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Review: ‘The Woman In Black’ at Crewe Lyceum

Crewe Lyceum hosts the current leg of the UK tour of the famous ghost story 'The Woman In Black'. Based on Susan Hill's 1983 gothic horror story, the stage play has been adapted by Stephen Mallatratt and directed by Robin Herford and tells the chilling tale of a spectre which haunts a small English town. It has been adapted several times, including the 2012 film starring Daniel Radcliffe. The original production ran for over 33 years with in excess of thirteen thousand performances and is exceeded only by The Mousetrap as the longest running play in the West End. The…

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Crewe Lyceum Announce Return Of Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnson In Beauty & The Beast

Christmas has come early with the announcement that Crewe’s two pantomime favourites are back by populardemand! It is set to be double the fun and double the laughter as popular duo Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston are confirmed to return once again to appear in this year’s enchanting family pantomime – Beauty and the Beast from 13 December 2024 to 5 January 2025.Rhys Hopkin, Crewe Lyceum Theatre Director said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be able to welcome Crewe’s firm favourites Ste Johnston and Malcolm Lord, back to the Lyceum again this December. And although our star casting is yet to…

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Review: ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ at New Vic

The stage of the New Vic becomes 1960's Brighton in the latest play to hit the theatre. One Man, Two Guvnors is an adaption of an Italian work from 1743 (Servant Of Two Masters) by playwright Richard Bean and tells the story of skiffle player Francis Henshall who finds himself separately employed by two men with very different backgrounds. Roscoe Crabbe, a local gangster and Stanley Stubbers an upper class twit. Cue high farce and certain hilarity as Francis desperately tries to keep the two from meeting one another. Quite simply, the whole cast shone from start to finish. To…

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Ambassador Theatre Group becomes ATG Entertainment

LONDON, NEW YORK AND COLOGNE – 15TH APRIL 2024 – Ambassador Theatre Group (“ATG”), a leading live entertainment organisation, and operator of the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, today announced that it is rebranding as ATG Entertainment. The transformation is accompanied by a refreshed logo, design language and brand proposition: “Passion Behind Performance”. “Now is the right time to change our name to ATG Entertainment, modernise our look and strengthen our brand proposition,” said Ted Stimpson, CEO of ATG Entertainment. “Over the past few years, we have grown quickly and, with 64 venues and over 11,500 people across Europe and North America, we are pleased to unify…

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Review: The Mousetrap At Crewe Lyceum

In its 70th anniversary tour after debuting in November 1952, the world's longest running play, The Mousetrap, raises its distinctive plush red curtain on the famous residents and guests of Agatha Christie's Monkswell Guest House. Monkswell's owners, the Ralstons, Mollie (Neerja Naik) and Giles (Barnaby Jago) are adjusting to their new venture and welcoming guests into their home for the very first time, a terrible snowstorm doing its level best to disrupt the opening week. Invited guests, eccentric architect Christopher Wren (Shaun McCort), the fastidious Mrs. Boyle (Gwyneth Strong), the stoical Major Metcalf (Todd Carty) and the well travelled Miss…

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Review: ‘Ladies Down Under’ At New Vic

The much awaited follow-up to last years' huge success, 'Ladies Day' opened this week at New Vic. Amanda Whittington's original tale followed four ladies from a Hull fish packing factory who struck it big at Royal Ascot winning a six-horse accumulator. Picking up from there we wonder what next for the quartet. Jetting off for a break to Australia each of them find themselves on their own very personal journeys which paves the way for warmth and gentle humour. We learn how the win has affected each one individually and collectively as a group of work friends. Returning back from…

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Review ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At The Regent

The blockbuster Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock opera 'Jesus Christ Superstar' hit The Regent this week on its UK tour. Initially released as a concept album in 1970, ahead of getting its Broadway debut in 1971, the musical concentrates on the short final period before the death of Jesus, from the point of view of Judas. The plot sees Judas dissatisfied with the direction Jesus is taking, worrying he is caught up in the hype surrounding him and concerned at his relationship with Mary Magdalene, which culminates with him finally turning on Him. Prior to being overtaken by…

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Review: ‘A Leap In The Dark’ At New Vic

A new comedy production marking the 100th anniversary of the broadcast of the UK's first ever radio play opened this week at New Vic. A Leap In The Dark was originally commissioned for Radio 4 and the author re-imagined it for the stage. It tells the tale of the conception and production of 'A Comedy Of Danger', broadcast in January 1924 and written by a then 23 year old Richard Hughes for the BBC. ‘What’s happened?’. ‘The light have gone out’ began the first ever radio play and paved the way for dramas we love today including the most famous, 'The…

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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

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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