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

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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Interview: Bobby Elliott, The Hollies

Interview: Bobby Elliott, The Hollies

On In My City along with Angela Smith of KnotFM interview Bobby Elliott, drummer from legendary 60s group The Hollies ahead of their Regent Theatre tour date on their 60th anniversary tour. Bobby talks about his musical influences, how he joined The Hollies, trying to breakthrough in the US and his passion for writing which has resulted in him authoring 'It Ain't Heavy, It's My Story'. The Hollies play The Regent on 27th May and tickets can be purchased online here. Information about this event can be found on our site here https://soundcloud.com/user-863110835/bobby-elliott-the-hollies
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‘The Ocean At The End Of The Lane’ To Tour The Regent

‘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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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

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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Hollies 60th Anniversary Tour

Hollies 60th Anniversary Tour

One of the most iconic bands in British music, The Hollies, are returning to the Regent Theatre on Fri 27 May 2022 for their 60th Anniversary Tour! "‘We felt like this is something no other band gets to do, celebrate six decades together, 60 years of this band and these songs means so much to us and so many others,” says Tony Hicks, the band’s original guitar player. "We’re incredibly excited performing for everyone on what will be some of the most special shows in the history of The Hollies,” adds the Hollies’ drummer of six decades, Bobby Elliott. Famed for their soaring, distinctive melodies and brilliantly crafted songs, the 60th anniversary tour will…
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Bat Out Of Hell Comes To Hanley!

Bat Out Of Hell Comes To Hanley!

It’s electrified audiences in London, New York, Toronto and Germany, and won the audience-voted Evening Standard Award for Best New Musical. Now, Jim Steinman’s spectacular musical BAT OUT OF HELL hits the highway on a UK tour in 2022. WINNER! BEST MUSICAL LONDON EVENING STANDARD THEATRE AWARDS Bringing to life the legendary anthems of Jim Steinman & Meat Loaf, this critically-acclaimed production uniquely combines the magic and excitement of a musical with the immense energy of rock ‘n’ roll.  Join Strat, the forever young leader of rebellious gang ‘The Lost’ as he falls in love with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the tyrannical…
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The Addams Family

The Addams Family

By Angela Smith, Knot FM Having watched the cartoons about this ghoulish  family I was looking forward to seeing the stage adaptation. The proposed marriage of Wednesday, daughter of Gomez and Morticia, to Lucas from a “normal” family is the basis of the show but so much more occurs. The opening in the graveyard sets the scene for fine vocal performances and a high energy production. The more memorable songs happen following the interval. Joanne Clifton, looks the part and performs her songs excellently. Uncle Fester, played by Matt Slack has a fine voice and is an audience favourite with…
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