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Professor Brian Cox Is Coming To The Regent

Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey with Professor Brian Cox, is coming to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent onThursday 29 February 2024. Having set two Guinness World Records with his previous sell-out World Tour, Professor Brian Cox is back in regional theatres to see off the sellout Arena tour HORIZONS. Horizons has taken over 250,000 people across three continents on a dazzling journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become. Using state of the art screen technology, venues across the world from New Zealand to the Arctic Circle have been filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive…

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Review: ‘Annie’ at The Regent Theatre

Photo Credit Paul Coltas Annie hit the Regent Theatre this week on the musical's 2023 tour of the UK came to Hanley. A much beloved film in 1982 starring (amongst others) Albert Finney and Tim Curry which was revived in 2014 with Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz. Generation after generation adore the tale of the young Annie, plucked from her dreary existence in a New York orphanage which is ran by the surley, exasperated and drunken Miss Hannigan, by 'Gracie' who works for wealthy Oliver Warbucks. Warbucks and the confident Annie are pushed together and they soon build a strong…

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The Overtones Announce ‘Good Times’ UK Tour

The Overtones will bring their new tour to the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday 30 November 2023 Multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group The Overtones have announced an extensive UK tour for November and December 2023. Billed as the ‘Good Times Tour’, the group will play the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday 30 November 2023. The four-piece, made up of Mark Franks, Darren Everest, Jay James and Mike Crawshaw, are best known for their exquisite vocals, incredible harmonies, perfectly-timed dance moves and distinctive style. Blending their perfect mix of originality and classic nostalgia, The Overtones feel-good, show-stopping performances have led to a decade of success in which the in-demand group has achieved…

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Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall to partner with Titanic Brewery as Titanic The Musical opens locally!

As Titanic The Musical sails into the Regent Theatre this week, we are very excited to announce that we will be partnering with Burslem-based business, Titanic Brewery, selling two of their bottled products at both the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall over the coming weeks. The two ales will be their popular Plum Porter – a well-rounded porter with fruity, plum notes over a hoppy backdrop and Steerage Pale Ale – a refreshing, session pale with soft, fruity notes and a sweet malty finish. David Glenwright, Head of Marketing at the Titanic Brewery said, “For nearly 40 years Titanic Brewery has been proud to call Stoke-on-Trent its home, and is named in dedication to…

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Review: Heathers The Musical At Regent Theatre

The opening bell at Westerburg High peeled tonight at The Regent Theatre to celebrate the first Stoke based performance of the UK 2023 tour of 'Heathers The Musical'. To say that the 1988 film with Christian Slater and Winona Ryder has a cult following is a slight understatement, as the foyer was littered with fans dressed as their favourite characters and most sporting mock croquet mallets made from everything you can imagine. The musical stays true to the film's dark comedy with a sardonic look at the archetypal US high school, with the various groups, the stoners, the football champs…

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Review: The Mousetrap At The Regent

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 (Joelle Dyson) and Giles (Laurence Pears) 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 (Elliot Clay), the fastidious Mrs. Boyle (Gwyneth Strong), the stoical Major Metcalf (Todd Carty) and the well travelled Miss…

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Demon Dentist Review At The Regent Theatre

Photo courtesy of Mark Douet The adaptation of the much loved 2013 David Walliams childrens' book 'Demon Dentist' hit The Regent on Thursday of this week, following massively successful shows like 'Gangsta Granny' and 'Billionaire Boy'. The musical sees friends Alfie and Gabz trying to get to the bottom of mysterious going's on in the town which has seen the tooth fairy's usual gift of a shiny coin replaced by items such as worms, rats and toads. The events seem to coincide with the arrival of the terrifying new dentist, Miss Root, fully equipped with syringe, pliers and hissing white…

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The Hollies UK tour hits Victoria Hall in 2023.

The Hollies have been entertaining audiences for over the last 60 years with their timeless hits such as "Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)", "The Air That I Breathe", "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", and "Bus Stop". The band's music has transcended generations and their live performances continue to captivate fans worldwide. The line-up includes powerhouse drummer Bobby Elliott, and singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist Tony Hicks, both of whom are original members of the band. They are joined by lead singer Peter Howarth, as well as bass player Ray Stiles, Keyboardist Ian Parker, and Steve Lauri on Rhythm Guitar. Last year the band celebrated 60 years…

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Beverley Knight To Perform At The Regent In November

A celebration tour to mark Beverley’s 50th Birthday and incredible career Following her sold out exclusive birthday show next week at London Lafayette, Beverley Knight has announced the details of her biggest ever UK tour to date. The Queen of British Soul will perform twenty very special headline dates across some of the UK’s major cities throughout October and November 2023, including the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent on Friday 10 November 2023. Beverley Knight has been one of the UK's most consistent artists for almost three decades. Celebrating her incredible career over the years, the tour also marks her milestone 50th birthday. Back together with her live…

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Lesley Joseph To Star In ‘Sister Act’ At The Regent

The producers of the 2023 Olivier Award nominated production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are thrilled to announce that television and stage star Lesley Joseph will play ‘Mother Superior’ in the UK and Ireland tour, coming to the Regent Theatre from Mon 25 – Sat 30 September 2023. www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk Further casting will be announced in due course. Lesley Joseph is best known for playing ‘Dorien Green’ in the hugely successful sitcom “Birds of a Feather” alongside Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson. They recorded over 100 episodes over a period of nine years. Lesley and her co-stars returned to our screens in Birds of a Feather in 2013. She has been seen on…

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