Reviews

China Crisis Review: ‘On The Outskirts Of The City’

China Crisis Review: ‘On The Outskirts Of The City’

China Crisis took to the stage this evening and wow'd at 'Eleven' in Sandyford. Taking a slight detour from their 40th anniversary tour before they head off on the North American leg starting in Seattle in June, Gary and Eddie were accompanied by Eric Animan on Sax and Jack Hymers on Keyboard at the intimate venue. When Gary and Eddie sit down to plan a gig, where do they start? With an enormous back-catalog of quality song after song, how do you limit a set to just 90-120 minutes is my question? Working their way chronologically during part one, they…
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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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The Osmonds

The Osmonds

By: Angela Smith, KnotFM In the 60’s we had the Beatles. in the 70’s The Osmonds attracted a similar following and some of the family made it as solo performers as well. Many years on the music stands the test of time. Jay Osmond, the band’s drummer provided the script starting from finding fame on the Andy Williams show to a split and then a band  reunion. The narrator who takes the part of Jay provides the thread and insight into the family life. Some information shared was new to me but the songs remain timeless. All the tracks you…
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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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