ at New Vic

Alan Aykbourn's 89th play opened on Tuesday at New Vic and deals with themes of Artificial Intelligence, the affect on our emotions and its impact it has on our daily lives. When does AI stretch from being supplemental, to heavy reliance? Bachelor Don is played by Andy Cryer, with his 'Konstant Kompanion' freshly delivered, he's doing his level best to unpack and assemble his latest purchase with the urgency of a man with pure lust on his mind. Providing technical support to Don via the telephone is Leigh Symonds' Robotic Engineer, Winston who is having troubles of his own with…
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Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall Account North Staffs Mind As Their Charity Of The Year

Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall Account North Staffs Mind As Their Charity Of The Year

The Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall are recognising World Mental Health Day by announcing North Staffs Mind as their nominated charity of the year. Staff from the Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall will be working together to raise funds through different initiatives for this great cause, as well as both venues providing space for the charity to raise money and awareness in their foyers. North Staffs Mind’s mission is to provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They work to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. They are a flexible and enabling organisation, supporting…
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Review: Oliver! At Regent Theatre

Review: Oliver! At Regent Theatre

Staffordshire's Stage Productions brought to life Lionel Barts Oliver! to the Regent stage for the first time in 14 years (can in really have been that long!). The family favourite tale of the lovable orphan, which was made timeless by the 1968 film starring Ron Moody, was based on the Lionel Bart musical which is being staged this week at The Regent. Telling the story of young orphan Oliver who was born in a workhouse, sold to an undertaker and is taken under the wing of infamous Fagin, king of the pickpockets. Lionel Barts' score has classics such as Food…
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Review: ‘Porno’ at Crewe Lyceum

Review: ‘Porno’ at Crewe Lyceum

Crewe Lyceum played host to the latest leg of the tour of 'Porno' on Friday. Written by Irvine Welsh, the Scottish playwright and author's novel was published in 2002 as the sequel to the legendary Trainspotting. The stage production follows close to the book and finds characters Begbie, Spud, Renton and Sick-Boy 15 years on from the events of Trainspotting. Renton has returned from Amsterdam in response to his mum being in hospital, Begbie is fresh out of a stay in prison, Sick-Boy running his aunt's pub and Spud seems to bumble along. Porno is shocking, extremely sweary, never shy's…
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Crewe Lyceum Announce Eve Parsons As Cinderella in Magical Annual Pantomime

Crewe Lyceum Announce Eve Parsons As Cinderella in Magical Annual Pantomime

Crewe Lyceum confirm Eve Parsons will play the title role in the upcoming magical family pantomime Cinderella from 08 – 31 December. Eve Parsons previous credits include ensemble in Sleeping Beauty at the Yvonne Arnaud, the UK arena tour of the L.O.L surprise live VIP Party in 2021, and Summer the Donna Summer musical in 2022. Eve is excited to spend her Christmas surrounded by pantomime magic and making her debut in a leading role. Eve said” “I’m so grateful to be a part of the joy that pantomimes bring every year at Christmas. Find Prince Charming I hope I do, and as Cinderella says,…
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Alan Ayckbourn’s Latest Play Constant Companions Scrutinizes Impact of AI on Humanity

Alan Ayckbourn’s Latest Play Constant Companions Scrutinizes Impact of AI on Humanity

One of the UK’s most successful playwrights, Alan Ayckbourn, scrutinizes the consequences of artificial intelligence in his 89th play, Constant Companions. Performed at the New Vic from Tuesday 24 October to 4 November, this topical production from the prolific playwright is also directed by the man himself. Starring Georgia Burnell (Family Album), Andy Cryer (Season’s Greetings), Tanya-Loretta Dee (Family Album), Alexandra Mathie (The Girl Next Door), Naomi Petersen (The Girl Next Door), Richard Stacey (Confusions) and Leigh Symonds (Season’s Greetings), it weaves together the stories of highflying lawyer Lorraine, lonely bachelor Don and technician Winston. Lorraine is a fabulously successful…
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