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The Hollies UK tour hits Victoria Hall in 2023.

The Hollies UK tour hits Victoria Hall in 2023.

The Hollies have been entertaining audiences for over the last 60 years with their timeless hits such as "Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)", "The Air That I Breathe", "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", and "Bus Stop". The band's music has transcended generations and their live performances continue to captivate fans worldwide. The line-up includes powerhouse drummer Bobby Elliott, and singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist Tony Hicks, both of whom are original members of the band. They are joined by lead singer Peter Howarth, as well as bass player Ray Stiles, Keyboardist Ian Parker, and Steve Lauri on Rhythm Guitar. Last year the band celebrated 60 years…
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New Vic and Upswing Team Up To Fuse Circus With Theatre As ‘Circus Comes Home’

New Vic and Upswing Team Up To Fuse Circus With Theatre As ‘Circus Comes Home’

The New Vic and award-winning circus company Upswing will begin an annual programme of work fusing contemporary circus with theatre this year, as they develop their longstanding relationship aiming to push the boundaries of the combined artform. Highlights from the first year of the programme will include: Site specific performances of Upswing’s Circus Flavours for audiences and participants of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent. A new production of the critically-acclaimed Astley’s Astounding Adventures – one of the New Vic’s most successful shows about ‘father of the modern circus’ Philip Astley. Two circus skills summer schools, widening access to cultural opportunities for communities, including young people at…
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‘Ay Up Me Ducks’ – Jonny’s Back!

‘Ay Up Me Ducks’ – Jonny’s Back!

The Regent Theatre has today announced on Tuesday that Stoke-on-Trent’s favourite panto star Jonathan Wilkes is back for this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas. Returning to the stage from Friday 15 December 2023 – Sunday 7 January 2024, Jonny Wilkes will star in the title role of Jack Trot. In what will be his 19th season at the Regent Theatre panto, Jonny is no stranger to the stage. He has enjoyed a varied career including lead roles in Chicago, The Rocky Horror Show, Guys and Dolls and Grease, and held hosting duties on You’ve Been Framed and Love on a Saturday Night on television. Jonny Wilkes said: “I can’t wait to return to my hometown…
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Kiln Sparks To Inspire Backstage Talent With In the Round Theatre Workshops

Kiln Sparks To Inspire Backstage Talent With In the Round Theatre Workshops

Kiln Sparks, a new one-week course as part of the New Vic Theatre’s Kiln Network development programme in association with New Earth Theatre and tiata fahodzi, will provide an opportunity for emerging and entry-level theatre personnel from under-represented groups to get experience working in-the-round at Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre. The one-week residential course, led by the New Vic’s Associate Director Vicki Dela Amedume MBE, is an initiative designed for entry level sound and lighting technicians; company stage managers wishing to expand their knowledge of technical processes; emerging production managers who would like to expand their technical knowledge and emerging sound…
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Beverley Knight To Perform At The Regent In November

Beverley Knight To Perform At The Regent In November

A celebration tour to mark Beverley’s 50th Birthday and incredible career Following her sold out exclusive birthday show next week at London Lafayette, Beverley Knight has announced the details of her biggest ever UK tour to date. The Queen of British Soul will perform twenty very special headline dates across some of the UK’s major cities throughout October and November 2023, including the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent on Friday 10 November 2023. Beverley Knight has been one of the UK's most consistent artists for almost three decades. Celebrating her incredible career over the years, the tour also marks her milestone 50th birthday. Back together with her live…
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Lesley Joseph To Star In ‘Sister Act’ At The Regent

Lesley Joseph To Star In ‘Sister Act’ At The Regent

The producers of the 2023 Olivier Award nominated production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are thrilled to announce that television and stage star Lesley Joseph will play ‘Mother Superior’ in the UK and Ireland tour, coming to the Regent Theatre from Mon 25 – Sat 30 September 2023. www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk Further casting will be announced in due course. Lesley Joseph is best known for playing ‘Dorien Green’ in the hugely successful sitcom “Birds of a Feather” alongside Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson. They recorded over 100 episodes over a period of nine years. Lesley and her co-stars returned to our screens in Birds of a Feather in 2013. She has been seen on…
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Crewe Lyceum Announces Return of Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston in Magical Family Pantomime

Crewe Lyceum Announces Return of Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston in Magical Family Pantomime

Following a hugely successful pantomime season last year, Crewe Lyceum and Pantomime producer Imagine Theatre are delighted to confirm that this year’s magical family treat Cinderella will see the return of panto favourites Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston from 08 – 31 December. The pantomime will have further star casting announced soon. Reviews from Aladdin 2022 “Pure Entertainment from start to finish.” (Nantwich News)Nothing short of sensational! (Crewe Hub News) With a fifty-year career in theatre, Malcom Lord is no stranger to pantomime making this his 39 th and his 7th consecutive at the Lyceum. This year, he’s making wishes…
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Ellen Kent and the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv present La Bohème

Ellen Kent and the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv present La Bohème

The award-winning opera producer Ellen Kent returns to the Regent Theatre with La Bohème in Spring 2023 performed by the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, on Sunday 26 March. One of the most romantic operas ever written, La Bohème is traditionally staged featuring beautiful sets and costumes. Set in the backstreets and attics of Bohemian Paris, this powerful and emotional opera tells the heart-breaking tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer, Rodolfo. Puccini’s masterpiece, La Bohème, is based on Henri Murger’s novel Scenes de la vie de boheme. The sumptuous set is inspired by the art of the…
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Cult 60s Classic Killing Of Sister George Brought To Life At New Vic

Cult 60s Classic Killing Of Sister George Brought To Life At New Vic

The New Vic Theatre and renowned theatre company Told by an Idiot will collaborate for the first time this April on a compelling production of the cult ’60s classic, The Killing of Sister George. Written by Frank Marcus, this powerful comedy drama observes the life of June Buckeridge, who plays the role of kindly district nurse Sister George in fictitious radio soap opera 'Applehurst'; in reality June is a swaggering foul-mouthed loose cannon whose career and lifestyle is under threat. Set during the 1960s, a period of great social change, the play explores the volatile relationship between June and her partner Alice…
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Landmark Play “Abigail’s Party” Served Up On New Vic Stage

Landmark Play “Abigail’s Party” Served Up On New Vic Stage

London Classic Theatre present Mike Leigh’s ruthless and achingly funny examination of 1970s British life at the New Vic this April. It was 1977, the year of skin-tight polyester, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and Saturday Night Fever. The Sex Pistols were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze and Angela Rippon danced with Morecambe & Wise. And Mike Leigh and his cast were putting the finishing touches to Abigail’s Party, the ferocious black comedy that became a true landmark of twentieth-century theatre. Taking to the New Vic stage from Wednesday 5 to Saturday 15 April, Abigail’s Party follows…
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