
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)…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Brampton Museum – hidden gem in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Less than half a mile away from Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre is a hidden gem which is the Brampton Museum. Steeped in history and the former family home of Thomas and Jane Mellard this unique building is full of not just educational artefacts,…

Gladstone Pottery Museum – a Stoke-on-Trent Delight
Stoke-on-Trent and Pottery go hand in hand. For centuries the City has produced pottery which can be seen all over the world, and the history dating back over 300 years is quite remarkable. A unique insight into this history can be experienced…

Astley’s Astounding Adventures at the New Vic
Astley’s Astounding Adventures - increase the added emphasis on Astounding by one million per cent and you might just be able to imagine what this sensational show achieves via this review.
Unbelievable circus performers combined with passionate…

Ford Green Hall – Fascinating Little Gem
Along Ford Green Road, in Smallthorne a delightful little gem can be found. One steeped in history and set in beautiful surroundings away from the hustle and the bustle. That gem is Ford Green Hall - an award winning museum which offers a fantastic…
