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Gareth Gates Brings a Night of Iconic Love Songs to the Victoria Hall

Gareth Gates Brings a Night of Iconic Love Songs to the Victoria Hall

Renowned singer and entertainer Gareth Gates is set to captivate audiences with his latest show, Gareth Gates Sings Love Songs from the Movies, coming to the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday 6 March 2025.This one-night-only performance self-produced by Gareth himself, will take you on a heartfelt journey through some of the most iconic love songs ever featured in cinema. From the timeless Unchained Melody to the sizzling up tempo hits of Dirty Dancing, Gareth Gates reinterprets these beloved classics, offering a fresh and emotional experience. Each song is carefully chosen to transport the audience into the unforgettable love stories that have shaped generations.With the support of a dynamic live band, West…
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Regent Theatre to Throw Open Its Doors as Part of Heritage Open Days

Regent Theatre to Throw Open Its Doors as Part of Heritage Open Days

From backstage tours to an exciting variety of theatre-based workshops – there is something for everyone to get involved with throughout the day. All activities are free but must be booked in advance through the website atgtickets.com/stoke. What can be expected from the day? BACKSTAGE TOURS Join us on a magical journey through history at the Regent Theatre on our backstage tours, as our knowledgeable guides provide a unique insight into the venue’s transition from a 1920s super cinema to becoming one of Staffordshire’s largest entertainment venues. Times: 10am, 12.30pm, 2.30pmDuration: 1 hour 30 minutesAge guidance: All ages Heritage Open Day…
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Blossoms To Play Victoria Hall As Part of UK Headline Tour

Blossoms To Play Victoria Hall As Part of UK Headline Tour

Blossoms have today revealed details of their headline UK tour for October and November this year, including a gig at the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on Monday 28rd October, following the release of their brand new album, Gary next month. Tickets for the show go on sale here from 9.30 AM on Friday 23 August. The band will be supported by alternative rock band, Red Rum Club. Speaking about the upcoming tour, Blossoms say: ‘We’ve been waiting to announce this tour for a while! This album was recorded live so we can’t wait to play the new tunes and all your favourites at these great venues in a couple of months.…
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New Vic Groups to Perform at Royal Shakespeare Company’s Open Stage Weekend

New Vic Groups to Perform at Royal Shakespeare Company’s Open Stage Weekend

Members of the New Vic’s Youth Theatre and Ages and Stages company are set to perform on the Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) open air stage this Sunday, 28 July, as they travel from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Stratford-upon-Avon, as part of the RSC’s Open Stage weekend. The Ages and Stages/New Vic Collective will perform a new piece of work - The Future Movement - in The Holloway Garden Theatre at the RSC at 1.00pm on Sunday. Developed by the group, the story follows Kiren, a young woman who has been accused of committing a crime by The Timekeeper’s Guild. Kiren is left…
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Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall Take Part in ATG Tickets’ Summer Saver Promotion

Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall Take Part in ATG Tickets’ Summer Saver Promotion

Stoke-on-Trent’s Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall have today announced their inclusion in ATG Tickets’ Summer Saver campaign running from 22 July until 31 August. Twenty-two venues across the UK are taking part, with offers for over 70 top shows from musicals, comedy and dance, to concerts, plays, talks and pantos. Summer Saver 2024 is bigger and brighter than ever, with twice as many venues participating than last year, spread across the whole of the UK, from Glasgow’s Kings Theatre to Folkestone’s Leas Cliff Hall. There is a wide range of offers available, including reduced tickets at £15, £25, £35 and £45, plus small group discounts of up…
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Voices of North Staffordshire Miners’ Wives Inspire Brand-new Borderlines Play the Miner Birds

Voices of North Staffordshire Miners’ Wives Inspire Brand-new Borderlines Play the Miner Birds

New Vic Borderlines will premiere a new play inspired by the experiences and ongoing action of North Staffs Miners’ Wives Association Group (NSMWAG) and its Chair Rose Hunter. On stage next week, the play will mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Miners’ Strike. The Miner Birds is written by award-winning local writer and Keele University academic Lisa Blower, with contributions from NSMWAG, and celebrates the voices of women mobilised during the miners’ strike and their determination to continue fighting for their communities to this day. The Miner Birds is a pun on the idea of ‘myna birds’ who are…
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New Vic Stage Angela Carter’s Groundbreaking the Company of Wolves This September

New Vic Stage Angela Carter’s Groundbreaking the Company of Wolves This September

The New Vic will produce a brand-new stage production of Angela Carter’s The Company of Wolves this September. The much-anticipated stage adaptation of this fascinating gothic horror will combine innovative theatrical storytelling with contemporary circus to bring the story to life from Friday 20 September – Saturday 12 October. Directed by New Vic Artistic Director Theresa Heskins and Upswing Artistic Director Vicki Dela Amedume MBE - building on their 15-year partnership that started with The Wicked Lady in 2009 and has brought shows like Dracula (2015) and Astley’s Astounding Adventures (2018 and 2023) to vivid life in-the-round – and developed…
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Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin Brings His First Ever Solo Show to the Regent Theatre

Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin Brings His First Ever Solo Show to the Regent Theatre

International champion and Strictly Come Dancing star NIKITA KUZMIN is thrilled to be presenting his first ever UK solo tour MIDNIGHT DANCER, heading to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent on Friday 2 May 2025. Nikita is joined by a sharp and chic cast of talented dancers and vocalists in a show like no other, jam-packed with the hits we all know and love in an evening bursting with happiness, euphoria and of course, world-class dance. Joining forces with the team behind Oti Mabuse: I Am Here and Johannes Radebe’s trilogy of sell out shows, MIDNIGHT DANCER promises to be an unforgettable night of entertainment. Get ready…
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Review: ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ At Regent

Review: ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ At Regent

Photos by Marc Brenner The Regent becomes Hollywood itself this week as 'Pretty Woman: The Musical' rolls into town on its UK and Ireland tour. Based on the blockbuster smash hit from 1990 which made over $400 million (fifth highest grossing film of all time) with Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in the leading roles in a Cinderella or Pygmalion-esque story. The musical premiered in Chicago in 2018 before its West End debut in 2020 and tells the story of Hollywood escort Vivian Ward, who is hired by businessman Edward Lewis for six days to accompany him on dinner dates,…
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Review: ‘What The Butler Saw’ at New Vic

Review: ‘What The Butler Saw’ at New Vic

Photo courtesy of Sheila Burnett Joe Orton's classic farce is London Classic Theatre's latest production at New Vic. Written in 1967 a month before Orton's death, it first premiered in London in 1969. The two act play tells the story of Dr. Prentice, a psychologist trying his best to seduce a prospective secretary, meanwhile Dr. Prentice's wife in turn has been seduced by Nicholas Beckett who is blackmailing her into making him Prentice's secretary. Add to this Dr. Rance, sent by the government to inspect the clinic and the scene is set for high farce, quick witted and fast paced…
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