
Season’s Greetings Review
An extended family combined with Christmas chaos, creates comedy gold in Season's Greetings at the New Vic theatre thanks to genius Alan Ayckbourn.
As Christmas Eve gets underway finishing touches to the decorations at Neville (Matt Addis)…

Handbagged Review
Since her reign began, the Queen has seen 13 prime ministers come and go, with Boris Johnson being number 14 and one suspects that out of these, her most memorable leader (so far) has been Britain’s first female PM, Margaret Thatcher.
In…

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart Review
Even before The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart” officially begins at Newcastle-under-Lyme's New Vic Theatre, three balladeers are already on the stage mixing with the audience as they take their seats.
They sing a few songs before getting…

Brassed Off Review
Brassed Off at the New Vic brings something special to the round - not just in the superb sound of a live brass band - but also the dynamic performances delivered by a convincing cast.
Set in 1994 and centred on the troubles of a Yorkshire…

Motown the Musical Review
Motown the Musical at The Regent
Motown the Musical is an on-the-record account of the meteoric rise, and then fall, of one of the world’s most iconic music labels. Naturally its story is told through the songs which led to its chart-topping…

Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Review
Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis at the New Vic
Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis will have you captivated from the moment this fabulous play starts.
This play isn’t directly focused on the legendary Elvis, but more so on the transformation…

Intemperance Review
Intemperance at the New Vic will pull on the heart strings, and it will make you laugh in what is a serious, thought-provoking production directed by Zoe Waterman.
Set in 1854 Liverpool, social inequality is as rife as the alcohol intake…

The Lady Vanishes Review
The Lady Vanishes at The Regent
The Lady Vanishes is a drama which is set on a train and becomes a mystery trip involving the disappearance of a tea-loving old lady. It's also a nostalgic journey back to the build-up of the Second World War,…

War Horse Review
War Horse is without doubt a show which will pull on your heart strings and leave you mesmerised by the spectacular production delivered at The Regent.
As soon as the show starts a combination of special affects, compelling songs and clearly…

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…

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…