Newcastle-under-Lyme is a vibrant market town in Staffordshire. The town is home to restaurants, bars and independent stores, sports and leisure facilities, a theatre and more. Various outdoor events take place in Newcastle-under-Lyme throughout the year from musical festivals to craft and food fairs. The New Vic Theatre is a short walk from the town centre where visitors can enjoy a range of acclaimed plays and productions in the round.

Local News

seasons-greetings-cast-new-vic-theatre
, ,

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)…
ironmarket-newcastle-under-lyme
, ,

Armed Forces Day to be marked by civic procession in Newcastle-under-Lyme

A Civic procession, military display and a host of family activities will be taking place to celebrate Armed Forces Day in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The event, which is being organised by the Tri-Services and Veterans Support Centre, will be held…
Bianco-by-NoFit-State-Circus-in-2013-Credit-Andrew-Billington-Photography-1.jp
, , , , ,

Year of Activities and Events to celebrate 10 years for popular arts programme

Successful arts programme Appetite kicks off a year-long calendar of activities and events to celebrate 10 years of engaging North Staffordshire residents in the arts. Led by the New Vic Theatre, Creative People and Places programme Appetite…
Craig-Hodgson-NUL-college-2022
, ,

Staffordshire’s Leading College Appoints New Principal and Chief Executive

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Hodgson (main image) as Principal and Chief Executive. Craig will step-up from his current position as Vice Principal with effect from 01 September…
Brampton-Tea-Room
, , , , ,

Tea-riffic Competition from The Little Vintage Tea Room at The Brampton Museum

The Little Vintage Tea Room have launched a brand new competition for children and young people. They are asking for designs which will be used as part of the packaging of an exciting new tea - the ‘Brampton Brew’ which will be specially…
Tony-Shore-Trading-Standards
, , ,

Scams Awareness

With many families facing extra financial pressures due to increasing household costs, people are being warned to be aware of the risks of scams. Each year, millions of people in the UK fall prey to scammers, although it is thought that less…
Tom-dick-Harry-New-Vic-June-200
, , , ,

Tom Dick and Harry – Review

Tom, Dick and Harry at the New Vic - a play which grabs you from the start and doesn’t let go - even when you have left the theatre in the round… Review by Baba’s Editor and Founder Sonya Farrall. 5* Set in a 1943 prisoner of war camp…
Peter-Coates-Martin-Jones
, , , , ,

Peter Coates donates £20 million to boost growth of entrepreneurs in his home city and partners with Staffordshire University

The Peter Coates Foundation will receive a £20m donation from Peter Coates. It has teamed up with Staffordshire University to launch the Peter Coates Fast Forward Programme. Beginning in January, the programme will offer emerging entrepreneurs…
Vegan-Festival-2022
, , , , ,

A Vegan Summer Celebration on The Stones

Newcastle-under-Lyme is to welcome the return of a Vegan food festival. The Summer Vegan Festival will take place on Sunday 3 July, and stallholders will be selling everything from fashion to food to pet products, with the festival being a…
Rocky-Horror-Show
, , ,

The Rocky Horror Show at The Regent – REVIEW

It is that time of year again where Stokies turn up at the Regent Theatre dressed up in stockings, garters and corsets for a rip-roaring night at the Rocky Horror Picture show...Review by Melanie Osborne 5* The Richard O’ Brian classic musical…
James-Timpson
, , ,

New Chancellor installed at Keele University

James Timpson OBE has been officially installed as the new Chancellor of Keele University. The chief executive of Timpson - one of the UK's most socially responsible retailers - received the Chancellor's ceremonial robes and mortarboard and…
error: Content is protected !!