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Review: Hound of the Baskervilles

Set in the lovely 300 seater Daneside Theatre, Congleton Players' put on their latest play 'Hound of the Baskervilles' which is running until 18th June. Directed by David McCaddon and assisted by Wendy Mckie the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's third novel gets a hilarious makeover courtesy of Steve Canny and John Nicholson. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on his estate, his friend Dr. James Mortimer summons Sherlock Holmes from Baker Street, with Dr Watson in tow. The look of terror etched on Sir Charles' face, and the paw prints of a gigantic hound beside his body, the…

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Sherlock’s most famous case in rehearsals

Congleton Players have been busy over the past few months rehearsing their latest production at Daneside Theatre, Congleton and it promises to be one not to be missed.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic detective tale “The Hound of the Baskervilles” has been given a fun-filled, farcical overhaul by the acclaimed comedy theatre company Peepolykus and has been described as “a zany, farcical and fast paced production bursting with gags and laughter”. For those who are fans of the book, the plot remains faithful to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original. Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr Watson are recruited to investigate…

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Tony winning musical Titanic comes to Regent Theatre!

The Tony Award-winning Titanic The Musical is making its way to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 24 April to Saturday 29 April 2023. Produced by Danielle Tarento, Steven M Levy and Vaughan Williams in association with Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, the production is coming to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent as part of a UK Tour, 10 years since it made its critically acclaimed debut at Southwark Playhouse in London. Danielle Tarento said: ‘Steven, Vaughan and I are so excited that the great ship Titanic is setting sail on a new UK Tour. I can’t believe that it’s been 10 years since that first production at Southwark Playhouse - it feels like a lifetime ago and…

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Local Theatre History with Stewart Green

On In My City talk to local historian and hospital radio DJ, Stewart Green. Stewart has been comprehensively researching local theatre in the area and put together an amazing archive filled with fascinating detail of shows put on in our much loved (and in some cases, lost) venues dating back to the 1800's in some cases. Stewart's fascinating archives appear on his website located here:https://sandbachwhatson.weebly.com/theatre-history-and-local-show-listing.html Example of Stewart's research

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New Vic Brings ‘Alice In Wonderland’ Back For Christmas

One of the New Vic’s best-loved Christmas shows, Alice in Wonderland, is back this festive season to celebrate the culmination of the theatre company’s 60thanniversary of theatre making. Opening on Friday 18 November 2022 and running until Saturday 28 January 2023, audiences will journey with Alice down the rabbit hole, following the White Rabbit into a curiously enchanting new world, filled with even curiouser characters.  As she searches for a way home, Alice encounters strange and whimsical people: a disappearing Cheshire Cat with a grin wider than she’s ever seen, a Mad Hatter whose tea party never quite serves tea, and…

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Irlam Live Festival Returns In June

IRLAM LIVE 2022 is back for it’s sixth year.  Four days over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend – Thursday 2nd June, Friday 3rd June, Saturday 4th June and Sunday 5th June 2022 at Manchester’s – Prince’s Park looks set to be it’s biggest year yet!  Four great days – one awesome festival.  Headliners for this year include Marti Pellow and Bananarama. Also playing the main stage is The Feeling, Hue & Cry, Boyzlife, N-Trance, Abz from 5ive, Ben from Phats and Small and lots, lots more.   It all kicks off on Thursday 2nd June with ‘Cool Britannia’. This is the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee day,…

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Interview: Bobby Elliott, The Hollies

On In My City along with Angela Smith of KnotFM interview Bobby Elliott, drummer from legendary 60s group The Hollies ahead of their Regent Theatre tour date on their 60th anniversary tour. Bobby talks about his musical influences, how he joined The Hollies, trying to breakthrough in the US and his passion for writing which has resulted in him authoring 'It Ain't Heavy, It's My Story'. The Hollies play The Regent on 27th May and tickets can be purchased online here. Information about this event can be found on our site here https://soundcloud.com/user-863110835/bobby-elliott-the-hollies

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Interview: Peter White ‘Islands In The Stream’

On In My City talk to Peter White, one of the UK's leading Kenny Rogers' tribute acts, ahead of his performance in Victoria Hall, Hanley's show 'Islands In The Stream' on 12th May Peter discusses the show, how he started off in the business, appearing on 'Stars In Your Eyes' and how much the audiences around our area mean to him. Tickets can be purchased here: More information about the event can be found here https://soundcloud.com/user-863110835/peter-white-as-kenny-rogers-interview?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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Ricardo Fuller Comes To Mitchell Arts Centre

Stoke City fans' favourite, Ricardo Fuller, makes an appearance at Mitchell Arts Centre in "An Evening With" on Friday 20th May. Ricardo appears alongside Stoke City stalwart and 1972 legend, Terry Conroy on stage and in conversation chatting life, football and sharing stories of Stoke City and playing in two different eras. Ricardo, who scored Stoke City's first ever Premier League goal (against Bolton Wanderers) was part of their promotion winning season and was a regular during their formative years in the Premier League, netting over 40 times during his time at The Potters'. Terry Conroy is a fantastic ambassador…

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Interview: Simon & Garfunkel Story

Direct from a weeklong run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a SOLD OUT Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Angela Smith of KnotFM interviewed the two stars' of the show ahead of their performance at Victoria Hall, Hanley on Friday 15th April 2022 To buy tickets, see our ticket information here or head…

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