Review by Dave Stringer The summer may almost be over but the theatre goers of North Staffordshire and beyond know that the fun has definitely not stopped as we enter the Eric season. The Eric franchise has been a staple part of the New Vic scene in late August and pre-Christmas for most of the last 27 years and offers a mix of comedy and music from the sixties that draws packed audiences for every two-week run. This year is […]
When David graham was first asked to produce a show for the New Vic he hoped that he could get three year's work out of the project. Twenty-seven years later Eric has become a twice-yearly cult event that plays in front of packed audiences. Uncle Eric is back - this time it's all about him getting a a job in Staffordshire's premier stately home 'Downtown Abbey'. David is the writer, producer and lead actor in the shows and Dave Stringer […]
Welcome to this week's A View from the Wings - the Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment Podcast. This week we are excited that the Autumn Season is nearly upon us. We talk Tigerfest which features some excellent bands across two venues, The Rigger and the Artisan Tap with all proceeds going to conserving tigers in their natural habitat across the world. We hear from the organiser of the Windrush Generation Festival which takes place at Smithfield Park in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent […]
Carol talks to Anthony Bellamy the organiser of Tigerfest 2026 - a fundraising event happening at The Rigger venue in Newcastle-under-Lyme and the Artisan Tap, Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday/Sunday 10th and 11th October. The exciting music fundraiser is all about tiger conservation and aims to raise money for tigers globally who are at risk. The weekend looks full of great music with an extensive line up of bands including The Shape of Water, The Soul Revival, Silk Spinster, Walking Alone and […]
Carol talks to Robbie Campbell about the Windrush Generation Festival happening at Smithfield Park in Stoke-on-Trent this coming Saturday. The festival is a commemorative and celebratory event focused on fundraising and local Caribbean heritage and culture. Robbie discusses his parents journey from Jamaica to Stoke-on-Trent and how that generation came over to work and contribute to society after the War. He also mentions the disgraceful Windrush scandal which is still ongoing. The festival will be full of fabulous music including […]
Dave and Carol return for the second episode of season 2 of the Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment podcast A View from the Wings. This week we talk about what's coming up in all the local theatres and entertainment venues. There's an archive interview from 60's star Beaky from Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky Mick & Tich who sadly recently passed away. Following a hugely successful Beatles celebration at the Artisan Tap, Carol speakes to the band BeatlesforSale.
A View from the Wings - the Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment podcast is back with season 2! Carol isn't with us this week so we've dragged Tony 'the wizz' Walley in front of the microphone for this episode. We have three cracking interviews to bring you including Dominic Halpin who brings his 'A Country Night in Nashville' show to the stage of the Victoria Hall this coming Saturday night. We hear all about Trentham Live from Trentham Estate's Jodie […]
Trentham Live returns with an incredible line up of artists in our unique historic lakeside setting for a fifth year. This year's line up is: Thursday 20th August - The Fratellis with Support Acts Friday 21st August - Madness with support Saturday 22nd August - Five with support from The Wanted 2.0 Sunday 23rd August - The Human League with support from Altered Images and Blancmange I manged to catch up with Jodie Scott from Trentham Estate about this year's […]
A Country Night in Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Taking you on a journey through the history of country, and featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, are showcased by the fabulous vocals and musicianship of Dominic Halpin & […]
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