Everyone who knows me or listens regularly to A View from the Wings podcast knows how passionate I am about the local musice scene. Linda Brammer is one of the organisers of an Open Mic event primarily for those young budding entertainers out there. The event is being held at the Gardeners Retreat pub and hosted by Jack And The Marmalade Fox Duo. I managed to speak with Linda and she told me all about the event. Listen below:
Welcome to the latest episode of A View from the Wings. Dave and Carol review Spitfire Girls at the Buxton Opera House. There's an interview with the cast of Good Golly Miss Molly which forms a part of the New Vic's 40th year anniversary. Carol chats to the organisers of the Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival. Dave brings us the first part of his interview with a founder member of Wet Wet Wet and of course Dave and Carol bring […]
Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival 2026 celebrates its 28th year with five incredible days of live music across the town this Easter, from Thursday 2nd to Monday 6th April 2026. With over 17 venues, 300+ gigs and a stellar line-up, it is one of Cheshire’s biggest and most loved live music events. Headline acts for Easter 2026 include King King, Rebecca Downes, Tom Seals, The Stumble, Rebecca Ferguson, The James Taylor Quartet, Jim Kirkpatrick Band, Nearly Dan, and Bruce […]
Sunny Afternoon is a story of friendship, fame and rock history, set to a soundtrack of era-defining songs that brings the sound of the 60s roaring back to life. Experience the electrifying true story behind The Kinks, the band that changed rock music forever, with a back catalogue of unforgettable hits including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night.” Sunny Afternoon comes to the Regent Theatre on 7th - 11th April 2026 and I […]
Dave and Carol chat to Deb McAndrew and review the Grand Babylon Hotel. Carol tells us about We Will Rock You from Stage Productions and the North Staffs Operatic Society's latest production - The Great British Bake Off Musical at the Stoke Rep. Dave chats to the One & Only Chesney Hawkes.
We all love The Great British Bake Off right? Soggy bottoms and all! Well that most popular of TV shows has been given the The Great British Musical Theatre treatment. Featuring an original score penned by Pippa Cleary and Jake Brunger the production premiered in Cheltenham before heading to the West End. Well now it's hitting Stoke-on-Trent. From the 10th -14th the North Staffs Operatic Society Ltd will delight audiences with their blend of heart, humour, and showstopping songs. Inspired […]
Welcome to Season 1 Episode 3 of A View from the Wings – A Moorlands Radio Production. Dave and Carol chat We Will Rock You, Claybody Theatre, Queen by Candlelight, The Artisan Tap and the What's On's and of course a look ahead at next week's pod. If you would like Dave and Carol to interview you about an upcoming production/show or you would like them to review it please email us at viewfromthewings3@gmail.com
Welcome to Season 1 Episode 2 of A View from the Wings - A Moorlands Radio Production. Dave and Carol chat about The Hound of the Baskervilles and they both have differing opinions! Fawlty Towers gets the View from the Wings scrutiny. We chat about A Beautiful Noise the Neil Diamond tribute and of course we look at what's coming up in the theatres, music venues and even an exhibition!
Join Dave Stringer and Carol Lovatt in the first episode of the brand new Moorlands Radio Podcast Production focusing on the world of Arts & Entertainment across North Staffordshire & South Cheshire. In this episode Dave and Carol chat Hound of the Baskervilles at the New Vic and the pros and cons of Tribute Artists. They also discuss the importance of the local music scene and events like the Nantwich Jazz Festival. If you have anything you would like Dave […]
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