Dave Stringer in Conversation with Jodie Scott about Trentham Live

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Jodie Scott about Trentham Live

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 […]

5 August 2026

Interviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Dominic Halpin – A Country Night in Nashville

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 & […]

5 August 2026

Interviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Jill Rezzano of the New Vic

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:

5 August 2026

Interviews

Carol Lovatt in Conversation with BeatlesforSale

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 […]

10 July 2026

Theatre Reviews

Theatre Review: Waitress @ The Regent

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 […]

7 July 2026

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Podcasts

A View from the Wings S1 Ep.15

We're back with a bumper episode! This week we have a review of the Excellent Stage Productions latest offering 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. Dave speaks to Dan Partridge of 'Waitress the Musical' which hits the Regent stage soon. Loads of What's On's to bring you. Carol interviews the young band 'Walking Alone'. Dave and Carol tells us what they have coming up in the near future. Finally, we take a dip into the archive to bring you a fantastic […]

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Interviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Waitress the Musical’s Dan Partridge

By Dave Stringer. Meet Jenna, She's a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness. This fantastic musical hits the Regent Theatre's stage from the 6th to the 11th of July. I managed to catch up […]

22 June 2026

Podcasts

A View from the Wings S1 Ep.14

A bumper addition of your favourite Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment Podcast A View from the Wings thi week. Dave and Carol bring you their reviews of 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' from the Buxton Opera House, the New Vic's Around the World in 80 Days and the Stoke Rep's Sheila's Island. We bring you interviews from The Archers actor Susie Riddel and the New Vic historian Rachel Walker. We bring you loads of What's On's from around North Staffordshire and beyond. […]

11 June 2026

Theatre Reviews

Theatre Review: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice @ Buxton Opera House

It is twelve months since Buxton Opera House first collaborated with Cahoots NI. That was for the much acclaimed The Vanishing Elephant which was a puppeteer’s dream. I am delighted to say that The Sorcerer’s Apprentice which is the latest co-production between the two companies is an even better family delight with its melange of music, magic and masterful puppeteering. Set in the deep and eerie forests somewhere in Scandinavia, the story tells the tale of a young girl Gunda […]

5 June 2026

The Moorlands Music Mix

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