Theatre Review: Burlesque @ The Regent Theatre

Theatre Review: Burlesque @ The Regent Theatre

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 the driving beat of the music and movement on view […]

27 August 2026

Podcasts

A View from the Wings S2 Ep.3

Welcome to this week's A View from the Wings - the Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment Podcast. This week we are excited that the Autumn Season is nearly upon us. We talk Tigerfest which features some excellent bands across two venues, The Rigger and the Artisan Tap with all proceeds going to conserving tigers in their natural habitat across the world. We hear from the organiser of the Windrush Generation Festival which takes place at Smithfield Park in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent […]

20 August 2026

Interviews

Carol Lovatt in Conversation with Robbie Campbell of the Windrush Generation Festival

Carol talks to Robbie Campbell about the Windrush Generation Festival happening at Smithfield Park in Stoke-on-Trent this coming Saturday. The festival is a commemorative and celebratory event focused on fundraising and local Caribbean heritage and culture. Robbie discusses his parents journey from Jamaica to Stoke-on-Trent and how that generation came over to work and contribute to society after the War. He also mentions the disgraceful Windrush scandal which is still ongoing. The festival will be full of fabulous music including […]

17 August 2026

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Podcasts

A View from the Wings – the Podcast. Season 2 Episode 2

Dave and Carol return for the second episode of season 2 of the Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment podcast A View from the Wings. This week we talk about what's coming up in all the local theatres and entertainment venues. There's an archive interview from 60's star Beaky from Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky Mick & Tich who sadly recently passed away. Following a hugely successful Beatles celebration at the Artisan Tap, Carol speakes to the band BeatlesforSale.

13 August 2026 3

Podcasts

A View from the Wings – the Podcast. Season 2 Episode 1

A View from the Wings - the Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment podcast is back with season 2! Carol isn't with us this week so we've dragged Tony 'the wizz' Walley in front of the microphone for this episode. We have three cracking interviews to bring you including Dominic Halpin who brings his 'A Country Night in Nashville' show to the stage of the Victoria Hall this coming Saturday night. We hear all about Trentham Live from Trentham Estate's Jodie […]

6 August 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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Theatre Reviews

Theatre Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory @ The Regent Theatre

Review by Ian Kendrick: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is running from 23rd June to the 27th June 2026, at the Regent theatre, Stoke on Trent. The story originated from a children’s novel written by Roald Dahl in 1964 and is a story of poverty, hope, love and adventure from the eyes and mind of one Charlie Bucket. The cast showed great talent from Willy Wonka himself ( Sean Clark-Wilkinson) to Charlie Bucket (Shay Wright) Mrs Bucket (Phoebe Cooke) Grandpa […]

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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

Theatre Reviews

Theatre Review: Single White Female @ The Regent

Review by Dave Stringer The original Single White Female was a film from the 1990s that became a cult classic that has lived well beyond the sell-by date. Rebecca Reid has taken the concept of the original film and brought it right up to date. Now set in the Uk, it tackles the difficulties faced by a single mum in a world of sexting, social media influence and even Ozempic. Allie (Anna Ruben) is horrified to learn that her ex […]

28 May 2026

The Moorlands Music Mix

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