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 The summer may almost be over but the theatre goers of North Staffordshire and beyond know that the fun has definitely not stopped as we enter the Eric season. The Eric franchise has been a staple part of the New Vic scene in late August and pre-Christmas for most of the last 27 years and offers a mix of comedy and music from the sixties that draws packed audiences for every two-week run. This year is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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:
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 […]
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. […]
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