Jersey Boys first ran in London’s West End from 18 March 2008 to 26 March 2017 – nine amazing years – and, at the time, was the 6th longest musical running in the West End. The musical returned to the West End as the first show to play the reinstated Trafalgar Theatre from 14 April 2021 to 4 January 2024. Jersey Boys previously played three record-breaking UK and Ireland tours from 2014 to 2016, 2017 to 2019 and 2021 to […]
Carol chats to Simon Drakeford, Director of the Stoke Book Festival happening in Stoke-on-Trent from October 3rd to the 10th. Stoke book festival is an exciting new venture in the city aiming to put Stoke on the literary map as it hosts a huge variety of writers and activities linked to celebrating all things creative and inspiring. Workshops, performances and community events will delight readers and artists both local and national this October in celebration of the written word, learning […]
Carol chats with Andrew Nicklin, Director of the Film Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, about the move from the Staffordshire University site to it's new home at the Wade Institute in Hartshill and about the exciting autumn season ahead. Founded in 1974, the Film Theatre shows films which are different to mainstream cinemas although they also show a good blockbuster too. The Film Theatre is the leading independent cinema in the city and it prides itself on screening independent cinema, cult favourites, […]
Carol chats to Michael Fair, Director and Actor at the Rep Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent about the new season starting this month and in particularly, the thrilling opening production of The Ghost Train. Michael explains how the play was written by the Dad's Army veteran actor Arnold Ridley, who played the much loved character Godfrey in the iconic TV series. Ridley wrote the play in 1923 and it is a story of a group of mismatched travellers who are stranded for […]
Lucy Beaumont is probably known best for her podcast Meet The Richardsons or for her chaotic appearances on Celebrity Traitors, Mastermind and The Wheel where she holds the unenviable title of the celebrity to lose most money for a contestant. You may also have read about her chaotic lifestyle and approach to parenthood in her book Drinking Custard. All of these were chatted about when Dave Stringer had the delight of chatting to Lucy before she appears at the Victoria […]
There are many Queen tribute acts to be found but if Joseph Lee Jackson is playing the part of Freddie Mercury then the audience is guaranteed a great show. Endorsed by Mercury's family and praised by the likes of Brian May and winner of the prestigious Tribute Act of the Year Award, Jackson is the real deal. Dave Stringer managed to catch up with Lee before his appearance at the Victoria Hall. As well as talking all things Queen, they […]
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 […]
Carol talks to Anthony Bellamy the organiser of Tigerfest 2026 - a fundraising event happening at The Rigger venue in Newcastle-under-Lyme and the Artisan Tap, Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday/Sunday 10th and 11th October. The exciting music fundraiser is all about tiger conservation and aims to raise money for tigers globally who are at risk. The weekend looks full of great music with an extensive line up of bands including The Shape of Water, The Soul Revival, Silk Spinster, Walking Alone and […]
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 […]
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