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Stoke Rep Players To Perform Ayckbourn Classic

Alan Ayckbourn’s classic play ‘Absurd Person Singular’ returns to the stage, offering a sharp and humorous critique of 1970s middle-class life. Set over three Christmas Eves, the play follows the fortunes and follies of three couples: Sidney and Jane Hopcroft, Geoffrey and Eva Jackson, and Ronald and Marion Brewster-Wright. This play promises to deliver both laughter and poignant social commentary, capturing the era’s complexities. The show runs at The Stoke Rep Theatre from Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 December 2024 at 7:30pm each evening, with a matinée performance at 2:30pm on the Saturday. This amateur production of ‘Absurd Person Singular’…

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Rehearsals Underway for New Vic Version of The Three Musketeers

Hot on the heels of the New Vic’s international transfer of The Princess and The Pea to New York (a co-production with Upswing and The Unicorn Theatre), the theatre’s rehearsals for their Christmas production created for families and young people, The Three Musketeers, are now underway. Onstage from Friday 15 November 2024 to Saturday 25 January 2025, The Three Musketeers follows the plight of spirited country boy, D’Artagnan, who arrives in the big city with big dreams and has his courage pushed to the limits as he earns his place amongst the legendary Musketeers: Athos, Porthos and Aramis. Meanwhile, cockney…

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Pop Star Sinitta To Star In Chicago At Regent Theatre

David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler are delighted to announce that international recording artist and pop star Sinitta will join the UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO as Mama Morton for a strictly limited run, including at the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 25 to Saturday 30 November 2024. Sinitta said today, “I’m so excited to be returning to Chicago, I jumped at the chance to step back into Mama Morton’s shoes for two weeks on the upcoming UK and Ireland tour. To return to the stage with these incredible musicians, and a stunning company doing amazing choreography, is a dream come true. The…

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Eurovision Star Sam Ryder Heads To Victoria Hall

Most overnight successes will tell you they actually spent years laying musical foundations before the planets aligned and household name status beckoned. That’s certainly true for singer, songwriter and newly anointed household name of the United Kingdom Sam Ryder, but it’s also true that one night in particular did prove pivotal to Sam: May 14 2022, when he took to the stage at Turin’s PalaOlimpico and blew the socks off roughly 161 million viewers. After a whirlwind couple of years and immense triumph, 2023 cemented the singer-songwriter at his peak. Kicking off 2023’s festive season, Sam shared a brand-new Amazon…

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‘Thank You For The Music’ Celebrates 2000 Performances Ahead of Stoke-on-Trent Show

This week, Thank You For The Music celebrate 2000 performances, the long-running ABBA tribute show from the producers entertainers, which has now been seen by over 750,000 people! This fantastic live production heads to the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 26 October. The hugely popular show, which is now in its 21st year, continues to tour venues in the UK and internationally and still plays to sold-out houses night after night. Thank You For The Music embodies everything about ABBA with unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes and dazzling performances by our all-star cast who bring all of ABBA’s number one hits…

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John Godber’s State-of-the-Nation Play Perfect Pitch Brought Up to Date for 2024

This October The John Godber Company return to the New Vic with hilarious state-of-the-nation comedy Perfect Pitch, an early 2000s triumph that’s been brought right up-to-date for 2024. Taking to the New Vic stage from Tuesday 29 October to Saturday 2 November, audiences will witness campers and caravanners clash in this classic modern comedy set on an eroding coastline, with an impressive all-northern cast. When teacher Matt borrows his parent's caravan for a week on the Yorkshire coast with partner Rose, they expect four days of hill running and a total de-stress. But with a tribute band musical festival taking…

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Alan Ayckbourn Marks 85th Year With 90th Play Show and Tell

One of the UK’s most successful and prolific playwrights, Alan Ayckbourn presents Show and Tell at the New Vic in the year the writer turned 85. Taking to the New Vic’s stage from Tuesday 15 to Saturday 26 October, and directed by the author, it is a delightfully dark farce lifting the lid on the performances we act out on a daily basis. Playwright Alan Ayckbourn’s 90th play Show and Tell is a ‘celebration of theatre’ that draws upon his experience of working in the country’s first in-the-round theatre company. Jack’s planning a big party for his wife’s birthday. He’s…

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Star Cast Announced For ‘Chicago’ Coming To Regent

David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler are delighted to announce star casting for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi-awarding winning CHICAGO, opening at the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 25 – Saturday 30 November. Stage and soap star Faye Brookes returns to the stage as Roxie Hart. She is joined by Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton as Billy Flynn. Leading West End talent Djalenga Scott also returns to the role of Velma Kelly, starring alongside Joshua Lloyd as Amos Hart and Jordan Lee Davies as Mary Sunshine. The cast is completed by Bethany Adamson, Victoria Anderson, Josh Crowther, Joe Dale, Jessica Keable, Robin Kent, Annabelle Laing, Jacob…

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Gareth Gates Brings a Night of Iconic Love Songs to the Victoria Hall

Renowned singer and entertainer Gareth Gates is set to captivate audiences with his latest show, Gareth Gates Sings Love Songs from the Movies, coming to the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday 6 March 2025.This one-night-only performance self-produced by Gareth himself, will take you on a heartfelt journey through some of the most iconic love songs ever featured in cinema. From the timeless Unchained Melody to the sizzling up tempo hits of Dirty Dancing, Gareth Gates reinterprets these beloved classics, offering a fresh and emotional experience. Each song is carefully chosen to transport the audience into the unforgettable love stories that have shaped generations.With the support of a dynamic live band, West…

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Regent Theatre to Throw Open Its Doors as Part of Heritage Open Days

From backstage tours to an exciting variety of theatre-based workshops – there is something for everyone to get involved with throughout the day. All activities are free but must be booked in advance through the website atgtickets.com/stoke. What can be expected from the day? BACKSTAGE TOURS Join us on a magical journey through history at the Regent Theatre on our backstage tours, as our knowledgeable guides provide a unique insight into the venue’s transition from a 1920s super cinema to becoming one of Staffordshire’s largest entertainment venues. Times: 10am, 12.30pm, 2.30pmDuration: 1 hour 30 minutesAge guidance: All ages Heritage Open Day…

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