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....
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), Bob Monkhouse (Simon Cartwright) and Eric Morecambe (Britain’s Got Talent […]
The Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) is an unsung part of the history of World War 2. Formed because of the need to transport planes from base to base but without the pilots available to do the job, it recruited men who were unfit for combat and – unthought of previously – women to fulfill the role with the revolutionary idea of equal pay. Spitfire Girls – which is now on tour – offers a slice of what life was like […]
Has anyone ever greeted you with the question “How you doin’?” Then it is likely that you have just met one of the millions of fans worldwide of the iconic comedy series Friends that had an unbelievable ten seasons that can still be seen on a variety of platforms. And if you ever wished that you could be a member of the audience at a recording of one of the classic episodes then your luck might just be in. That […]
Friends! The Musical Parody has hit the shores of the UK following a massively successful run in New York and Las Vegas. This slice of American funniness come to the rolling hills close the the Staffordshire Moorlands. Yes you can watch all your favourite characters at The Buxton Opera House from the 10th to the 14th of February. Could you be any more excited? Recently I managed to catch up with Amelia Atherton who plays the quite bonkers character of […]
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