Who would have thought that a true story about one of the strangest tales of World War II could be turned into a knockabout comedy musical? And who could believe that the same piece of theatre would progress from playing in front of an audience of less than a hundred to a West End Sell out and a hit on Broadway collecting a host of awards in less than seven years? Well, Operation Mincemeat has done just that. And how […]
Dave and Carol are back after a week's absence with a mammoth episode! They've packed in plenty this week including reviewing The Railway Children from the Rep. A trad Jazz show at the Artisan Tap. We have interviews with Cassidy Jansen aka Carole King.Ged Graham tells us all about the Seven Drunken Nights - the Dubliners Story and last but not least we hear from Noel Boland who brings the music of Country & Western legend Luke Combs to the […]
Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish Musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin - guaranteed to get your toes tapping as they bring the joy of this much-loved Irish folk band back to the stage. This ultimate feel-good production celebrates the musical mastery of The Dubliners, Ireland's favourite sons, in association with the legendary O'Donoghue's pub. With breathtaking performances and authentic Irish spirit, the show spans over 50 years, commemorating The Story […]
It is ten years since Sunny Afternoon made its first UK tour and I was unable to catch a performance at that time. My friend constantly teased me for missing that opportunity as he thought that the show was never likely to do the rounds again. I am so glad that he was wrong because this is a piece of musical theatre that is well worth waiting for. Whether you are an avid follower of the Kinks or just love […]
Welcome to the latest episode of A View from the Wings, Moorlands Radio's Arts and Entertainment Podcast. Dave and Carol chat to a cast member of Legend - The Music of Bob Marley. They have an interview with Craig Colley aka Billy Eyelash from Queenz Drag me to the Disco. Carol tells us how Iocal traditional Irish music band Sack and Craic got there name. She also talks to Linda Brammer from the Jack And The Marmalade Fox Duo who […]
Sunny Afternoon is a story of friendship, fame and rock history, set to a soundtrack of era-defining songs that brings the sound of the 60s roaring back to life. Experience the electrifying true story behind The Kinks, the band that changed rock music forever, with a back catalogue of unforgettable hits including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night.” Sunny Afternoon comes to the Regent Theatre on 7th - 11th April 2026 and I […]
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.
It was a wonderfully nostalgic trip down the memory lane of classic sitcom at the Regent Theatre this week. The iconic Fawlty Towers has made its way from a sell-out run in the West End to a UK tour that includes a stay in Torquay. John Cleese has seamlessly welded together three of the most popular episodes from the two televised series – The Hotel Inspectors, Communication Problems and The Germans – to create ninety minutes of side-splitting theatre that […]
Welcome to Season 1 Episode 2 of A View from the Wings - A Moorlands Radio Production. Dave and Carol chat about The Hound of the Baskervilles and they both have differing opinions! Fawlty Towers gets the View from the Wings scrutiny. We chat about A Beautiful Noise the Neil Diamond tribute and of course we look at what's coming up in the theatres, music venues and even an exhibition!
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