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Interview: Rebekah Bryant talks ‘Saturday Night Fever’

Interview: Rebekah Bryant talks ‘Saturday Night Fever’

Angela Smith from KnotFM chats to Rebekah Bryant who will be playing Stephanie Mangano in the upcoming visit of Saturday Night Fever to Regent Theatre Angela talks to Rebekah about the role, what to expect and her career to date https://soundcloud.com/user-863110835/rebekah-bryant-interview-17102022
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Craig Revel Horwood Announced as Miss Hannigan in Annie at Regent Theatre

Craig Revel Horwood Announced as Miss Hannigan in Annie at Regent Theatre

Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that Craig Revel Horwood will star as ‘Miss Hannigan’ in the UK and Ireland Tour of their smash hit production of the musical ANNIE, heading to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 8 – Saturday 13 May 2023. Craig Revel Horwood is probably best known as a judge on all 20 series of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing. He returns to the part of Miss Hannigan having played the role to critical acclaim in this production in both the West End and on tour. His other West End Theatre credits include Munkustrap in Cats, Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and Harry…
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Casting announced for Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Casting announced for Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Casting is announced for the National Theatre’s critically-acclaimed production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, based on the best-selling novel by Neil Gaiman. Adapted by Joel Horwood and directed by Katy Rudd, this thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship will visit the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent for the first time, playing from Tuesday 12 to Saturday 16 September as part of a 40 week tour across the UK and Ireland. The cast includes, Daniel Cornish (alternate Boy), Trevor Fox (Dad), Emma-Jane Goodwin (understudy), Paolo Guidi (ensemble), Millie Hikasa (Lettie Hempstock), Lewis Howard (understudy), Kemi-Bo Jacobs (Ginnie Hempstock), Ronnie Lee (ensemble), Aimee McGoldrick (ensemble), Laurie Ogden (Sis), Keir Ogilvy (Boy), Domonic Ramsden (ensemble), Joe Rawlinson-Hunt (understudy), Risha Silvera (understudy) and Finty Williams (Old Mrs Hempstock).  Further casting to be announced. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkft7BaUVCU Daniel Cornish’s previous theatre credits include A Certain…
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Review: Blood Brothers – Truly Gripping 5*

Review: Blood Brothers – Truly Gripping 5*

Photo by Jack Merriman Now in its 34th year, the fantastic Blood Brothers musical opened this evening at Regent Theatre. The play and score written by legendary writer Willy Russell (Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, Our Day Out plus many others) is an analysis of nature versus nurture as well as an important social study of the era. Set in 1980's Liverpool amongst the height of Thatcher's power in office, the plot centres around twins Eddie and Mickey who are separated at birth, with one growing up in a wealthy family, the other in poverty. Firm friends and 'blood brothers', but…
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Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice to Take to the Regent Theatre Stage

Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice to Take to the Regent Theatre Stage

Strictly stars Anton and Giovanni bring their Him & Me show to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, on Saturday 15 July 2023. Brace yourselves for the best night out when two of BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s best loved professionals reunite once again to continue their 5-star rated tour. “Top of their class”Blackpool Gazette Him & Me showcases the duo’s unrivalled rapport, bringing audiences a collaboration of dance, song and light-hearted fun! The tour was the very first to go out to a full capacity sold out audience in 2021 when restrictions were lifted, with another sold out run in 2022. And…
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Jaw Dropping Family Fun Comes To Stoke-on-Trent!

Jaw Dropping Family Fun Comes To Stoke-on-Trent!

The bestselling children’s author David Walliamsand the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company have teamed up for a brand-new production of Demon Dentist. This is their latest collaboration after Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy, both of which received Olivier award nominations. Strange things are happening in Alfie's town! Children are leaving their teeth for the tooth fairy and waking up to find odd things under their pillow! Alfie and his friend Gabz are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery - but no-one could have dreamed what they'll discover, when they come face to face with the demon dentist herself in this amazing children’s adventure! David Walliams said: "The Birmingham Stage…
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Review: Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em

Review: Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em

The stage show based on the extremely popular 1970's TV show written by Raymond Allen, which starred Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice, crashed, banged and walloped it's way into The Regent Theatre this week. Regularly attracting over 20 million TV viewers, the show depicted the accident-prone Frank Spencer who, despite every fibre of his being, having nothing but good intentions, would find himself in more and more ludicrous situations and infuriating those around him, even occasionally, his long suffering wife Betty Written by Guy Unsworth, it is a very respectful nod to the original concept, but is not a re-imagining…
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Sarah Earnshaw Interview : Some Mother’s Do ‘Ave ‘Em

Sarah Earnshaw Interview : Some Mother’s Do ‘Ave ‘Em

OnInMy City are joined by Angela Smith from KnotFM in interviewing West End star Sarah Earnshaw We discuss Sarah's career including coming out of lockdown with a specially adapted version of 'April in Paris' by John Godber, working with Ruth Jones on The Nightingales, being a patron of The Welsh National Theatre Orchestra as well as the upcoming tour of 'Some Mother's Do 'Ave 'Em' where Sarah works alongside TV and stage stars Joe Pasquale and Susie Blake amongst others. Some Mother's Do 'Ave 'Em runs from 26th July until 30th July with two matinee performances on Tuesday and Saturday…
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Kai Owen to Return to the Regent Theatre This Christmas in the Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

Kai Owen to Return to the Regent Theatre This Christmas in the Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

The Regent Theatre is excited to announce that Kai Owen will be returning to Stoke-on-Trent this December in this year’s Christmas extravaganza, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan! Kai joins previously announced Panto stars Jonathan Wilkes and Christian Patterson, this year’s spectacular family pantomime will be at the Regent Theatre from Friday 9 – Saturday 31 December 2022. Kai is best known for his portrayal of Rhys in the worldwide hit series Torchwood created by Russell T Davies.  In 2015 Kai was cast as Pete on Channel 4's Hollyoaks. He was involved in an extremely powerful storyline that along with support from the NSPCC gained great acclaim from critics and audiences alike. His other television…
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Massaoke® Is Coming to the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-trent This Autumn

Massaoke® Is Coming to the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-trent This Autumn

A brilliant live band plays hairbrush anthems across the decades, accompanied by giant video lyrics – and everyone sings together. MASSAOKE® has toured the world from New York to Adelaide and all across Europe, and played to huge festivals including Glastonbury, Latitude and Edinburgh Fringe. Expect sequins, spandex, dazzling dancers, confetti blasters, and an unforgettable atmosphere. All you need to do is BRING THE SING! There are three spectacular nights coming up at the Victoria Hall, all packed with irresistible sing-along tunes that will have you partying all night long: Saturday 3 September 2022 – Sing The Musicals Gather your friends…
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