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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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Calamity Jane starring Carrie Hope Fletcher heads to the Regent Theatre

The multi-award-winning West End Star Carrie Hope Fletcher to lead the major UK & Ireland tour of Calamity Jane Heading to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 June 2025 Jamie Wilson Productions is delighted to announce the revival of The Watermill Theatre’s whip-crackin’ production of the Broadway and West End hit musical Calamity Jane starring Carrie Hope Fletcher which will tour the UK and Ireland including the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Tue 17 – Sat 21 Jun 2025. Marking ten years since the show hit the road the production reunites the previous creative team with Direction by Curve Artistic Director, Nikolai Foster (An Officer and a Gentleman,…

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Review: ‘An Officer And A Gentleman’ at Regent Theatre

The Regent plays host to the latest leg in the UK tour of 'An Officer And A Gentleman' this week. The musical is a faithful retelling of the 1982 smash hit romatic drama which grossed $190m at the box office and tells the tale of Zack Mayo, a fearless young officer candidate, and the captivating Paula Pokrifki who meet whilst Mayo is stationed at Aviation Officer Candidate School in Florida. The musical opened at the Curve, Leicester in 2018 and has been touring regularly since and is on the road until November of this year in its current run. Luke Baker…

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Six Returns To Regent Theatre!

The multi award-winning musical phenomenon SIX returns to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 April 2025. SIX follows the six wives of Henry VIII as they take to the mic to tell their own personal tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. Since its early days as a student production in a 100-seat room at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the showhas fast become a global musical phenomenon. SIX currently has productions playing on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and a major US tour running concurrently. Meanwhile, back on home turf, the London production continues…

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Shalamar To Return To Stoke After 42 Years!

The iconic R&B group, SHALAMAR, are set to return to the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on Friday 31 May. This will be the first time that the band have performed in the city since 1982. As 36,000 Radio 2 listeners soon realised when watching the band at the sold out ‘In The Park’ festival in Leicester,Shalamar have not lost any of the charisma or performing power over the years and still pack an ‘80’s funk & soul punch’ when it comes to live shows. The groups line up still boasts two from three original members of their golden era of 1979 - 1983 with lead…

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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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War Horse returns to the Regent Theatre in March 2025

New dates are announced for the National Theatre’s global smash-hit production of War Horse, the unforgettable theatrical event based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which embarks on a major 18-month UK and Ireland tour including the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 March 2025. War Horse, adapted by Nick Stafford and originally directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris, has become the most successful play in the history of the National Theatre, winning more than 25 major awards and has been seen by over 8.3 million people worldwide. This all-new tour is co-produced with Michael Harrison, Fiery Angel, and Playing Field. War Horse tells the remarkable story of a young boy…

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Adam Garcia joins cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Regent Theatre

David Ian for Crossroads Live is delighted to announce that Olivier-nominee Adam Garcia will play the role of Caractacus Potts in the new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG opening at the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent on Tuesday 22 October 2024 where it plays until Sunday 27 October 2024 as part of a UK tour. Casting for the role of The Childcatcher to be announced soon. Adam joins Emmerdale star Liam Fox as Grandpa Potts and Ellie Nunn as Truly Scrumptious, with Martin Callaghan as Baron, Jenny Gayner as Baroness, Adam Stafford as Boris, Michael Joseph as Goran and John Macaulay as The Toymaker.The cast also includes Charlie Bishop, Ruaraidh Blackwood, Hadrian Delacey, Belle Kizzy Green, Tia Gyngell, Kirsty Ingram, Bibi…

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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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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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