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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Has anyone ever greeted you with the question “How you doin’?” Then it is likely that you have just met one of the millions of fans worldwide of the iconic comedy series Friends that had an unbelievable ten seasons that can still be seen on a variety of platforms. And if you ever wished that you could be a member of the audience at a recording of one of the classic episodes then your luck might just be in. That […]
If you're grown up, love to dance to some top tunes but dread the idea of a very late night at a questionable night club, then Discos for Grown Ups is a ride you need to hitch. The man behind the idea for afternoon and early evening discos is Simon Stanford and man is it successful. 150 discos every year with the soul focus of spinning the tunes from the 70's, 80's and 90's that are sure to get you […]
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