Dave Stringer in Conversation with Russell Kane and Natalie Casey aka Romeo & Juliet

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Russell Kane and Natalie Casey aka Romeo & Juliet

Nothing breaks your heart like losing your first love. And it hits even harder when it’s taken 40 years to find it. This first love feels like the last chance saloon. When Juliet meets Romeo across a crowded dance floor, sparks fly! Hearts race, desperate for resuscitation from a romance defibrillator. Dave Stringer talks to the two principle cast members Russell Kane and Natalie Casey about this adaptation of one of Shakespear's most famous works. You can watch it at […]

8 October 2026

Interviews

Carol Lovatt in Conversation with Simon Drakeford – Stoke Book Festival

Carol chats to Simon Drakeford, Director of the Stoke Book Festival happening in Stoke-on-Trent from October 3rd to the 10th. Stoke book festival is an exciting new venture in the city aiming to put Stoke on the literary map as it hosts a huge variety of writers and activities linked to celebrating all things creative and inspiring. Workshops, performances and community events will delight readers and artists both local and national this October in celebration of the written word, learning […]

25 September 2026

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Carol Lovatt in Conversation with Andrew Nicklin – Film Theatre Stoke

Carol chats with Andrew Nicklin, Director of the Film Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, about the move from the Staffordshire University site to it's new home at the Wade Institute in Hartshill and about the exciting autumn season ahead. Founded in 1974, the Film Theatre shows films which are different to mainstream cinemas although they also show a good blockbuster too. The Film Theatre is the leading independent cinema in the city and it prides itself on screening independent cinema, cult favourites, […]

22 September 2026 2

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Carol Lovatt in Conversation with Michael Fair of Stoke Rep

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 of a group of mismatched travellers who are stranded for […]

16 September 2026

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Carol Lovatt in Conversation with Janine Adamson of the Glazed Collective R&B Choir

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 to Rock Choir in context i.e. a choir which differs […]

15 September 2026

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Dave Stringer in Conversation with Michael Ball

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 and as ever when Mr Stringer interviews someone, the conversation […]

14 September 2026 5

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Dave Stringer in Conversation with Lucy Beaumont

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 of chatting to Lucy before she appears at the Victoria […]

11 September 2026

Interviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Joseph Lee Jackson aka Freddie Mercury

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 Victoria Hall. As well as talking all things Queen, they […]

9 September 2026

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Dave Stringer in Conversation with David Graham aka Uncle Eric

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 […]

20 August 2026 2

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