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Dizzee Rascal to play album launch show at the Victoria Hall

To celebrate the release of his latest album, “Don’t Take it Personal,” Dizzee Rascal will be performing a special album launch party at the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 17 February. UK music icon Dizzee Rascal returns with the electrifying new album “Don’t Take It Personal”, out February 9 2024 via Big Dirtee Records Ltd. The announcement is paired with the release of new single “How Did I Get So Calm” - a glowing reminder of Dizzee's trademark sound and in-your-face energy.  Standing tall against his best work, Dizzee’s new record captures him in incendiary form as he flows effortlessly through a collection of distinctly UK genres with unrivalled ease.…

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The Fast Show Reunite For 2024 UK Tour

It’s been 30 years since the The Fast Show first burst onto our television screens and “the defining comedy sketch show of the Nineties” (The Independent) is back, live on tour. Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse are reuniting with Simon Day, John Thomson, Arabella Weir and Mark Williams for 13 shows across the UK throughout March this year including the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent on Monday 18 March. Tickets for An Evening With The Fast Show go on sale on Friday 26 January at 10am from atgtickets.com/stoke. This celebratory live tour will be a huge treat for fans of the multi-award…

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Stage Premier Celebrates Centenary Of First UK Radio Play

Comedy caper A Leap In The Dark will receive its stage premiere at the New Vic this February and will celebrate the centenary of the UK's first ever radio play being broadcast. Originally commissioned by BBC Radio Four, A Leap In The Dark, written by Emmy award-winning writer Ron Hutchinson, will have its stage premiere at the New Vic Theatre from Friday 9 February to Saturday 2 March, directed by Caroline Wilkes*. This sophisticated comedy caper celebrates the 100th anniversary of the UK’s first ever radio play and charts the (almost) true story of how radio plays came to be.…

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Award-Winning Musical ‘& Juliet’ Is Heading To The Regent

After thrilling audiences at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End from 2019-2023, and on Broadway where it is currently playing at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, the Olivier and WhatsOnStage Award winning and Tony Award nominated musical & JULIET is embarking on a UK tour including the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 12 to Saturday 17 May 2025. Casting is to be announced. There is life after Romeo! Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as Juliet ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way. Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new…

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Only Fools And Horses Coming To The Regent In 2024!

Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back and coming to a town near you! The smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical – direct from a record-breaking sold-out four-year run in London’s West End – featuring Del Boy, Rodney, Grandad, Cassandra, Raquel, Boycie, Marlene, Trigger, Denzil, Mickey Pearce, Mike the Barman, the Driscoll Brothers and all the gang, is hitting the road in 2024, heading to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 2 to Saturday 7 December 2024. Based on John Sullivan’s legendary record-breaking television show, this critically acclaimed home-grown musical spectacular – which played over 1,000 performances at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket…

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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: A Spectacular Return to UK Stages in 2024

The world-renowned Lord of the Dance is poised to make an exhilarating return to the United Kingdom. After celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lord of the Dance in 2022, Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. The 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again with this record-breaking show. Lord of the Dance, a production that has enchanted over 60 million people in 60 countries on every continent and graced more than 1000 venues, is a testament to Michael Flatley's creative brilliance. It has left an indelible mark on the world of dance,…

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Crewe Lyceum Announce Eve Parsons As Cinderella in Magical Annual Pantomime

Crewe Lyceum confirm Eve Parsons will play the title role in the upcoming magical family pantomime Cinderella from 08 – 31 December. Eve Parsons previous credits include ensemble in Sleeping Beauty at the Yvonne Arnaud, the UK arena tour of the L.O.L surprise live VIP Party in 2021, and Summer the Donna Summer musical in 2022. Eve is excited to spend her Christmas surrounded by pantomime magic and making her debut in a leading role. Eve said” “I’m so grateful to be a part of the joy that pantomimes bring every year at Christmas. Find Prince Charming I hope I do, and as Cinderella says,…

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Alan Ayckbourn’s Latest Play Constant Companions Scrutinizes Impact of AI on Humanity

One of the UK’s most successful playwrights, Alan Ayckbourn, scrutinizes the consequences of artificial intelligence in his 89th play, Constant Companions. Performed at the New Vic from Tuesday 24 October to 4 November, this topical production from the prolific playwright is also directed by the man himself. Starring Georgia Burnell (Family Album), Andy Cryer (Season’s Greetings), Tanya-Loretta Dee (Family Album), Alexandra Mathie (The Girl Next Door), Naomi Petersen (The Girl Next Door), Richard Stacey (Confusions) and Leigh Symonds (Season’s Greetings), it weaves together the stories of highflying lawyer Lorraine, lonely bachelor Don and technician Winston. Lorraine is a fabulously successful…

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Cast Announced for New Vic’s Magical Family Reimagining of Christmas Classic The Nutcracker

This Christmas, the New Vic Theatre will put its own magical spin on the classic story of The Nutcracker in a festive family production from Friday 17 November 2023 to Saturday 27 January 2024. Bringing this much-loved tale to life in The Nutcracker: A Christmas Fairytale is a cast that includes Franky Attard (Doctor Who, BBC, Dick Whittington, Spillers Pantomimes) as Marie/Ensemble, Edwin Cheng (Romeo and Juliet, New Adventures) as Nutcracker Prince/Ensemble, Clara Darcy (Brassed Off, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, New Vic) as Lemon Meringue Mayor/Bonbonviller/Snowflake/Ensemble, Matthew Ganley (The Great Gatsby, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Grosvenor Open…

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Sing-a-long-a Matilda the Musical Heads to the Regent Theatre

Sing-a-Long-a Matilda The Musical heads to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent on Sunday 14 January 2024 Sing-a-Long-a is a unique interactive Sing-a-long-a show featuring the brand-new smash hit Musical film Matilda The Musical. Calling all revolting children and their parents – come and be a little bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda The Musical from the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman. Now is your chance to interact with this incredible tale of a little girl making her great escape! Find the “magic” inside of you at the latest film to get the Sing-a-Long-a treatment – the…

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