July and August are normally quieter in the world of theatre but whislt the boards may not be trodden as often, Theatres like The New Vic step up their outreach work. I recently managed to catch up with Jill Rezzano the theatre's head of education who tells us what the summer has in store for her and her department. Listen blow:
Carol Lovatt caught up with exciting local band Ricolte for their very first radio interview. Recorded at the Artisan Tap, the conversation gives listeners the chance to get to know the band, and to discover what's next for this talented local act. It's a relaxed and engaging interview that celebrates home-grown talent and shines a spotlight on another great success story from the Staffordshire music scene.
Leek Town will start the new season at home to Whitby Town on the 8th August. The Yorkshire side make the journey down to the Staffordshire Moorlands having just stayed up on the final day of last season. That is followed up for Leek by a trip to FC United of Manchester on the 11th August before visiting Stockton Town on the 15th August. Boxing Day sees Josh Brehaut’s side welcoming Quorn to the F.Ball Community Stadium […]
Congleton Town’s third season back in the Northern Premier League West will kick off at home to Vauxhall Motors on Tuesday 11th August. That is subject to the Bears not needing a replay against AFC Wolverhampton City in the FA Cup. If they do need a replay, then the league season will not get underway until 18th August as they head to Stalybridge Celtic due to playing in the FA Trophy on 15th August. Richard Duffy’s men will […]
Newcastle Town will host new boys 1874 Northwich in their opening game of the Northern Premier League West season on Tuesday 11th August. 1874 won promotion from the Midlands League Premier Division last season as they defeated rivals Northwich Victoria in the playoff final to end a two-season absence from the Northern Premier League. That game is subject to not needing a replay in their FA Cup tie against Atherstone Town. Should they need a replay, they will […]
Kidsgrove Athletic will face Chasetown in the opening game of the new Northern Premier League West season on Tuesday 11th August. The Scholars are now managed by former Port Vale and Stoke City defender Carl Dickinson, with the former Hanley Town manager joining the club in the final weeks of the previous season from Leek Town. That game is subject to Kidsgrove not needing a replay against Abbey Hulton United in the FA Cup, which takes place on […]
Returning Hanley Town will start the new Northern Premier League West season against fellow step 5 champions Wythenshawe on the 11th August. As Hanley Town won the Midlands Football League Premier Division, Wythenshawe claimed the North West Counties Football League Premier Division title, giving both sides an immediate return to the Northern Premier League. That game is subject to Hanley not needing an FA Cup replay against Stourport Swifts in the Emirates FA Cup. If they do need […]
Beatlesforsale are a tribute band to the Beatles that are renowned around the world for their accurate impersonations of the Fab Four that allows the audience to hear the authentic sound, see the real look and hear the banter. Every chord and cheeky grin is exactly where it should be. These world class musicians – who have played with the likes of Midge Ure, Mary Hopkin, Morrissey and Nancy Sinatra and have been crowd-pleasers from Liverpool to Lisbon and all […]
It has taken a while for the musical Waitress to reach the stage at the Regent Theatre but the wait has been well worth it. Like the service at the finest dining places this was deserving of a mound of Michelin stars. Jenna (Carrie Hope Fletcher) is a much-revered pie maker but she is stuck in the rut at Joe’s Diner with her life seemingly going nowhere. Even worse she is in an abusive relationship with her husband Earl (Mark […]
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