Entries by Baba

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Future Journalist Awards – Winners announced

Pupils from schools across North Staffordshire have been recognised for their media talents at Staffordshire University’s Future Journalist Awards 2019. Organised by students from the University’s media department, the annual awards are an opportunity for aspiring young writers, between the ages seven to 18, to showcase their talent. Special guest speakers Matt Smith, sports broadcaster at […]

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The 39 Steps Review

The 39 Steps at the New Vic has more pace and energy than you could imagine for a genius play in the round. With four actors playing more than 120 characters, this adaptation directed by Theresa Heskins, has you captivated from the start. First published in 1915, John Buchan’s The Thirty-Nine Steps was the first of five […]

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Multi-Million Pound Regeneration Schemes unveiled on Global stage

Two multi-million pound regeneration schemes, which will support the continued transformation of Stoke-on-Trent, have been showcased to global investors at a major international property event. The development opportunities on the former East-West Precinct in the city centre, and on land next to Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station, were unveiled on the first day of the Mipim property […]

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Gandeys Circus

IF you are looking for fast-paced, exhilarating, heart-stopping entertainment then look no further than Gandeys Circus in Newcastle-under-Lyme. After entering the fabulous big top, friendly staff are waiting to meet and greet you before showing you to your seats and, as well as the warm smell of popcorn drifting through the air, face painting is […]

Intemperance at the New Vic

The New Vic Theatre gets set to stage Intemperance – a moving drama of hope, dreams and close-knit communities amid endemic 19th Century societal inequality. Directed by New Vic Associate Director Zoë Waterman (Table, Playhouse Creatures, New Vic Theatre; The Rubenstein Kiss, After Miss Julie, Nottingham Playhouse), Intemperance is set in 1854 Liverpool. A time of rapid change, booming trade and […]

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Stoke-on-Trent Schools recognised by Food For Life

Six Stoke-on-Trent schools, and five nurseries, have been recognised for helping pupils to understand the importance of healthy eating. Ball Green Primary, Mill Hill Primary Academy, Our Lady’s Catholic Academy, Smallthorne Primary, St Paul’s C of E Primary and St Peter’s Catholic Academy all picked up awards at the Soil Association’s fourth Food For Life Awards […]

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YMCA receive funding for NEW Youth Ambassadors Programme in Stoke-on-Trent

YMCA North Staffordshire have won funding to run the first Youth Ambassadors Programme in Stoke-on-Trent – and are asking schools in the area to get involved! The project, which is to be funded by the Stoke-on-Trent Opportunity Area, and will be led by the YMCA and will support development and leadership skills and social engagement in young […]

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New Vic welcome new Associate Artist for 2019

New Vic Theatre will work with local site-specific theatre company GreenHouse Theatre Project as their Associate Artist for 2019 in a drive to help support and strengthen the creative industry of North Staffordshire. Over the next year, the New Vic will work with the Stoke-on-Trent based theatre company as part of the its artistic development programme, The […]