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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

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

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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China Crisis Review: ‘On The Outskirts Of The City’

China Crisis took to the stage this evening and wow'd at 'Eleven' in Sandyford. Taking a slight detour from their 40th anniversary tour before they head off on the North American leg starting in Seattle in June, Gary and Eddie were accompanied by Eric Animan on Sax and Jack Hymers on Keyboard at the intimate venue. When Gary and Eddie sit down to plan a gig, where do they start? With an enormous back-catalog of quality song after song, how do you limit a set to just 90-120 minutes is my question? Working their way chronologically during part one, they…

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Mamma Mia! – Hats Off For A 5-Star Performance!

Mamma Mia! heads into town this week bringing with it a ray of pure sunshine to mark the start of the summer in Stoke-on-Trent. Set in the fictional Greek isle of Kalokairi, the show roars on stage with everything that we love about the summer all with the fabulous 'get-up-and-dance' soundtrack of ABBA and light-hearted comedy to add to this feel-good musical. Now in its 23rd year as a musical, the plot follows a young Sophie who is desperate for her father to attend her upcoming nuptials, the only problem is that her mother, Donna has not ever disclosed who…

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Casting Announced for World Premiere Stage Production Tom, Dick & Harry

Top row L-R: Andrius Gaučas, Andrew Pollard, Sam Craig, Perry Moore, Michael Hugo.Bottom row L-R: David Fairs, Dominic Thorburn, Eddy Westbury, Nicholas Richardson.Photo credit Andrew Billington. Casting has been revealed for the New Vic’s stage play inspired by the true story behind the escape from Stalag Luft III in World War II, which starts rehearsals this month and will have its world premiere at the theatre-in-the-round this summer. Tom, Dick and Harry, brought to the stage by the team behind Around the World in 80 Days, will have performances at the New Vic from Friday 10 June to Saturday 9 July.…

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‘The Ocean At The End Of The Lane’ To Tour The Regent

The National Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Ocean At The End Of The Lane will tour to The Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Tuesday 12th – Saturday 16th September 2023 as part of a major UK and Ireland tour. Directed by Katy Rudd (Camp Siegfried) and adapted by Joel Horwood (Skins, I Want My Hat Back), the first major stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s work is a thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship, which blends magic with memory in a tour-de-force of storytelling that takes audiences on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten and the darkness that lurks at the very…

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Interview: Peter White ‘Islands In The Stream’

On In My City talk to Peter White, one of the UK's leading Kenny Rogers' tribute acts, ahead of his performance in Victoria Hall, Hanley's show 'Islands In The Stream' on 12th May Peter discusses the show, how he started off in the business, appearing on 'Stars In Your Eyes' and how much the audiences around our area mean to him. Tickets can be purchased here: More information about the event can be found here https://soundcloud.com/user-863110835/peter-white-as-kenny-rogers-interview?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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Travis heads to Victoria Hall

Travis are heading out on tour with The Invisible Band in Concert across North America and the United Kingdom this Spring, and will be performing at the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 14th May! This marks the first time the seminal album will be played in full, plus material from 2020’s 10 Songs and more from the group's extensive catalogue of hits.Frontman Fran Healy says, ‘The Invisible Band is 20!! I hadn’t listened to the whole album for a while. It’s a lovely piece of work from the big singles like “Sing” and “Flowers in the Window” to “Afterglow” and “Last Train”. It sounds great at 20! We’re also taking it…

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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

The incredible Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is out on tour and is heading to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 7th May! Showstopper is the first ever long-form improv show to have a full West End run and to be nominated and win an Olivier Award! Completely improvised and genuinely entirely different every night this is a must-see show! For those that haven't yet experienced the live phenomenon that is 'Showstopper! The Improvised Musical', it is a fully-realised musical created live on the spot from audience suggestions. The cast transform from suggestions of setting, genre and style with ingenious storylines and hilarious characters. The audience also…

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