Dave and Carol chat to Deb McAndrew and review the Grand Babylon Hotel. Carol tells us about We Will Rock You from Stage Productions and the North Staffs Operatic Society's latest production - The Great British Bake Off Musical at the Stoke Rep. Dave chats to the One & Only Chesney Hawkes.
One of the biggest hits in New Vic history, Good Golly Miss Molly is a powerful, music-fuelled, feel-good drama that bursts back onto the stage this spring as part of our 40th anniversary celebrations. At the frontline of a community fighting for survival, their vibrant street faces demolition. But Molly Gordon and her band of neighbours are refusing to go quietly. Gathered together in the local workingmen’s club, Molly’s even managed to reunite her former rock ‘n’ roll band, Ronnie […]
We all love The Great British Bake Off right? Soggy bottoms and all! Well that most popular of TV shows has been given the The Great British Musical Theatre treatment. Featuring an original score penned by Pippa Cleary and Jake Brunger the production premiered in Cheltenham before heading to the West End. Well now it's hitting Stoke-on-Trent. From the 10th -14th the North Staffs Operatic Society Ltd will delight audiences with their blend of heart, humour, and showstopping songs. Inspired […]
Welcome to Season 1 Episode 3 of A View from the Wings – A Moorlands Radio Production. Dave and Carol chat We Will Rock You, Claybody Theatre, Queen by Candlelight, The Artisan Tap and the What's On's and of course a look ahead at next week's pod. If you would like Dave and Carol to interview you about an upcoming production/show or you would like them to review it please email us at viewfromthewings3@gmail.com
Chesney Hawkes scored a massive UK hit with the song 'The One and Only' which featured in the film Buddy's Song. He also starred in the film, Chesney is the son of Chip Hawkes the Tremeloes bass player. His mum and his sister are also in show business and his brother played drums on the track 'The One and Only'. He has been active since 1991 and is still touring today. He has released six studio albums. The latest was […]
I don't know many of folk who don't appreciate the music of the iconic rock band Queen or don't think that Freddy Mercury was anything other than a fantastic showman. As is the way with things these days legends get immortalised by turning the phenomenon into a stage production. The music of Queen and the story telling of Ben Elton, We Will Rock You is set in a futuristic world where live music has been banned. The story follows a […]
Join Dave Stringer and Carol Lovatt in the first episode of the brand new Moorlands Radio Podcast Production focusing on the world of Arts & Entertainment across North Staffordshire & South Cheshire. In this episode Dave and Carol chat Hound of the Baskervilles at the New Vic and the pros and cons of Tribute Artists. They also discuss the importance of the local music scene and events like the Nantwich Jazz Festival. If you have anything you would like Dave […]
It is a very special year for the New Vic as it is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the current building. This event is being commemorated by the return of some of the biggest hits from the past four decades and one of these is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles which has had an update for the 2026 season. The Sherlock aficionado will recognise most of the key elements of the original story. The Baskerville […]
After a thorough miserable, wet and long winter it's only natural to look forward to the summer and hopefully much better weather! Now is the time to plan your days and nights out and there is nothing better than watching your favourite bands and artists from yester year in the great British outdoors. Brit Fest is a key, must see event for thousands of folk. They descend on Ashley Hall in Cheshire to eat, drink and be entertained. The 2026 […]
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