Strap yourselves in for this bumper edition of A View from the Wings - the Arts & Entertainment podcast produced by Moorlands Radio. Dave and Carol have been busy! Dave tals to the one and only Michael Ball ahead of his appearance at the Regent Theatre which has now been rescheduled for the 5th October. Carol talks to Janine Adamson about her exciting new project that launches next week entitled […]
Carol chats to Michael Fair, Director and Actor at the Rep Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent about the new season starting this month and in particularly, the thrilling opening production of The Ghost Train. Michael explains how the play was written by the Dad's Army veteran actor Arnold Ridley, who played the much loved character Godfrey in the iconic TV series. Ridley wrote the play in 1923 and it is a story […]
Carol speaks to Janine Adamson, founder of the Glazed Collective R&B Choir, a new and exciting venture launching next week in Stoke-on-Trent. The choir is a passion project of Janine, who is an accomplished classical musician, actress and singer, and it is a project aimed at creating a community choir focusing on music from artists such as Mary J Blige, Destiny's Child and Ashanti to name but a few. Similar […]
Michael Ball is on his Glow UK Tour throughout late 2026, supporting his 23rd solo album, Glow. The tour features new songs alongside old favorites, with support from Liss Jones. Michael hits the stage of the Regent Theatre this coming Wednesday 16th September and there are a few tickets left should you fancy an evening's entertainment from the great man himself. Our Dave Stringer managed to catch up with Michael […]
Lucy Beaumont is probably known best for her podcast Meet The Richardsons or for her chaotic appearances on Celebrity Traitors, Mastermind and The Wheel where she holds the unenviable title of the celebrity to lose most money for a contestant. You may also have read about her chaotic lifestyle and approach to parenthood in her book Drinking Custard. All of these were chatted about when Dave Stringer had the delight […]
Welcome to A View from the Wings. The Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment podcast presented by Dave Stringer and Carol Lovatt. In this episode Dave and Carol review their recently visited shows - Burlesque at the Regent, Eric in Downtown Abbey at The New Vic and The Last Laugh at the Buxton Opera House. Plus much more....
There are many Queen tribute acts to be found but if Joseph Lee Jackson is playing the part of Freddie Mercury then the audience is guaranteed a great show. Endorsed by Mercury's family and praised by the likes of Brian May and winner of the prestigious Tribute Act of the Year Award, Jackson is the real deal. Dave Stringer managed to catch up with Lee before his appearance at the […]
Review by Dave Stringer Burlesque is advertised as a BIG musical and there is definitely no reason to report the production company to the Advertising Standards Agency. Make no bones about it this is a massive production that sweeps its audience along in thunderous style. From the moment that MC Sean (Ryan Carter) introduces us to the Burlesque Lounge we in the audience cannot fail to be swept along on […]
Review by Dave Stringer Ever wondered about what it is like back stage when big stars are preparing to entertain their adoring audience? Then you have the chance to experience that by seeing The Last Laugh which is currently touring the UK. Even better is the fact that this lovely piece of theatre allows you the chance to see three comedic icons in the shape of Tommy Cooper (Damian Williams), […]
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 […]
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