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Theatre Reviews

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 […]

today27 August 2026

Interviews

Carol Lovatt in Conversation with Anthony Bellamy of Tigerfest ’26

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 […]

today19 August 2026

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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 […]

today17 August 2026

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Carol Lovatt chats to up and coming local band Ricolte

Carol Lovatt caught up with exciting local band Ricolte for their very first radio interview. Recorded at the Artisan Tap, the conversation gives listeners the chance to get to know the band, and to discover what's next for this talented local act. It's a relaxed and engaging interview that celebrates home-grown talent and shines a spotlight on another great success story from the Staffordshire  music scene.

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Podcasts

A View from the Wings S1 Ep.15

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 […]

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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 […]

today26 June 2026 3

Interviews

Carol Lovatt in Conversation with the Band Walking Alone

By Carol Lovatt Walking Alone is a heavy rock and pop-punk trio based in Staffordshire. The band consists of three young teenage friends—Olivia on vocals, plus Will and Olly—who perform raw, high-energy original music and covers inspired by bands like Green Day and Blink-182. I managed to catch up with the band recently. They performed at the Crows Nest this past weekend. Listen below:

today22 June 2026 4

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 […]

today22 June 2026

Podcasts

A View from the Wings – The Podcast S1 Ep13

Welcome to the latest episode of the Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment podcast - A View from the Wings with Dave Stringer and Carol Lovatt. On this weeks episode we hear from a number of folk involved in the first ever Brit Fest Christmas show to held at the AO Arena in Manchester on the 22nd and 23rd of December 2026. We get the latest what's on's for the coming week. Carol interviews Scott from the Artisan Tap about some […]

today4 June 2026 2

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