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Pop Star Sinitta To Star In Chicago At Regent Theatre

David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler are delighted to announce that international recording artist and pop star Sinitta will join the UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO as Mama Morton for a strictly limited run, including at the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 25 to Saturday 30 November 2024. Sinitta said today, “I’m so excited to be returning to Chicago, I jumped at the chance to step back into Mama Morton’s shoes for two weeks on the upcoming UK and Ireland tour. To return to the stage with these incredible musicians, and a stunning company doing amazing choreography, is a dream come true. The…

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Eurovision Star Sam Ryder Heads To Victoria Hall

Most overnight successes will tell you they actually spent years laying musical foundations before the planets aligned and household name status beckoned. That’s certainly true for singer, songwriter and newly anointed household name of the United Kingdom Sam Ryder, but it’s also true that one night in particular did prove pivotal to Sam: May 14 2022, when he took to the stage at Turin’s PalaOlimpico and blew the socks off roughly 161 million viewers. After a whirlwind couple of years and immense triumph, 2023 cemented the singer-songwriter at his peak. Kicking off 2023’s festive season, Sam shared a brand-new Amazon…

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Review: ‘Awful Auntie’ at Regent Theatre

Photo courtesty of Mark Douet Birmingham Stage Company brings together the magic of David Walliams' seventh book, 'Awful Auntie' on stage at Regent Theatre this week. Telling the story of 12 year old Lady Stella Saxby, who awakens to discover she cannot move having been wrapped in bandages for three months after being involved in a car accident which has claimed the lives of her parents. Under the guise of helping, Aunt Alberta and her pet owl Wagner have moved into Saxby Hall, but is she all that she seems to be? (the title would suggest not). In fact, Aunt…

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Review: ‘The Company Of Wolves’ at New Vic

Photo Credit Andrew Billington The New Vic stages a brand new adaptation of Angela Carter's gothic horror 'The Company Of Wolves'. Combining innovative theatrical storytelling with contemporary circus courtesy of 'Upswing'. It tells the second of a trio of wolf stories in Carter’s 1979 short-story collection 'The Bloody Chamber', the reimagining of 'Little Red Riding Hood'. Setting the atmosphere from the get-go, the stage set bare except for darkly painted poles which raise from the floor and fall from the ceiling. Foley booths are set around the auditorium and used for maximum effect to create a chilling sense of danger with…

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Review: ‘An Inspector Calls’ At Regent Theatre

The doors of The Regent theatre opened tonight onto the dark cobbled street of the famous J B Priestley play, An Inspector Calls. Whilst the play is in its 78th year since it opened in 1945, it still as relevant today as any other. Set in 1912, the stage opens on a gathering in the Birling household. Daughter Sheila now newly engaged to Gerald Croft and the dinner dispensed with, the ladies retire while the men drink port and enjoy cigars. The fateful announcement to the household from Edna, that 'an Inspector Goole is here to see you' will have…

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Call for Talented Local Youngsters to Appear in Beauty and the Beast at Crewe Lyceum This Christmas

Auditions are being held for the chance for young performers to take the stage alongside pantomime stars this Christmas. As Crewe Lyceum prepares to bring Beauty and the Beast to town this festive season, talented youngsters aged between 9-16 are being invited to perform on stage in the Junior Ensemble alongside Jenny Ryan, Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston in December. Open auditions take place from 9.30am on Sunday 29 September at Crewe Lyceum Theatre. The auditions will involve youngsters learning a routine and performing as a group to an audition panel. Any child of the right age regardless of their…

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John Godber’s State-of-the-Nation Play Perfect Pitch Brought Up to Date for 2024

This October The John Godber Company return to the New Vic with hilarious state-of-the-nation comedy Perfect Pitch, an early 2000s triumph that’s been brought right up-to-date for 2024. Taking to the New Vic stage from Tuesday 29 October to Saturday 2 November, audiences will witness campers and caravanners clash in this classic modern comedy set on an eroding coastline, with an impressive all-northern cast. When teacher Matt borrows his parent's caravan for a week on the Yorkshire coast with partner Rose, they expect four days of hill running and a total de-stress. But with a tribute band musical festival taking…

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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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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

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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