Dave Stringer in Conversation with Joseph O’Brien aka Robbie Williams

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Joseph O’Brien aka Robbie Williams

Stoke-on-Trent is a city that revels in the success of it's sons and daughters. Robbie Williams is one of those sons. Robbie has legions of fans from his home town but not all of then have, or can afford to see him live. That's where a professional tribute artist can come into their own. One of the UK's leading Robbie Williams tribute acts stars Joseph O'Brien as the man himself in a show entitled 'Let Me Entertain You - A […]

31 March 2026

Theatre Reviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Eye Lash – Queenz Drag Me to the Disco

Get ready for a night where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide, delivering the ultimate celebration of pop royalty through the decades. Not just glitz and glamour - Drag Me To The Disco is packed with undeniable heart, powerhouse talent, and breathtaking vocals. Prepare to sing your heart out, laugh until it hurts, and even shed a tear as these queens take you on a rollercoaster of emotion and high-energy entertainment. With more sequins, surprises, and star power than ever before, this […]

25 March 2026

Interviews

Carol Lovatt in Conversation with Steve & Sheena of Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival

Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival 2026 celebrates its 28th year with five incredible days of live music across the town this Easter, from Thursday 2nd to Monday 6th April 2026. With over 17 venues, 300+ gigs and a stellar line-up, it is one of Cheshire’s biggest and most loved live music events. Headline acts for Easter 2026 include King King, Rebecca Downes, Tom Seals, The Stumble, Rebecca Ferguson, The James Taylor Quartet, Jim Kirkpatrick Band, Nearly Dan, and Bruce […]

20 March 2026

Interviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Harry Curley from Sunny Afternoon

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 […]

20 March 2026

Theatre Reviews

Theatre Review: Spitfire Girls @ The Buxton Opera House

The Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) is an unsung part of the history of World War 2. Formed because of the need to transport planes from base to base but without the pilots available to do the job, it recruited men who were unfit for combat and – unthought of previously – women to fulfill the role with the revolutionary idea of equal pay. Spitfire Girls – which is now on tour – offers a slice of what life was like […]

20 March 2026

Interviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Wet Wet Wet

Wet Wet Wet are a phenominal band. Over the past four decades. They have sold over 15 million singles and albums. They have spent over 500 weeks on the UK Singles and Album charts. Their albums have gone platinum over 20 times and their Love is all Around track spent a record breaking 15 weeks at number 1. Post Marti Pellow they recruited former Liberty X and The Voice winner Kevin Simm. Their most recent album made the top ten […]

16 March 2026

Theatre Reviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with the Cast of Good Golly Miss Molly @ The New Vic

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 […]

11 March 2026

Theatre Reviews

Carol Lovatt In Conversation with Rich Shepard – The GBBO Musical

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 […]

11 March 2026

Theatre Reviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Deb McAndrew of Claybody Theatre

Claybody Theatre has become an iconic Stoke-on-Trent brand. They have managed to transform part of the Spode Works into an excellent performance space. Claybody, under the management of Artistic Directors Deb McAndrew and Conrad Nelson, have put together a series of high-class productions which always seem to contain more than a passing nod to their adopted home city. The latest Claybody offering is the wonderful adaptation of Arnold Bennett's The Grand Babylon Hotel. It's first outing was at the New […]

6 March 2026

The Time Machine with Ian Kendrick

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