Entries by Baba

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Dirty Dancing -The Regent

Dirty Dancing at The Regent has everything you would want from an adaptation of such an iconic film – and MORE. There’s music from the original soundtrack, dance moves which leave you in awe, and a revolving set which is genius! Dirty Dancing’s classic story sees Frances “Baby” Houseman (Kira Malou) embark on a summer […]

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Better Off Dead at the New Vic

AN inept journalist combined with a frustrated author who is struggling to see the wood from the trees, produces not just the right chemistry, but also much hilarity in Better off Dead at the New Vic. Alan Ayckbourn’s second play in the round in the space of a week, focuses on author Algy Waterbridge and […]

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Joking Apart at the New Vic

Joking Apart at the New Vic gives an insightful view into the affects jealousy and envy can have on relationships. Alan Ayckbourn’s revival marks the 40th anniversary of the play which centres around happy couple Richard (Laurence Pears) and Anthea (Frances Marshall). Spanning over 12 years, and four different scenes, the audience is invited into […]

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My Mother Said I Never Should – New Vic

My Mother Said I Never Should at the New Vic is a serious and true reflection of the trials and tribulations experienced between a mother and daughter. A journey spanning seven decades is explored in impeccable style by four actresses who deliver scene after scene, switching from child to adult with ease. Charlotte Keatley’s play […]

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Summer Holiday at The Regent

As the nights draw in and our mobile phones send holiday snaps into the memory cloud, those lazy, hazy summer days seem far away – unless you’re heading to The Regent this week. Summer Holiday is based on the popular film made famous by Cliff Richard. Action centres around four bus mechanics who take a […]

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Benidorm Live at The Regent

Benidorm Live at The Regent Theatre works in so many ways! From the off the audience is drawn into Darren Litten’s adaptation of the successful Brits-abroad sitcom where staff and guests at the Solana Hotel are not for the easily offended. Comedy is rife throughout as posh couple Sophie (Tricia Adele-Turner) and Ben (Bradley Clarkson) […]

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Queens of the Coal Age – New Vic

Queens of the Coal Age at the New Vic is powerful, emotive and resurgent in reminding people about the movement which supported miners and their families during a political shake up. Maxine’s Peake’s play focuses on Women Against Pit Closures and is based on the true story of four women who occupied Parkside Colliery during […]

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Stormtroopers of Stoke-on-Trent

Staffs Imperial Stormtroopers – a unique group of men, women and children who are spreading joy everywhere they go throughout Stoke-on-Trent and beyond — but why and where did it all begin…? The year is 2016 – Darren Nield and Andrew Ford stumbled across a TK Stormtrooper suit which was a bit battered and worse […]