Entries by Baba

The Regent – Steve Punt to star in Rocky Horror Show

Comedian Steve Punt will star as The Narrator in the UK tour of The Rocky Horror Show, coming to the Regent Theatre, Monday 3 – Saturday 8 June. Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show has become the world’s favourite Rock ‘N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide […]

Motown The Musical coming to The Regent

Motown the Musical will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour in 2019 stopping off at the Regent Theatre, Tuesday 21 May – Saturday 1 June. The cast includes, Edward Baruwa who will play the leading role of ‘Berry Gordy’, Karis Anderson will play ‘Diana Ross’, Nathan Lewis will play ‘Smokey Robinson’ and Shak Gabbidon-Williams will play ‘Marvin Gaye’. Edward Baruwa’s previous credits include the West End […]

Eric Get me Out of Here at New Vic

The legendary character of Eric is back at the New Vic from Monday 3 to Saturday 15 December for a trip ‘Down Under’ as David Graham Productions return to the theatre for I’m Eric, Get Me Out Of Here! – a  hilarious festive comedy jam-packed with ’60s hits. Performed by a multi-talented band of actors and musicians, […]

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Plans for new Spitfire Gallery at Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

Images of the stunning £6m Spitfire gallery at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery have been revealed – as the planning application for the development is submitted. They show how Stoke-on-Trent’s Spitfire will take pride of place in a newly-built extension at the city centre attraction. The gallery would have large glass panels at the […]

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Wind in the Willows at New Vic

The Wind in the Willows brings enchantment, adorable characters in mysterious settings and a sprinkling of snow for a delightful Christmas play at the New Vic. Imaginations are allowed to run wild, in the wild, as first the audience is introduced to Mole, played by the charming Alicia McKenzie, who decides to ditch her spring […]

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Burslem to Light up the Night

The Mother Town of Stoke-on-Trent is to play host to a spectacular light festival, which will see illuminated performances take over buildings and streets for a three-day extravaganza. Arts programme Appetite, in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Cultural Forum, bring – Light Night Stoke-on-Trent – to Burslem in January 2019. The programme will […]

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The Full Monty Raises the Roof at The Regent

The Full Monty is all about the big ending. Everyone in the packed out Regent Theatre, Hanley knew what was coming, it was why they were there, and the growing sense of anticipation was palpable. Right from the curtain up and through to the grand finale, the cast had the crowd on their side, and […]

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CounterCoin and The Challenge

CounterCoin – an innovative volunteer reward scheme – is to host a large scale event in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. CounterCoin is attempting to redefine the relationship between business and the community and will hold “The CounterCoin Challenge” on 21 November 2018. Corporate sponsors are actively being sought for the event, which will take place in […]