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Kiln Sparks Residency Is Back!

Kiln Sparks, a one-week backstage training programme led by the New Vic in association with New Earth Theatre, returns this summer to provide an exciting opportunity for emerging theatre talents from under-represented groups to gain firsthand experience of working behind the scenes in a midscale producing theatre. The five-day residential course, which takes place at Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre, aims to expand the industry’s knowledge base for in-the-round theatre making and diversify the pool of Global Majority* backstage personnel. Led by New Vic Associate Director Vicki Amedume and supported by the technical and production teams at the New Vic who…

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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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Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall Account North Staffs Mind As Their Charity Of The Year

The Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall are recognising World Mental Health Day by announcing North Staffs Mind as their nominated charity of the year. Staff from the Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall will be working together to raise funds through different initiatives for this great cause, as well as both venues providing space for the charity to raise money and awareness in their foyers. North Staffs Mind’s mission is to provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They work to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. They are a flexible and enabling organisation, supporting…

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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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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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By the Waters of Liverpool opens next week at Crewe Lyceum

The creative team behind new Helen Forrester play By The Waters Of Liverpool have released the first cast images during rehearsals and in costume. By The Waters Of Liverpool Autumn 2023 UK Tour will run for eight weeks visiting 13 venues across the country. The show opens at Crewe Lyceum next week and runs from Monday 18 – Tuesday 19 September. The tour opens in two weeks on Monday 4 September 2023 at The Auditorium at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool before travelling round the country. The nine-strong cast will play more than 50 characters between them during the production.…

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Britpop Legends Shed Seven Bring Their Tour To Victoria Hall

There’s just six weeks to go until Shed Seven take to the Victoria Hall stage on Monday 23 October 2023. Shed Seven emerged as one of the big hitters during the heyday of Britpop, their catalogue of classic singles leading to seven Top 20 hits includingGoing For Gold,Chasing Rainbows, Disco Downand On Standbyas well as four Top 10 albums. Their popularity has continued since reforming in 2007, with 2017’s Instant Pleasuresalbum debuting at #8 - their highest-charting record in eighteen years. Shed Seven’s current tour coincides with the launch of their first new album in six years A Matter of Time which will be released in…

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One Night Of Elvis – Lee Memphis King

Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance. He’ll bring his fantastic live show ‘One Night of Elvis’ to the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 16 September 2023. Over the last 10 years as Lee has toured his ‘One Night of Elvis’ he has picked up numerous accolades and has headlined and sold out some of the most prestigious venues across the UK and beyond. In August 2016 he completed a sell-out concert tour of Israel, performing to over…

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